The global dance community and wider population is waking to the news Swedish producer has died aged 28.
His publicist confirmed, "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii," in a statement to CNN. "He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th. The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given."
The producer was active on social media as recently as 48 hours ago acknowledging his nomination in this year's Billboard Music Awards 'Top Dance/Elecetronic Album'.
Thanks for the nomination! ? @billboard #BBMAS pic.twitter.com/uTjKQALeX2
— Tim Bergling (@Avicii) 17April,2018
Bergling told his almost 2 million Twitter Followers that he was quitting touring two years ago.
He was last in Australia for the Future Music Festivals in 2015. The Swede was a favourite of Australian punters: Matt Innes, reviewing for scenestr, wrote of Avicii, "The crowd seemed pretty evenly split ... between the two main stages for Avicii and Drake who played simultaneously; choices had to be made and Avicii won the toss.
"A triumphant gospel-inflected string and choir introduced the Swedish DJ to the stage, followed by an elegant piano phrase. On the massive screens around the stage, a spectacular POV shot of flying over snow-capped mountains appeared and the piano segued into ‘A Better Day’.
"It was a mammoth set from the Swede who put on a true EDM spectacular which included hits: ‘You Make Me’, ‘The Days’ and ‘The Nights’, along with perfectly-timed pyrotechnics which shot fireworks, confetti and streamers in synchronicity with the hectic beats."
Devastating news about Avicii, a beautiful soul, passionate and extremely talented with so much more to do. My heart goes out to his family. God bless you Tim x
— Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) April 20, 2018
Brisbane DJ and producer Mandy Onassis remembered Bergling as "The man who single-handedly changed the course of electronic music and pop culture to my generation, has grown his wings. I’ve had the pleasure of being able to promote a show for him and spent the last week repeatedly playing ‘Silhouettes’ as one of my personal favourites to play in the Big Room. The guy knows how to write a tune, which will be his legacy. RIP Tim Bergling AKA Avicii."
