What does it take to win Eurovision. Well firstly a great singer and a brilliant song, but there is so much more to it than that. In this mini-series I am going to look at the other aspects that go into making a great Eurovision performance, starting tonight […]
Well, it seems like yesterday’s piece about some of the myths that surround our beloved ESC got some of you talking so I thought I’d have a look at a few more… It’s only for amateur musicians I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to […]
Lucky number 9 for Frans? At today’s Head of Delegation meeting the one position in the running order of the Eurovision Song contest was decided and that was of the Host country. Where will Frans perform from? In a random draw Sweden got #9 in the Grand Final […]
It happened last year and again this year! Sweden always provides a sing language accompaniment to the Melodifestivalen show and the interpreters are ALWAYS amazing at what they do. They get stuck into the performances and in a lot of the cases could show the acts a thing […]
Who is favourite to win Eurovision 2016? Last night Sweden selected Frans to be the host country’s representative at Eurovision in Stockholm though not overwhelmingly – SEE HERE. On-line reaction has been mixed from the fans but don’t we all love to be controversial! Lithuania brought us Donny […]
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 […]
No need to apologise! Who will represent Sweden at Eurovision 2016? It’s a big responsibility being the host country’s representative. Tonight the final of Melodifestivalen took place. Missed the show then here was our LIVE BLOG. The International Juries and Swedish population voted and the winner was deemed […]
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!!! […]