Over recent weeks, many rumors circulated about artists expected to compete in Melodifestivalen 2025, Sweden’s national selection for Eurovision. Today (Tuesday), the Swedish national broadcaster confirmed the 30 artists, along with their songs and songwriting credits. These 30 entries will compete across five heats, culminating in a grand final on Saturday, March 8.

Heat 1 – February 1, 2025:

• Linnea Henriksson – “Den känslan“
  David Lindgren Zacharias, Linnea Henriksson, Sebastian Atas
• Meira Omar – “Hush Hush“
  Anderz Wrethov, Dino Medanhodzic, Laurell Barker, Meira Omar
• Maja Ivarsson – “Kamikaze Life“
  Andreas “Giri” Lindbergh, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Linnea Deb, Maja Ivarsson
• Albin Johnsén Feat. Pa – “Upp i luften“
  Albin Johnsén, Christoffer Balazik, FERNAND MP, Mattias Andréasson, Pa Modou
• John Lundvik – “Voice of the Silent“
  Jimmy Jansson, John Lundvik, Peter Boström, Thomas Gson
• Adrian Macéus – “Var första gång“
  Adam “Rymdpojken” Englund, Adrian Björklund, Adrian Macéus, Hugo Geijer Persson, William Pärlenskog

Artist Highlights from Heat 1

Linnea Henriksson
Linnea Henriksson, who hosted Melodifestivalen in 2020, will also participate in Sweden’s Eurovision preselection this year. The singer began her career in the entertainment industry on the reality show Idol in 2010, where she finished in fourth place. In 2012, she was named Artist of the Year by the P3 radio station.

Meira Omar
A 32-year-old singer and actress of Afghan origin, Meira recently appeared on Netflix’s Swedish adaptation of Love is Blind, where she met her husband.

Maja Ivarsson
Maja Ivarsson is a highly recognized singer in both Sweden and the United States. She is the lead vocalist of the indie-rock band The Sounds, known for several hits, including “Living in America.” In 2012, she participated in the reality show “Så mycket bättre,” where artists perform their own versions of well-known songs by other participants in the program.

Albin Johnsén and Pa Modou
Albin Johnsén, 35, is set to compete in Melodifestivalen with “a Swedish party song featuring carnival drums.” He rose to prominence in 2014 with the Swedish hit “Din Soldat” (“Your Soldier”) and has previously competed in the contest twice: in 2016 with “Rik” (“Rich”) and in 2020 with “Livet börjar nu” (“Life Begins Now”), but he did not advance to the finals on either occasion. He will perform alongside Pa Modou, a member of the band Panetoz. Albin has also appeared on the show “Tror du jag ljuger?” (“Do You Think I’m Lying?”).

John Lundvik

John Lundvik began his Eurovision journey in 2014 when he composed the song “Natural,” performed by Anton Ewald, which advanced directly to the final of Sweden’s national selection. Lundvik debuted as a singer in Melodifestivalen in 2018 with the song “My Turn.” The following year, he made a triumphant return, winning the competition with “Too Late for Love” and representing Sweden at Eurovision, where he placed fifth in the grand final with 334 points!

In 2022, Lundvik returned to Melodifestivalen, this time with a Swedish-language song, “Änglavakt.” Notably, every time Lundvik has competed in Melodifestivalen, he has qualified directly for the final. He was also one of the co-writers of “Bigger than Us,” the song that represented the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2019, which finished in last place.

Adrian Macéus
Adrian Macéus, 19, began his singing career at a young age, playing the lead role in Stockholm Theatre’s production of “Billy Elliot”. He has also worked as a voice actor in films.

Heat 2 – February 8, 2025:

• SCHLAGERZ – “Don Juan”
  Anna Engh, Mikael Karlsson
• Nomi Tales – “Funniest Thing”
  Adam Breitholtz, Herman Gardarfve, Jacob Lundahl, Nomi Bontegard, Simon Weidersjö
• Klara Hammarström – “On and On and On”
  Dino Medanhodzic, Jimmy Jansson, Klara Hammarström, Moa “Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker, Peter Boström, Thomas G:son
• Kaliffa – “Salute”
  Anderz Wrethov, Jakob “Big Brain” Malmlöf, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Kaliffa Karlsson, Robert Skowronski
• Erik Segerstedt – “Show Me What Love Is”
  Erik Segerstedt, Mattias Andréasson, Pontus Söderman
• Fredrik Lundman – “The Heart of a Swedish Cowboy”
  Erik Bernholm, Maja Francis, Thomas G:son

Artist Spotlights – Heat 2

SCHLAGERZ
Maria Persson (from Blender), Maria Rolf (from Titanix), and Sandra Estberg (from Martinez) have come together to form a new girl group specifically for Melodifestivalen 2025. Their goal: to strengthen the representation of women-led bands in the dance-band genre.

Nomi Tales
A newcomer to the competition, 27-year-old Nomi Tales is signed to Freebird Records, which has seen significant success in Melodifestivalen in the past. She has worked with Maria Molin Ljunggren, known for her collaborations with Eurovision and Melodifestivalen stars like Anna Bergendahl, Cornelia Jakobs, and Robin Bengtsson.

Klara Hammarström
Klara Hammarström returns for her fourth participation in Melodifestivalen, having previously competed in 2020, 2021, and 2022. In 2020, she attempted to represent Sweden with “Nobody” but did not reach the final. In 2021, she came back with “Beat of Broken Hearts“, successfully advancing from the second chance round to finish sixth in the final. In 2022, she matched this result with “Run to the Hills“, though she qualified directly from her semi-final.

Kaliffa
Kaliffa Olle Karlsson, 44, is a member of the band Hoffmaestro. He launched his solo career in 2017 with the release of his debut single.

Erik Segerstedt
Erik Segerstedt is no stranger to Melodifestivalen. He finished third in 2009 as part of the band EMD and competed again in 2013, advancing to the second chance round with Tone Damli.

Fredrik Lundman
Fredrik Lundman brings country music to the forefront. He gained recognition on Idol in 2021, finishing in fifth place.

Heat 3 – February 15, 2025:

• Malou Prytz – “24K Gold”
  Anderz Wrethov, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Julie “Kill J” Aagaard, Malou Prytz
• Greczula – “Believe Me”
  Amanda Nordelius, John Russel, Kristofer Greczula
• Annika Wickihalder – “Life Again”
  Annika Wickihalder, Herman Gardarfve, Patrik Jean
• Bjorn Holmgren – “Rädda mig”
  Björn Holmgren, David Lindgren Zacharias, Jens Hult
• Angelino – “Teardrops”
  Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Linnea Deb, Tusse Chiza
• Dolly Style – “YIHAA”
  Caroline Aronsson, David Lindgren Zacharias, Herman Gardarfve, Melanie Wehbe, Mikaela Samuelsson, Patrik Jean

Artist Spotlights – Heat 3

Malou Prytz
Malou Prytz, 21, achieved significant success when she first appeared in Melodifestivalen at just 16 years old in 2019 with the song “I Do Me.” Since then, she has competed twice more, in 2020 and 2022.

Greczula
Greczula (Kristofer Greczula), 32, began his career as a singer in the rock band Damn Delicious before transitioning to a solo career in 2017. Kristofer has also appeared on TV shows like Allsång på Skansen and Nyhetsmorgon on TV4. This marks his first participation in Sweden’s Eurovision preselection.

Annika Wickihalder
Annika Wickihalder rose to prominence in 2021 as a semi-finalist on the music reality show Idol. If her name sounds familiar, it might be because she finished eighth in Melodifestivalen 2024 after advancing from the second chance round.

Bjorn Holmgren
Bjorn Holmgren released his debut single “Ut med allt” in 2022. He began his career on TikTok, where he gained significant popularity and recognition.

Angelino
Angelino was born on February 15, 1998, in Malmö, Sweden. Angelino has experience in the Swedish pre-Eurovision. He participated in 2022 with the song “The End” in the fourth round of the competition. Unfortunately for Angelino, he finished in fifth place and was eliminated early from the competition. One of the songwriters is the singer Tusse, who represented Sweden at Eurovision 2021.

Dolly Style
Dolly Style is a girl group known for their unique and colorful appearance. The group originally consisted of three members and has competed in Melodifestivalen three times in the past. They have since expanded to include four members.

Heat 4 – February 22, 2025:

• KAJ – “Rara bada bastu”
  Anderz Wrethov, Axel Åhman, Jakob Norrgård, Kevin Holmström, Kristoffer Strandberg, Robert Skowronski
• Ella Tiritello – “Bara du är där”
  Adam “Rymdpojken” Englund, David Björk, Loreen Talhaoui
• AmenA – “Do Good Be Better”
  AmenA, Sandra Bjurman, Stefan Örn
• Måns Zelmerlöw – “Revolution”
  David Lindgren Zacharias, Måns Zelmerlöw, Ola Svensson, Sebastian Atas
• Andreas Lundstedt – “Vicious”
  Andreas Lundstedt, Dino Medanhodzic, Laurell Barker, LIAMOO
• Tennessee Tears – “Yours”
  Gavin Jones, Jonas Hermansson, Pär Westerlund, Tilda Feuk

Artist Spotlights – Heat 4

KAJ
KAJ is a Finnish-Swedish band founded in 2009 in Ostrobothnia, Finland. The group consists of Kevin Holmström, Axel Åhman, and Jakob Norrgård. They have released seven albums and have also ventured into musical theater.

Ella Tiritello
Ella Tiritello, 18, has already achieved remarkable milestones. At just 14, she performed at a tribute concert for Avicii and sang a duet with Zara Larsson. One of her songwriters is Loreen, the winner of Eurovision 2012 and 2023.

AmenA
AmenA has performed across Sweden and first gained national attention on Idol 2021. In 2022, she released her debut album.

Måns Zelmerlöw
Måns Zelmerlöw represented Sweden at Eurovision 2015, making history by securing the country’s sixth victory with his unforgettable performance of “Heroes“. Before this, Måns competed in Melodifestivalen twice: in 2007, finishing third, and in 2009, finishing fourth. Beyond competing, he has also hosted Melodifestivalen in 2010 and 2021. Måns later co-hosted Eurovision 2016 in Stockholm and has appeared in various Eurovision-related performances since.

Andreas Lundstedt
Andreas Lundstedt, 52, has competed in Melodifestivalen five times with the group Alcazar and four times as a solo artist. Andreas is a seasoned performer and recently toured as part of the Swedish show Diggiloo.

Tennessee Tears
Tennessee Tears is a country duo comprising Jonas Hermansson and Tilda Feuk. They participated in Melodifestivalen 2023, finishing third in the second heat with their song “Now I Know.” This placement allowed them to compete again in the second chance round, where they narrowly missed the final by just eight points, finishing in fifth place.

Heat 5 – March 1, 2025:

• Saga Ludvigsson – “Hate You So Much”
  Herman Gardarfve, Lisa Desmond, Saga Ludvigsson
• Vilhelm Buchaus – “I’m Yours”
  Elias Edman, Jonatan Lahti, Simon Alexander Ward, Vilhelm Buchaus
• Victoria Silvstedt – “Love It!”
  Jimmy Jansson, Thomas G:son
• Arvingarna – “Ring Baby Ring”
  Stefan Brunzell, Thomas G:son
• SCARLET – “Sweet N’ Psycho”
  Anderz Wrethov, Dino Medanhodzic, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Scarlet Hunts, Thirsty
• Arwin – “This Dream Of Mine”
  Anderz Wrethov, Arwin Ismail, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Julie “Kill J” Aagaard, Peter Boström

Artist Spotlights – Heat 5

Saga Ludvigsson
Saga Ludvigsson, 18, is a finalist from the Swedish music shows Talang (2019) and Idol (last year). She has been referred to as a “pop star” since the age of 12 and has received considerable praise within the Swedish music industry.

Vilhelm Buchaus
Vilhelm Buchaus, a Stockholm-based singer, began writing songs at a young age and is now ready to make his mark in Melodifestivalen.

Victoria Silvstedt
Victoria Silvstedt, 50, is primarily known as a model, having worked with some of the world’s top fashion brands. She is also an entrepreneur and stock market investor. Victoria was the first runner-up in the Miss Sweden competition and won Playboy’s Playmate of the Month in 1996, followed by Playmate of the Year in 1997. She has hosted the French and Italian versions of Wheel of Fortune and appeared in various TV series and films. In 2021, she participated in the Swedish version of The Masked Singer.

Arvingarna
Arvingarna is a band that won Melodifestivalen in 1993 with “Eloise,” securing seventh place at Eurovision. Since then, they have competed in the national selection five more times. This will be their seventh participation in Melodifestivalen.

SCARLET
SCARLET is a Swedish metal duo formed in 2018, known for their heavy rock style that blends elements of pop with modern metal. The duo brought a unique flair to Melodifestivalen 2024 with their song “Circus X” and is characterized by their heavy skull makeup and anonymity. Although they did not qualify directly for the final, they reached the second chance round, where they placed fourth.

Arwin
Arwin, a 16-year-old Swedish singer, gained recognition through TikTok and released his debut single “More Than Just A Feeling” last autumn. By late summer, he had already performed as one of the artists on the Swedish show Rockbjörnen.

Melodifestivalen 2025 – What We Know So Far

Full List of Cities and Dates for Melodifestivalen 2025

• Semi-Final 1: February 1, Coop Norrbotten Arena, Luleå
• Semi-Final 2: February 8, Scandinavium, Gothenburg
• Semi-Final 3: February 15, ABB Arena, Västerås
• Semi-Final 4: February 22, Malmö Arena, Malmö
• Semi-Final 5 & Second Chance Round: March 1, Husqvarna Garden, Jönköping
• Grand Final: March 8, Friends Arena, Stockholm

Song Submission and Selection

The song submission window for Melodifestivalen 2025 opened on August 23 and closed on September 13. According to official information from SVT, a record 2,794 songs were submitted. Out of these, 30 songs were selected to compete in the contest, with one ultimately chosen to represent Sweden at Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland.