HAPPY NEW YEAR !!

I just want to wish everyone A Happy New Year !
Hope you have a great end of 2009 and a even better beginning of 2010 !
Tomorrow a little resumé of 2009 will come.

Make BWO getting Grammis for Best Video 2009

And of course the video that is up to nomination is Right Here Right Now !
This is why the jury has nominated RHRN:
Under 6 years squeeze out 17 singles are not a little impressive, a feat that not many could cope with but BWO is not just any band. BWO has set in Melodifestivalen 4 times, won the Grammy for best pop group, got Rockbjörnen of the Year Best Group 2 consecutive years and awarded the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards for the Years Swedish Group. Video directed by Josef Andersson, director of the group Kamisol. Joseph has previously made videos for Backyard Babies and Timbuktu.

So come on and vote for Alexander, Martin and Marina and their avesome video RHRN.
To vote get on this link and press the white icon under Martin and then push the button Rösta. You can vote more then once...so let's start voting RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW !
The votings are closed the 3rd of January and the 5 best goes to the Final that is held the 15th of January in Stockholm.
Here is the link:
http://grammis.mtv.se/pages/rosta/

Merry Christmas !!

I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas !!
I hope you will have some good days and just relax.
Christmas has become so commercial these days that we often forget to just be there for each other. So remember everyone around you and take care of you all !

Scandipop has nominations and own voting

..and it's really so cool to see our friends in so many nominations:
Best Female

Agnes
Amy Diamond
Anna Abreu
Malena Ernman
September
Velvet

Best Male

Danny
Darin
Jonas Oakland
Kleerup
Magnus Carlsson
Mans Zelmerlow

Best Group/Duo

Alcazar
Alphabeat
Aqua
BWO
Lili & Susie
Sukkerchok

Best New Artist

Belle
Daisy
Daniela
Gathania
Jonas Oakland
Medina

Best Female Single

Agnes – I Need You Now
Daisy – Everytime
Gathania – Blame It On You
Hera Bjork – Someday
Malena Ernman – La Voix
Sarah Dawn Finer – Moving On

Best Male Single

Danny – Emely
Erik Hassle – Hurtful
Jonas Oakland – Where I Belong
Kleerup – Longing For Lullabies
Mans Zelmerlow – Hope & Glory
Ola – Play Me

Best Group/Duo Single

Alcazar - Burning
Alcazar – Stay The Night
BWO – Right Here Right Now (UK Edit)
Lili & Susie – Show Me Heaven
Linda Bengtzing & Kim Lian – Not That Kinda Girl
Royksopp – The Girl & The Robot

Best Single from a New Artist

Daisy – Everytime
Erik Hassle – Hurtful
Gathania – Blame It On You
Hera Bjork – Someday
Medina – Kun For Mig
Sukkerchok – Det Det

Best Female Album

Amy Diamond – Swings & Roundabouts
Anna Abreu – Just A Pretty Face?
Malena Ernman – La Voix Du Nord
Molly Sanden – Samma Himmel
Medina – Valkommen Til Medina
Velvet – The Queen

Best Male Album

Alexander Rybek - Fairytales
Erik Hassle – Hassle
Kevin Borg – The Beginning
Mans Zelmerlow – MZW
Martin Stenmarck - Septemberland
Neo - One

Best Group Album

Alcazar – Disco Defenders
Benny Andersson Band – Story Of A Heart
BWO – Big Science
Nexx – Synchronize Lips
Royksopp – Junior
Sukkerchok - Hvor Som Helst, Når Som Helst

Best Debut Album

Erik Hassle – Hassle
Janet Leon – Janet
Medina – Vilkommen Til Medina
Molly Sanden – Samma Himmel
Neo - One
Sukkerchok - Hvor Som Helst, Når Som Helst

Best Pop Video

Aqua – Spin Me A Christmas
BWO – You’re Not Alone
Elin Lanto – Love Made Me Stupid
Marie Serneholt – Disconnect Me
Maria Montell – Bang Bang Boogie
September – Can’t Get Over

Best Remix

Agnes – I Need You Now (Cahill Mix)
Anna Abreu – Vinegar (Buzz Junkies Mix)
BWO – Rise To The Occasion (Holter/Erixson Mix)
Darin – Breathing Your Love (Almighty Mix)
Gathania – Blame It On You (Bimbo Jones Mix)
Shirley Clamp – Med Hjartat Fyllt Av Ljus (Oscar Holter Mix)

Best Scandinavian Entry to the Eurovision Song Contest

Norway: Alexander Rybak – Fairytale
Sweden: Malena Ernman – La Voix
Denmark: Niels Brinck – Believe Again
Finland: Waldo’s People – Lose Control
Iceland: Yohanna – Is It True

Best Melodifestivalen Performance

Alcazar – Stay The Night
Lili & Susie – Show Me Heaven
Malena Ernman – La Voix
Mans Zelmerlow – Hope & Glory
Nina Soderquist – Tick Tock
Sarah Dawn Finer – Moving On

Brightest New Hope for 2010

Eric Saade
Erik Grönwall
Gaby
Gravitonas
Le Kid
Mimmi Sanden

AND THE ANSWERS WE WILL HAVE IN THE NEW YEAR !

Marina for Animals right.....

Not only is Marina great at music, she also cares for all living creatures...also the animals.
Here you can see Marina showing clothes together with Patrik Arve, the winter's animalfree fashion alternatives.
So remember all the small creatures around you, everyone living.
I like this a lot Marina !
Here is the link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39765437@N05/sets/72157623044304648/show/

BWO Fanclub Worldwide's gift to you....

Hope everyone has a great time though all is so grey. It's not easy to get up in the morning and get going, but hold out...soon very soon the sun will be up longer and the days will be brighter.
Meanwhile, get hold of the hot chocolate, sit down in a cozy sofa, light some candles and wrap a blanket or someone else around you and watch
BWO Fanclub Worldwide's gift for you: BWO'S LAST SHOW OF 2009 !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v5-LPe0PMY

PS. Photos is a collage from Gothenburg

BWO is up for GRAMMIS !!!

Our amazing friends and fantastic music entertainers are up for a Grammis.
They are nominated in the category pop.
Grammis is one of the oldest and most honoured music prizes that we have in Sweden.
BWO has been nominated before, so this year we need to make them to a winner.
You can go in vote on this link:

http://vote.grammis.se/kategorier/arets-pop.aspx

Pick number 1 for BWO, but you also need to vote 2 and 3 for 2 other groups.
Then add name and e-mail. You then get an e-mail with a link. Confirm that link.
That's all !!!!
So everyone come on and make a great beginning at 2010 for BWO !
Voting closes Sunday midnight the 13th.

SO to something I don't want to forget:
CONGRATULATIONS to KATARINA AND MARTIN for getting a DAUGHTER !
Best wishes to you !!!

PHOTO is from Gröna Lund this Summer at rehearsals before Sommarkrysset.

Release of Kings of Tomorrow

Today was Kings of Tomorrow released as digital singel, both in ballad version and disco version.
I think it's very wellplanned to release a singel with those lyrics in a time where all is very dark, but the lights of December is coming on.
I have since I heard KOT have the thoughts of the future of us, the kids.
Many kids are left all alone and have noone who cares of them. The same is for many grown up people especially elderly.
So show some love around you, light some candles and smile. Maybe you can call someone you haven't been in touch with for a while or send a letter.
We all need a warm smile or a sweet comment now when all is so grey.
And remember to listen to Kings of Tomorrow.....

PS. Aren't Martin, Marina and Alexander cute on the photo ?

National Final Awards at Esctoday.com

The 2009 esctoday.com National Final Award for BEST ACT ELIMINATED IN A SEMI FINAL, QUARTER FINAL OR HEAT goes to...

...Surferosa with their song U look good from the Norwegian national selection

BUT the voting was very close....look here..


1.Norway - 26.7%
2.Riika with Meren (Finland) - 21.5%
3.BWO with You're not alone (Sweden) - 18.8%
4.Besa Kokedhima with Nothin' gonna change (Romania)- 16.8%
5.Gergana Dimova with Yasno slantse (Bulgaria) - 16.2%

This was the first time this award was given out.
AND I do think that having BWO among these ones shows how good BWO are...cause if you count all Europe's countries AND all contributions that ended in same position then there is a lot that BWO did beat !

PS. The photo is from the Second chance in Norrköping

The meeting and the show

It has been a long day, but well worth everything.
After being downtown for a while we went to the Globe Arena and the citycentre there.
We had an marvellous lunch and then Alexander called us and we met up at a coffeeplace.
Cheerful and smiling all 3 of them.
During the meeting we talked about what's now and the future and also asked some questions that we had and also from fans.
We got some very interesting answers and I can guarantee you that you will love all about this.
As soon as we can we will share all with you at the website...so keep watching out.
We also gave them some special gifts that is suitable for the season and also I think they was suitable for them each.
So after a nice time with Alexander, Marina and Martin we headed to the show.

The show was really something odd. Was called a THE Christmas show BUT where was the Christmas...all I can say is that we know everything about ELVIS !
AS we say..The best is yet to come...and so the last to be on stage was BWO.
Love to see them on stage again...and probably the last time for very long..we'll see !

So after the show we took the most crowded underground I've ever have taken. But finally we dropped off at the right station.
And what did we see there..yes Mr and Mrs Rolinski !
A nice ending of a special day.

THANKS TO Alexander, Marina, Martin for taking time and also doing a great performance. Always a pleasure meeting you and seing you on stage !

A new day and the rain is pouring down...

...but not in this person's heart. Hard working to prepare the afternoon and the eve with BWO.
A little surprise have we made for them. So come on and join....there will be more later today....

BWO Fanclub is in Stockholm !

Yes, today I met Thomas at the centralstation in Stockholm.
Was nice to see him again. We didn't have time to go to hotel first cause we had a meeting with Robert Litsen at Bonnier Amigo, BWO's record label.
After going the centralstation up and down and back and forth we in the end got to the conclusion that the bus was just outside the entrance.
When we entered Bonnier Amigo Robert was there and took care of us.
The record labels locals were bigger then we thought and we got us a guided roundabout and was presented to some persons. Was nice to have a face on those persons finally.
The locations are really fresh and has been redecorated only a year ago.
Then we sat down with some coffee and a chat with Robert about all that is about BWO.
Thomas also presented his work during the years with BWO and how all started once upon a time.
Robert is a very nice and easy person to talk with.
Very interesting to see everything from the record labels perspective.
Some of what we talked about you will get in details on the fansite later.
THANKS ROBERT !

After our meeting we took the bus to the hotel and then took a dinner just around the corner. And now we are sitting here and planning for another busy and funny day tomorrow.

PS. See how proud Thomas is and he should be !

Make "Open Door" to best song in the 2000 !

At the radiostation P3 populär they are now looking for the best song from 2000-2010.
One of the songs we can vote for is BWO's Open Door.
The voting is made like this, they start off with 200 songs,after week's voting they are reduced to 100 and then new voting again and then reduced to 50 and on New Year's Eve we know which is the best song during these years. Every week you need to vote again !
You can choose 10 songs and then need to add your e-mail and that's all.
Here's the link:
http://www.sr.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=2785&artikel=3231729

So come on and make Open Door to the best song !
(THANKS TO KAT FROM POLAND !!!)


I just love to hear the Brasco Remake version of Open Door. If you haven't discovered that one check that out and I am sure you will say the same.

Now I am off by the train to Stockholm to meet Thomas and go see BWO at Globen tomorrow eve. We will cover you with photos and some news here.

Last chance to vote....NOW !

Before tomorrow at 6PM(CET) you can go in at esctoday.com and vote for our friends and "You're Not Alone".
For me "You're Not Alone" is maybe the best BWO song ever.
So I have already voted...and I do hope that you also register on esctoday.com and vote.
You have to admit that "You're Not Alone" is something very special and so is Alexander, Marina and Martin !

Here is the link to register:

http://esctoday.com/members/?section=members

and here is the link to vote(you must log in first !):
http://www.esctoday.com/news/read/14427

and then scroll down the site until you find this line:

BEST ACT ELIMINATED IN A SEMI FINAL, QUARTER FINAL OR HEAT

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Piece of cake huh ??

Thank you all in advance !!

The article is ONLINE !

Check here:
http://www.ok-magazine.co.uk/food/view/15615/Swedish-popsters-BWO/

THANKS to Christian Guiltenane for OK Magazine !

BWO in OK Magazine

This week you should watch out for OK Magazine from UK. BWO is in there. The magazine met up with them for lunch and a chat at Garbo’s to talk ABBA, Posh and fanatical followings.
The article will probably be online next week at the website.
So check that out !
I have my own ex coming in my mail this week !

You can buy the Magazine online and get it delivered worldwide.
Here's the link:
http://www.ok-magazine.co.uk/currentissue

I got mail today.....

Yes, the singel with BWO and Velvet sent from Scandipop.
3 versions of Right Here Right Now is on the cd;
Cahill Radio Edit
Niklas Pettersson Radio Mix
Original BWO Radio Edit

I must say they are good in different ways. But Cahill version stick out a bit and is more of a dance version that I would prefer at a disco. Yes though I am in wheelchair I go out dancing and enjoy that. But of course a too crowded disco is not that fun if I really want to dance, but as more people as funnier !! I am sure that you all agree.
I also got a card about the gig in London.
So thank you Alexander, Marina and Martin (BIG KISS !!!)...and of course Scandipop.
You brought me some sunshine a ugly, grey, boring and rainy Monday morning !
Mondays do suck sometimes, but not today !

RTTO is up for Svensktoppen

This upcoming weekend will be excitement for everyone. Rise To The Occasion is now up for the list Svensktoppen in Sweden.
We can't do any voting any of us, cause it's jury voting. But we can think of BWO and wish them the best.

The list results

Sitting here in the sofa in a joggingoverall, with a big blanket and hot chocolate. Sweden is soooo cold today. I guess we can forget the lovely hot days now for a while. Haha..my biggest problem, so I don't dress well enough.

BWO didn't make it on either Svensktoppen nor Mix Megapol today. But they are now up for Tracks this upcoming week with RTTO. You need to register so this is open for Swedes.
Come one all Swedish fans and support Alexander, Marina and Martin..!!!!!
The link:
http://www.sr.se/cgi-bin/p3/tracks/index.asp?taskid=1

The Maraton list is something Tracks at Swedish radio P3 has. That means that they every 3rd month update the list since the very first beginning(1985-01-12) and count all points for artists that they have had.
We find BWO at 74th place.
http://www.sr.se/p3/tracks/maraton.stm

OK, I hope everyone dress well and stay well in the cold weather....Summer will be back..I am sure !

Video from London concert

If you haven't seen already on BWO Fanclub site a video is made by Eme from UK from the concert last week.
Thanks Eme...fantastic for me to see BWO once again. Wished I could have been there, but family matters must come first.
And here is the link:
http://i-love.bwo-fanclub.com/Live_Videos.html

For you that is from Sweden, now you can Vote for BWO and RTTO at Trackslistan for next Saturday.
Here is the link. Remember you need to register to vote !
http://www.sr.se/cgi-bin/p3/tracks/index.asp?taskid=1

Regarding Svensktoppen and Mix Megapol, I will be back with the results tomorrow.

By the way there was a nice drawing at Alexander a while ago in the magazine Fokus. The illustration is made by Jane Bark. And on it you also see the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, that has meant a lot for Mr Bard.

The list results is coming here....

BWO was up for Mix Megapol Topp 20 and.....
they are number 16 ! Congrats to Alexander, Marina and Martin !Here is the whole list:
MIX TOPP 20

1. BEYONCÉ - HALO
2. YOHANNA - IS IT TRUE
3. ANDERS FERNETTE - HUNGRY EYES
4. MILOW - AYO TECHNOLOGY
5. EUROPE - A NEW LOVE IN TOWN
6. PINK - SOBER
7. SARAH DAWN FINER - STANDING STRONG
8. GREEN DAY - 21 GUNS
9. PINK - PLEASE DON´T LEAVE ME
10. KINGS OF LEON - USE SOMEBODY
11. MADONNA - CELEBRATION
12. TAKIDA - THE THINGS WE OWE
13. MARIAH CAREY - I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS
14. ERIK HASSLE - HURTFUL
15. LEONA LEWIS - HAPPY
16. BWO - RISE TO THE OCCASION
17. SARAH DAWN FINER - MOVING ON
18. BACKSTREET BOYS - STRAIGHT THROUGH MY HEART
19. ANDREAS JOHNSON - ESCAPE
20. TAKIDA - HANDLAKE VILLAGE

And please go on and vote for them for next week !
Here is the link and you only need to add name(namn) and e-mail and of course write BWO-Rise To The Occasion in the last column.
http://www.mixmegapol.se/program/mix-topp-20

Thanks everyone for the support !

And so now to the second list Svensktoppen:
BWO went down from 8th to 9th place but they are still on the list with Right Here Right Now !
Here is the whole list:
http://www.sr.se/cgi-bin/p4/programsidor/artikel.asp?ProgramID=2023&Artikel=454872

Come on and vote for BWO at RixFM

Yes, today we have a new chance to vote for BWO and Rise To The Occasion at Rix Topp 6. I hope you support the gang and make your vote, simply add name and e-mail !
Here is the link:
http://www.rixfm.com/?underpage=124.0

Was nice to hear from everyone about the gig in London. Must been a magic night !


Stay tuned for more news in the nearest weeks.

RTTO is up for Mix Topp 20 at Mix Megapol

Support BWO and vote for them at Mix Topp 20.
The voting is open during the week and presented next Sunday at Mix Megapol.
Simply add name(namn) and E-mail and in the last column (Artist & Låt) write BWO-Rise To The Occasion.
Here is the link:
http://www.mixmegapol.se/program/mix-topp-20

Right Here Right Now at Svensktoppen

I have some great news for you all ! BWO came into the list Svensktoppen today with Right Here Right Now at 8th place. Way to go ! Congrats Alexander, Marina and Martin !
Here is the actual list:
Plac. Förra veck. Poäng Förra veck. Titel Artist Antal veck.
1 1 512 515 Vi blundar Caroline af Ugglas 4
2 3 293 303 Wake up Jessica Andersson 3
3 4 290 288 Om du lämnade mig nu Lars Winnerbäck & Miss Li 107
4 5 288 217 Min plats på jorden Malena Ernman 2
5 2 279 319 Dagen är vaken Cajsa Stina Åkerström 10
6 6 243 210 Du är min man BAO med Helen Sjöholm 273
7 7 186 196 Greetings from space Amanda Jenssen 33
8 Ny 154 - Right here Right now BWO 1
9 8 149 174 The only ones Melody Club 3
10 10 132 152 1000 Miles H.E.A.T 23

From left to right you read: position,last week position, points this week, points last week,titel,artist, numbers of weeks on the list

BWO at Radiogalan

Yesterday Radiogalan was at China theatre and Berns in Stockholm.
Radiogalan is held every year and is for people that work with Radio.
Radioakademin(Radioacademy) gives out prices once a year to those who has done the best in radio of the year before.
And of course BWO was there to entertain !

Right Here Right Now is aiming for Svensktoppen

This week Right Here Right Now is a challenger at Svensktoppen, one of the biggest lists in Sweden.
Unfortunately we can't vote as there is a jury, consisting of people living in Sweden between 16 and 79 years.
But let's hope for them !
On Sunday at 10.33 on SR P4 the list will be revealed.
I will get back to you about this.

Here is the actual list this week:
http://www.sr.se/cgi-bin/p4/programsidor/artikel.asp?ProgramID=2023&Artikel=454872

Vote, vote, vote....

Hey everyone ! Time again to vote for BWO and Rise To The Occasion at RixFM Topp 6 !
Only Name(namn) and Emailadress is needed to vote.
And here is the link...
http://www.rixfm.com/?underpage=124.0

So let us all be there for the band that we love !

This weekend I was invited to an event where I did see BWO almost one year ago in Helsinki,Finland... The Drag Queen Show, arranged by Mega Paula a great Finnish dragshowartist.
I must just tell you, when I entered there they played Alexander Bard music.
I heard Crucified with Army Of Lovers !!!!!
I really felt welcomed. Was a nice eve with a funny and interesting competition, but also some good music, Man Meadow and Panu Larnos (he competed in Idol 2007).

New blog..BWO UK Fans !!

Yes, when BWO is heading to UK, Lee Turnbull, BWO Fanclub Worldwide's new contact in UK, has opened a blog.
Welcome to the fanclub Lee !
I hope you all check in the blog at
http://www.bwouk.blogspot.com

I must tell you all, I had one of those aha moments yesterday.
My daughter and I was cleaning and I did put on some music from the 80ies. Suddenly I stopped because I heard something and that made me ohh wait what is this ???
I heard John Farnham with You're the Voice that was on the toplists in 1987.
The sound was somehow soooo familiar. I was thinking knives and forks together.
Then I had to listen to Big Science, Singing In My Car...and I heard a different more modern form of the knives and forks sound (yeah I know it's a silly name, but if you listen I am sure you know what sound I mean).
I have never ever heard this sound anywhere else..and I am...ehhh...hmmm...OK 43 !
I loved You're The Voice in the 80ies, but Singing In My Car is soooooo much better.
It's fun to have those aha moments, when you discover something new.
Sorry if I bored you...just needed to tell.

Vote for Rise To The Occasion today !

Vote for Rise To The Occasion today at Rix Topp 6 at Rix FM.
Support the band and their avesome new singel RTTO !
Here is the link:
http://www.rixfm.com/?underpage=124.0

Our Alexander on TV tonight

Tonight at Swedish Television STV2 the program Garage is sent 19.30(7.30PM).
Alexander will be in the program talking about how to make music.
The program is named " To write a hit takes an enormous talent".
In the program we also can see the artists Jonna Lee and J-son.
Andreas Carlson from the Idol jury will also be there.
We will put up the program at the BWO Youtube channel and there will be a translation made.

PS. Photo from Gothenburg 13/8 2009

The litte mysterious signs....

This weekend Thomas from BWO Fanclub Worldwide and I have had some days in Stockholm together for some music and just holidays.
Saturday eve we visited Sommarkrysset at Gröna Lund in Stockholm, a TV-show with crosswords and great artists. This week presented Europe, Kim Wilde with Fibe Oh Fibes and Ola. And the programleader was Måns Zelmerlöw.
Suddenly Mr Alexander Bard turns up on the screen as Barbie and at same time we get info/news in tons about the band we love, BWO.
You could call that weird !

Today BWO+Velvet was released !

Yes in UK today the combination of Velvet and BWO with their amazing Right Here Right Now was released.
I am so excited for this release. First when I heard about this a couple of months ago I was thinking what the heck ! But now I see the whole idea with this.
Sometimes listening over and over again and some thinking gives you the aha feeling.
When I met BWO in Gothenburg they told me some more about the recording.
Velvet as the great singer she is had made the recording fast and easy just over one day in a studio.
The differences also in releases is that we listen to so various music in the whole world. What goes home in one country might not go home in another country.
I had the opportunity to see Velvet perform in Linköping at the Mix Megapol Tour when also BWO was there. She has a way of being on stage that reminds me of BWO. Yes if you put them on stage together that would be avesome I think. I hope,hope, hope to see them together. That was second time I saw them at same stage same eve, as both BWO and Velvet was in 3rd competition of Melodifestivalen in Leksand in February.
If you are interested in seing Velvet, she will be with Mix Megapol on Sunday at Gröna Lund in Stockholm.
Now just 14 days to Rice To The Occasion release...just can't wait !

Do you want "Rise To The Occasion" as physical release ?

Are you like many of us BWO fans collecting both physical cds and singles ?
The record company is only planning digital release of RTTO.
So help us and make this happen so we can get a physical release.
Tell the record company that you want a physical release of RTTO and send this in an email to info@bwo-fanclub.com and we will forward this to the record company.
So come on and help us out so we can continue our collections !

PS A photo of Martin from Gothenburg

Alexander's words about RTTO video

In Expressen there was a little article yesterday about the new RTTO video and here is a translation:

- The video is very pretty, but uncomfortable, "says Alexander Bard.
"Rise to the occasion" is the third single released from BWO's album "Big Science". The song describes Alexander Bard as a modern lovesong which gives a suggestive sense.
- I think it is great and hope it will be a hit, "he says.
The song differs some from the band's other songs because it has some r'n'b-influences. According to Alexander would BWO, who participated in Melodifestivalen several times, not able to make a schlager hit with this song.
- There is no schlager in it and it wouldn't go to sing it in Melodifestivalen, "he says.
Music video for "Rise to the occasion" was recorded during two intense days in early summer and then edited every day for six weeks.
- The video is spectacular and we are so happy.
Alexander Bard says that they were inspired by the German director Fritz Lang film "Metropolis" from 1927 when they made the dramatic video.
- Marina plays the largest role, a horror puppet from outer space, which we re-created from the film.
- The video is very pretty, but uncomfortable. But it is the meaning.

PS. Photo from Gothenburg

BWO's new video Rise To The Occasion

Today BWO's new video was released at Expressen.se. I am amused but also so amazed.
When you think that BWO has reached the point where they have done all you can think about, then they go on even further in development. Thank you for that !
From the very first beginning I loved RTTO when Big Science was released. RTTO is for me Marina's song out of different reasons. First of all she is part of writing this song, she also has a big solo part in the song and RTTO is very stylish, just like Marina is.

3 words popped up when seing the video-war, future and help. But all in a positive aspect.
I really love Marina's new hairstyle, so fresh, young and wild.
Her dress reminds me of the serie V from the 80ies, if you remember that one ?
Alexander, you look so darn cool by the keyboard, just like you always should be there not only playing, just look like a cool guy. Cause that is what you are !
Martin, it's so nice to recognize the movements you have from all the times I have seen you do RTTO live this Summer. Thank you for that !
The bust of Marina makes me think of some oracle. Very intesting turn the song has together there with the video...."and when you feel it's over I take you one step further". That makes you realise that there is always more to do, always more to feel, always more to explore. And together with others like friends, family or whoever it may be you can always reach longer.
I just want to say to Alexander, Martin and Marina..you have done it again..you have taken us by storm. Thank you !
I would love to hear what you all think about the new video. Please mail me at nettan@bwo-fanclub.com
As always all comments and thoughts are delivered to BWO.

PS. The photo is from Gothenburg last week.

BWO gig and meeting in Gothenburg

On my way down to Gothenburg heaven was open and you couldn't see out from the windows on the train. But Gothenburg appeared with a sunny side.
So what happened yesterday.... first of all there was a just great guy that sat by the piano in the restaurant Incontro and just played absolutely great music. Maybe not the best singer you can find, but in all he did do well.
A beer and first seat what more can one ask for ?
So the competition for Mix Megapol was up. This due to the jury was the best show they have seen so far. Well, I don't agree with them. But soo right I was the third time in this competition regarding winner ! It was a very young guy, only 18 but what a voice.
Another paus was up but the guy on the piano was back, so it was kind of nice.
On the artist site we could find Pauline first of all. I have really tried very hard to become friends with her songs...but I can't. I just get bored and tired. She has a beautiful voice, so it's ashame that isn't used better.
Maybe that is that I am not used to this music
OK after that Lili & Susie appeared. If you remember they were up in Second chance against BWO with their song Show Me Heaven. They were big in the 80ies and did now make a come back with Melodifestivalen and are now touring Sweden mostly with their older hits.

After that Alexander, Marina and Martin was up..the big highlight this eve. But what the heck did the staff do with the sound ? Wasn't loud enough and some problems with microphones.
Due to that BWO continued the best they could. I was mad though why this was going to happen the last performance. Oh well we can't get all in life can we ? But almost all !!
They did the same songs as they have done before at Mix Megapol gig.
A good mix. With LYLOM the audience woke up. I think over all the audience was very sleepy.
Marina, Alexander and Martin has a special appearance on stage where they look at each other and smile and you sort of feel that they are close in one unit and in this unit, having fun together. That makes them very special. I think for me that have seen them so many times this is more obvious. Though I am taking photos, I always get a lot of time to watch and hear.

Afterwards I met up with the band to make some photos and have a chat. We talked about almost everything between heaven and hell, so to speak easily.
I think they all 3 was pleased that the tour is over, though they love to be on stage.
Takes a lot of work to be out on the road and strenght of course.
So what is waiting now ? First the release in UK together with Velvet the 31st of August.
They all have a lot planned in the nearest future. But what would BWO be without 3 people that loves multitasking and also are very talented in different areas ?
And so the last words from them before we went different ways...
PLEASE SEND GREETINGS TO ALL OUR FANS FROM US !

THANK YOU ALEXANDER, MARINA AND MARTIN !!!!

More photos from gig and backstage will be uploaded soon at BWO Fanclub Worldwide

BWO in Gothenburg

Yes this eve 13/8 they played their last gig for this time. A bit sad, but the show must go on.
Just a little photo from my meeting with them.( Sorry Martin for your devil eyes..I will make that up..be sure !)
Always lovely and nice !
Thanks Alexander, Martin and Marina-you rock my world and so many others too.
Or like the t-shirt I had today..let love rock the world !
We who are your fans can be happy to have you around...I am glad that I found you.


PS. Will write more tomorrow about meeting and gig.

Summer's last gig tomorrow

Body says no(pain) but mind and soul says yes ! And I have never been really good at listening to my body. Like one psychologhist once stated about me "you are a danger for yourself".
So Gothenburg here I come ! Tomorrow it's the last performance by BWO for this Summer in Sweden. Today the rain is hailing down, but doesn't matter, cause tomorrow's gig is indoors with Mix Megapol Tour.
Also Pauline (that I am still trying to deal with as good music, sorry) and Lili & Susie will be there. So a bit of nostalgy really.
I think it will be a great night. Now also interesting who will be the winner of tomorrow's competition for the next Swedish male artist.
I have been on Mix Megapol Tour twice and both times I have picked the winner easily.

I have been sitting and counting and this is the 11th time I will see Marina, Martin and Alexander on stage this year. If I have counted right.
Has been a long but wonderful year since all started a cold February eve in Leksand.
And the magic is still there. Wherever you perform I always think you reach out to us fans and see us.
So tomorrow Gothenburg...and of course I will write more then.

BWO in Kalmar at RixFM Festival now !!

Yes, I was supposed to go there, but when you live with pain 24/7, sometimes the body says no.
But thanks to Crew-Acke from RixFM we can at least see them on a photo on stage...Right Here Right Now !!
Internet is amazing !!!!!!!!

Gravitonas-new band of Alexander

So today on Electronordica the news was official. When Martin will have a baby (CONGRATULATE !), Alexander is on to a new project. He is going to produce a new band called Gravitonas.
BUT after Gravitonas release of debutalbum in spring 2010, Alexander, Marina and Martin will start working on a new album for BWO.

Gravitonas leader out will be the singer Andreas Öhrn. I don't know much about him.
The album will be produced together with Henrik Wikström.
Henrik is coproducer and cowriter on Big Science. He has also written and produced a lot for artists like Bosson, Måns Zelmerlöw, Carola Häggkvist and Magnus Carlsson.

He was also involved in Lay Your Love On Me.

Gravitonas will be deeper and darker then all other Alexander's projects.
The sound is electro/rock.

I think this is very interesting. I hope the sound will be like the older synth bands from the 80ies. We have to wait until early 2010 to know more.
This will probably also be a good break for BWO to get new fresh ideas and then come back working together. And in all we now have more singel releases from Big Science to look forward to.

Now there is 3 smaller gigs left for this Summer in Sweden. This week with Rix FM Festival in Kalmar and Växjö and next week with Mix Megapol in Gothenburg.
Be sure to go see them. If the tour was good last Summer, now it's amazing !
I have had a wonderful Summer visiting all gigs I have been able to go to and seing so many beautiful places.

So a photo from last gig with Mix Megapol in Linköping.
AND OF COURSE..GOOD LUCK ALEXANDER !!

PS. due to Wikipedia Graviton is "Hypothetical elementary particle that mediates the force of gravity in most models of quantum gravity theory."

And of course Velvet...

yes here she is, the girl that is releasing RHRN with BWO in UK.

Martin..

last but not least. I am so impressed of your voice Martin. It's so unique and special. A real close up photo tonight !

Marina..

you always look so cool. BWO's own shining star !

Alexander...

gosh was really tough to get you on photos tonight. There was one older person standing right side of me and she was leaning forward and clapped her hands all the time. But Alexander, haha, I did catch you !
What a bright happy smile you had tonight. Maybe you felt close to home, just like me !

The gig in Linköping

Just got home to my daughter's apartment in Linköping after Mix Megapol gig and a couple of beers, That is seldom for me, only when it's Summer and very hot.
There was thunder earlier this eve and in the club it was very hot.
Like last time in Örebro the eve started out with a competition to try find the next big male artist in Sweden. 10 guys sang acapella this evening. The funny was that I for second time had choosen the same winner as the jury !
Like in every competition there is something odd always. This eve it was a guy that did put a tuning fork to his ear and sang Hallelujah. Hmmmm totally wrong competition for that! I am sorry, but I laughed. I thought I had come to a church or more to some religious sect.
After the competition 2 very talented girls played. They were the answer to Pet Shop Boys and called themselves West End Girls. Very good electronic music. I hope to hear them more times.
After that Pauline showed up once again. I liked her better today then last time in Örebro. She has a very good voice, but it's something with the music that makes her boring. If she should change music, I am sure she would be much better.
Then our friends Alexander,Marina and Martin was on stage. Was not easy to take photos this eve, but I got some good shots. The audience was very happy to see them.
Me too of course. They did RHRN, RTTO, LYLOM and You're Not Alone as ballad.
Ohh gosh what I wanted to hear more ! The full concerts makes me spoiled.
BWO did a very good gig and they look relaxed, happy and pleased on stage.
Afterwards I handled over the e-mails with congratulations that you had sent.
Very sweet of you to do. Go on and write cause they really do appriciate all feed back from the fans.
A gig at a club is much more fun to be at then out at a Festival. You get a close contact with them and you more sort of feel like you are on stage with the band.
Lucky you guys that you can't hear me sing though...what a nightmare !
So after BWO Velvet turned up. She started off with The Queen. She also did her latest hit that she released in UK recently.
She was flirting with the audience. A funny girl to see on stage. All though she has no instruments and just is standing there on her own, she makes a great show.
Will be interesting to see the upcoming UK release together with BWO.
To mention, she said that she came straight from the Pride Festival in Stockholm.
A very nice eve with a great audience.
To honour The Pride Festival week I was dressed in black with the Pride colors on my t-shirt and on my shoes.
So now some photos and later there will ofcourse be more photos uploaded at the website.

BWO at Mix Megapol in Linköping

Tonight BWO will attend to another Mix Megapol gig, like that one in Örebro.
With them tonight is Pauline like last time, but suprisingly also Velvet.
Last time I saw Velvet was in Leksand during Melodifestivalen when she competed with The Queen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0CT1zoJT0Q

She had a very spectacular dress. I thought she would come better then she did.
Now only a month until BWO and Velvet release Right Here Right Now together in UK. I talked with some UK people yesterday and they look forward to the release and think this will be a big hit in UK.
I doubt that I will hear them do RHRN together tonight, but who knows, suprises can always appear. Anyways I hope to see them live together if they do some gig in UK.
More about the gig later.

Fanversion of You're Not Alone

Today I uploaded the fanversion of You're Not Alone at Youtube.
Annelie, Ann-Sofie and I did this video after Second chance in Norrköping early morning the 8th of March this year.
So here it is for all of you...enjoy !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6zdNfdLnmI

The words in Allehanda.se

Here is a translation of the words that a journalist(Erik Sjölander) wrote about BWO's gig in Härnösand:
"But if Charlotte Perrelli miss hits so is BWO the opposite. As a finale to a well-off edition of City Festival the trio perfectly pour qualitypop over the audience. Rolinski is as honest as Perrelli: "we care about one thing - good songs." There is no discussion. Radio plagues "Sunshine In The Rain" and "Open Doors" is incorporated into a playlist that would otherwise get the most from the new album Big Science.

Although many other bands had risked some response to such efforts is the new material so well that it stand up against the band's older hits. Especially during "Right here right now" and closing ballad "You're not alone" is Rolinski carried away and loose himelf in the choreography. And I promise that there was not a foot during the gig - who ever it belongs to - which could not fail to stamp with."

BWO in Härnösand impressions

If you ever have been to a music festival like Hultsfred, well then you understand how the place was looking at Härnösand City Festival where BWO played Saturday eve.
Like Martin said, from the stage you could see a spot in middle where there was empty in front of the stage. Yes, there was a lot of mud !
The rain the days before had made the area to mud.
But during this eve we had nice weather.
Annelie and Ann-Sofie and me got there in a good time before the gig. You never know when you like me come in wheelchair and want a good spot to take photos from, if there is any good spot to find.
The area for wheelchairs was too long from stage and didn't make me see anything.
Luckily I could get in touch with the right people and was allowed to sit in front of the stage in the security area.(Many thanks to the Festival Manager for the help!)
To be on this Festival was almost like when I was in Eskilstuna at the RixFM Festival. The area where the Festival was held was at like an Island, so you had to go over a bridge to get there. Water makes a lot to the feeling.
Before BWO Charlotte Perelli sang. She has been in Melodifestivalen twice, but weird is that she doesn't have more then these 2 songs that are her own. She sang for instance Dolly Parton's Nine To Five. How odd is that ??
Ohh well back to speaking of BWO. The gig was very nice. You can tell more and more from seing the first concerts in beginning of Summer to see that one now, that everything is better for everytime. Well I don't mean they haven't been good before, but the concert was even better now. Did that make sense ? Maybe..LOL !
Before the audience was screaming for them to come out..saying " Give me a B...BBB..give me a W...WWWWW...Give me a O....OOOOO...and that makes...BWO !!!"
I think the audience was much better here then in Motala.
According to BWO, they were very pleased with both the gig in Piteå and here in Härnösand.
The photos from this concert can be a bit odd, that is because I choosed to pick some of them that shows that Martin is everywhere on stage. In general you don't see such photos. Though that could be fun for you that haven't been on a live gig to see.
The playlist was the same as in Motala I believe. A good mix of songs that show how many hits they really have had. In Allehanda a local daily paper you could read about that. I will make a short translation later about the good words that the journalist wrote about BWO.
In all this was a lovely evening. BWO did have a signing after and the queue was long.
In all this Festival had a familybased audience. I think that also shows that BWO has fans in all ages.
Now if I should make some words about how I see BWO on stage.
Martin: energy, the voice, captivating.
Alexander: hitmaker,the soul of BWO, the fun on stage.
Marina: grace, happiness, the calm one.
Maybe that says something for everyone that can't be on a live gig.
Once again Martin, Alexander and Marina for a great gig and taking you time.
You are a great band !

Martin...

Hope you enjoy the photos.
More about the concert during afternoon.
There will also be over 100 photos uploaded on the fanclubsite from Härnösand.

Marina...

Alexander...

BWO at Härnösands City Festival

Tonight (25/7), Annelie, Ann-Sofie and I were in Härnösand to see BWO.
Later today you will be able read more about the concert. We were pleased with the concert and so was BWO !
And you will also find a lot of photos, probably today or latest Monday at the fanclub site.
Here is a photo !

Small interview with Martin

In the paper Allehanda you can read a smaller interview today with Martin that is about their gig tonight at Härnösand's city festival...and here is the translation:

"BWO is ready for the City Festival
They are ready for the weekend.When all the other artists made Härnösands city festival BWO will step out and top everything. The singer Martin Rolinski looks forward to that.
- We have had really good feedback north so I am not at all worried. Have the people with you that helps keep track of things you can in fact be ready four gigs a week. It is a pity is that it is not much time to stop and look around where you play.
In April, dropped the pop-trio the new album Big Science, which, at this stage in the band's career, have been met with expected success. First single "You're not alone" was voted up to the second chance in Melodifestivalen, and in summer, "Right here right now" moved into the lists in both the U.S. and Japan. And as a whole disc is like a love child. Rolinski reluctant to call it "the best we have done", but in the end find no other words.
- It is a very natural way for us to come right now, "he says. Compared with our earlier material is Big Science more real and complex - something we have longed after to do. We have always cared to write our own songs and so it is fun when you can take turns out like this.
Any holiday, they have barely had time for. Alexander Bard, bandets grundare, ägnar sin tid utanför BWO åt att skriva böcker, hålla föreläsningar och engagera sig politiskt. Alexander Bard, the band's founder, give his time outside the BWO to write books, give lectures and engage politically. Marina Schiptjenko runs a successful art gallery, and Martin himself combines the role of popsinger with a job as a product developer for TeliaSonera.
- Innovation is very important for us all three, and to have a breadth of what we do. Personally I love all types of communication and can express it through my two jobs. Vi har många bollar i luften alla tre, men det har gått att hantera bra. We have many balls in the air all three, but it has gone well to handle.
The peace mayb not be forever. Recently Martin and his wife revealed that they are expecting children before the end of the year. How it will affect the hectic life that Martin describes, he doesn't know, but it certainly will be some change he believe.
- It will be like entering a new phase. Life will certainly undergo changes, but in what way is probably up to itself. Anyway, it should be really exciting to be a father. I need someone to check my hyperactive side.
BWO play on the main stage on Saturday at 22:30."

PS. Martin sings "You're Not Alone" at this photo. That is magic !

Together again !

Yes, now the girls finally are back together after almost 4 months.
We just needed to meet and the laughs was still there.
Today we managed to go 3 girls and a wheelchair in a Volkswagen Bubbla..you know like the car Herbie ! Or Käfer like the Germans says or Beetle like the Englishmen says.
So here the adventures begin AGAIN !!!

Got to loooove the trains...

Yes, I do some. Cause without them I wouldn't be able to go around Sweden on concerts.
Tomorrow morning early and bright I am heading north to Sundsvall to visit the sisters (Annelie and Ann-Sofie) that was together with me in Leksand during Melodifestivalen and also visited me in my hometown during Second chance.
Finally all 3 of us is together again !!
MISSION is NOT impossible, MISSION is going to Härnösand and watch BWO at Saturday.
Some friends of mine told me the weather wasn't the best in Helsingborg tonight, while seing BWO at RixFM Festival.
I hope they get better weather in Piteå tomorrow and of course at Saturday in Härnösand.
See you soon Alexander, Marina and Martin. Wish you a safe trip !

Marina..

the little princess in the band ! You are an inspiration to see on stage. Always smiling !

Alexander....

the great writer of all songs and more. I hope to hear Kings Of Tomorrow next time, you do that so great and that song is so uplifting. I am very found of the disco version.

Martin....

the great singer of BWO ! I loved your voice today especially in Rise To The Occasion.

BWO in action...

Today as it was with Mix Megapol BWO didn't do a full concert, but with the songs they had choosen I was very pleased.
They started out first with Right Here Right Now.
RHRN was not one of my favorites from start when Big Science came out. But RHRN is now to one of the songs I MUST hear every day.
RHRN makes you happy from toes to top of head. Can never bore me out.
As second they had choosen Rise To The Occasion, the Marina song as I call it.
When I heard RTTO in Motala I was happy, but today even more. I don't know what you guys have done that are different since Motala, but something was better.
The third song made the audience sing loud. Can you guess ? Yes, that was Lay Your Love On Me ! Will probably always be a number one hit.
As last out they played my favorit, You're Not Alone as a ballad.
I don't know what is up with this magic song..Alexander, Marina and Martin...I am sold ! This is the best song you have made ever.
I know many people I have talked to in different ages and all says the same..this song is growing and growing.
Thanks for letting me feel this magic. I know I have said this before..but I can go on forever !
In all to hear only 4 songs this was a nice time. My friend thought the same...and we had the best spot, of course in front of the stage !

BWO at Mix Megapol Tour in Örebro

The day started a bit weird here. After a time delay on the train, when changing train in Hallsberg, me and another girl got on wrong train and ended up in Motala instead of going to Örebro. So what to do in Motala if you need to wait an hour for going in right way back ? Well, we went to the harbour and took an icecream. The time delay ended with 3 hours late to Örebro ! Silly when they show you wrong train !
Mix Megapol is on tour to find a new male artist with local competitions all across Sweden.
Today the time had come to Örebro.
The competition in itself was rather rough for the competing people.
They have already called in once and sung a bit and been taken out for those competitions. There were guys from Mora, Stockholm and other places.
When they went on stage one by one they had NO music, just sang acapella.
A high quality of the competing guys and on the photo you see the winner this eve...don't ask me his name, but he will be up on Mix Megapol site (www.mixmegapol.com)
The jury consisted of 3 people.
After that there were time for artists, first Kim from the project Made in Sweden and then an artist called Pauline (sorry to say this, but I thought she were someone local from Mix Megapol doing in between entertainment).
Then BWO......

New Poll: "The Name for the BWO FanClub!"

Today we start a new poll till end of july. We are on a small search for a fanclub name and we would ask you, how you prefer. Please vote and when you get more ideas you can send us always your ideas to info@bwo-fanclub.com

Thanks a lot

Summer moves on...

Wow, over a week since I wrote something here and sooo much is happening all the time. I don't know but with age seems that time passes by even quicker.
Wasn't the Summerholidays longer when we were kids ?
Well, you tell me !
On Thursday I will be in Örebro and go to Frimis to attend at Mix Megapol evening, where BWO is one of the performing artists.
I am grass widow and so is my wheeler(wheelchair) buddie this week, so we are planning on getting out this eve.
Of course I am going to take photos and make some kind of report from the eve.
Sometimes you wish you could take the whole stage wherever all fans is and just have the performance in the whole wide world at same time. Well, that's impossible, but a thought I wish could become true.

The Mix Megapol tour is a competition to find a new male artist and they search in several cities around Sweden and in every city some famous artists perform also.

E-type

The show with E-type was crowded and hot and like the Swedish program "Allsång på Skansen", when everyone sings together. I bet almost everyone in the audience was singing. There was also fireworks at the stage.
E-type did throw out the microphone now and then to the audience so they could sing.
A great end of a lovely Festival.
I will be back !