Elín Hall Opens Mains Stage at BludFest
Elín Hall Opens the Main Stage at Bludfest 2025 – A Mesmerizing Start to the UK’s Hottest New Festival
On June 21st, 2025, Icelandic singer-songwriter and actress Elín Hall stepped onto the main stage of Bludfest in Milton Keynes, UK, to open the festival’s second edition — and what a show it was. Curated by the charismatic Yungblud, Bludfest has quickly become a magnet for thousands of music lovers from around the world, eager to catch some of the freshest voices and biggest names in alternative music.
And Elín Hall’s performance was the perfect way to kick things off.
Bludfest’s main stage roared to life as Elín took the spotlight with her evocative single Heaven To A Heathen, a raw and intimate track that explores the complexities of a turbulent love affair and the struggles of being a “bad lover.” Her voice filled the open air with haunting, emotional power, immediately capturing the attention of the eclectic crowd and setting an electric tone for the evening ahead.
“The elfin Elin Hall makes for the perfect entrance music,
America swirling like the threat of rain overhead, as Bludfest
kicks off for this year. Curated by headlining megastar Yungblud,
it’s the second celebration of all the vocalists’ favourite things […]. ”
– Kate Allvey in Rockshot Magazine
The festival’s vibe, described by Rockshot Magazine’s Kate Allvey as “the perfect entrance music,” was beautifully matched by Elín’s ethereal presence and heartfelt lyrics. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation and a hint of dramatic tension, like the swirling skies of America on the edge of a storm — a fitting metaphor for the emotional honesty Elín channels in her music.
Elín herself expressed her excitement on social media, saying, “I can’t believe I got to open the Main Stage at Bludfest — thank you so much YOUNGBLUD, I can’t wait to see your show!” Her gratitude and enthusiasm radiated from the stage and resonated with fans old and new.
The set was captured in stunning detail by photographer Asya from Music Is To Blame, whose images showcase Elín’s commanding stage presence and the intimate connection she forged with the audience. Whether you were there in person or following along online, it was clear that Elín Hall had not only opened Bludfest — she had set the bar high for the rest of the festival.
“I can’t believe I go to open the Main Stage at BludFest
– thank you so much YOUNGBLUD, I can’t wait to see your show”
– Elín Hall
As Bludfest continues to grow in stature and impact, artists like Elín Hall are proving why Iceland remains a powerhouse of innovative, boundary-pushing music talent. If you haven’t yet experienced her unique blend of indie-rock and poetic storytelling, now is the perfect time to dive in.
PRESS LINKS
In Pictures: Yungblud returns to the National Bowl for second Bludfest – MK Citizen
Hello Heaven, Hello! Bludfest Returns Bigger Than Ever! – by Kate Allvey in Rockshot Magazine
