Welcome to the industry page, where a promotor or venue can find all the key information required host Terje Isungset’s Ice Music.

The magic world of Ice Music truly ‘sings’ in low temperatures of -15ºc and lower (Terje has performed and recorded Ice Music at -42ºc in Canada). For most people though - making the trip to remote locations in winter is out of reach, both practically and financially. For this reason Terje has long refined an accessible method of bringing the ice indoors and allowing more audiences to experience the magic and wonder that Ice Music produces.

Due to the unique nature of performing Ice Music, we have put together this page to help you understand what the Ice Music team can offer. Pictures with some simple info embedded will assist you build a picture of what to expect when Ice Music sings at your venue.

Key areas covered as you scroll down:

1. Different Ice Music concepts.

2. Different concert types.

3. Sound, lighting and video system concepts.

4. Cooling system, dry ice needs.

5. Examples of stage layouts and ice instrument size.

   Photography featured on this page by Emile Holba and starts with quick slideshow illustrating a typical load-in of Ice Music at Riksscenen in Oslo.

Ice Music Concepts

1. Terje Isungset performing solo:

   Surrounded by his famous Ice Percussion instruments and legendary Ice Horns, Terje can offer a 15 minute indoor concert or a full length outdoor concert when the temperature is cold. Terje also offers Ice Igloo concert, and due to the silence inside, igloo concerts may be totally acoustic.

2. Ice Music!

   This is a duo with Terje and one singer. The concert will mainly feature the music from the Ice Music albums Winter Songs and Beauty of Winter. This duo might be a full length concert, both indoor or outdoor. Typically a crew of 2 or 3 people accompany these duo pairing, comprising of a sound engineer, ice carver / handler, with the option of light / video engineer.

3. Ice Quartet:

   Ice harp, ice bass, ice percussion, horns, drums and a singer. Again, the quartet can be presented both as full length concerts, indoors or outdoors. Typically a crew of 2 or 3 people accompany these duo pairing, comprising of a sound engineer, ice carver / handler, with the option of light / video engineer.

4. Arctic Ice Music Ensemble:

   The full Ice Music effect, featuring a large ensemble of singers from Canada, Russia & the North of Norway, plus an amazing jazz quartet of trumpet, bass, vocals and, of course, Terje’s Ice instruments. This Ensemble consists of 13 people including the technicians & crew. Again, a full length concert indoors or outdoors can be arranged.

   Any questions? Please reach out via our Contact & Media page.

Indoor Concert

1. Indoor concert / we supply the ice.

   This concert can be staged in a regular concert hall with normal temperature. No additional cooling of the building is required. The indoor concert may last up till 90 minutes. Sound and light system needed, along with an optional video projection.

   For indoor concerts hosted within Europe, we till supply all the ice from our storage and deliver it in our own trailer with measures 4m x 2.55m x 3m. Power connection is required upon arrival, and has to be connected at all times whilst Ice Music is present at the venue.

   All access to the stage is by wheeled trolleys. No stairs whatsoever, as many of the ice instruments are extremely heavy. Large access elevator is fine. 2 strong persons will be required to assist loading the ice on and off the stage. Ample space for required for tuning the instruments.

2. Indoor concert / venue provides the ice, freezer and trailer.

   For this type of concert, typical outside of Europe where flights are required for travel, the ice has to be harvested from lake /river. Optional factory ice, especially for structure (not instruments).

   An ice work shop / area is required for fabricating the ice instruments from the harvested blocks. Typically, this process requires 2 local professional ice cutters /carvers and a cold storage to place the ice in for safety. Please note that it is vital that any freezer trailer/ truck storing ice must be stable and below -20ºc.

   If no naturally frozen ice is available at the venue location, we will bring good sounding ice from Norway in 2 styrofoam boxes, which will be carry on luggage, measuring 80x40x20cm each.

   You can view this video, shot on location in Japan to get an idea of how the instruments are created.

   Any questions? Please reach out via our Contact & Media page.

Outdoor Concert

1. Outdoor concert / we supply the ice.

   For outdoor concerts hosted within Europe, we till supply all the ice from our storage and deliver it in our own trailer with measures 4m x 2.55m x 3m. Power connection is required upon arrival, and has to be connected at all times whilst Ice Music is present at the venue.

   All access to the stage is by wheeled trolleys. No stairs whatsoever, as many of the ice instruments are extremely heavy. 2 strong persons will be required to assist loading the ice on and off the stage. Ample space for required for tuning the instruments.

   The venue should ensure adequate cover / shelter to shield potential wind. If there’s a chance of rain, the ice will need to be protected by a cover.

2. Outdoor concert venue provides the ice, freezer and all logistics.

   Ice needs to be harvested from a naturally frozen lake or river. Optional factory ice, especially for structure (not instruments).

   Venue provides an ice work shop for making the instruments. Typically, this process requires 2 local professional ice cutters /carvers and a cold storage to place the ice in for safety (outside temperature can move around or above 0ºc during winter. Please note that it is vital that any freezer trailer/ truck storing ice must be stable and below -20ºc.

   If no naturally frozen ice is available at the venue location, we will bring good sounding ice from Norway in 2 styrofoam boxes, which will be carry on luggage, measuring 80x40x20cm each.

   Any questions? Please reach out via our Contact & Media page.

Sound system:

1. In general we do need a standard high quality sound system including separate sub speakers.

2. In ear monitors.

3. Mixer and a good reverb.

4. A mini surround system using active speakers.

5. Microphones & stands.

6. Ask for a detailed rider, as amount and complexity of the system required will depend on size of venue and line up of the band.

Light system:

1. LED lights - crucially with a lighting system that avoids lights making any noise.

2. Flexible lights that easily can be placed where needed. Lights to be positioned to light the instruments mainly.

3. Cold colour hues only.

   Any questions? Please reach out via our Contact & Media page.

Video system:

1. For large venues we do use videos, and team up with a variety of world class animation and performance video creators.

2. A large full size screen is needed. Projector from the back or the front is ok.

Cooling system and dry ice needs:

1. Any ice storage must be stable, and no higher than -20ºc at all times.

2. 10kg of dry ice required for a full length indoor concert.

Ice & Igloo:

1. We can provide excellent ice for all kinds of events in Norway, throughout the year. The ice is transported from our storage facility in Geilo, Norway.

2. We can build an ice igloo measuring 6x6 square meters for ice concerts and events. Please contact us to discuss design requirements and budget. This option requires cold weather and lots of snow!

   Any questions? Please reach out via our Contact & Media page.

Examples of stage layouts and instrument size

1. Download this PDF illustrating a typical stage layout for Terje and his ice instruments and 1 singer. Please use this set up as a guide, as your needs may require more or less Ice Instruments and microphones.

2. Download this PDF illustrating the dimensions of Terje’s main ice percussion column in relation to him.

   Any questions? Please reach out via our Contact & Media page.

Photography featured on this page by Emile Holba