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Ilya Salmanzadeh Wins Government Music Export Prize

Ilya Salmanzadeh receives the government's music export prize. The star producer is the man behind famous hit songs with Ariana Grande, Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran.

Ilya Salmanzadeh Wins Government Music Export Prize

So this year's last contribution to Melodifestivalen sounds like

Abba-metal, Partille-Motown, eurodisco for the gays and even more countrypop. This is what the contributions in the fifth and final round of Melodifestivalen sound like.

So this year's last contribution to Melodifestivalen sounds like

Max Martin Musical to be Staged in Sweden

The successful musical "& Julia", which revolves around Max Martin's music catalog, is coming to Sweden next year. Viktor Norén plays one of the leading roles.

Max Martin Musical to be Staged in Sweden

Ingrosso and Gambino Compete for Grammis

First, he made a success at P3 Gold Gala, now Benjamin Ingrosso gets a new super chance. At this year's Grammis Gala, he can take home the most awards of all – but is posthumously challenged by the rapper C Gambino.

Ingrosso and Gambino Compete for Grammis

Yung Lean receives Stim award

Yung Lean receives Stims award Platinagitarren. The jury believes that the versatile hip-hop artist has managed to master "the almost impossible art of balancing breadth with great musical integrity".

Yung Lean receives Stim award

Boy Band Tribute on Tour

The boy band tribute "A show larger than life" is going on an arena tour. The show, which previously played at Hamburger Börs in Stockholm and Rondo in Gothenburg, makes its first stop at Sara Kulturhus in Skellefteå in June.

Boy Band Tribute on Tour

Everything You Need to Know About Tonight's Grammy Awards

Tonight it's time for the music industry's most glamorous gala. Or? Here's everything you need to know about this year's Grammy Awards.

Everything You Need to Know About Tonight's Grammy Awards

Norlin receives the Music Publishers' Award

Max Martin, Ludwig Göransson, and Annika Norlin. Three of Sweden's most acclaimed songwriters are awarded at the Music Publishers' Gala.

Norlin receives the Music Publishers' Award

Billion Success for Britney Spears Video

The music video for Britney Spears' superhit ". .

Billion Success for Britney Spears Video

Mora broke the sad streak - SSK decided in overtime

The four-match long scoreless streak was broken against the toughest opponent. Mora took a point against Södertälje in Scaniarinken.

Mora broke the sad streak - SSK decided in overtime

Hard Rocker Enters the State Portrait Collection

This year's honorary portrait in the State Portrait Collection depicts the songwriter and music producer Max Martin. .

Hard Rocker Enters the State Portrait Collection

Max Martin Musical Premieres in Stockholm

The musical "& Juliet", with music by Swedish star producer Max Martin, is coming to Sweden. In the spring of 2026, it will have its premiere at Cirkus in Stockholm, the arena announces in a press release.

Max Martin Musical Premieres in Stockholm

Criticism storm against Katy Perry – flop or satire?

With a new style, a sunny feminist battle song and a full-length album planned for autumn, Katy Perry was supposed to make a grand comeback after the "Smile" album from 2020. Now, instead, it's being talked about as a huge flop.

Criticism storm against Katy Perry – flop or satire?

They Receive the Denniz Pop Award

Starlet Shadi G is one of three promising artists awarded the Denniz Pop prize at a ceremony at the Musikaliska quarter in Stockholm. "With a unique sound and undisputed talent, the sky's the limit for this artist," writes the jury in its motivation.

They Receive the Denniz Pop Award