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Dödsmässa (Swedish for Death Mass, Requiem). Since its birth in Uddevalla, Sweden, in 2021, Dödsmässa has grown from clandestine gatherings into a pulse of the underground — a meeting place for those who thrive in the shadows. Conceived in secrecy, it now bridges both private rituals and public revelations.

Our mission is to preserve and amplify the raw lifeblood of the underground — where music, art, and expression defy convention. Dödsmässa offers a stage for bands, creators, and exhibitors to unveil their visions, unpolished and untamed. From the west of Sweden to the abyss beyond, we summon those who dare to create outside the confines of light. Female, male, and other voices are interwoven to craft a balance of perspectives in every event.

Each mass unfolds in sinister harmony with Musikföreningen Adrian and is hosted within venues steeped in the whispers of history.

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

Public events: Tickets available @ tickster.com
Private events: Membership is forged per mass. Send your inquiries to info@dodsmassa.com.

If you endure social media, join the Facebook group, follow our Facebook page, and keep up with our Instagram for more information.

Rules

• Bringing your own alcohol is forbidden. The spirits of chaos are provided within.
• Behave, or be exiled. Fools who disrupt the ritual will be cast out and may face eternal banishment.

Accommodation suggestions attending Dödsmässa

Closest hotels: Hotel Riverside, riverside.nu and Hotel Carlia, carlia.com
Explore more on booking.com

The Purpose of Dödsmässa

At its core, Dödsmässa exists to orchestrate small-scale gatherings where sound and vision collide in the name of defiance. Public or private, every event celebrates the raw and unfiltered spirit of the underground. Our focus spans the spectrum — from metal and dark ambient to other art forms that resonate with shadow and silence. We cherish local voices but open our doors to creators from afar. These masses are sanctuaries for like-minded souls to converge, share, and create.

The Goals of Dödsmässa

Our goals are humble yet relentless: ensure events break even, channel funds back into the scene, and support the performers who give their essence to the mass. This is no venture for profit — every coin fuels the flame. In time, we aspire to curate a multi-day festival, a grander invocation of the underground spirit.

Do you have a band or are you an artist, exhibitor, or creator who wants to join Dödsmässa?

Before reaching out, read and understand our ethos, purpose, and constraints. At present, we cannot cover travel or lodging expenses, though this may change as we grow. Our concept thrives on alignment, and those outside its shadow may find no place here. But if you create with conviction and defy the light, contact us. Collaboration is forged in the darkness.

Agreement

The standard pact with Musikföreningen Adrian is carved in iron: after covering essential expenses — venue rent, sound engineering, and the machinery that keeps the ritual alive — any surplus is divided among the performers. The reward is dictated by the fervor of the masses; at its peak, it may bring thousands of kronor per act, but in the void, there may be nothing. Transparency is the creed of this dark union. Within this framework, Dödsmässa Association steers the vision — crafting the concept, curating the lineups, and summoning the artists who embody the underground ethos. Meanwhile, Musikföreningen Adrian shoulders the weight of finance and ensures the physical realization of the event within the hallowed walls of the venue. Exceptions for unique arrangements may arise, but the core essence of Dödsmässa — a beacon for the untamed and unyielding — remains unshaken.

— We do this for the underground.
— "DIY" with no goal beyond sustaining the flame.
— A space for bands, artists, exhibitors, and creators to unleash their art and defy conformity.