After the pandemic's setbacks, the events industry within culture and sports is still doing better. This is shown by the report "Events in numbers 2025" from Sweden's culture, sports and tourism industry.
EntertainmentIlya 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. It is very big for me, says Salmanzadeh.
MusicPop star Taylor Swift went to ice hockey. She couldn't complain about the drama. Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl decided the fourth Stanley Cup final against Florida, 5-4 in overtime, played by Mattias Ekholm.
Ice hockeyTaylor Swift has officially bought back the rights to her first six albums, after a several year long conflict over the ownership of her music. "All music I have ever made now belongs to me," writes Swift on her website.
MusicSTIM brought in over three billion kronor in revenue last year – and the payout to Swedish music creators was the biggest ever.
Music"Stop thinking about what rock stars think - think about saving the USA". This writes the artist Neil Young to Donald Trump, when he comes to the defense of Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift.
EntertainmentStockholm wants to host Eurovision next year if the Swedish entry KAJ wins this year's competition. Yes, we'd be happy to do that, says finance commissioner Karin Wanngård (S) to Dagens Nyheter.
MusicBillie Eilish is in Sweden for two concerts at Avicii arena. What can fans expect? To see their best friend perform, according to Tina Mehrafzoon, music journalist at Sveriges Radio.
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