21 Dec 2024
Music
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A dose of nostalgia with Alphaville

German synth-pop legends Alphaville played at Gröna Lund and pulled a crowd consisting of both nostalgia buffs, who know their music from their youth in the 1980s, and the younger generation, who may have found them through the viral TikTok success of Forever Young. Alphaville has of course been a significant force in the new […]

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Timbuktu brings his message home with his beats and rhymes

One of Sweden’s most influential hip hop artists, Timbuktu, played a well-attended show at Gröna Lund, and we were there to capture the moments. Timbuktu, or Jason Diakité has released 10 solo albums and been awarded with multiple Grammis and P3 Guld awards. He is known for exploring themes of identity, social justice and multiculturalism […]

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Eleine brings metal mayhem to Stockholm

Eleine is a Swedish symphonic metal band known for their powerful blend of dynamic sound, soaring vocals, crushing guitar riffs and symphonic arrangements. We were there, when they played at Gröna Lund. Fronted by the charismatic lead vocalist Madeleine Liljestam, Eleine‘s music explores many different themes like strength, darkness and resilience. The band’s discography includes […]

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Mando Diao rocks Gröna Lund with electrifying performance

Last night, the iconic Swedish rock band Mando Diao delivered an unforgettable performance at Gröna Lund, Stockholm’s historic amusement park. With the scenic backdrop of the city lights and a sea of fans filling the park, the band demonstrated why they remain one of Sweden’s most beloved musical acts. The night was full of highlights, […]

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The Dreamgirls and more take the stage at Skansen

It was a summer Tuesday, so you know what that means: Allsång på Skansen! The classic sing-along show had another fabulous evening with great music and heartwarming togetherness. The lineup for the week included Miss Li, Christer Sjögren, Lisa Ekdahl with Anji, Simon Superti and the cast of Dreamgirls, the musical, i.e. Janice, Laila Adele […]

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In Pictures: Lastkaj 14 at Gröna Lund

The raw and gritty Swedish punk band Lastkaj 14 played at Gröna Lund’s small stage and we have the pictures for you. Lastkaj 14 have been around since 2003 and they are known for their energetic music and politically charged lyrics. Their genre is known as trallpunk — tralla being Swedish for a lilting and […]

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Miss Li’s fabulous Allsång takeover

As you may know, Allsång på Skansen every year picks one artist who gets to do a full one-hour concert after the regular Allsång show of the evening. This year the honour was bestowed upon Miss Li. Miss Li, or Linda Karlsson, has been one of the most popular artists in Sweden for the past […]

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A fond tradition: Lisa Miskovsky on the small stage of Gröna Lund

Lisa Miskovsky played the small stage at Gröna Lund again, and I can count it as my fourth time seeing her on that venue, so it has become a fond tradition over the years. Lisa herself called it one of her favorite places to play, and it’s easy to believe her. Lisa Miskovsky has been […]

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Stockholm Pride 2024: A Record-Breaking Celebration of Unity and Diversity

Photography by Vladimir Vallejos Stockholm Pride 2024 has officially come to a close, leaving an indelible mark on the city and its vibrant community. This year’s festival was an extraordinary celebration of love, unity, and LGBTQ+ pride, with record-breaking attendance and a series of events that captivated participants and visitors alike. Running from July 29th […]

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Petra Marklund in the heart of the archipelago

When Petra Marklund played at the Smådalarö Gård in the heart of the Stockholm archipelago, we just knew it would be an evening worth capturing, so Jytte Lindberg brought her camera. Smådalarö Gård is a picturesque hotel and conference center located in the Stockholm archipelago offering a perfect blend of traditional Swedish charm and modern […]

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