By Letara Draghia •
Updated: 22 Aug 2024 • 17:57 • 2 minutes read
The late Swedish DJ and producer Tim Avicii Bergling s personal belongings will soon be up for auction, with proceeds going to support mental health initiatives through the Tim Bergling Foundation.
This auction, named The Avicii Collection, will be held by Stockholms Auktionsverk and features 267 items donated by Avicii’s family. The sale aims to not only honour Avicii’s legacy but also to contribute to a cause deeply connected to his life and struggles.
The Tim Bergling Foundation, established by his family after his tragic death in 2018, focuses on recognising suicide as a critical global health issue. It actively works to destigmatise mental health challenges and provides support for those affected by these issues.
The auction aims to raise funds to further the foundation s mission, ensuring that Avicii’s legacy transcends his music and makes meaningful impact on mental health awareness.
Cecilia Gave, CEO of Stockholms Auktionsverk, expressed the company’s pride in hosting the event. “Tim Bergling touched countless lives with his music and continues to do so through the foundation in his name. We are honoured to support The Tim Bergling Foundation, which aims to help young people worldwide. With our long history of handling the belongings of prominent cultural figures, we consider this auction a privilege,” she said.
How did Avicii die?
Avicii, who took his own life at the young age of 28, had a profound influence on the global music scene. However, behind his success was a constant struggle with the pressures of fame and a quest for balance in life.
Following his death, his family released a poignant statement reflecting on his inner battles: “Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul He really struggled with thoughts about Meaning, Life, Happiness. He could not go on any longer.”
The Avicii auction
The auction is scheduled to take place both in Stockholm and online on October 1 at 3pm local time. Those interested in participating will be able to view the full list of items, which includes clothing, instruments, and other personal belongings, on the Auktionsverk website starting from September 6. This event not only offers fans a chance to own a piece of Avicii s history but also serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health and the ongoing battle to prevent suicide.
Sign up for personalised news
Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox!
By signing up, you will create a Euro Weekly News account if you don’t already have one. Review our
Privacy Policy for more information about our privacy practices.
Part-time writer, wife, and mother from the UK. Living an enjoyable life in southern Spain.
Known as the PEOPLE’S PAPER, Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain. And it’s FREE!
Covering the Almeria, Axarquia, Costa Blanca North, Costa Blanca South, Costa del Sol , Costa Calida, Mallorca and beyond, EWN supports and inspires the individuals, neighbourhoods, and communities we serve, by delivering news with a social conscience. Whether it’s local news in Spain, UK news or international stories, we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home.
With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month, EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain. The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close.
Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP), Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall). All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers. All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE.
Sign up for personalised news
Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox!
By signing up, you will create a Euro Weekly News account if you don’t already have one. Review our Privacy Policy for more information about our privacy practices.
Close
