Wise Music Group signs publishing agreement with composer Högni Egilsson

07 March 2024 - Press release

Wise Music Group is delighted to announce that the Icelandic composer Högni Egilsson has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with the newly opened office, Wise Music Iceland, marking the first signing of the Iceland office, since it launched in November 2022.

Högni Egilsson is one of today‘s leading musical voices in Iceland. As a composer, performer and producer, his work has increasingly grown in demand over the last two decades. Högni‘s music and unique performance style have drawn a wide range of audience, spanning from classical music aficionados to more commercially inclined listeners. Under this new agreement, Wise Music Iceland will administer all future works by Egilsson. Edition Wilhelm Hansen, Wise Music Group’s office based in Copenhagen, and Bosworth Music GmbH in Berlin, will work closely with Wise Music Iceland on Högni’s career.

"Wise Music, with their broad perspective and rich experience, stands at the crossroads of tradition and innovation”, says Högni Egilsson. “As artistry lies not just in composition, but in the integrity of its presentation, I am deeply grateful to be working with Wise as my new publishing partner. With ongoing projects in film, TV, and a new record in the making, music is as important to me as ever before. In its essence, it transcends the quantifiable. It is not merely notes, scales, and forms; it is a river of sound expressing the inexpressible, and in its impermanence, it reflects life's intricate dance. I look forward to the work we have ahead of us."

Inga Magnes Weisshappel, on behalf of Wise Music Iceland comments: “I am thrilled to have Högni as our first signing of Wise Music Iceland. His diverse talent, astonishing songwriting skill and captivating voice makes him a great choice to kick off our newly opened office in Iceland. I am looking very much forward to our partnership with Högni as it marks a significant step in our ongoing mission in this country and further afield.”