Over the course of April and May, on the lead up to the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, we will be celebrating the countries that are participating this year in Rotterdam. Today, we celebrate Sweden. Sweden debuted at the Contest in 1958, in Hilversum, The Netherlands. Alice Babs finished […]
This week we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest, on Saturday 3rd April – the first to be held in Ireland and the only Contest to be held at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. Over the course of the week, culminating on the 50th […]
During an interview with James Rowe on The Euro Trip, Tobbe Ek from Aftonbladet revealed that Melodifestivalen is unlikely to return to a national tour in 2022. Tobbe had the following to say: “I spoke to someone who has been working with Melodifestivalen for more than ten years […]
Tonight, the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2021 and final National Final of 2021 has taken place. Twenty Eight songs have been whittled down to just One. Representing Sweden at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest will be: Tusse with “Voices” A full in-depth results articles will be published tomorrow. […]
This year, Melodifestivalen, along with many other National Finals, have been staged without an audience. The audience have had to watch from the comfort of their sofas instead. With this in mind and the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2021 taking place tonight, we thought we’d put some suggestions […]
Tonight see’s the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2021. All six shows this year have been coming from Stockholm, with no audience – this would’ve been my 11th consecutive Final in person, but safety for all comes first. For the Grand Final, Christer Bjorkman will be joined by Shima […]
The Melodifestivalen 2021 Grand Final might conclude the National Finals for 2021, but the fun and frolics continue straight after the show. Join the ’12 Points From America’ for a two hour After Party from 21:00 GMT/22:00 CET/15:00 Minneapolis, USA. The team – Samantha, Derek, Erik and Danny, […]
HOURS after the International Juries were announced for this year’s Melodifestivalen, one has already been replaced. Belarus will no longer be taking part as a Jury and will be replaced by the United Kingdom. Karin Gunnarsson, Melodifestivalen 2021 Producer, had the following to say: “It was a wrong […]
For the first time ever, English commentary will be available for the Melodifestivalen Grand Final, via SVT Play. SVT Play broadcasts Melodifestivalen all around the world, without a geo-block. Bella Qvist and Olivia Le Poidevin will be providing the English commentary. Anette Brattström, Melodifestivalen 2021 Project Manager, had […]
The eight International Juries, who award 50% of the points in the Grand Final, have been announced. They are: Albania Belarus Cyprus France Iceland Israel Switzerland The Netherlands In Jury, just like in the Eurovision Song Contest, will award 12, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 […]
Within the last few minutes, SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster, revealed the running order for this year’s Grand Final of Eesti Laul. Opening the show will be Danny Saucedo and closing it will be Arvingarna. The full running order can be seen below: Danny Saucedo – Dandi dansa Klara […]
For the 60th edition of Melodifestivalen last year, a Hall of Fame was set up to celebrate those that have contributed to the history of the Contest. Following the inaugural forty eight inductees last year, a further seven will be made during this weekend’s Andra Chansen. Five of […]
The seventh week, of what is the National Final marathon season is complete. Every Sunday, #JoinUs for a full round-up of all the results, in one place. Wednesday 24th February In Cyprus, Elena released her song “El Diablo”. Thursday 25th February In Germany, Jendrik released his song “I Don’t Feel […]
This week see’s the eighth of the week-in, week-out National Final marathon season! This week has ten shows, as well as song announcements… Tuesday 2nd March Italy – San Remo Night 1 (19:30 GMT/20:30 CET) Wednesday 3rd March Italy – San Remo Night 2 (19:30 GMT/20:30 CET) Thursday […]
The four duels for next weekend’s Andra Chansen round of Melodifestivalen have been revealed. The winner of each duel will go through to the final. The duels are: Duel 1: Alvaro Estrella – Baila baila vs. Lillasyster – Pretender Duel 2: Frida Green – The Silence vs. Paul Rey – The […]
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