10/1-12/1 Tutl 25'th anniversary Støkk høllin / T.B.Húsið / Norðurlandahúsið, Faroe Islands
Týr play at Tutl, the recordcompanys, 25'th anniversary tour. At the same time this is a local promotion tour for the newly released album, "How far to Asgaard". www.tutl.fo
 

1/2 Melody Maker Contest Final Pumpehuset, Denmark
Týr win two of four Melody Maker Awards. The jury, (Lau Wulfsberg from Nordic records, Henrik Böwadt from Sony Music, Tim Christensen from Tim Christensen, Marcus Winther-John from Inside The Whale, Nikolaj Lübich from Gaffa and Sasha Dupont from Hit med sangen), vote Týr "THE BEST BAND OF THE YEAR", and the audience vote Týr "THE MOST POPULAR BAND OF THE YEAR". www.melodymakercontest.dk
 

27/3-6/4 How Far To Asgaard tour 2002 Akureyri / Broadway / Reiðhøllini / Ásatrunarfelagnum / Smáralind / Stapanum, Iceland
Following the release of Týr's debut album "How Far To Asgaard" on 09.01.2002, "Ormurin langi" becomes Most Wanted Ever at Icelandic national radio. Kindly invited by Hljómalind, Týr play their first gigs in Iceland, but ceartainly not the last. The reception is amazing. Sold out gigs, interview upon interview by radio, tv., and papers. At Icelandic National Radio, dj's Ólafur Páll Gunnarsson and Guðni Már Henningsson say, they have not experienced such massive and persistant request for one band before. Týr have a heck of a time, and enjoy themselves very much. Týr will return to Iceland.

"We came to Iceland April 26'th and were driven straight to a welcome party at Stuðmenn's keyboardist, Jakob's house. The following morning we featured live in the TV news. Then straight to Rás 2, who have been so kind to promote us in Iceland. We were followed much of the time by a national TV crew, and felt like stars. We gave four interviews in one morning. Never before have we been recieved so well by the media. In the afternoon we went on the 8 hour drive to Akureyri across Iceland, and saw breathtaking scenary and incrediable nature. At Akureyri we played with Stuðmenn, a well established Icelandic band, and together we played good conserts. Back to Reykjavík the next day, a beautiful and alive city. The following week we played at Broadway, Reiðhøllini, Ásatrunarfelagnum, Smáralind and Stapanum. Everywhere we were well greeted and it was fabulous to play for crowds with so much spirit. Great crowd. We also visit the Blue Lagune and Laugardalslaugina, which can only be recommended." týr
On monday April 9'th and the following week, Týr's début album was #1 on Icelandic sales charts.

A video crew was present at all the concerts to shoot a video for "Ormurin Langi". Great icelandic scenary will be featuring in the video, amongst others, a very cold band at Kleifarvatn. The video will be released this summer. Producer is Ingolfur Juliusson. Also making a documentary about Týr are the Juliusson brothers. Jens Guð, journalist for icelndic musicmagazine Sánd, has done a great deal for Týr in Iceland. Last but defenetly not least, we would like to thank Kiddi from Hljómalind, who arranged the whole tour. A great manager.
 

13/6-24/7 How Far To Asgaard tour 2002 Eystanstevna / Skopun / Miðvági / Hvalba / Vestmanna / Klaksvík, Faroe Islands
Týr will be playing all songs from the album and their new songs like Ólavur Riddararós, Regin Smið and Ramund den unge. Please join us for these festivities.
 

3/8 Listastevana 2002 / Arts festival 2002 Ítróttarhøllin á Hálsi, Faroe Islands
Týr will have the honour of opening the Faroese Arts festival 2002. The concert starts at 22.00 with Týr, and thereafter the popular Scottish group Runrig takes the stage. Týr will be playing all songs from the album and their new songs like Ólavur Riddararós og Ramund den unge. www.listastevnan.com
 

17/10-18/10 How Far To Asgaard tour 2002 Smuget / North in Focus, Norway
Týr's Faroese repertoire was applauded by the Norwegians and already many are looking forward for Týr's next album, which will feature Ramund hin Unge, Regin Smiður, Stýrisvølurin etc.

Smuget Oct. 17
Týr performance in Smuget got a warm welcome.
Smuget is a good place to start in Norway, the audience is great and open for new music. The concert was more than 2 hours and Týr played their entire repertoire.

Norli-teltet Oct. 18
Týr was invited as the music-part of a conference held by the bookshop Norli.
The concert was in a tent in Universitetsgaten, central Oslo.
Also here the audience welcomed Týr and their extraordinary music.

Norwegian Press
Zoltán Koncsok, journalist from MetalExpress, has interviewed Heri Joensen. Read this great interview on MetalExpress . Bjørn Nørsterud, journalist from Scream Magazine , will be reviewing "How Far To Asgaard" and Týr's concert in Smuget in Scream's next edition.

Many Thanks to Jógvan H. Gardar, Lars H. Flæten and Tutl for making the arrangements. Our special helpers Henrik Visted & co and Magnús Þór Magnússon. Our sponsors The Nordic House in The Faroe Islands, The Nordic Consul of Ministers, Mentanargrunnur Landsins, Kongshavnar Útgerðarfelag and Mentamálaráðið. And Thanks to all our audience in Oslo. www.smuget.no
 

7/11-9/11 How Far To Asgaard tour 2002 Depo / Tonuss / Cesis culturehouse, Latvia
Týr were invited to Latvia as a part of "Autonomous regions of the North". Týr's tour in Latvia was a fantastic experience. Latvia is a great country, and enjoyable as a tourist. Beautiful cities and a great cultural life with much variety. Depo, Riga - Nov. 7 Depo hosted Týr's first show. Depo is an alternativ club with many different music shows.

Skumju Akmeni played before Týr and warmed the crowd up nicely. Tonuss, Jelgave - Nov. 8 Tonuss is a big club with two discoteques and first class sound and light gear and scene. The crowd liked Ólavur Riddararós and went wild to0 Týr's version of "Whiskey in the Jar". Cesis Culturecenter, Cesis - Nov. 9 Cesis culturecenter is located in an old castle and this gave the show a special atmosphere. A good place to play with great sound and lightshow.

Latvian Press Latvian television recorded Týr's show in Depo. Latvian television has been great promoting Týr, forexample by having "Ormurin Langi" video hosted on their website. The local newspapers in Riga, Jelgave and Cesis will review Týrs concerts in the respective cities.

Many Thanks to Ginta Tropa, The Nordic Consul of Ministers Informationoffice, Guntis Vanags from Depo, Ringols from Tonuss and Inga from Cesis culturecenter and Tutl for making the arrangements.
Our sponsors The Nordic House in The Faroe Islands, The Nordic Consul of Ministers, Mentanargrunnur Landsins, Kongshavnar Útgerðarfelag and Mentamálaráðið. And Thanks to all our audience in Latvia.