Swedish Music Showcase 2005

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (Export Music Sweden) - Export Music Sweden and the Consulates General of Sweden in New York and Los Angeles will present four Swedish acts in a music showcase, kicking off at the legendary Troubadour in Los Angeles on March 16. The bands will continue to Austin, TX, to play at the music festival South by Southwest on March 18 and 19 and will finish the tour at CBGB's in New York on March 21.

"For the fourth year in a row we'll be delivering the hottest and best music Sweden has to offer straight to American audiences," says Christer Lundblad, managing director of Export Music Sweden.

This year's featuredacts are:
The Ark
Melody Club
Moneybrother
Deportees

"Once again we're happy to presentsome exciting newcomers to the American market. Swedish bands like The Hives and Sahara Hotnights have been getting extraordinary attention in the U.S. during the last few years," says Kjell Anneling, Consul General of Sweden in New York.

The Consulate General of Sweden in New York continues toplay a key role in supporting Swedish popular music and culture in the U.S.