We are Alto!

Driven by the desire to write and play good music. For Alto, it is essential that they write the music together, as all the members draw inspiration from different kinds of music. This is what their music does – and that’s exactly what they want. When they play, it’s a party. Energy and dynamic music are integral to the performance, engaging the audience.

In short: Great music. Good vibes. We are Alto!

Live handball on the big screen – DJ after the game

Live handball on the big screen – DJ after the game

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Handball on the big screen, DJ after the match

7Heaven joins with American singer DeBorah for an evening of Jazz, Blues, and a touch of Gospel.
After more than 20 years, DeBorah returns to perform with Heaven once again, bringing Jazz standards, Blues, and Gospel to the stage.

DeBorah’s greatest jazz influence was her father, Walter Stanley Herbert. Stationed in Paris during WWII, he filled her childhood with stories of Jazz icons he knew personally, including Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, and Dizzy Gillespie. DeBorah was once invited to a Dizzy Gillespie concert, where she met him, shared her father’s story, and was invited to sing a song with him.

Having lived in Copenhagen for over 25 years, she has been blessed to perform with some of Denmark’s finest musicians, including Horace Parlan, Richard Boone, and Ed Thigpen.

On this special evening, America and the Faroe Islands meet, sharing northern island sounds and stories that travel from Africa through America, now carried once again to the Faroes in a jazzy blues spirit. DeBorah is delighted to return to the Faroe Islands and to perform with these amazing “Northern Lights” musicians from 7Heaven.

Deborah Herbert (vocal), Brandur Jacobsen (drums), Leivur Thomsen (guitar), Arnold Ludvig (bass), and roWan aka Róin Siggertsson (vocal)

GØ was formed in 2015 by four talented young musicians from Tórshavn, who were tired of playing “the right way”. Today they are among the most requested musicians on the Faroe Islands and they still live by the same mentality when playing or writing music together; in GØ, everything goes. While the sound of the band resembles an echo from the sixties or seventies, the music is inspired by Jazz, Rock and film music, such as film noir or spaghetti western. GØ’s music has been praised for its originality and the band’s music has continued to intrigue audiences with its exciting energy and sometimes humoristic character.

Ólavur Eyðunsson Gaard (guitar), Kristian Pauli Ellefsen (keys), Árni Jóhannesson, (bass), Hjørtur Háberg (drums), Sjúrður Zachariasson (sax)

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Rógvi Kvintett is led by drummer Rógvi á Rógvi, ‘Ferð’ is the group’s first album released in 2019 and received 6 stars by Kvørnin on KVF, Faroe Islands National Radio. The members have played together in numerous other constellations.

Sigurður Flosason (alto and soprano saxophone), Kjartan Valdimarsson (piano), Leivur Thomsen (guitar), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums)
Music by Rógvi á RÓGVU

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Plúmm has been around since the mid-1980s. The band has worked both as an independent band and played with others in several genres – rock, pop and jazz. The best known is probably the collaboration with Terji Rasmussen “Terji & Føstufressar”. Otherwise, the members of the band have played with countless artists. When they come together as musicians on their own terms, it is under the name Plúmm.

A concert with a chaotic mix of genres with intense, flying improvisations will be proposed. Plúmm’s musicians are all self-taught virtuosos, educated, and award-winning.

The band at Vetrarjazz 2026 are:

Magnus Johannesen (keyboards), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Johan Hentze (trumpet), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums) James Olsen (percussion/vocals) and Leivur Thomsen (guitar) and James Philip Goodwin (percussions).

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Novacaine is a metal/grunge band formed in 2024. They took part in Sement 2025 and received outstanding feedback both from audience and judges. They deliver a powerful set where the 90s grunge vibe meets today’s raw metal sound.

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TUNGHOYRT at OY – they are currently one of the most exciting names in the Faroe Islands!

They finished 2nd in Sement, have played at the SPOT Festival, at G!, during Ólavsøka, and all around the country. Now they are ready to deliver an explosive concert on September 12 at OY.

Tunghoyrt’s music is melodic and dynamic – and, of course, turned up to 10. Each member of the band brings their own vision to the musical direction, giving the music its own unique soul.

Tunghoyrt are:

• Bjarni Jakobsen – drums
• Erik Reynheim – bass
• Helge Greve – guitar
• Jóni Strøm – vocals

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