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Ice Instruments Created by
Bill Covitz of ICE MATTERS™, LLC

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~ Snow Sculpting ~

Detailed ice carving portrait of a bearded man or wizard face
Abstract ice sculpture face illuminated with a vivid neon blue eye light
Intricate ice carving of a fierce mythical creature face with red eyes
Close up of a sculpted ice face with a glowing green eye element
Worker silhouette sculpting an ice wall during a winter installation
Artist on scaffolding refining an ice structure under vibrant blue event lighting
Textured details of a massive abstract ice wall carving illuminated in blue
Sculptor detailing a large blue-lit ice mural at night
Silhouette of an artist carving a massive ice wall from scaffolding under blue light

Ice Music, Geilo Norway 2015

Three smiling people in winter clothing posing in front of a snowy building
Power carving tools sitting on a block of ice at a workshop
Ice carver in a blue jacket using a hand chisel tool to carve out an ice sculpture piece
Large outdoor snow fort structure under construction at a winter festival grounds
Detailed look at massive geometric structural snow blocks built outdoors in winter
Winter event visitors posing for photos inside an artistic glowing ice sculpture hall
Acoustic band musicians playing live instruments inside a glowing blue winter ice cave
Crowd gathering at night in front of a giant multi colored illuminated ice castle wall
Intricate clear ice blocks glistening under bright architectural purple and blue lighting
Production crew moving equipment setups through a brilliant blue illuminated ice tunnel
Performer executing a dynamic light prop routine inside a glowing blue ice room
Event attendees walking through a massive structural blue lit ice cavern gallery
Live musical concert performance taking place inside an illuminated ice palace venue
An entry archway tunnel opening leading inside a deep red and purple lit snow dome
Two winter festival team members smiling and hugging inside an illuminated ice room
Close up detail of musical instruments setup inside an artistic blue lit ice chamber
Audio mixing boards and studio gear set up inside a glowing blue ice cavern room
Production sound technician operating mixing gear inside an illuminated snow cave
Vibrant green and blue architectural windows carved directly into a thick snow wall
Audio technical equipment and instruments set up inside a custom blue lit ice room
Group photo of a large team posing together outside at an ice sculpture festival
Happy smiling family group portrait together outdoors in winter weather gear

Farming ice in Ottawa, ON, Canada

Worker adjusting heavy snow blocks or ice structures at a winter festival site
Two festival crew members smiling together outdoors in heavy winter parkas
Event production crew members standing in a bright sunny snow field location
Close up of an ice sculptor using a precision power drill tool on a clear ice block
Professional ice carver heavily bundled up in winter gear shaping a clear ice block
Live band musicians performing on an outdoor winter festival stage under deep blue light
Metal frame scaffolding support structure layout assembled outdoors in winter
Industrial town street side view at dusk under operational evening lighting
Wide open arctic tundra snowy landscape view under a clear crisp sky

Next stop….Iqaluit, NU, Canada

Vibrant sunset orange and purple gradient horizon sky over a snowy winter field
Worker shoveling heavy snow accumulation next to an outdoor event building
Modern structural geodesic dome pavilion tent situated in a wide open snow field

Next stop….Washington, D.C.
“The Capital of Ice Music”

Delivery vehicle transport cargo area packed with equipment boxes for event setup

NPR Covered this story of Ice Music in our Nations Capital: Check it out here!

Event production backstage setup with gear cases, tools, and technical equipment
Indoor event banquet hall reception setup with vibrant purple ambient lighting
Corporate event main stage with branded graphic backdrop and lighting setup
Two men smiling together inside a venue next to an ice sculpture display

Between the two 
Sold-Out Shows….
Terje and Bill take a moment for a picture and 
Bill carved an instrument…

An event staff member setting up a custom low profile ice block layout indoors
A man and woman smiling together next to a yellow vehicle at an evening function

The Tour moves to MN 
in the morning…
but not before we get a 
D.C. hot dog! 
(Our 30 minute wait is almost over…)

Detailed multi tiered corporate logo ice bar illuminated in brilliant blue
Man standing next to a dark background beside a clear ice block setup
Sleek vertical clear ice pillars glowing with rich blue internal lighting

2013 IceMusic Festival 
Geilo, Norway

Ice Instruments by Bill Covitz of Ice Matters™

Wide outdoor shot of heavy equipment preparing large ice cubes in the snow
Artisan using a handheld chainsaw to shape an outdoor winter ice installation
Ice carver in a red parka working on a snow sculpture mound outdoors
Sculptor carefully cutting a precise line into an outdoor ice block
Construction machinery moving massive blocks of clear ice across a snowy field
Two winter event coordinators talking into a microphone at an evening festival
Festival staff working with a snow clearing tool at an outdoor ice sculpture site
Outdoor winter event scene with attendees gathered around a structural snow base

You gotta love Prince!
What this husband and wife team rock it out at the 2013 IceMusic concert in Geilo, Norway!

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People gathering inside a completely furnished ice lounge hall lit in blue
Musician playing a stringed instrument beside a detailed horse head ice sculpture
Wide view of an intricate multi piece ice display illuminated inside a snow fort
Large structural ice archway on display at an outdoor winter event grounds
Musicians performing live with acoustic instruments inside a glowing blue ice room
Sleek curved horizontal ice sculpture lit with bright blue LED spotlights
Wide shot of a winter ice festival village glowing at night under deep blue lighting
A series of large monolithic ice blocks standing vertical in an ice palace hall
Unique sail or wedge shaped ice sculpture resting on an outdoor snow bed
Person inspecting a carved out ice room cavern illuminated in cold blue light
Top down view of a massive curved semicircular ice bar or seating installation
Two smiling ice event coordinators posing together in heavy winter coats
Artist polishing the smooth curves of a large public outdoor ice installation

It’s hard to say good-bye…

2012 Almost-Full Moon Concert: 
Geilo, Norway

Two winter festival crew members standing proudly next to a completed ice sculpture
Two workers using heavy shovels near ice blocks at an outdoor winter festival site
Unique curved architectural ice pipe structure winding across a snowy display
A large crowd gathered around an outdoor winter festival ice carving stage

2012 Ice Concert: Finland

Abstract blocky ice structures illuminated with deep purple and blue light
Ornate ice sculpture carved to resemble the delicate strings of a musical harp

2011 Full Moon Concert: Geilo, Norway

These incredible photos from Ice Music Festival 2011 were taken by Emile Holba, who is the Official Ice Music Festival Photographer, and an all around great guy! Follow this link to his web-site:

Emily Holba

+44 7780 621405 +49 1577 1790872 Copyright © 2011 Emile Holba.
All image rights reserved. Images taken by Emile Holba may not be copied or distributed without prior permission from Emile Holba.

Close up of an artisan shaving and shaping a block of ice with a power tool
Sculptor using precision power tools to carve a custom ice block structure
Ice carver in a red heavy winter jacket prepping a clear ice block
Microphones set up on clear ice blocks for an acoustic ice concert recording
Musician blowing into an ice horn instrument during a winter performance
Live band performing music on a stage built entirely from clear ice blocks
Musicians performing live with acoustic instruments inside a carved ice studio
Person walking through a perfectly round carved ice tunnel exit
Production crew filming a documentary or video at a snowy ice festival site
Construction vehicle moving snow and large ice blocks at an outdoor site
Musician performing with an instrument inside an illuminated ice palace hall
Two people inside a snow fort or ice cave building an internal structure
Musician setting up audio equipment inside a custom carved ice room cave
Ice carver finishing a snow structure outside a log cabin at night
Close up of an artist meticulously chiseling a block of clear ice
People interacting at a winter event ice bar serving drinks

In the coming days I will be adding some great pictures and video Bill took while in Geilo. 
Until then…Skohl!

2010 Full Moon Concert: Geilo, Norway

Bill designed the concert stage pictured below for the first time and amazed everyone when he put a 
Norwegian Ice Bird on top!

Also new this year was the Norwegian Ram Horn he replicated which made such a
beautiful sound he had to make several!

Stunning circular ice sculpture tunnel or arch glowing with brilliant blue light
Curved architectural clear ice block structure assembled on the snow

2009 Full Moon Concert: Geilo, Norway

Two event team members in winter coats posing next to a finished ice sculpture
Person carving fine details into a massive ice wall glowing with blue light
Musician playing a violin next to an intricate ice structure sculpture
Detailed close up of ice blocks being placed together in the snow
Performer on an outdoor winter stage entertaining a crowd near ice sculptures
Crowd gathering around outdoor snow structures and an ice carving stage
Wide view of an outdoor winter festival ice rink or lounge area lit in blue
Ice bar installation illuminated with vibrant blue LED lights at a winter festival

2008 Full Moon Concert: Geilo, Norway

Group of event attendees posing next to a newly completed outdoor ice wall
Person in a red jacket adjusting an outdoor ice blocks display in the snow
Two people using a large crosscut saw to cut ice blocks outdoors in winter

2007 Full Moon Concert: Geilo, Norway

Bill spent 10 days in Norway on top of a mountain in Geilo creating everything from logos to igloos to instruments; but the ice guitar was by far his favorite project. The ice used for the event was farmed from a lake on top of the mountain and transported by snowmobiles.

In addition to making several other instruments for musicians around the world he also created an ice throne for the Princess of Norway from 600 year old glacier ice!

Outdoor winter scene showing an ice structure setup near trees under a dark sky
Dramatic ice sculpture display glowing with real fire torches at night

Bill and professional Norwegian musician, Aspen, with the famous Ice Guitar!!

Two ice sculptors in winter jackets smiling together at a cold weather festival site
Outdoor ice sculpture installation under construction at night during a winter festival

Playing with fire!

Ice carving professional working at night under orange ambient event lighting
Ice sculptor using specialized tools to carve a large ice wall block indoors

Bill putting some finishing touches on an igloo…

To order one of our Ice Sculptures, or to inquire about our Ice Carving Demonstration services, please call or e-mail Jen at sculpted@icematters.com or 203.271.3736.