Sweden: Two additional artists added to the Melodifestivalen 2025 line-up!

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As the reveal date of the line-up of the upcoming Melodifestival edition approaches, rumors continue strong in Sweden. The list of competitors for Sweden’s representation in Eurovision 2025 will now include two additional artists, in addition to the rumored names we previously informed you about.

Melodifestivalen 2025 – two more rumored artists

Among the following two artists, one of them has already participated in the Swedish selection, while there is also a Melodifestivalen debutant.

Hence and according to Expressen ‘s sources , the following will be compete in Melodifestivalen 2025:

  • Angelino: At the age of 25, he has already participated in Melodifestivalen in 2022. He performed his song “The End” in the competition’s fourth heat, finishing fifth and missing out on the final.
  • Kristofer Greczula: The 32-year-old Kristofer Greczula started out as a vocalist in the rock group “Damn Delicious” before going solo in 2017. Additionally, Kristofer has made appearances on TV4’s “Nyhetsmorgon” and the show “Allsång på Skansen.” Kristofer will take part in the Swedish selection for the first time.

Who else will take part in Melodifestivalen 2025?

According to the lists published before, the following artists will be present in the upcoming edition of Melodifestivalen:

  • Frans
  • Måns Zelmerlöw
  • Arvingarna
  • John Lundvik
  • Kalifa
  • Andreas Lundstedt
  • Dolly-Style
  • Malou Prytz
  • Klara Hammarström
  • Scarlet
  • Maja Ivarsson
  • Meira Omar
  • Annika Wickihalder
  • Tennessee Tears

Fran might not appear prepared for the competition, so it is mentioned that his participation is not entirely certain. Though not as certain as the others listed, it is not unlike to see him perform at Melodifestivalen in 2025.

Melodifestivalen 2025

Six live televised performances—five semifinals and a Grand Final—will make up Melodifestivalen 2025.

The Swedish national selection will consist of 30 songs in total, with 6 songs competing in each semi-final. Twelve songs will eventually compete in the Grand Final for the opportunity to represent Sweden in Switzerland at Eurovision 2025. An international jury and public voting will be used to select the winner.

Melodifestivalen 2025 will visit cities like Luleå, Gothenburg, Västerås, Malmö, Jönköping, and Stockholm as it travels throughout Sweden. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the competition will begin, and it will end on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

  • February 1st: Semi-final 1 – Luleå
  • February 8th: Semi-final 2 – Gothenburg
  • February 15th: Semi-final 3 – Västerås
  • February 22nd: Semi-final 4 – Malmö
  • March 1st: Semi-final 5 – Jönköping
  • March 8th: Grand Final – Stockholm

The winners of Melodifestivalen 2024 and therefore Sweden’s representatives in Eurovision were Marcus & Martinus with “Unforgettable“, who finished in ninth place.

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Source: expressen

Sweden: Four additional artists added to the Melodifestival 2025 line-up!

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Although we expect SVT to announce the lineup for the Swedish national selection, Melodifestivalen, in 2025, rumors are becoming more heated in Sweden. The list of competitors for Sweden’s representation in Eurovision 2025 will now include four additional artists, in addition to the rumored names we previously informed you about.

Melodifestivalen 2025 – four more rumored artists

Among the following four artists, some of them have already participated in the Swedish selection, while there are also Melodifestivalen debutants.

Hence and according to Aftonbladet ‘s sources , the following will be compete in Melodifestivalen 2025:

  • Maja Ivarsson: Hits like “Living in America” and “Painted by numbers” helped her achieve considerable success in Sweden and the USA as the lead singer of The Sounds. She participated in TV4’s “Så mycket bättre” in 2012 and has produced techno pop music with the duo Crew of Me & You. It will be Maja’s first Melodifestivalen appearance.
  • Meira Omar: Meira Omar was a participant of the first edition of “Love Island Sweden” and even married her co-star Oskar Nordstrand. She has released several songs since 2019, mostly on YouTube, and has previously taken part in Bollywood movies.
  • Annika Wickihalder: Third-place finisher in “Idol” 2021, 23-year-old Wickihalder made her big break earlier this year at the Melodifestivalen, where she advanced to the final with her song “Light” and she finished eighth.
  • Tennessee Tears: The country duo consists of Tilda Feuk and Jonas Hermansson. They competed in Melodifestivalen 2023 with the song “Now I know” and are mentored by the former Melodifestivalen winner, Jill Johnson. The duo qualified to the semi-final round, where they finished fifth.

Who else will take part in Melodifestivalen 2025?

According to the list published past week, the following ten artists will be present in the upcoming edition of Melodifestivalen:

  • Frans
  • Måns Zelmerlöw
  • Arvingarna
  • John Lundvik
  • Kalifa
  • Andreas Lundstedt
  • Dolly-Style
  • Malou Prytz
  • Klara Hammarström
  • Scarlet

Fran might not appear prepared for the competition, so it is mentioned that his participation is not entirely certain. Though not as certain as the others listed, it is not unlike to see him perform at Melodifestivalen in 2025.

The winners of Melodifestivalen 2024 and therefore Sweden’s representatives in Eurovision were Marcus & Martinus with “Unforgettable“, who finished in ninth place.

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Source: aftonbladet

Sweden: First 10 participants for Melodifestivalen 2025 revealed!

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The first ten names of the Melodifestivalen 2025 have been revealed.

Among the first 10 names of the Melodifestivalen contestants we have previous participants in the Swedish national final including four previous winners of Melodifestivalen and even a former Eurovision winner.

According to Aftonblandet, these are the first 10 contestants we will see next year competing in Melodifestivalen:

  • Frans: Frans won Melodifestivalen in 2016 and represented Sweden in Stockholm with If I were Sorry
  • Måns Zelmerlöw: The Eurovision Song Contest 2015 winner will come back next year.  According to Aftonbladet, Måns is teaming with songwriter Ola Svensson.
  • Arvingarna: The Schlager, pop band won Melodifestivalen the first time they participated in the competition in 1993.  They have participated a total of six times since.
  • John Lundvik: John Ludvik has participated three times in Melodifestivalen.  He won the Swedish national final in 2019 and represented Sweden with Too Late for Love.
  • Kaliffa
  • Andreas Lundstedt: Andreas Lundstedt has competed five times in Melodifestivalen as part of Alcazar and four as a solo act.  And next will mark the tenth participation for the disco king.
  • Dolly-Style:  Dolly Style plans to compete in Melodifestivalen with their new line-up.  This will be the fourth time that the girl band has taken part in Melodifestivalen.  Dolly Style has four members, three of their current members had competed as Dolly Style in Melodifestivalen before.
  • Malou Prytz: Malou Prytz debuted in Melodifestivalen 2019 with I do me.  After having a positive reception she came back in 2020 and 2022.  Now she is 21 and is ready for her fourth participation.
  • Klara Hammarström
  • Scarlet

Are you looking forward to seeing the return to Melodifestivalen of some of the previous participants?  Which act are you most excited to see participating next year?

Source: Aftonbladet

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Sweden: Scarlet return to Melodifestivalen 2025!

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Scarlet made their debut last spring, when the metal band came very close to reaching the final of Melodifestivalen 2024 with their song “Circus X”.

Many sources have reported to the newspaper Expressen that the band is set to return to Melodifestivalen 2025, the Swedish national final.

A few months ago, the competition’s project manager, Anders Wistbacka, spoke about the variety of entries in the competition.

“We want different types of songs and rhythms – both ballads and up-tempo tracks. It’s important to include pieces that immediately grab attention, but also those that might require one or more listens to fully appreciate,” he said.

According to Expressen, Scarlet fits well into the diversity that Melodifestivalen aims to create.

In total, nearly 2,800 songs have been submitted for Melodifestivalen 2025, and rumours suggest that several established artists are among the contestants. The final list of contestants is expected to be announced in December, but until then, many things can change.

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Source: expressen.se

Sweden: John Lundvik returns to Melodifestivalen in 2025!

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According to the available information, John Lundvik, who represented Sweden in the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest, is about to return in Melodifestivalen, in 2025. At least as per several resources of the Swedish newspaper Expressen.

An individual with lots of knowledge regarding Melodifestivalen points out that “it would be exciting should former winners return” making reference to Måns Zelmerlöw who is also remoured to be returning.

Fifth participation for John Lundvik

John Lundvik won Melodifestivalen in 2019 with the song “Too late for love”. Since then, the song has been quite popular on Spotify. Whether he can repeat his success remains to be seen. According to various sources who spoke to Expressen, the artist will make his return to Melodifestivalen next year. If confirmed, this will be John Lundvik’s fifth appearance at Melodifestivalen. In addition to his win in 2019, he has also finished  third, eighth and tenth in the final of previous editions.

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In total, almost 2,800 songs have been submitted for Melodifestivalen 2025, and the contestants are rumored to include several established artists. The process from song submission to official confirmation of entry varies for each entry. The final list of contestants is expected to be announced in December, but a lot can change until then.

Source: Expressen

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Sweden: Klara Hammarström Set to Return to Melodifestivalen 2025 with a Powerful Song

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Last year, she performed at the final, but not as a contestant, rather as a guest artist. Now, there’s strong speculation that Klara Hammarström, 24, will return to Melodifestivalen as one of the contestants next year.

Several sources have informed Expressen that the star will be included when the lineup is revealed before the end of the year. The song is described in several places as “powerful,” and one source confirms that Klara Hammarström “feels like an obvious choice for the competition next spring.”

The podcast “Schlagerfesten” reported last week that Måns Zelmerlöw is almost confirmed for Melodifestivalen next year, something that several sources have also confirmed to Expressen. After Expressen’s report on Zelmerlöw, several other media outlets, including Aftonbladet and Omni, also followed up.

Klara Hammarström’s fourth Melodifestivalen

For Hammarström, this would mean her fourth participation in Melodifestivalen – at just 24 years old. She competed in 2020, 2021, and 2022 with the entries “Nobody,” “Beat of Broken Hearts,” and “Run to the Hills.”

After being eliminated in the semi-finals in 2020, she followed it up with two straight finals appearances, finishing sixth both times.

Nearly 2,800 entries have been submitted for Melodifestivalen 2025, and among the applicants are several established artists, according to reports from Expressen. The path from submission to confirmation looks different for each artist and song, and the final lineup of contestants is typically announced in December. Until then, many things can change.

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Mans Zelmerlöw: Return to Eurovision in 2025 with the aim to win

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Ten years after his impressive victory in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015 with “Heroes,” Mans Zelmerlöw expresses his desire to return to the Eurovision stage in 2025, as reported in today’s article by Aftonbladet. This return is not merely a nostalgia trip, but a new challenge for the artist, who hopes to claim the prize once again.

Zelmerlöw is in communication with Benke Rydman, the director who helmed the staging of “Heroes” in 2015 and “Cha Cha Cha” in 2023. Their past collaboration has yielded positive results, and Mans seems determined to rekindle this successful partnership.

The artist expresses excitement at the prospect of returning to Eurovision, as his participation in 2015 changed his life and defined him as an artist on the European stage. His goal is clear: to create a new song that will thrill the audience and give him the chance to compete for victory once more. Aftonbladet reports that he already has a very strong song in hand, which could serve as a sequel to “Heroes” and achieve global success.

With memories of his victory and the experience he has gained over the years, Mans Zelmerlöw is ready to return and, why not, secure the eighth victory for Sweden, as well as become the third artist (second male) after Johnny Logan and Loreen to win the contest twice as a performer. To achieve this, of course, he must first triumph in the Melodifestivalen, Sweden’s national final. A task that is neither easy nor guaranteed.

What do you think, will he succeed?

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Source: Aftonbladet

Sweden: Dates and host cities of Melodifestivalen 2025

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Melodifestivalen 2025: Schedule and Host Cities

SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster, has confirmed the dates and cities that will host Melodifestivalen 2025.

Melodifestivalen 2025 will travel across Sweden, visiting cities such as Luleå, Gothenburg, Västerås, Malmö, Jönköping, and Stockholm. The event will kick off on Saturday, February 1, 2025, and will conclude on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

  • 01/02/2025: Melodifestivalen 2025 – Semi-final #1 – Luleå
  • 08/02/2025: Melodifestivalen 2025 – Semi-final #2 – Gothenburg
  • 15/02/2025: Melodifestivalen 2025 – Semi-final #3 – Västerås
  • 22/02/2025: Melodifestivalen 2025 – Semi-final #4 – Malmö
  • 01/03/2025: Melodifestivalen 2025 – Semi-final #5 – Jönköping
  • 08/03/2025: Melodifestivalen 2025 – Grand Final – Stockholm

Melodifestivalen 2025

Melodifestivalen 2025 will consist of 6 live televised shows: 5 semi-finals and a Grand Final.

A total of 30 songs will compete in the Swedish national selection, with 6 songs participating in each semi-final. In the end, 12 songs will compete in the Grand Final for the chance to represent Sweden at Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland. The winner will be chosen through a combination of public voting and an international jury.

Competition Changes

Several changes will be introduced for Melodifestivalen 2025:

  • As before, the top two songs from each semi-final will directly advance to the Grand Final. However, the 3rd and 4th placed songs will no longer proceed to the Second Chance round.
  • Only the 3rd placed song from each semi-final will have a chance to compete for a spot in the Grand Final.
  • Instead of 10 songs competing in the Second Chance round, only 5 songs will battle for the final 2 spots in the Grand Final.
  • After the 5th semi-final, a special Second Chance round voting will take place: the highest-scoring 3rd placed song will automatically qualify for the Grand Final. The remaining four songs will be subject to a public vote, and the winner will earn the 12th spot in the Grand Final.
  • Another change is that the Melodifestivalen entries will no longer be published after the 5th semi-final. Instead, the 6 songs competing in each semi-final will be released a day before their respective semi-final, on Friday.

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Sweden: 2794 songs submitted for Melodifestivalen 2025!

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As every year, the artist and the song that will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest will be selected through Melodifestivalen. The submission deadline for the popular Swedish show ended a few hours ago, with a total of 2794 songs vying to represent Sweden in Basel. In fact, the number of entries increased by 170 songs compared to last year.

What comes next?

After the entries have been evaluated, 30 songs will be chosen to qualify for Melodifestivalen 2025. It is anticipated that these 30 entries will be announced within the next months.

As SVT announced, this year’s Melodifestivalen will be conducted differently. You can read our related article for more information.

Last year, Marcus and Martinus represented Sweden with the song “Unforgettable” and took 9th place in the grand final, mainly thanks to the jury vote. In fact, Sweden is one of the most successful countries in the competition. From 2014 to 2024, it has been in the top ten every year, with the exception of Tusse’s 14th place in 2021. Will the series of successes continue in 2025?

Who do you want to represent Sweden in Eurovision 2025?

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Source: ESC Discord

Eric Saade: “I had permission from the SVT to wear the Palestinian keffiyeh”

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Even though the Eurovision 2024 grand final was almost four months ago, the issues surrounding it still bother fans of the competition, demonstrating yet again that it was the most controversial edition in recent memory. In particular, Eric Saade claimed that he had informed the SVT of his plan to wear the Palestinian symbol “keffiyeh”, and that the broadcaster had given its approval.

The Swedish singer, who represented his country at Eurovision 2011 and participated in the opening act of the first semi-final of this year’s contest, stated that Ebba Adielsson, SVT‘s executive producer for the Eurovision Song Contest, gave him permission to wear the Palestinian keffiyeh, telling him that “symbols are not a problem”.

The artist went on to say that he was taken aback by the EBU’s strong response. We remind you that the EBU had denounced the singer’s behaviour as “political” and had declined to upload his appearance on social media.

Ebba Adielsson’s response

Following the aforementioned interview, the executive producer of SVT made the following clarifications:

“I think I was clear about the rules that had to be followed”.

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Source: Dagens Nyheter