Stiko Per Larsson / Otis Kerp (SE)

Performing:

• FRIDAY: Solo show 
• SATURDAY: Writers round
• SUNDAY: Writers round

The Swedish artist Stiko Per Larsson has spent over a decade captivating Scandinavian audiences time and again. Recently, he’s been gaining international attention as well. Performing under the name Otis Kerp for his English-language career, he’s been recognized as one of the most exciting names in Americana and country music from Sweden today.

With over 22 million streams to his name, Stiko’s music has struck a chord with listeners far and wide. Acclaimed journalist Jan Gradvall described him in DI Weekend as the musical equivalent of the legendary Swedish author Stig “Slas” Claesson.

Stiko has built a devoted fan base through his participation in Sweden’s Melodifestivalen, hosting duties for SVT’s Midsummer celebrations, and, perhaps most famously, his walking tours—where he performed across Sweden on foot from 2007 to 2018.

“Two hours bursting with burning stories and glowing melodies.” – Hymn Magazine, November 2023

Filling concert halls across Sweden, Stiko has never been more in demand. Despite his long-standing presence in the Swedish music scene, his star continues to rise. In 2024, his international success reached new heights. As Otis Kerp, he’s toured Europe, earned nominations at prestigious music awards in Nashville, and found listeners all over the globe.