Sweden’s Ericsson Globe venue renamed in tribute to Avicii

nme.com:

Avicii, it’s been announced.The 16,000-capacity Stockholm venue hosted two sold-out home city shows by the late DJ/producer (real name Tim Bergling) in 2012, and has confirmed today (May 19) that it will be now known as Avicii Arena.“In partnership with some great brands, we have decided to rename this arena in honour of one of Sweden’s greatest international stars and his legacy,” says Stockholm Live’s Daniel Stålbo in an official announcement video.The Avicii Arena will host events in partnership with the Tim Bergling Foundation, the mental health charity set up by Avicii’s parents in 2019 following their son’s suicide the previous year.“It is three years now since he left us.