Category: Melodifestivalen 1978

📆 #OnThisDay: February 11th

By escppeurovision on February 11, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Here at Eurovision Ireland, we are taking a historical look back on our favourite Contests past and present, on the very day they took place. Today it’s February 11th: Saturday 11th February 1978 On this day in 1978, the 18th edition of Melodifestivalen took place in Stockholm. Björn […]

🇸🇪 #SWEDEN: Björn Skifs Brings His Music Career To An End

By escppeurovision on July 19, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Björn Skifs, the Swedish representative at the 1978 & 1981 Eurovision Song Contest, as well participant at Melodifestivalen 1972 & 1975, is bringing his music career to an end. Björn Skifs announced the news after he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. Björn Skifs had the following to say […]