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What’s On in Sweden: September 10th – 16th

What’s on in Sweden: Irish artwork in Stockholm, organic food in Gothenburg and a killer queen comes to Malmö.

Published: 8 September 2010 21:59 CEST
What's On in Sweden: September 10th - 16th

STOCKHOLM

Le Spectacle

Stockholm’s very own surrealistic Berlin style circus: Zirkus loko-motiv and the Chesty Morgan Orchestra

Price: 180 (100) kronor

Location: Södra Teater

Date: 10th September

Time: 8pm

More information: Södra Teater

Quick! Cops!

For Irish artist Tracey Sweeney’s first exhibition in Stockholm, she replicates graffiti covered walls of the city. Exhibition opening on 11th September to be opened by the Irish ambassador to Sweden.

Location: Galleri Ingela S

Date: 11th September to 7th October

More information: Galleri Ingela S, Tracey Sweeney

Stockholm Half Marathon

13,500 runner from 63 countries pound (half) the pavements of Stockholm.

Location: Start at Strömbron

Date: 11th September

Time: 4pm

More information: Stockholm Half Marathon

Jeffrey Lewis and The Junkyard

Jarvis Cocker’s favourite lyricist and described as ‘The Big Apple’s best kept secret’

Price: 100 (60) kronor

Location: Debaser

Date: 11th September

Time: 11pm

More information: Debaser

The Cavern Beatles

The Fake Fab Four relive the music of those lovely lads from Liverpool

Price: 250 – 350 kronor

Location: Berwaldhallen

Date: 12th September

Time: 6pm

More information: Berwaldhallen

4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane

Dealing with themes such as depression, mental illness and suicide, this was Sarah Kane’s last play before she took her own life at the age of 28. Performed in English

Price: 100 kronor

Location: Teaterverket

Date: 16th September – 26th September (See website for performance dates and times)

More information: 4.48 Psychosis

GOTHENBURG

International Supercross and Freestyle

Ullevi Stadium is transformed for the Swedish Supercross Championship.

Price: See website

Location: Ullevi

Date: 10th – 12th September

More information: Supercross

Food of the Earth (Jordens Mat)

West Sweden’s most important organic food market takes place over the weekend.

Location: Gunnebo Castle, Mölndal

Date: 11th/12th September

Time: 11am – 5pm

More information: Jordens Mat

Tim ‘The Ripper’ Owens

Cult artist who has sung with Judas Preist takes the Sticky Fingers stage

Price: 240 kronor

Location: Sticky Fingers

Date: 12th September

Time: 8pm

More information: Sticky Fingers

Tim O’Brien and Arty McGlynn

Two musical giants share the stage. Bluegrass legend and Grammy award winner O’Brien explores his Irish roots with Irish virtuoso McGlynn

Price: 200 kronor

Location: Nefertiti

Date: 16th September

Time: 7pm

More information: Nefertiti

MALMÖ

LoneLady (UK)

Manchester’s very own LoneLady will be filling the dancefloor with humming and jumping and the sounds of joy and laughter.

Price: 90 kronor

Location: Debaser

Date: 10th September

Time: 10pm

More information: Debaser

Killer Queen

The ultimate Queen tribute by the winner of the Tribute Band of the Year!

Price: 405 kronor

Location: Malmö Konserthus

Date: 12th September

Time: 8pm

More information: MSO

Wisemen Sound System

Reggae Roots and Culture at Bodoni

Location: Bodoni

Date: 16th September

More information: Bodoni

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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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