# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Skúli Sverrisson - 60! 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Bassaleikarinn Skúli Sverrisson hefur fyrir löngu skapað sér nafn sem einn okkar fremsti tónlistarmaður á sviði djass, spuna og tilraunatónlistar. Hann var búsettur í New York um langt skeið og hefur starfað með listamönnum á borð við Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Allan Holdsworth, Blonde Redhead, Jóhanni Jóhannssyni og Hildi Guðnadóttur. Skúli hóf ferilinn sem bassaleikari í goðsagnakenndum íslenskum hljómsveitum á borð við Pax Vobis og hljómsveit Guðmundar Ingólfssonar en hefur einnig getið sér gott orð sem tónskáld með einstaka rödd. Hann hefur átt í farsælu samstarfi við nafntogaða einstaklinga í djassheimum, ber þar hæst að nefna rómaðar samstarfsplötur með gítarleikaranum Bill Frisell og saxófónleikaranum Óskari Guðjónssyni. Skúli hefur einnig samið tónlist fyrir kvikmyndir og leikhús, stýrt plötuupptökum, komið fram á hundruðum hljóðrita og fengist við margt fleira innan tónlistargeirans. Skúli er meðal stofnenda Mengis og hefur verið listrænn stjórnandi staðarins frá upphafi. 

Skúli fagnar stórafmæli í október og af því tilefni verður hann heiðraður á opnunartónleikum State of the Art. Aðstandendur hátíðarinnar, Magnús Jóhann, Bergur Þórisson og Bjarni Frímann munu fá sér sæti á sviðinu og leika valin lög af ferli Skúla ásamt tónskáldinu sjálfu á bassa. Auk þess kemur söngkonan Ólöf Arnalds við sögu. Það er af ýmsu að taka og aldrei að vita hvort Skúli varpi nýju ljósi á einhver verka sinna. Tónleikarnir fara fram  6. október kl 20, á Fantasíu við Austurstræti. Miðasala er á tix.is en einnig er hægt að næla sér í hátíðarpassa á State of the Art sem veitir aðgang að öllum tónleikum hátíðarinnar. 

Hægt er að kynna sér dagskrá hátíðarinnar inná www.stateoftheartfestival.is

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Bassist Skúli Sverrisson has long been one of Iceland’s leading figures in jazz, improvisation and experimental music. He lived in New York for many years and has worked with artists including Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Allan Holdsworth, Blonde Redhead, Jóhann Jóhannsson and Hildur Guðnadóttir.

Skúli began his career as a bass player in legendary Icelandic groups such as Pax Vobis and the Guðmundur Ingólfsson Trio, while also earning recognition as a composer with a distinctive voice of his own. He has enjoyed fruitful collaborations with prominent figures in the jazz world, most notably on acclaimed duo albums with guitarist Bill Frisell and saxophonist Óskar Guðjónsson. Skúli has also composed music for film and theatre, produced and directed recording projects, appeared on hundreds of recordings, and taken on countless other roles across the musical landscape. He is one of the founders of Mengi, Reykjavík-based experimental music and arts venue, and has served as its artistic director since its inception.

Skúli celebrates his 60th birthday this October, and to mark the occasion he will be honoured at the opening concert of State of the Art. Festival organisers Magnús Jóhann, Bergur Þórisson and Bjarni Frímann will take to the stage to perform a selection of works spanning Skúli’s career, joined by the composer himself on bass. Singer Ólöf Arnalds will also make a special appearance. With such a rich body of work to draw from, there is no shortage of material — and perhaps Skúli will even cast some of his music in a new light for the occasion.

The concert takes place on 6 October at 8 PM at Fantasía, Austurstræti. Tickets are available at tix.is, and State of the Art festival passes are also available, granting admission to all concerts throughout the festival.

The full festival programme can be found at stateoftheartfestival.is.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reykjav%C3%ADk/skúli-sverrisson-60/200030699628445
- **Event Categories**: music, art, entertainment, festivals, concerts, theatre, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 262

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Reykjavík
- **state**: RE
- **country**: Iceland
- **location**: Fantasía, Austurstræti 10a
- **lat**: 64.14764
- **long**: -21.93958
- **full address**: Fantasía, Austurstræti 10a, Austurstræti 10, 101 Reykjavíkurborg, Ísland, Reykjavík, Iceland

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Skuli Sverrisson - 60!  being held?
  - **A:** Skuli Sverrisson - 60!  takes place on Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Fantasia, Austurstræti 10a, Austurstræti 10, 101 Reykjavikurborg, Island, Reykjavik, Iceland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Skuli Sverrisson - 60! ?
  - **A:** Skuli Sverrisson - 60!  is organized by State of the Art.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at State of the Art's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given State of the Art a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. State of the Art has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Skuli Sverrisson - 60!  is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Reykjavik, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 260+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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