The Local Sweden

Irish woman thunders into Swedish rock band

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 12:53:00 +0100

A singer from Ireland has been sharing how she got headhunted by Swedish girl rock band Thundermother and is now aiming for European success with the group.

Pensioners to recruit ageing Swedish rockers

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:23:00 +0200

The Swedish Pensioners Association (Pensionärernas riksorganisation - PRO) wants to cast off its "stuffy" image at the Sweden Rock festival, in a recruitment bid to set up a rock music subgroup of new members.

Swedish music fans brace for summer festival frenzy

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:37:00 +0200

With Sweden's summer musical festival season hitting high gear, The Local's Geoff Mortimore highlights some of the hottest events taking place around the country this summer.

Swedish rock mums roll up for riff camp

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:05:00 +0100

If you are a "madame" aged "18 to eternity" and have long harboured dreams of stardom, a new music camp at cities across Sweden may help you hone your rock star poise and hot licks.

Swedish metal band trashes Vienna hotel room

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:52:00 +0200

Swedish rock band Hammerfall have admitted to smashing up a Vienna hotel room on their European tour.

Roxette star returns to stage

Tue, 06 Dec 2005 14:27:00 +0100

Roxette star Marie Fredriksson has made a surprise return to the stage, three years after being diagnosed with a tumour in the back of her head.

Mud and Marilyn at Hultsfred

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 20:02:00 +0200

Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails at the Hultsfred Festival

Hultsfred Festival, Sweden's longest-running and largest music event, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a show which left both promoters and the audience satisfied, and ready for more.