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Among Your Guests
STHLM friends becomes part of the celebration — moving freely through the room rather than performing from a distant stage.
Stockholm · Worldwide
Luxury live music
among your guests
STHLM friends creates unforgettable moments through immersive live music that moves freely among your guests.
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More Than A Band
More than
entertainment
Unlike traditional bands that perform from a stage, STHLM friends performs among your guests — creating personal and unforgettable moments throughout the celebration.
Up Close. Unexpected. Unforgettable.
STHLM FRIENDS - EASY TO LOVE
A celebration that breathes
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Interactive & Personal
Every performance adapts naturally to the atmosphere, the energy of the room and the rhythm of your evening.
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Elegant & Memorable
Sophisticated live music performed by world-class musicians, crafted to leave a lasting emotional imprint.
Sweden's Biggest Stages
World-class
musicians
The musicians and artists behind STHLM friends have appeared on some of Sweden's most prestigious stages and television productions — now they are bringing that artistry into your celebration.
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Melodifestivalen
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Allsång på Skansen
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SVT
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TV4
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International Tours & Festivals
“This is the artists you want to listen to,
all night long.”
Meet The Musicians
Artistry, close enough to feel
Erik Linder
VOCALS & MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Melodifestivalen • TV4 • SVT
Erik is a versatile artist and entertainer who has participated in Melodifestivalen and appeared in numerous TV programmes over the years. No stage is too big or too small. He has incredible energy that spreads joy and positivity. With an easygoing and charming personality, Erik has a gift for captivating the audience and creating a memorable experience at every performance. His relaxed style combined with his professional presence creates a sense of trust, and by balancing humour and seriousness Erik Linder keeps the audience engaged and entertained from beginning to end.
Ludvig Jerner
TRUMMOR, SÅNG & SLAGVERK
Trion • Turnéer med etablerade artister
Ludvig is an experienced and versatile musician and multi-instrumentalist with many years on Swedish stages behind him. He has toured and played with a number of established artists and musicians, and since 2013 has been part of the acclaimed ”Trion”. With musicality, energy and a strong sense of both show and audience, Ludvig is a confident live artist who feels just as comfortable at the back by the drums as in the centre of events.
Fredric Wide
DRAGSPEL, SÅNG & KLAVIATUR
Piano • Keyboard • Spelat med bl.a. Lill Lindfors och Pugh Rogefeldt
Fredric is a freelance pianist and keyboardist with many years of stage experience. With his sparkling energy, musical commitment and ability to give of himself, he gladly contributes to a warm and positive atmosphere both on and behind stage – something that often rubs off on the musicians around him.
Per Björling
KONTRABAS, SÅNG
Tack för musiken • Så ska det låta • Idol • Masked Singer • Allsång på Skansen
Per Björling is a freelance musician, singer and producer with roots in Jämtland. He has played with most of Sweden's artist elite, and has also been seen and heard on TV in programmes such as Tack för musiken, Så ska det låta and Allsång på Skansen. Per also produces music and backing vocals for TV programmes such as Idol and Masked Singer.
Simon Löfstedt
MANDOLIN, GUITAR & VOCALS
Gitarr • Mandolin • Kungliga Musikhögskolan • Internationella turnéer
Simon is a freelance musician focused on guitar and various string instruments. After his studies at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Simon has participated in a range of different constellations and collaborated with artists both in Sweden and internationally.
Samuel Muntlin
SAXOFON, SÅNG
TV-husband • Astrid Lindgrens Värld • Arrangör • Stadsteatern
Samuel began playing saxophone at the age of ten at Nordmaling municipal music school and later studied at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. Today Samuel works as a freelance saxophonist and arranger, appears regularly in various TV house bands and has played with many of Sweden's biggest artists. His arrangements can be heard, among other places, at Astrid Lindgrens Värld.
Gallery
Moments,
remembered
A glimpse into the celebrations — from countryside manors to seaside venues.
The Concept
A premium Scandinavian entertainment experience from Stockholm, Sweden
STHLM Friends is positioned as a high-end entertainment experience rather than a traditional band. The concept brings together exceptional professional musicianship, carefully curated repertoire, sophisticated styling and a strong sense of showmanship. By performing right among the guests rather than from a stage, the musicians can read the room, interact naturally and create unique moments throughout the evening.
Every performance is tailored to the setting, the guests and the flow of the evening — always with the same ambition: to deliver something exclusive, personal and truly memorable.
The Experience
A day told in music.
STHLM friends plays right among the guests — close to the conversations, the laughter and the moments. The music appears unexpectedly, choruses turn into singalongs and dinner becomes a shared experience.
Up Close. Unexpected. Unforgettable.
The music draws closer and STHLM friends leads the couple in to Can´t take my eyes off you. Cheers, applause and a cinematic start to the evening.
After the first course STHLM friends appears between the tables with En kväll i juni and the couple's favourite songs. The music ties together the speeches, the people and the story.
Later the saxophone steps forward alone with, for example, Your Song or What a Wonderful World. The band joins in and creates an intimate, romantic moment among the guests.
As dinner draws to a close the energy rises. Hooked on a Feeling lights the spark and Proud Mary gets the guests on their feet. STHLM friends leads the party toward the dance floor and invites the couple to their first dance.
From there the evening flows seamlessly from dinner to dancing, joy and celebration.
From the couple's entrance to their first dance — STHLM friends creates the red thread of the night.
If desired, STHLM friends can be part of the entire wedding day — from atmospheric music at the ceremony to an elegant and lively mingle.
The music above is for example only
Wedding Packages
Tailored experiences
An evening before with STHLM friends
The night before the wedding, guests gather for the first time over good food and drinks — a relaxed start to the weekend and everything ahead.
STHLM friends visits the restaurant and lets the music become a natural part of the evening. The band moves between the tables, surprises the guests and creates spontaneous moments of song, laughter and togetherness.
Well-known songs are mixed with Swedish musical recognition and set the tone for the weekend.
A warm and personal pre-wedding evening where guests get to know each other — and the wedding celebration begins before the big day.
Wedding Ceremony
STHLM Friends adds an elegant and personal musical dimension to the wedding ceremony, with carefully selected live music tailored to the couple, the setting and the key moments of the ceremony.
Reception & Cocktails
STHLM Friends performs right among the guests during the reception and cocktails, creating an elegant yet vibrant atmosphere with music that feels spontaneous, personal and close.
The experience can continue into the beginning of the dinner with up to two songs performed once the guests are seated, creating a seamless transition from reception to dinner.
If desired, STHLM Friends can also create a memorable musical entrance for the newlyweds, accompanying them as they make their way into the room.
Wedding Ceremony + Reception & Cocktails
A seamless musical experience from the wedding ceremony through the reception and into the beginning of dinner.
STHLM Friends accompanies the celebration through its different stages — from the emotional moments of the ceremony to a vibrant reception, before continuing with up to two songs during dinner once the guests are seated.
Full Dinner Experience
The Full Dinner Experience is the complete STHLM Friends concept and our signature wedding experience.
Throughout the dinner, the musicians move among the guests, creating a series of carefully timed musical moments that build naturally with the evening — from intimate performances and unexpected interactions to sing-alongs and moments where the entire room comes together.
The experience includes up to 4 x 10–30 minute sets throughout the dinner and can also include a memorable musical entrance for the newlyweds as they make their way into the dinner, as well as their first dance.
For weddings, the Wedding Ceremony can be included if desired, creating an even more complete musical experience throughout the celebration.
Every element is tailored to the programme, speeches, courses and atmosphere of the evening, creating one seamless entertainment experience.
Party Experience
An exclusive party set right among the guests.
STHLM Friends takes the celebration to the next level with a 30–40 minute high-energy party set, with the musicians moving right among the guests and becoming part of the dance floor.
With carefully curated repertoire, strong showmanship and close interaction with the crowd, the energy builds from the very first song towards a shared finale that brings the whole room together.
The Party Experience is designed as an intense musical highlight of the evening — up close, unexpected and full of energy.
Technical equipment is added by agreement.
Booking Process
A considered process.
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Tell us about your celebration
Share the date, the venue and what the day means to you.
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Receive a tailored proposal
We craft a musical concept and lineup designed for your evening.
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Create unforgettable memories
We arrive early, blend seamlessly into the day and play from the heart.
By Invitation
Let's create something
extraordinary.
We accept a limited number of weddings and celebrations each year to ensure every performance receives our full attention.
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