Live Music in Stockholm
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Live music in Stockholm PHOTO: OLA ERICSON/IMAGEBANK.SWEDEN.SE FOR THE LATEST UPDATES ON STOCKHOLM, VISIT OUR PRESS ROOM VISITSTOCKHOLM.COM/PRESS Explore Stockholm one of the world places to go for traditional Swedish or contemporary music. The Polar Music Prize The Polar Music Prize is one of the most prestigious and unique music prizes in the world, crossing over musical boundaries and awarded to individuals, groups and institutions in recognition of exceptional achievements. The Prize was founded in 1989 by the late Stig ”Stikkan” Anderson, one of the true greats in the history of popular music. As the publisher, lyricist and manager of ABBA, he played a key role in their enormous success. The name stems from Anderson´s legendary record label, Polar Records. The Prize is awarded in August every year, from the hand of His Majesty, King Carl XVI Gustaf. www.polarmusicprize.org Music attractions Stockholm offers several attractions for music lovers. Here is our selection of attractions available all year around: Stockholm Music and Theater Museum: Try music instruments from all over the world, including typical Swedish instruments like the nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle). statensmusikverk.se/musikochteatermuseet ABBA The Museum: interactive museum of one of the biggest pop-groups ever. www.abbathemuseum.com Swedish Music hall of Fame: Musical melting pot dedicated to Swedish popular music. This building houses exhibitions on Swedish popular music, the Hall of Fame and ABBA The Museum. www.smhof.se Changing of the guards: The ceremony at the Palace starts at 12:15 Monday through Saturday and 1:15 on Sundays and holidays. Stockholm Visitors Board P.O. Box 16282 SE-103 25 Stockholm, Sweden Ph +46 8 508 28 500 [email protected] www.visitstockholm.com/press QUIRKY PLACES FOR MUSIC Lunch Beat: Dance away once a month for an hour at a Stockholm location. Don’t say anything. Just move. See you at lunch! 11.30 Address: Musik och Teatermuseet, Sibyllegatan 2. www.lunchbeat.org Snaps songs: An aquavit/snaps is an important part of eating herring or crayfish. And with the snaps comes the singing of typical swedish drinking-songs. Visit the Spritmuseum (Museum of Spirits) and learn more. www.spritmuseum.se Integrated entertainment: Many now famous swedes started their carrier as waitresses performing at Wallmans. Expect the unexpected. www.wallmans.se Pet Sounds Records: For thirty years and still going strong, this independent record store is a living example that nothing is impossible. Address: Skånegatan 53. www.petsounds.se ARENAS Stockholm can now boast with two newly built world class arenas. With room for over 100 000 spectators in total, there is plenty of room for world class music- and sporting events. In northern part of Stockholm you will find the national arena; Friends Arena (65 000), and south of Stockholm the Tele2Arena (40 000). Tele2Arena is part of Stockholm Globe Arenas that also include Ericsson Globe (16 000), Annexet (3500), Hovet and Söderstadion. friendsarena.se/ www.tele2arena.se/ Dance the night away Stockholm has a rich offering of clubs with music in every conceivable genre, but because most clubs move around, getting a general overview can be challenging. Stockholm offers a trendy nightlife – from the cool sophistication of the Stureplan to the more bohemian clubs and bars at Södermalm.Here we’ve selected some of the established club locations; also see under jazz and livemusic. Find out more on our web beta.visitstockholm.com/Eat--drink/Nightlife/ STUREPLAN FOR THE RICH, BEAUTIFUL AND FAMOUS Stureplan is Stockholm’s symbol for luxury and style. Here’s where the city’s glitterati congregates. The velvet ropes are popular so be prepared for long lines and selective entry. Tip: Get there early! Spy Bar: Birger Jarlsgatan 20, www.stureplansgruppen.se Riche/Lilla baren: Birger Jarlsgatan 4, www.riche.se East: Stureplan 13, http://east.se Grodan: downstairs, Grev Turegatan 16,www.grodan.se Sturecompagniet: Sturegatan 4, www.sturecompagniet.se Berns: Entertainment, live acts DJ, Dj:s and their member club, Näckströmsgtan 8. www.berns.se SÖDERMALM RELAXED, COOL AND OPEN Bohemian, hipster, rockabilly, reggae, electro, rock, gay? Södermalm blends every style. This is a relaxed, less-expensive alternative to the glitz of Stureplan. Nightlife centers around the Slussen, Medborgarplatsen and trendy SoFo area or the upcoming Hornstull district. Debaser Medis: Three floors, Restaurant, bar, livemusic. Medborgarplatsen. www.debaser.nu Debaser Slussen: Karl Johans Torg, Slussen. www.debaser.nu Debaser Hornstulls strand, Restaurant, livemusic, acoustic, bar. Hornstulls Strand 4. www.debaser.nu Ljunggren: Götgatan 38, www.restaurangljunggren.se Marie Laveau: (basement nightclub), www.marielaveau.se Pet Sounds Bar: (basement), Skånegatan 80, www.petsoundsbar.se Stockholm Visitors Board P.O. Box 16282 SE-103 25 Stockholm, Sweden Ph +46 8 508 28 500 [email protected] www.visitstockholm.com/press Södra teatern: Södra Bar, Kägelbanan, Mosebacke etablissemang and Sjuan. Live music, dj:s and clubs. Mosebacke. www.sodrateatern.se Fylkingen : A venue and artists' society for new and experimental work in music, performance, video, film, dance, sound-text composition and intermedia. Address: Munchenbryggeriet, Söder Mälarstrand 27, www.fylkingen.se SUMMER CLUBS: During the summer months, when the sun never goes down, Stockholm’s club life moves outdoors. Find out more below. Bars with music profile Many of the hotels in Stockholm are also home to bars where you’ll find a laid-back atmosphere and great music several nights a week. Here is our selection of bars, including hotel, popular among Stockholmers: CITY AND ÖSTERMALM DISTRICT Hotel Hellsten/Earth bar: Every Thursday the bar transforms into a jazz venue. Address: Luntmakargatan 68. www.hellsten.se/en/Hotel_Hellsten/Hellsten_Earth_Bar Nordic Light Bar & Lounge: DJ’s Wednesday-Saturday playing soul, funk, disco and soulful house. Address: Vasaplan 7. www.nordiclighthotel.se/sv/Upplev-hotellet/Bar-and-lounge/DJ-Sessions/ Scandic Grand Central: Up and coming local and international artists play in the restaurant and the acoustic bar several days a week.Address: Kungsgatan 70, www.facebook.com/scandicgrandcentral Story Hotel: An appreciated meeting place for Stockholm locals with live music or DJ’s Wednesday through Saturday. Address: Riddargatan 6, www.storyhotels.com/stureplan/ T/Bar at Hotel Diplomat: Every Friday different DJs play soul, funk and house. One Saturday every month some of the best salsa- and bossanova orchestras entertain the brunch guests. Address: Strandvägen 7C, http://www.diplomathotel.com/sv/tbar SÖDERMALM DISTRICT Clarion Hotel Stockholm: Musicians from Royal College of Music perform live on stage in the hotel bar on Fridays during after-work hours. Address: Ringvägen 98. www.clarionstockholm.com/music Scandic Malmen/Lilla Hotellbaren : Live music and DJ´s at least six days a week at this popular hotel bar on the edge of SOFO. Address: Götgatan 49-51. lillahotellbaren.com/ Morfar Ginko/Pappa Ray Ray: Dj’s several days a week. Address: Swedenborgsgatan13. www.morfarginko.se Louie Louie: Named after the rock’n’roll song, this café features music on stage, for sale and in the rockabilly décor. Address: Bondegatan 13. GAMLA STAN Le Bar: Popular hang-out with music focus. Address: Österlånggatan 17. lerouge.se The Flying Elk: Gastropub with music focus. Address: Mälartorget 15. www.theflyingelk.se Wirströms Pub: Live music Tuesday through Saturday in a classic pub setting, with a large selection of beers and arrange whiskey tastings. Address: Stora Nygatan 13. www.wirstromspub.se KUNGSHOLMEN AG: Popular place for tapas, music, steakhouse. Address: Kronobergsgatan. 37, www.restaurangag.se Orangeriet: Electronica DJS. Address: Norr Mälarstrand, quay, 464, www.orangerietbar.se Stockholm Visitors Board P.O. Box 16282 SE-103 25 Stockholm, Sweden Ph +46 8 508 28 500 [email protected] www.visitstockholm.com/press JAZZ Metropolis For many years, Stockholm has had an excellent, well-deserved reputation as city of music, especially when it comes to jazz. Here we’ve gathered the essential phenomena. But there are endless choices, especially at several of the city’s hotel bars. Fasching: A legendary jazz club and restaurant. Club nights and jazz, soul and Latin concerts. An ambitious and varied program all year long. Address: Kungsgatan 63, City. www.fasching.se Glenn Miller Café: A notable jazz café with great food and an intimate space. Come here to see well- established artists and the stars of tomorrow. Brunnsgatan 21, City. www.glennmillercafe.com Nalen: This historic jazz club is now a popular entertainment venue with a club, studio and restaurant. The house was rebuilt by musicians for musicians and maintains the highest standard. www.nalen.se Stampen: Legendary jazz club with live performances 7 nights a week. Blues, swing, jazz and soul. Address: Stora Nygatan 5, Gamla stan. www.stampen.se Blå Söndagar (Blue Sundays): A diverse afternoon program that includes ballads, jazz and blues in the charming restaurant Gubbhyllan at Skansen. During summers Skansens Jazz programme moves to Mondays at Galejan stage. Address: Djurgården. www.skansen.se Engelen, live music and bar for a mature crowd. Address: Kornhamnstorg 59, www.engelen.se Classical music Ballet, opera or classical concerts. Stockholm has five venues dedicated to classical performances and a wide selection of events targeting children. More than a half million swedes are active in organized choirs and the Eric Ericsson Hallen, named after the legendary choir profile is dedicated to choir singing. Berwaldhallen The Berwaldhallen is home to the Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester (public radio symphony orchestra) and Radiokören (choir), and one of the country's most important cultural institutions reaching far beyond the borders via the collaboration within EBU. The hall was opened in 1979. Berwaldhallen aims to present swedish, reflected in the large number of commissioned works by Swedish composers. The orchestra hosts the Baltic Sea Festival (Östersjöfestivalen) in August every year. sverigesradio.se/berwaldhallen/ Stockholm Concert Hall Built in 1926, this is the main hall for orchestral music in Stockholm.