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What’s On in Sweden: September 17th – 23rd

What's on in Sweden: Old Skool Hip Hop in Stockholm, Killer Queen in Gothenburg and Dubstep steps into Malmö.

Published: 16 September 2010 12:25 CEST
What's On in Sweden: September 17th - 23rd

STOCKHOLM

The Morning Benders (US)

Berkley, California based quartet which started in 2006 as a solo project for frontman Chris Chu bring their unique west coast sound to Debaser

Price: 100 kronor

Location: Debaser

Date: 17th September

Time: 11pm

More information: Debaser

Beethoven’s Eroica

The Radio Sweden Symphony Orchestra and Choir perform Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony. Conducted by Daniel Harding who will also be giving a preconcert talk.

Price: 100 – 395 kronor

Location:Berwaldhallen

Date: 17th September

Time: 7.30pm

More information: Radio Sweden

World Party: Matias Aguayo

Södra Teater present the Chilean musical visionary Matias Aguayo, whose music is described by The Times as “…an irresistible call to get up and dance”

Price: 120 kronor

Location: Södra Teater

Date: 18th September

Time: 9pm

More information: Södra Teater

Kurtis Blow (US)

30 year celebration of The Breaks. One of the founders of rap music promises a night of hip hop that won’t stop.

Price: 100 kronor

Location: Hornstull Strand

Date: 18th September

Time: 10pm

More information: Hornstull Strand

Benny Golson

Jazz legend Benny Golson who has blown horn with everyone from Benny Goodman to Dizzy Gillespie to Art Blakey plays Fasching

Price: 250 (150) kronor

Location: Fasching

Date: 19th September

Time: 7pm

More information: Fasching

Amy MacDonald

Amy continues her journey from child star to world famous superstar at Berns Salonger

Price: 320 kronor

Location: Berns

Date: 22nd September

Time: 7.30pm

More information: Berns

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

The Local’s feature on 4.48 Psychosis

GOTHENBURG

Benny Golson

Jazz legend Benny Golson who has blown horn with everyone from Benny Goodman to Dizzy Gillespie to Art Blakey plays Fasching

Price: 220 kronor

Location: Nefertiti

Date: 18th September

Time: 7pm

More information: Nefertiti

Killer Queen

If you missed the chance to see Queen live back in the day, this is the next best thing! Killer Queen are the holders of The Worldwide Tribute Band Of The Year award.

Price: from 300 kronor

Location: Liseberg

Date: 18th September

Time: 8pm

More information: Liseberg

The Morning Benders (US)

Berkley, California based quartet which started in 2006 as a solo project for frontman Chris Chu bring their unique west coast sound to Debaser

Location: Pusterviksbaren

Date: 18th September

Time: 10pm

More information: Woody West

Phosphorescent (US)

Indie-Country-Gospel which draws from Bob Dylan, Gram Parsons and Neil Young

Location: Pusterviksbaren

Date: 21st September

Time: 9pm

More information: Woody West

Black Mountain (CAN)

Retro-filled psychedelic rock with heavy 24 carat riifs.

Location: Pusterviksbaren

Date: 23rd September

Time: 9pm

More information: Woody West

MALMÖ

All Out Dubstep vs C:A:R:T: (DK)

The all English sound of the streets meets the Danish DJ’s who do dubstep too.

Price: 100 kronor

Location: Inkonst

Date: 18th September

Time: 11pm

More information: Inkonst

Wisemen Sound System

Reggae, Roots and Culture keep Bodoni skankin’ through the night

Location: Bodoni

Date: 23rd September

Time: 10pm

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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