One of the largest Swedish concert halls pays homage to Avicii by taking his name.
With a capacity of 16,000 people, the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm is renamed Avicii Arena.
A real pride for the father of the DJ who does everything to bring the memory of his son to life since his suicide in 2018.
"It was a significant step in Tim's career when he played here nine years ago, and he would be extremely proud [to see] that this iconic building will bear his name," Klas Bergling said in a relayed statement. by
Variety
.
However, it was not just a question of renaming the place, but also of giving it a new mission.
For the youth
“The Avicii Arena will become the symbol of a new initiative launched with partners to prevent mental illnesses in Swedish youth.
It will be a platform to share ideas and host activities focusing on the mental health of young people, ”also said the father of the star of the EDM, recalling that suicide was the second cause of death. among 15-29 year olds.
To celebrate the event, the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra performed a symphonic version of
For a Better Day
with the voice of young Swedish singer Ella Tiritiello.
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