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NorðurljósSee your eventcome alive

Issued December 2016Subject to changes.

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Norðurljós 2nd floor at Harpa

Norðurljós

Norðurljós is located on the second floor at Harpa.

Norðurljós is an extremely versatile hall suitable for most

types of concerts and artistic events, and its acoustics

are adjustable. It is equipped with specially designed

lighting in the walls which can be set to various colours.

The stage is moveable and changeable in size. The basic

rent is based on the stage being 8 m x 5 m x 80 cm. Two

soundproofed portals connect Norðurljós and Silfurbeg so

that the halls can easily be used together for larger events.

Norðurljós, moreover, offers first-class sound, projector

and lighting equipment.

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Lease

Base price: ISK 320.500 incl. VAT.

• The fee for opening the second floor of the hall is

27.000 kr. incl. VAT.

• A same-day repeat event in Norðurljós

carries a 50% surcharge.

• The hall can be leased for event rehearsals prior to

the event at a 50% discount depending on booking

status.

• The cost of work and equipment hire is added

to the hall lease.

• A confirmation fee equivalent to 20% of the hall rent

must be paid in advance to secure a booking.

General information

• Hall dimensions: 540 m², 27 m × 20 m (length ×

width)

• Ceiling height: 10 metres

• Flat floor

• Moveable stage and adjustable in size at additional

cost

• Moveable seating on the floor and balconies

• Adjustable reverberation time 1.2–2.9 sec.

• Concerts are recorded, film and audio, in exchange

for a fee if requested

• Screen projecton facilities for hire

• Some floor outlets for computers and electricity

• Access to wireless network for staff

• Balconies all round the perimeter

A day in Norðurljós

A whole-day lease is based on the use of the hall between 11:00 and 23:00.

An extra fee is charged for use outside this timeframe.

A typical concert day for an amplified concert could be as follows:

11:00 Setting up sound, projector and lighting equipment.

12:00 Lunch for crew

13:00 Band arrives. Cables laid and microphones tested.

15:00 Sound-check with band.

18:00 Meal break.

19:30 Hall opens.

20:00 Concert.

23:00 Concert ends.

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Number of seats

Hall

• Up to 606 seats, whereof 56 on the balconies• Accommodates up to 800 standing

The number of seats in Norðurljós is variable depending on

the size of the stage and on whether a light desk and sound

mixer is installed in the hall.

All seats can be removed in case the concert is standing room only. Floor area is 540 m2

Fundur, 2 gangar

2. hæð642 manns

3. hæð110 manns

Fundur, 3 gangar

2. hæð546 manns

3. hæð110 manns

2nd floor

26,85 m

8 mBackstage

Backstage

Entrance Entrance

19,89 m

6 m

5 m

Fundur, 2 gangar

2. hæð642 manns

3. hæð110 manns

Fundur, 3 gangar

2. hæð546 manns

3. hæð110 manns2nd floor

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Sound system

Recording facilities and screening equipment

Norðurljós has facilities for film and sound recordings.

If the event-holder is interested in recording an event,

he can negotiate such recording and/or purchase such

services.

The sound system included in the hall rent is directed

outward to the hall (public announcement system) and

consists of:

• 4× Meyer CQ1 speakers

• 4× Meyer 600HP speakers

• 2× Meyer UPA junior speakers

The sound system distributes amplified sound equally

around the hall. A sound mixer must be hired in order to

use the speaker system. Other equipment may be hired

in accordance with Harpa’s price list.

Project managers will provide quotes for additional

sound equipment as requested.

Outsourced equipment, other than musical instruments

and instrument amplifiers, is not permitted except as

specifically negotiated. The building’s employees are

always responsible for setting up technical equipment.

A separate fee is collected for such work (for further

information, see Employees).

Examples of installed sound

systems*:

Setup and derig labour is included in all price

packages below. An extra fee, however, must be paid

for the presence of a technician during the event

A. Presentation system ISK 15.014 incl. VAT

• 1× microphone• cables and microphone stands

B. DJ/PlaybackShow ISK 85.663 incl. VAT

• 2× microphones

• 4× directbox

• 3× stage speakers

• cables and microphone stands

C. Light amplification ISK 127.214 incl. VAT

• 12× microphones

• 4× directbox

• 3× stage speakers

• cables and microphone stands

D. FivePieceBand ISK 180.100 incl. VAT

• 17× microphones

• 4× directbox

• 5× stage speakers

• cables and microphone stands

* All prices are based on pre-defined locations of technical

equipment.

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Lighting equipment

Examples of lighting options*

Work on setting up equipment and taking it down is

included in all price examples. An extra fee, however,

must be paid for the presence of a technician during

the event.

A. ISK 57.479 incl. VAT

• 4× ADB Warp

• 2× ETC source 4 on floor plates

B. ISK 118.866 incl. VAT

• 4× ADB Warp

• 2× ETC source 4 on floor plates

• 6× mac600

• 1× hazer

C. ISK 174.839 incl. VAT

• 4× ADB Warp

• 2× ETC source 4 on floor plates

• 6× mac600

• 4× Mac500

• 1× hazer

* All prices are based on pre-defined locations of technical

equipment.

Source 4 36, 6 pcs.

Source 4 15/30, 4 pcs.

Sel Rama 150 Fresnel, 4 pcs.

White basic lighting is included in the rent price.

The colours of the wall lights in Norðurljós can be

adjusted.

Lighting equipment included in the rent price:

• 10× ETC Source4 36°

• 4× ETC Source4 15/30

• 4× Selrama 150°

There are numerous lighting options available in the

building, including spotlights, moving lights and hazers.

Once a needs analysis has been carried out and the

technical information is available, project managers will

provide quotes for additional lighting equipment as

requested. We also offer lighting design if requested, for

a fee.

Outsourced equipment is not permitted except as

specifically negotiated.

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Backstage facilities

Grænalón is the backstage facility for the halls on the 2nd

floor and has direct access to Eldborg, Norðurljós and

Silfurberg. The dressing rooms vary in size, from two-

person rooms up to 10-person rooms.

No separate fee is charged for the use of dressing rooms.

Their availability, however, is governed

by the building’s booking status, and they must be booked

specifically from the project manager.

Wireless network access can be provided in most areas

within Harpa.

Catering

Bought in catering is not allowed, although refreshments

for groups can be ordered specifically, through the

mediation of the project manager..

Security

Harpa uses conventional security measures. If

requested, additional security may be negotiated. If

an artist brings his own security guards, the project

manager will need a list of their names. Such security

guards will receive a guest pass on arrival in the

building.

Ticket sales

The lessee is under obligation to use Harpa’s ticket sales

system. Tickets are sold on www.harpa.is, tix.is and at

Harpa’s ticket sales desk in tel. No. 528 5050. The ticket

sales desk is open 09:00–18:00 on all working days and

10:00–18:00 on weekends, or until such time as the event

begins, as appropriate.

Ticket sales arrangements must be decided in

consultation with Harpa. The date of ticket sales may

not be advertised except in consultation with Harpa. The

ticket sales commission is 7% + VAT.

A printing fee is collected for complimentary tickets. The

maximum number of complimentary tickets is 10% of the

total number of tickets.

Before ticket sales for an event are opened, the venue must have received the following information for its website:

• Short text (approx. 120 words) in Icelandic and English.

• Pictures in four sizes:

— Picturess for tix.is: 1600 × 500 pixels and 800 x

600 pixels (width × height)

— Poster: 500 × 707 pixels (width × height)

— Screen system: 1280 × 720 pixels (width × height)

— Information screen: 331 × 157 pixels (width × height)

Employees and work

Harpa’s Account and Project Managers:Are the contact persons between event-holders and

Harpa. Account managers prepare agreements and

launches the event for sale. As soon as possible, the

account manager connects the event-holder to a project

manager who performs a needs analysis and takes over

the management of the event through to the end.

Stage Manager: A stage manager on the day of the concert is included in

the rent of Norðurljós.

Service Representatives:Service representatives for events are included in the

rent for Norðurljós.

Technicians:Payment must be made for the work of technicians

for the event and for the setting up and taking down of

equipment. The scope of the event will be the deciding

factor as regards the number of hours worked.

Event-holders may bring their own technicians; stage

hands; and sound, projector and lighting technicians,

subject to the approval of Harpa. For each such person,

the attendance of a Harpa technician for supervision

must be paid.

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Advertisements

Sæbraut billboard Price excl. VAT

Size: 505 × 300 cm (width x height).

Printing and installation ISK 100.000

First week ISK 50.000

Weekly rate after the first weekRe-installation

ISK 30.000

ISK 25.000

Lighted billboard on the ground floor

Size: 85,4 × 120,4 cm. Visible area approx. 83 × 118 cm (width x height).

Printing, installation and first week ISK 25.000

Weekly rate after the first week ISK 10.000

Screen system

Size: 1280 × 720 pixles (width x height).

First week ISK 15.000

Weekly rate after the first week ISK 10.000

Billboard in underground car park

Size: 252 × 122 cm. Visible area approx. 250 × 120 cm (width x height).

Printing, installation and first month ISK 25.000

Monthly rate after first month ISK 10.000

Providing that space is available, advertisments in screen

systems, on billboards at Sæbraut and in lightboxes at the

ticket sales desk or main entrance may be purchased to

advertise an event. In addition, screens next to halls may be

used for advertisements on the day of the event. Events in

Harpa may not be advertised before an agreement thereto

has been reached.