14 Dec 2024
Culture
Marian Gold of Alphaville at Gröna Lund in Stockholm
Concerts Music

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 at Gröna Lund
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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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Stockholm Welcomes the Scandinavian International Fashion Week: A Showcase of Global Creativity

As the last days of summer wane, Stockholm, Sweden, is abuzz with excitement as it prepares for the highly anticipated Scandinavian International Fashion Week. Scheduled from August 31st to September 1st, this prestigious event is set to captivate fashion enthusiasts and industry insiders with a dazzling display of creativity, innovation, and style. Drawing talent from […]

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Interesting tourist facts about Sweden’s border with Norway

Sweden and Norway share a 1,620-km border, the longest in Europe and in the two Scandinavian countries. The border runs through a gamut of landscapes from glaciers and fjords to steep cliffs and forests. Furthermore, both Nordic nations are part of the Schengen area of the European Union (EU) which means there are no passport or […]

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Eleine at Gröna Lund in Stockholm
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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 at Gröna Lund
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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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Dreamgirls at Allsång på Skansen
Music News Swedish Culture

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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Lastkaj 14 at Gröna Lund
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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 - Allsångsscenen är din
Concerts Music News What's on: Stockholm

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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Lisa Miskovsky at Gröna Lund
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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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