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Sweden: With a song by Alex P, Darin at Melodifestivalen 2022?

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We found an interesting collaboration on social networks. The Greek-born and successful composer and producer Alex P, is in the studio with one of the most commercial artists and a desire of many Swedish eurofans, to represent their country at Eurovision, Darin.

Although Alex P has already successfully represented three countries in the Eurovision Song Contest (Greece, Azerbaijan and Cyprus), with Fuego of course standing out, he has not yet attempted to represent Sweden, the country in which he resides and became initially known. .

With the start date for Melodifestivalen 2022 approaching (August 27) and after the huge commercial success of this year’s Eurovision, it is possible that the song that Alex P and Victor Svensson are preparing for Darin may be a possible participation in Sweden’s national final.

Darin is 34 years old and of Kurdish origin. He started his career at 16, when he took second place in Idol, signing a record deal with Sony BMG. In 2010 she participated in the Melodifestivalen with the ballad You’re Out Of My Life, finishing fourth in the final. He followed a brilliant and successful career, with gold and platinum records, but also with many No. 1 hits. Although he is considered one of the most commercial and successful artists in Sweden, he has not yet attempted to return to the Melodifestivalen, as most of his colleagues are accustomed to. It is considered by many to be Sweden’s golden reserve for the Eurovision Song Contest and not unjustly…

Is Darin the artist Alex P was looking for to compete in the Melodifestivalen?

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Melodifestivalen 2022’s songwriting camp kicks in

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Sweden has already started looking for their 2022 Eurovision representative.  Melodivestivalen’s songwriting camp has already kicked in.  However, there are still at least 3 months on the way before we start guessing which acts will participate in the main competition.

Every year Melodifestivalen is one of the most awaited Eurovision national finals for the fans all over Europe.  According to Scandipop the following acts are participating in the songwriting camp for next year’s competition:

  • Dotter
  • Wiktoria
  • Liamoo
  • Efraim Leo
  • Robin Bengtsson
  • Malou Prytz
  • Victor Crone
  • Klara Hammarström
  • Nanne
  • Lillasyster
  • Sebastian Walldén
  • Nadja Holm
  • Julia Viktoria
  • Phelly
  • Neimy
  • Andreas Weise
  • Adrian Maceus

The list has many familiar names for the Eurovision fans including former Melodifestivalen contestants and  two former Eurovision participants.  Nevertheless, we will still have to wait to know which songs will make the cut for Melodifestivalen 2022.  Notwithstanding this, it seems that Sweden is not planning to change their formula for next year’s Melodifestivalen.

With six victories and many top 10s, and top 5s Sweden is one of the most successful countries on the Eurovision Song Contest.  Their last victory to this date took place in Vienna in 2015 with the song Heroes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyJRyif6_kk

Are you excited about Melodifestivalen 2022? 

Source: Scandipop

Sweden: SVT open for Melodifestivalen 2022 submissions, on the 27th of August 2021!

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The public broadcaster of Sweden, SVT, called for new submissions for Melodifestivalen 2022, by publishing their latest Instagram post.

MF2022 Call for Submissions

National and International artists, that are interested in participating in the Swedish national selection show, for Eurovision 2022, are expected to make their submissions, starting from the 27th of August, up until the 17th of September 2021, 23:59 CEST, at this link: https://bidrag.melodifestivalen.se/

The 14 entries, out of a total of 28, will be selected, among the competition submissions, by a selection jury, whereas the remaining 14 entries will either be selected by SVT or will get specially invited by the broadcaster.

Melodifestivalen, takes place every year in Sweden in six cities around the country, with the exception of Melodifestivalen 2021 when all 6 shows, 4 semi-final rounds, the second chance round and the final, took place in Stockholm, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A bit more than a month ago, Sweden was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, by Tusse with the song Voices.

Watch his performance of Voices at the Eurovision Finals:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyJRyif6_kk

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for the latest news, related to our favorite contest!

Sweden: New format for Melodifestivalen from 2022?

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In an exclusive interview given by the executive producer of Melodifestivalen, Anette Helenius, to the daily newspaper, Dagens Nyheter, she refers to the decision of the Swedish public broadcaster to hold Melodifestivalen 2021 without an audience and with all its shows in Stockholm, but also with their intention to change the format of the contest, from 2022!

In Stockholm and without audience Melodifestivalen 2021

Anette Helenius reports that the decision not to hold the regular Melodifestivalen tour in various cities in the country was taken a few weeks ago, taking into account the epidemiological situation in Sweden and in cooperation with the competent authorities. All the necessary measures will be taken, while the artists and those who still participate in Melodifestivalen 2021, will undergo a rapid test upon entering the venue where the contest will take place.

Although it was initially put on the table to choose a city other than Stockholm, it was decided that it would be safer but also more functional to choose the capital, since most people live there and thus avoid extra travel.

The absence of the audience is clearly important, but it will enable SVT to make some choices, which with the presence of the public would be impossible. The presenters have not yet been selected, but may be different each week, wanting to give a separate identity to each of the six nights of the show.

New format from 2022

Melodifestivalen has been running steadily since 1959, when Sweden had to choose its second entry in the Eurovision Song Contest. In 1958, in Sweden’s maiden appearance at Eurovision, the internal selection option was used. In 1967 the name Melodifestivalen was introduced.

Since 2000, Melodifestivalen has been the most popular television program of the year, with more than 4 million viewers annually. It has more viewership, even from the Eurovision Song Contest itself.

Until 1998, the winner was chosen solely by the juries. In 1999, televoting was used for the first time. In 2002 the Melodifestivalen, which until then was one night, introduces the system of four semifinals and the second chance, a format that is still used today.

Annete Helenius gave important news in her interview. In particular, she said that in parallel with the changes that will take place this year in Melodifestivalen due to COVID-19, the production team is working on some other changes, which will be permanent and will be implemented from 2022.

This practically means that for the first time since 2002 we will have significant changes in the format of Melodifestivalen. No further explanations or details were given, so we look forward to it.

We remind you of the detailed program of Melodifestivalen 2021:

  • The 1st semifinal on February 6
  • The 2nd semifinal on February 13
  • The 3rd semifinal on February 20
  • The 4th semifinal on February 27
  • The second chance round on March 6
  • The final on March 13

As usual at the end of November we will have the announcement of the 28 contestants!

Stay tuned to Eurovision Fun for all Melodifestivalen 2021 news!

Source: Dagens Nyheter