Rousing finish for Sonic Visions festival

(CS) Icelandic band Sigur Rós brought their ethereal and otherworldly sounds to the Rockhal on Saturday as part of a successful 2013 Sonic Visions festival.

Day two of Sonic Visions continued with a mix of local and international acts, as well as workshops and classes for budding musicians.

The line-up was a mixed bag of genres, from Luxembourg-based synth-electro artist Alvin & Lyle to Scottish rock band Frightened Rabbit. Some 14 acts took to the festival's four stages over the course of the night.

Highlight of the evening were Sigur Rós. Initially scheduled as a regular concert, the band's performance was incorporated into Sonic Visions.

Playing songs from their newest album Kveikur, but also instantly recognisable classics such as Glósóli and Hoppípolla, the band's etheral sounds left the large crowd that had gathered for the gig transfixed.

An impressive light and video show that ran throughout the entire concert transported the audience into another world – the realm of Jónsi and band, with their incomprehensible yet emotional lyrics and delicate yet epic sounds.

First Video Clip Awards

The second day of Sonic Visions also marked the first Luxembourg Video Clip Awards. Local artists had been able to submit their music videos for consideration to a professional jury.

The Best Music Video award went to “Get It” by Say Yes Dog, directed by Stephen Korytko and Raoul Henri.

Best Upcoming Young Director was Eric Schockmel for “Shemale Obsession”. The Jury Award meanwhile went to “Radar” by Hauschka, directed by Jeff Desom, who recently won the prestigious Edward Steichen Award, allowing him to travel to New York for a residency programme.

The audience also had their say, with a prize handed out to the Vintage Gigolos for their video “Up” directed by Georges Waringo.

Organisers of the Sonic Visions festival were satisfied with the two-day festival, with more than 5,500 tickets sold for two days and a sold-out music conference.

If you enjoyed the festival you can already mark your calendars for next year, when the festival will take place on November 21 and 22.