Six Gigs in One Day: A Street-Level Mission
On Friday, the Södertälje-born singer-songwriter Manon Lamartine will attempt a record-breaking feat: six live performances in a single day across Stockholm, all on the street, within ten hours. The tour is not just about music; it’s a mission to raise awareness and funds for mental health advocacy while bringing intimate, stripped-down songs to the public. In a city known for its punctual trains and polished venues, Lamartine wants to remind people that meaningful art can happen anywhere—on sidewalks, at bus stops, and in the middle of a busy day.
A personal EP and a public cause
Lamartine first gained traction on TikTok, where hundreds of thousands have listened to her unvarnished performances. Two years ago she released the EP Frö, and now she unveils a more personal project, the EP Inget är för evigt (Nothing Is Forever). The new collection leans into confessional lyricism and a message many struggle to voice aloud: mental health matters, and painful feelings can soften with time. Outside of her music, the 30-year-old artist also works part-time as a psychologist, which has given her direct insight into how mental health and everyday life intersect. “Mental ill health has always been part of my life through friends and family,” she explains. “I think everyone can recognize themselves in it. It’s important for me to be involved in normalizing it—that you’re not alone and that it isn’t forever.”
The day plan: six shows in ten hours
The itinerary for the day covers a ten-hour sprint across Stockholm, with performances at street corners rather than large stages. Lamartine emphasizes the grounding nature of these gigs: “It will be very down-to-earth, on the street where people are.” The mix of intimate acoustic moments and audience conversations aims to create a shared human space in the middle of the city’s rhythm. She has not set a strict monetary target for fundraising but hopes to raise as much as possible for Mind, the organization dedicated to mental health support. The plan demonstrates how music can serve as a catalyst for generosity and awareness, turning brief interactions into lasting impact.
Guest artists and a warm, inclusive crowd
To enrich the day, Lamartine will be joined by several guest performers, including Elin Wigh, Anji, Julia Lov, Klara Tuva, and Charlie South. These collaborators were chosen for their artistry and their belief in the cause, and they will appear at various stops along the route. The collaboration mirrors the sense of community that Lamartine has cultivated online and in real life—a network of artists united by a shared goal: to use music as a force for healing and connection.
Why street performances can change the conversation
Lamartine’s choice to perform outdoors reflects a broader belief that mental health discourse should be as accessible as the music itself. When art appears where people live—on the way to work, during a lunch break, between errands—it invites spontaneous conversations and reduces the stigma surrounding mental health struggles. The day’s six gigs are as much about visibility as they are about fundraising: they remind passersby that art, care, and community can converge in everyday spaces, making it easier to share resources and seek support.
Join the movement
Fans and newcomers alike are invited to catch a show on Friday, stand with the musicians as they travel across the city, and contribute to Mind’s mission to support mental health. For those who can’t attend in person, the performances still carry momentum through online clips and later releases, extending the reach of this street-level initiative. Lamartine’s message is clear: you are not alone, and hope can be found even in difficult times, especially when music helps us speak openly about what we’re feeling.
