BEARS ON ICE registration is now officially open. The event kicks off September 9th with a welcome party and finishes with Sunday brunch after four days of fun! This is the 6th year the event takes place in the world´s northernmost capital. This small and friendly four day event (Thursday - Sunday) offers bears, cubs, admirers and friends the opportunity to see little bit of Iceland and have fun with like minded guys.

Visit BEARS ON ICE website for information about the event.

Jón Þór Birgisson, better knows as Jónsi of Sigur Rós, is about to releases his debut solo album featuring 9 songs drawn from the large pool of material amassed by Jónsi during his many years as singer with Sigur Rós. The songs are arranged in collaboration with classical wunderkind Nico Muhly who has been labeled as "one of the hottest composers on the planet" in Daily Telegraph recently. Sigur Ros is one of Iceland´s best known names in music internationally coming second to Bjork.

Hinsegin dagar í Reykjavík – Reykjavík Gay Pride – announces its annual general meeting which will be held Sunday March 7th 2009 at 14:00 in the Rainbow Room of the Queer Center, Laugavegur 3, 4th floor.

The program is as follows: Boards’ s report Cashier’s report Changes of law Board election Other issues Candidates for this years election are kindly requested to contact the president of Reykjavík Gay Pride before February 28th. The electoral period is two years, and this year president and deputy member will be elected. A candidate’s eligibility requires having served as a member of the Gay Pride Commitee for at least one year prior to the election.

BEARS OF ICELAND are proud to announce the date for the BEARS ON ICE 2010 event which is to be held the second weekend of September in Reykjavik, Iceland September, 9-12th. For the 6th time bears and friends will take over the local gay scene and have some fun.