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What’s On in Sweden: October 1st – 7th

What’s on in Sweden: Madchester and Action Impro in Stockholm, Open Culture in Gothenburg and The Red Sparowes fly into to Malmö.

Published: 30 September 2010 10:59 CEST
What's On in Sweden: October 1st - 7th

STOCKHOLM

MADCHESTER AND BEYOND

Manc vibes in the area! Two day festival celebrating the music, fashion and films of the days when Manchester ruled the world.

Price: Free

Location: New Bowl, Gullmarsplan

Date: 1st and 2nd October

Time: 9pm

More information: Madchester and Beyond

Stockholm Beer and Whisky Festival

Same procedure as last year? Same procedure as every year, James.

Price: 199 kronor

Location: Factory, Nacka Strand

Date: 30th September – 2nd October / 7th – 9th October

More information: Beer and Whisky Festival

Action Impro

They’re back. Stockholm’s Improco rekindle their popular all English show by popular demand.

Price: 200 kronor

Location: Improvisation & Co

Date: From 2nd October (See website)

Time: 7pm

More information: Action Impro

Front Line Assembly (CAN)

The Techno/Synth/industrial pride of Vancouver play Debaser

Price: 250 kronor

Location: Debaser

Date: 7th October

Time: 7pm

More information: Debaser

Laughs at the Liffey

Stand Up Comedy in English every Thursday in Gamla Stan

Price: 50 kronor

Location: The Liffey

Date: 7th October

Time: 8pm

More information: The Liffey

GOTHENBURG

Culture Night

Gothenburg’s theatres open their doors to the general public. This year’s theme is BODY.

Price: free

Location: See website

Date: 1st October

Time: 6.30pm

More information: Kulturnatta

Arj Barker (US)

Star of Flight Of The Conchords continues his ‘Let Me Do The Talk’ tour

Price: 220 kronor

Location: Stenhammarsalen

Date: 2nd October

Time: 7.30pm

More information: GSO

Empirical (UK)

Post bop jazz with hints of afro-cuban influence. England’s hottest act on the jazz scene plays Nefertiti

Price: 150 kronor

Location: Nefertiti

Date: 2nd October

Time: 7pm

More information: Nefertiti

Primal Fear (DE)

Live at Sticky Fingers. For those who like their metal heavy.

Price: 230 kronor

Location: Sticky Fingers

Date: 6th October

Time: 8pm

More information: Sticky Fingers

MALMÖ

Red Sparowes (US)

The unmissable post rockers Red Sparowes play Babel with support from Belgian group Head Of Wantastiquet

Price: 120 kronor

Location: Babel

Date: 2nd October

Time: 7pm

More information: Babel

Action Beat (UK)

Skåne’s Society of Artists is being taken over for a night by bands from the UK and Australia. Headliners Action Beat are joined by Naked On The Vague (AUS) and House of John Player (UK)

Price: 60 kronor

Location: Skånes Konstförening

Date: 3rd October

Time: 7pm

More information: Dygnet Runt

Wisemen Sound System

Roots, Reggae and Culture with Malmö’s ever popular sound system

Price: 50 kronor

Location: Bodoni

Date: 7th October

Time: 10pm

More information: Bodoni

Do you know of any upcoming events our readers might like to attend? Drop us a line at [email protected]

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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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