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What’s On in Sweden: Jan. 29th – Feb. 4th

What’s on in Sweden:> Antiques and Reggae in Stockholm, The International Film Festival in Gothenburg, and Ian Brown swaggers into Malmö.

Published: 27 January 2010 22:46 CET
What's On in Sweden: Jan. 29th - Feb. 4th
Bomber, showing at the Gothenburg Film Festival

STOCKHOLM

Antiques and Curios Fair

Dusty old objects exhibiting dusty old objects. From elegant antiques to kitsch classics that have “been in the family for years”.

Price: See website

Location: Kista Mässan

Date: 29th – 31st January

More information: Kista Mässan

Stockholm Reggae Week

Roots and Culture in a Stockholm stylee.

Price:See website

Location: Mosebacke Etablissement

Date: until 31st January

More information: Mosebacke

Sing Gospel

Clap your hands and sing with a choir of 1,300(!) led by Walter Owens of Chicago and Joshua Nelson of NYC

Price: see website

Location: Stockholms Konserthus

Date: 30th January

Time: 6pm

More information: Stockholm Gospel

We Were Promised Jetpacks

Edinburgh quartet destined for big things…. but not Jetpacks

Price: 100 kronor

Location: Debaser

Date: 30th January

Time: 8pm

More information: Debaser

Depeche Mode

The boys from Basildon continue the Swedish leg of their ‘Tour Of The Universe’

Price: see website

Location: Globen

Date: 31st January

Time: 19.15

More information: Globen

GOTHENBURG

The Gothenburg International Film Festival

Shorts, Features, Seminars and Popcorn… It’s film buff heaven.

Price: See Website

Location: 10 cinemas around Gothenburg

Date: 29th January – 8th February

More information: Gothenburg International Film Festival

Dogge Doggelito

El Superclásico, Swedish Hip Hop legend behind the decks at The Lotus Bar. Guaranteed to make you “rör på götan!”

Price: 100 kronor

Location: Lotus Bar

Date: 29th January

Time: 8pm to 2am

More information: Dogstar Event

Chalmers Big Jump Open 2010

Elite snowboarders and skiers take on the homemade piste.

Price: Free

Location: Kårhusgården, Chalmers Johanneberg

Date: 30th January

Time: 9am until late

More information: Chalmers Big Jump Open

Jazz Competition

Dizzypline, Hammond Voyage Concept and Dixieland Rednecks lock horns (geddit?) to find Gothenburg’s entry to the final.

Price: 120 kronor

Location:Nefertiti

Date: 31st January

Time: 4pm

More information: Nefertiti

International Athletics

Some of the world’s best athletes run, jump, lift and throw things at the Samsunggalan at Scandinavium

Price: See website for details

Location: Scandinavium

Date: 2nd February

Time: 4pm

More information: Samsunggalan

MALMÖ

Ian Brown

Manc vibes in the area. King of the swagger, Ian Brown plays KB

Price: 295 kronor

Location: Kulturbolaget

Date: 29th January

Time: 8pm

More information: Kulturbolaget

Ministry Of Sound

UK club giants take over Slagthuset. DJs Alex Guadino (ITA), Southwide House Collective, Alex Moreno, Masih Ghaeny, Richard Murray (UK), Jon White (UK)

Price: 200 kronor

Location: Slagthuset

Date: 29th January

Time: Midnight

More information: Ticnet

Henry Rollins

An evening of spoken word with the hardest working man in rock.

Price: 350 kronor

Location: Palladium

Date: January 30th

Time: 6.30pm

More information: Kulturbolaget

Barnfesten – Klubb för Kids

A club afternoon for children aged 0-6. DJ’s, dancing, juice and games on the dancefloor

Price: 40 kronor

Location: Inkonst

Date: 30th January

Time: 2pm – 5pm

More information: Inkonst

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SPORT

Stockholm Open set to serve up a storm

The ATP Stockholm Open hits the Swedish capital on Saturday with international players vying for a piece of the €530,000 ($718,000) pie. Will it be a local Swede who takes out this year's title? The Local chats to the tournament organizer to find out more.

Published: 11 October 2013 16:41 CEST
Stockholm Open set to serve up a storm

“All the sponsors, players and organizers are getting ready, I’m really excited,” tournament spokesman Christian Ahlqvist told The Local over the phone, with the sound of tennis balls thwacking around in the background.

Held inside Stockholm’s Royal Tennis Hall, the tournament has been played every year since 1969, attracting some of the biggest tennis names in Sweden and the world.

“All the big Swedish players have played in the Stockholm Open, Björn Borg, Mats Wilander. Former world number one Roger Federer won the title in 2010. We’ve had some really great players, its always been one of the tournaments to play in,” explained Ahlqvist.

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Headlining this year’s contingent is Spanish world number four David Ferrer who is tipped to take home the trophy.

“Ferrer is coming from Shanghai, he’s a great player and he’s always performed very well here,” said Ahlqvist.

But if you thought it was a one horse race, think again. Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov and Polish giant Jerzy Janowicz (who is over two metres tall), both 22, are two young players looking to challenge Ferrer and show the tennis world that they belong at the top.

However the odds are against Sweden netting the championship. World number 444 Markus Eriksson is the only confirmed Swedish player so far, although more may find their way through in Friday’s final qualifications. But statistically, the odds aren’t historically in the Swedes’ favour, with the last winner, Thomas Johansson, in 2004.

A strong Swedish presence in the singles may be lacking, but the Swedish men are expected to do better in the doubles.

“Jonas Björkman is making a comeback in the doubles with one of the best doubles players in the world, Robert Lindstedt. So that will be interesting to see,” said Ahlqvist.

As for a tip for the winner, Ahlqvist likes world number 41 Jarkko Nieminen from Finland.

“Jarko is someone who’s been a bit on and off the court with injuries. He’s played here so many times before, he’s almost a Swede. Everyone would love to see him win one.”

Saturday marks the opening ceremony for the Open, which will be held on centre court and is free for everyone. The tournament begins on the same day, with the final scheduled for Sunday the 19th.

Josh Liew

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