Gay Pride in Reykjavik
Lúðrasveit verkalýðsins will lead the 2009 parade next saturday, the 8th of august. The parade is a part of Gay Pride in Reykjavik and is without a doubt going to be pleasing to watch.
 
Marching days in Reykjavik

This week, 25 through 29th of may, Lúðrasveit verkalýðsins and the city of Reykjavik are hosting special marching days in the city. Every day at 3 pm one of the major marching- and concert bands in the metropolitan area will march in the downtown and suburbs of Reykjavik. This is supposed to bring attention to the marching bands in reykjavik and also just brighten up the spirit of dull workplaces. Who wouldn't like to see a marching band strolling down the street on a dull day at work?

 
 
May Day in Reykjavik

Lúðrasveit verkalýðsins will play a key role in the May Day celebrations which will take place on the 1st. of may. Not only will the band be leading a parade in downtown Reykjavik but also playing a few songs of a newly launched album with the rockband 200.000 naglbitar at an outdoor meeting in the centre of Reykjavik. (you can listen to samples and buy the album here)
 
Swedish concert band visiting

A Swedish concert band will be visiting Iceland in late may, this year. The band is from the northen part og Sweden, from a town called Mora. The concert band, Mora blåsorkester, has about 25 members of all ages. The conductor is the icelandic tromboneplayer Ingibjörg Guðlaugsdóttir. Ingibjörg teaches at the music academy in Mora as well as conducting the band.

Lúðrasveit verkalýðsins and Mora blåsorkester will perform at a joint concert in Reykjavík city hall the 21. of may.
 
English version launched

Welcome to this recently launched English version of ludrasveit.com. Ludrasveit.com is a home to one of the most active marching and concert band in Iceland, Lúðrasveit verkalýðsins.