SAMA 2006

Yesterday I went to the 2006 edition of SAMA (Scandinavian Alternative Music Awards). It was, as expected, a pleasant mix of old and new.

The initial lineup of De/Vision, Strasse and Sturm Caf&eacute was finally boosted with Das Ich, VNV Nation, Iris, Spetsnaz and Seize. I skipped last year’s edition, but this one I didn’t really want to miss.

Bruno Kramm of Das Ich had a bit of bad luck with the computers, but his hairstyle was on point as always.

Last time I saw VNV Nation was at their their Tinitus gig some years ago. This time around it was a less chaotic experience, just solid fun and as always a great performance by Ronan and Mark.

VNV Nation are always doing a good show.

Iris was last seen at their Swedish debut two years ago at Arvikafestivalen, but this time the singer hadn’t broken his leg (!) so there was more movement on stage.

Iris are back.

Stefan and Pontus of dynamic duo Spetsnaz got everybody dancing and it was great to see Das Ich and Sturm Café once again.