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Bubbi Morthens fans flock to birthday concert

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Icelandic musician Bubbi Morthens celebrated his 70th birthday with a concert at Laugardalshöll in Reykjavik.
  • Fans gathered early, with some purchasing special "Bubba-lounge" tickets for exclusive amenities.
  • One dedicated fan, Siggi Tomm, has followed Morthens since 1985, highlighting the "Konu" album era as his favorite.

Fans flocked to Laugardalshöll in Reykjavik on Saturday evening for a concert celebrating the 70th birthday of Icelandic musician Bubbi Morthens. The event began at 8:30 PM, with attendees already gathering hours before, including those who opted for the exclusive "Bubba-lounge."

Siggi Tomm, a self-proclaimed "Bubba-fan," told mbl.is that he has been following the artist since the release of the album "Konu" in 1985. He considers the period when Morthens released albums like "Dögun," "Frelsi til sölu," and "Konu" to be the artist's best.

The "Bubba-lounge" offered guests complimentary refreshments until the concert's start, along with a special "Bubba haircut" service provided by Studio 110 barbershop. Tomm noted that upgrading to the lounge ticket, which cost around 12,000 ISK extra, was significantly cheaper than similar VIP experiences offered by other artists, like the band Kaleo. He humorously added that if they ate enough, they might recoup the cost.

Det tímabil fannst mér langbest, þegar hann var að gefa út Dögun, Frelsi til sölu og Konu og allt það.

— Siggi TommA dedicated fan describing his favorite era of Bubbi Morthens' music.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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