Part seven: Our special article series continues, and it’s better than ever! Who should represent Lithuania, Sweden, and Malta at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria? Check our choices.
Preparations for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria are officially underway, and the list of participating countries is taking shape. While everyone awaits official announcements about each nation’s representatives, we have decided to get ahead of the curve and spotlight the artists who deserve to compete. This time, we reveal the acts that must represent Lithuania, Sweden and Malta in the upcoming event. Below is the list of artists for whom the Eurovision Song Contest is the ultimate platform for exposure.
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Who should represent Lithuania at Eurovision 2027?
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SHWR:
The band SHWR is a Lithuanian group formed in early 2018, consisting of pianist and composer Dominykas Kazimieras Krulikovskis, drummer Jonas Filmanavičius, bassist Vainius Indriūnas, and lead singer Simonas Krukonis.
Early on, the band competed in several prestigious competitions for young bands in Lithuania, which pushed them to create and release their debut album, “Shampoo”, showcasing their alternative style. Eurovision fans first got to know them when they competed in the Lithuanian national selection “Eurovizija.LT 2024” with the song “Impossible”, finishing in a respectable second place. In 2026, the band returned to the national selection with “!Contact”, which again earned them second place. Many argue that Lithuania made a mistake by choosing Lion Ceccah over them. Would Lithuania have placed higher with the band? We will never know.
Moniqué:
Monika Pundziūtė, better known by her stage name Moniqué, is a leading pop singer and music star in Lithuania. Her breakthrough occurred when she won first place in the third season of “X Factor” in Lithuania, instantly making her one of the biggest promises in the local music scene.
Over the years, Moniqué has released successful albums, collaborated with international record labels like Warner Music, and even earned prestigious nominations at the Lithuanian Music Awards (M.A.M.A). In 2020, she was marked as one of the favorites to fight for the right to represent Lithuania at Eurovision with the song “Make Me Human”, finishing in second place.
Paulina Paukštaitytė:
Paulina Paukštaitytė is a young Lithuanian singer, songwriter, and voice actress born on December 22, 2000, in Marijampolė, Lithuania. Paulina began her musical journey at a young age, participating in various local and international singing competitions. Her public breakthrough came following her participation in “Lietuvos balsas” (The Voice of Lithuania), which exposed her unique voice to a wide audience and established her position in the local pop scene.
Today, she continues to develop an extensive musical career alongside her work as a voice actress. In early 2023, she competed in the Lithuanian national selection “Pabandom iš naujo!” with the song “Let Me Think About Me”, finishing fifth in the grand final.
Vilnius Voices:
The Lithuanian vocal ensemble Vilnius Voices, comprising 14 performers, is known for its rich, multi-layered vocal harmonies that add a unique volume to their performances. The group’s musical repertoire is diverse, ranging from original compositions in Lithuanian to live covers of pop hits and excerpts from famous musicals (such as the song “Satisfied” from “Hamilton”), to arrangements of historical and traditional pieces. Notable members include Kristina Žaldokaitė, Diana Gružauskaitė-Arkauskė, Monika Švilpaitė-Rogoža, Julija Jarutytė, Rimantas Žaldokas, and Uosis Galkevičius.
The ensemble gained wide exposure and significant attention in the local music scene following their participation in the Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision 2026 with the song “Grįšim” (in English: “We Will Return”), written by group member Monika Švilpaitė-Rogoža. As we explained in our “Breaking the Law” series, a maximum of six people are allowed on stage, which is why only six members of the group performed in the Lithuanian selection.
Who should represent Sweden at Eurovision 2027?
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Maria Sur:
Maria Sur is an artist born on December 31, 2004, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, and is 21 years old. Maria was forced to move to Sweden following the war in Ukraine, without her father, who stayed behind to fight. She experienced her breakthrough in Melodifestivalen 2023, where she competed with her song “Never Give Up”, successfully advancing to the final and finishing in ninth place. A year later, she competed in Melodifestivalen 2024 with her song “When I’m Gone”, qualifying for the final and placing fifth.
Molly Hammar:
Molly Hammar is a successful Swedish singer and songwriter, known for her powerful voice, warm tone, and musical style that blends pop, R&B, and soul. Her public breakthrough arrived in 2011 when she participated in “Idol” in Sweden, reaching fourth place. Since then, she has solidified her status in both the local and international scenes.
Her initial breakthrough into the Eurovision world occurred thanks to her participation in Melodifestivalen 2015 with the song “I’ll Be Fine”, where she finished sixth in the first heat. The following year, she returned to the festival with the song “Hunger”, reaching the “Second Chance” (Andra Chansen) round. Concurrently, she took part in writing the song “Walk on Water”, which represented Malta at Eurovision 2016, and even served as a backing vocalist for the track.
Smash Into Pieces:
Smash Into Pieces is a band formed in 2008 by musicians Benjamin Jennebo, Per Bergquist, Isak Snow, Viktor Vidlund, and Chris Adam Hedman Sörbye. The band members joined forces to create music together, quickly establishing their path in the Swedish music scene while combining the styles and experiences each of them brought to the table.
Just a year after its formation, the band released its debut single, “Fading”. The song found success in the country and peaked at number 33 on the official Swedish singles chart, a fact that marked the beginning of the band’s breakthrough and put them on the local music map.
Eurovision fans got to know the band when they first competed in Melodifestivalen in 2023 with the song “Six Feet Under”, which became a massive hit in Sweden and finished third in the selection – which included that year’s Eurovision winner, Loreen. A year later, in 2024, they returned with the song “Heroes Are Calling”, which also finished in third place. In 2026, the band returned to the selection with the song “Hollow”, which earned them fourth place.
Dotter:
Dotter, the stage name of Johanna Maria Jansson, 39, is a highly regarded Swedish singer and songwriter. She is well-known and particularly beloved by Eurovision fans mainly due to her four participations as a performer in Melodifestivalen. Dotter first participated with the song “Cry”, with which she was eliminated in the semi-final stage (6th place in the semi-final).
After that setback, Dotter returned bigger than ever in 2020 with the hit “Bulletproof”, which was the huge favorite of that year. The song reached second place in the final, just one point behind the winner. The following year, Dotter returned with the song “Little Tot”, this time finishing in fourth place. Dotter took a short break that ended in 2024 when she returned with the emotional ballad “It’s Not Easy To Write A Love Song”, but unfortunately finished in 12th and last place in the final.
As we reported this week on our website, Dotter and Maria Sur are expected to return to the Swedish national selection for Eurovision 2027. Would you like to see them represent Sweden? Let us know!
Who should represent Malta at Eurovision 2027?
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Kristy Spiteri:
Kristy Spiteri is a young pop singer and songwriter from Malta, emerging as one of the most promising voices in the local music scene. Spiteri started her musical journey at a young age when she competed in the Maltese national selection for Junior Eurovision in 2018 and 2019. In 2018, she competed with the original song “Nann”, but did not win the selection, and her exact placement was not published. The following year, she performed a cover of the song “Never Enough” in the final, but once again did not win, and her exact placement remains unknown.
Kristy’s big breakthrough happened when she competed in the Maltese national selection “MESC 2025” with the song “Heaven Sent”. The song was born out of an instant connection at the Maltese songwriting camp, where Spiteri collaborated with highly esteemed international artists among Eurovision fans: Linnea Deb, Tom Oller, and Teya, who together created a highly infectious pop banger that you fall in love with instantly. The song conquered the stage of the Maltese national selection, was one of the big favorites to win, and ultimately settled for a respectable second place in the grand final. However, despite not taking first place, it became a massive fan-favorite hit.
Kantera:
The band Kantera is a unique Maltese folk-pop ensemble, formed with the aim of reviving traditional Maltese music and making it accessible to the younger generation. The band is known for combining singing in the Maltese language, traditional folk instruments, and energetic, sweeping pop productions. Their initial breakthrough in the country came in 2020 when they competed in the national music festival “Mużika Mużika” with the song “L-Ewwel Tfulija” (in English: “Early Childhood”), with which they won second place and became one of the most beloved and talked-about groups in the local scene.
In 2025, the band also made their breakthrough on the international stage, competing for the first time in the Maltese national selection for Eurovision 2025 with the song “Lalaratatakeke Lalaratakabum”. Their performance in the competition garnered much praise for its infectious energy and connection to local culture.
Gaia Cauchi:
Gaia Cauchi is a Maltese singer-songwriter born on November 19, 2002, and is 23 years old. Cauchi began performing and singing as a child, displaying extraordinary vocal abilities in pop and soul styles. Her major international breakthrough came in 2013 when she represented Malta at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv with the song “The Start”. Her spectacular performance brought Malta first place – the country’s first-ever victory in the history of the contest – making her a symbol of national pride, to the point where she received an official honor from the President of the country.
Following her historic victory, Cauchi continued to solidify her place in the entertainment and music industry in Europe. In 2018, she auditioned for “The X Factor UK”, where she advanced to the later stages as a member of the girl group “Sweet Sense”. Today, as a mature singer, she releases independent singles in modern pop and R&B styles, collaborates with international producers, and performs on major stages, being considered one of the most talented and recognizable vocalists to emerge from Malta.
Brooke:
Brooke Borg, simply known by her stage name Brooke, is a leading Maltese singer-songwriter, beloved for her powerful voice, captivating stage presence, and musical style that blends modern pop and R&B. She began her musical journey at a young age, developed an international career while performing and recording in London, and released singles that received heavy airplay on Maltese radio stations. Over the years, she has established herself as one of the most experienced and esteemed singers in the local music scene.
Brooke’s name is particularly associated with the Maltese national selection for Eurovision, in which she has participated four times, achieving very high placements each time: in 2016 she recorded her peak achievement when she finished second with the song “Golden”, in 2017 she reached fourth place with “Unstoppable”, in 2018 she took third place with “Heart of Gold”, and in 2023 she returned to the selection stage with “Checkmate” and finished fifth.
If you’ve made it this far, you are more than welcome to keep following our article series that goes up every week on our site. This is an excellent opportunity to be exposed to new types of music and artists from all over Europe, and who knows, maybe we will get to see one of these artists on the coveted contest stage in Bulgaria! Are there other artists you think should represent Lithuania, Sweden, and Malta? Let us know!
In the next article, we will focus on the next three countries: Poland, Australia, and Estonia.
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