Reykjavik's once-thriving music scene, home to artists like Bjork and Sigur Ros, faces extinction as beloved venues close for hotel developments, diminishing cultural diversity.
As the tourist boom accelerated, iconic spaces like Kex and the historic Nasa have succumbed to commercial pressures, leading to a significant loss of Reykjavik's vibrant music culture.
Local artist and event organizer Oli Dori expresses the deep frustration within the community, highlighting that the closure of venues strips away vital spaces for emerging musicians.
The closure of music venues is a notable consequence of Reykjavik's rapid tourism boom, transforming the city into a landscape dominated more by hotels than live culture.
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