SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster, have used International Juries during the Melodifestivalen Grand Final every year since 2009. During the 2025 Melodifestivalen Grand Final, Måns Zelmerlöw led KAJ after the international juries voted, however KAJ won overall following the public vote. A combined international jury was used in […]
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 March 12th: Saturday 12th March 2022 On this day in 2022, the 62rd edition of Melodifestivalen took place in Stockholm. Cornelia […]
Sweden has finally decided who will be travelling all the way from Stockholm to, erm Stockholm in May to hold up a whole nation’s honour. Frans and his song ‘If I were sorry’ is the sixth Swede in this unenviable position. So we look at the previous five […]
The grand final of Sweden’s Melodifestivalen 2016 took place yesterday March 12th, where 12 finalists battled it out for the chance to represent their home country at Stockholm. Fourth heat finalist Frans was hotly tipped to win on the night with his song ‘If I Were Sorry’ and he […]
The last Melodifestivalen LIVE BLOG of 2016 is right here for you! It seems like just a few minutes ago that Melfest kicked off and now here we are at the Grand Final of Europe’s biggest National Selection process for Eurovision. We eagerly perched on the edge of our […]
Schlager, Wind Machines and Glitter at the ready! Yes it’s the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2016 and the selection of the Swedish entrant to Eurovision 2016 in Stockholm. So in the last hours before the battle to end all battles begins, what are the finalists sharing on social […]
Good Afternoon Europe and this is the rolling blog for the final dress rehearsal of Melodifestivalen 2016. Later on, I’ll provide you the link for the LIVE BLOG for the final – which I’m very lucky to be attending for the sixth time. Nu Kor Vi!!!/Here We Go!!! […]
The Melodifestivalen Opening Ceremony is on NOW! #JoinUs live from the red Carpet in Stockholm now. We will be bringing you instant pictures from our ‘Eurovision Ireland – Snapchat’ account. #SNAPCHAT #ALERT – We're #LIVE at the #melfest Opening ceremony #NOW! #JoinUs at Eurovision Ireland on #Snapchat pic.twitter.com/LM5y3zbFy0 […]
Dust off your glitterballs and get ready to dance your way down the Melodifestivalen history books this Saturday. The Swedish grand final is not just selecting their song for Eurovision each year. The interval act is always a fan favourite. So what does Papa Schlager have in store […]
Melodifestivalen is not just for Sweden! This weekend sees the Grand Final of Sweden’s search for Eurovision 2016. Melodifestivalen comes to a close and the host nation decides who will fly the flag at home in Stockholm. As people look to the YouTube views and Music charts for […]