23 May 2025
Culture
ockholm Independent Film Festival 2025
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Stockholm Independent Film Festival 2025

The Stockholm Independent Film Festival will take place on 21-22 May at the Zita Folkets Bio. It will feature four strands and two themes, screening 14 independent films by Swedish and international filmmakers.  Combining short and feature films of various genres, this year’s film selection has a touch of dark satire, eerie atmosphere and whimsical charm.  […]

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YIHAA! Dolly Style back on the Gröna Lund stage

Swedish pop sensation Dolly Style returned to the big stage at Gröna Lund with a dazzling show and their fun energy. Known for their vibrant aesthetics, Molly, Polly, Holly and Yolly made sure the young fans had the time of their lives. Donning their signature pastel outfits matching their hair colors, Dolly Style gave the […]

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Your Living City’s Ultimate Music Festival Guide 2025

No rain, no muddy puddles, no blasting sun will ever stop the die-hard music festival lovers, who year after year look for the biggest festivals and the most impressive line-ups and this is where we come into the picture. Like every year, we bring you a round-up of the newest and the good old classic […]

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Music

After years of waiting: Latin rock royalty Molotov set to blast Stockholm

There is a clear before and after in Mexico marked by the arrival of Molotov. When this band exploded out of Mexico City in 1995, the country’s mainstream was dominated by safe formulas and little space for open criticism or sonic rebellion. With their debut album, ¿Dónde jugarán las niñas? (1997), Molotov didn’t just sell […]

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Käärijä brought his crazy Cha Cha Cha party to Stockholm

The People’s Champion of Eurovision 2023, ie. Finland’s own Käärijä, brought his high-octane live show to Fållan in Stockholm on May 1st. He turned the venue into a neon-lit frenzy and had the audience join in on the crazy party in the best way possible. This was the second time Käärijä played in Stockholm. His […]

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Culture Night 2025: Wabi-Sabi, Dance and Money

Culture Night, the epitome of Stockholm’s art scene, once again opened the doors to over 180 galleries, art spaces, museums and exhibitions completely for free. Being a great opportunity to explore what your city offers beyond the “home – office – home” routine, it’s a must-attend event that I sincerely hope you didn’t miss. And […]

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Festivals Music News

The right song won – and here’s why!

The six-week long Melodifestivalen tour has come to its conclusion, and the Swedes have chosen KAJ to represent the country at Eurovision with their song Bara bada bastu. Many people are excited about the choice and what it means for Sweden in Eurovision, while others have been critical. Let’s consider a few of the reasons […]

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Festivals Music News

Melodifestivalen 2025! Heat 5 in Jönköping

We have already reached the last of the five preliminary heats of Melodifestivalen, in the run-up to the Grand Final that will be held in Stockholm on the 8th of March. This week the artists take to the stage in Jönköping and as usual, there are six songs competing for those two spots straight to […]

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Festivals Music News

It’s Melodifestivalen 2025! Heat 4 in Malmö

We are already in week 4 of the preliminary heats of Melodifestivalen, and this week the contestants are in Malmö, last year’s Eurovision host city. As you should know by now, the audience will vote to pick two entries going straight to the Grand Final of Sweden’s national Eurovision qualifications, plus one more for a […]

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Festivals Music News

It’s Melodifestivalen 2025! Heat 3 in Västerås

We have reached the half-way post in the preliminary heats of Melodifestivalen, and this week the contestants are in Västerås. Don’t expect Game of Thrones level drama, but rather harmless musical entertainment for your Saturday evening. Once again, the objective is to pick two entries going straight to the Grand Final of Sweden’s national Eurovision […]

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