The event started with a minute’s silence at 4pm followed by a short speech, with crowds of people in floods of tears at the loss of such an influential figure in world music.  A speaker urged everyone to throw their hands up and shape them into heart symbols whilst Avicii’s iconic track ‘Levels‘ played in the background, with many of those gathered beginning to dance and celebrate his life.
Arman Cinkitas, one of the organisers of the event added:
“We are big fans of him. It means very much for us to have a quiet minute and it is very emotional.”
The tributes continued to pour in from Avicii’s home country, with the Swedish Prime Minister paying homage to the DJ on Facebook, and further dedications coming from popular singer Zara Larsson, and Oliver Ingrosso, who shared a school class with both Tim and Otto Knows:
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Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia also added their gratitude to Bergling in a statement that read:
“We are grateful that we got to know him and admired him as an artist and the great person he was. He made our wedding unforgettable with his amazing music. Our warmest thoughts go to his family.”
