Dani Massaad
Dani Massaad is a singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer from Gothenburg, Sweden, whose music blends soulful classic rock with jazzy and symphonic elements. Influenced by legends like Queen, David Bowie, The Beach Boys, The Beatles and musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar and Hair, his sound blends 60s–70s nostalgia with a modern edge.
His music features lush arrangements, rich harmonies, silky falsettos, and roaring vocals. On stage, he’s theatrical and electrifying, performing solo or with ensembles ranging from a five-piece band to a full rock orchestra. He’s played across Sweden, the UK, Spain, and Italy, collaborating with groups like Bohuslän Big Band, Kvasar and Hindarfjäll.
After graduating from Gothenburg’s Academy of Music and Drama, Dani launched his solo project and just completed his debut concept album Ballroom Wasteland. Featuring 32 musicians — including a string quartet, brass section, gospel choir, and barbershop trio — the album was mixed by Samuel Tibell (known for his work with Hindarfjäll) and mastered by Björn Engelmann (known for mastering iconic artists such as ABBA and Zara Larsson). The album is semi-autobiographical and explores themes like escapism, mental illness, ADHD, love and heritage through Dani’s alter ego Damien Hellwig.
Moving forward, the plan is to release multiple singles and finally the entire album and eventually start touring, both in Sweden and internationally.
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Moments on the Stage
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2017-2019
Sweden
17/03/17 – Jazzhuset, Gothenburg
17/10/19 – Sticky Fingers, Gothenburg
19/03/01 – Bengans, Gothenburg
19/07/11 – Folkteatern, Gothenburg
19/10/03 – Hard Rock Café, Gothenburg
19/11/30 – Geronimo's FGT, Stockholm
England
7/08/08 – Asgardian Festival, Leicester
19/09/20 – Helgis, London
19/09/21 – The Troubadour, London
19/09/22 – The Good Mixer, London
Spain
17/07/04 – Anita Lounge Bar, Spain
2020-2022
Sweden
20/02/28 – Grand, Malmö
20/05/02 – Musikens Hus, Gothenburg
20/08/19 – Solkult Festival, Näsåker
21/07/30 – Sol & Guld Festival, Gothenburg
21/10/15 – Hoss Agency Live Event, Hotel Kung Carl, Stockholm
21/10/29 – Plan B, Malmö21/11/19 – Skeppet, Gothenburg
22/01/21 – Vara Konserthus med Bohuslän Big Band
22/01/21 – Frölunda Konserthus with Bohuslän Big Band
22/08/27 – Månegarm Open Air Festival, Norrtälje
22/09/19 – Hotel Quality Friends, Stockholm
22/10/21 – Water Aid Festival, Operakällaren, Stockholm
22/12/16 – Nalen, Stockholm
Italy
22/05/28 – Verona Risuona, Italy
2023-2025
Sweden
2023-04-29 — Pustervik, Gothenburg
2023-05-02 — Musslan, Stockholm
2023-06-08 — Frölunda Kulturhus, Gothenburg
2023-06-25 — Balder Rising Festival, Bengtsfors
2023-08-02 — Strandbaren, Stockholm
2023-11-15 — Hard Rock Café, Gothenburg
2023-11-24 — Gathenhielmska Huset, Gothenburg
2025-02-28 — Pustervik, Gothenburg
england
23/09/15 – The Night Owl, London
Norway
24/08/16 – Midgårdsblot, Borre
France
24/09/28 – Fensch Viking Fest, Florange
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