Dödsmässa Dödsmässa (swedish word for Death Mass, Requiem). The Dödsmässa Society began organizing events in Uddevalla (Sweden), 2021. Initially, it was only for closed and private groups, but going forward, it includes both public and private events. We aim to keep the underground scene in music, art, and related forms vibrant. We provide opportunities for bands, artists, and creators to express and showcase their creative flows. Primarily featuring local artists from the west regions of Sweden but also from other parts of Sweden and abroad. We always strive to mix female and male artists to achieve a good balance. All events in Uddevalla at Kulturhuset Bastionen are arranged in conspiracy with Musikföreningen Adrian. For more information, purpose and goals of the association, read more under "Information".

News and updates

For rolling news and updates follow our instagram @dodsmassa and facebook page and join our facebook group (mainly in Swedish, but it's OK to write in English too).

Log of the latest important news

2024-01-10: Dödsmässa #6 2024-04-27 | Requiem: Kulturhuset Bastionen

Date: 2024-04-27
Tickets: tickster.com
More info below.

2023-12-03: Fifth mass done!

Super thanks to bands, exhibitors, visitors and Musikföreningen Adrian - you all rule!!!

2023-02-05: Fourth mass done!

Many thanks to all involved and to all who came, you all rules and supports the underground scene!!

2022-10-02: Third mass done!

Many thanks to all you ALL!!!

2022-04-02: Second mass done!

Many thanks to all bands, exhibitors, diy forces, Musikföreningen Adrian and again all visitors!!

Read report from Dödsmässa #2 by Hinsides Publications.

2021-11-14: First mass done!

BIG THANKS to all bands, exhibitors, diy forces, Musikföreningen Adrian and above all, all visitors!!
You all support the underground scene and its art forms.

Masses/events

Dödsmässa #6 (2024-04-27)

Confirmed bands/artists

Sunken (DK)

Gravkväde (SE)

Doula Infernum (SE) + artperformance by Eldhexan

Confirmed exhibitors/merch

Laney Tattoo

Grym Dekadens

Mad Rabbit Art Studio

Studio Myrkraverk Art and Tattoos

Skogheims Keramik

+ merchandise etc...

DJ

DJ Necrotic Noise aka Nicklas Rudolfsson

The bar

Ancient masses

Information

How do I buy ticket or become a member to enter a Dödsmässa event?

Public events: Tickets available @ tickster.com
Private events: Membership is unique per mass! Send an inquiry via email to info@dodsmassa.com

If you have Shitbook, join the facebook group and follow our fb-page @dodsmassa and ig-account @dodsmassa for more information!

Rules

The rules below apply to all performers, crew, exhibitors, vendors and all visitors. This therefore applies to EVERYONE attending Dödsmässa.
- Bringing your own alcohol is prohibited!
- Behave yourself. If you act like an idiot, you will be kicked out and, in the worst case, banned forever!

Accomodation suggestions for members who are going to Dödsmässa

Closest hotel: Hotel Riverside, riverside.nu
Other hotels and hostels:
Hotel Carlia, carlia.com
Search booking.com (Uddevalla)

The purpose of Dödsmässa

The purpose of the association is to arrange small-scale music and related artistic events. Some events will be public and some will be private. The core of the association and invited bands/artists/performers is to work together with activities around the events. The focus of the events is on so-called underground metal and dark ambient, but other genres and performances may occur. We like to see smaller local performing acts but are also open for other national and international performers and artists. The purpose is also for like-minded people to meet.

The goals of Dödsmässa

The goals of the association are that the events and other things that are arranged should go at least break even financially and the membership fees cover our and our partners expenses like rent and related costs. There is no profit motive, all money should go to the events and hopefully some to the bands/artists. The goal is also to work for a live music scene in the above mentioned genres. A long-term goal is to arrange a multi-day festival.

Do you have a band or are you an artist who wants to perform at our masses?

Read the information on this page twice so you understand the concept, purpose and goals. Do this before contacting us please! At the time of writing, we do not have the finances to pay bands to travel here and arrange accommodation. It may change in the future, but this is the situation right now. We also do not have time with bands that do not fit our concept either. But otherwise you are very welcome to contact us to see if it is possible to make a collaboration.

Agreement

The standard agreement and collaboration with Musikföreningen Adrian is if there is money left over after their expenses for venue rent, sound engineer etc. the bands share the surplus. It therefore depends on how many members come to the mass. That is why it is important that we all help to promote it! Sometimes it can be a few thousand kroner per band, but in the worst case it will be nothing. We want to be open about this so everyone knows what applies.
Exceptions for certain bookings and arrangements may occur.

- We all do this for the underground.
- "DIY" with no goal of profit other than trying to cover costs and hopefully be able to give the bands/artists something.
- As well as offering bands, artists and other artistic forms to show and perform their music and art.

Contact

Mail: info@dodsmassa.com
Instagram: @dodsmassa
Facebook page: facebook.com/dodsmassa
Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/dodsmassa

Crew & duties

Rasmus Kvist
Main booker
Contact: info@dodsmassa.com

Nicklas Rudolfsson
Founder of Dödsmässa, senior booking assistant and coordinator, website, DJ (Necrotic Noise)
Contact: info@dodsmassa.com | instagram

Other crew: various from time to time.