The artist performs at Gröna Lund
Published 2026-06-16 10.02
The first artist for Rockbjörnen 2026 is ready.
It is none other than the acclaimed rapper Stor.
– It feels fun, he says.
On September 16, the rapper stands Ulises Infante Azocarbetter known as Great39, on Gröna Lund’s big stage to perform at Rockbjörnen.
– It feels fun, he says.
Although he has been in the music industry for almost 20 years, he has never been to the music gala before.
– I will only come if I get to perform, he says jokingly.
Recently he released the critically acclaimed album “Grindarna till Ithaka”, where he collaborates with artists such as Miriam Bryant, Daniela Rathana and Million Stylez.
At Rockbjörnen, he will play songs from that particular record. He does not want to reveal exactly which ones yet.
– I go by intuition, gut feeling for the music, he says.
Stor: “Now the fun begins”
He is grateful that he has been in the music industry for so long.
– Now you appreciate what you are doing, that you get to do music and earn your living by creating things. When you were younger you took it for granted, but not many artists get to release more than one or two albums. I’m on my fifth.
He says that with this album he has found the right one.
– I’ve always been a little up and a little down, but now I feel like I’ve come home.
Coming home, does that mean this is the end then?
– No, it is the beginning of a new time in life. This is when the fun begins.
Stor performs at Rockbjörnen on September 16. More artists are revealed continuously during the summer.
Here you can read everything about Rockbjörnen 2026.
Date for Rockbjörnen 2026
June 1-June 22: Vote for who you want to be nominated.
June 29: Aftonbladet presents who has been nominated in all categories.
June 29-August 28: Vote for who you want to win a Rock Bear in each category.
September 16: The winners are presented at Gröna Lund in Stockholm.
Rock Bear 2026
WHAT: Aftonbladet’s big music award – Rockbjörnen – was established in 1979 and is the only music award in Sweden where the fans themselves choose who wins.
WHEN: September 16.
WHERE: Gröna Lund’s Big Stage.
HOW: Buy your ticket via Gröna Lund’s website from May 26.
To find out which artists will perform and other things about the gala – follow Aftonbladet noje on Instagram and TikTok.
