Music legend Bob Dylan has been confirmed to perform in Reykjavik on May 26th, reports Iceland Review, making it the second time one of the most revered names in music will appear before an Icelandic audience.
Dylan last performed in Reykjavik in 1990, and hasn’t appeared in Iceland since, despite countless world tours over the years. Dylan represents one of the last of a breed of performers who can tour the world time and time again to sell-out crowds. With Iceland’s small population, it takes a name as big as Dylan to ensure turn-around profits from travel and set-up costs in Reykjavik.
The former 60s folk singer and prolific poet will appear at the Egilsholl Sports Hall, a venue with a seating capacity of 13,000. The promoter which made the concert possible, Isleifur G. Thorhallsson, said he has been working hard for two years to bring one of his musical heroes to his home country. When asked about Dylan’s current tour, Thorhallsson replied, “He is in excellent form and performs the songs people want to hear. So he has been acclaimed both by audiences and critics.”