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Aaaah, Björk…
She makes some of the most visceral and gloriously eccentric music around. She once stated she was grateful for grapefruit (I mean, who isn’t?). She’s been chased by a teddy bear in one of her videos (‘Human Behaviour’ in case you’re interested). She once wore a literal swan dress to Cannes…
The list goes on, and while this isn’t about listing the strangest things the pop-polymath has done, at this point nothing should surprise you when it comes to the Icelandic songstress.
So, what’s the most Björk thing to do during a total solar eclipse? A rave, of course.
The artist is throwing a rave to coincide with the total solar eclipse on 12 August – the first since 2017.
Set to take place at Víðistaðatún sculpture park in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, the event has been billed as the Echolalia Festival. It falls within the path of totality – meaning those attending will experience complete obfuscation of the sun by the moon for one minute and four seconds, while listening to DJ sets from both Björk and Arca.
The event coincides with Björk’s exhibition at the National Gallery Of Iceland, which runs from 30 May through 19 September. Three songs will be presented at the museum during the exhibition – including one from an as yet unannounced “forthcoming album.”
So, if you don’t have any plans for this year’s total eclipse, a Björk rave might be just the ticket. Check it out here for more details.
Earlier this year, in response to renewed threats of annexation by Donald Trump, Björk shared a statement calling for independence in Greenland. The artist also joined the ‘No Music For Genocide’ Israel boycott campaign, standing alongside the likes of Massive Attack, Paramore and Fontaines D.C. in geo-blocking her music in Israel.
Björk has been outspoken in her advocacy for the Palestinian people in the past. For instance, in November 2023, she posted a series of maps of the Israel-Palestine region since 1946, writing: “Is this what you call sharing?”
The singer has also been outspoken regarding the streaming service Spotify, calling it “probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians.”
The Echolalia Festival takes place on 12 August 2026 in Víðistaðatún, Hafnarfjörður, Iceland.