Category: Sweden

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Forty years after finishing second and becoming a Swedish legend, the beloved veteran singer returns to Melodifestivalen alongside an Idol favourite, a Grammy nominee, and two promising talents. The selection season for Eurovision 2027 continues to heat up. Swedish media have recently revealed five new promising names joining the growing lineup for Melodifestivalen. The latest additions include a major Melodifestivalen and Eurovision legend, alongside four intriguing artists making their debuts on the competition’s big stage. They join an expanding cast of performers competing next year for the chance to represent Sweden at Eurovision 2027, which will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arja Saijonmaa returns to Melodifestivalen after 40 years Leading the reports is Arja Saijonmaa, the celebrated singer and musical legend who has officially been informed of her acceptance into next year’s competition. For the 81-year-old artist, the upcoming appearance marks an especially emotional full-circle moment: it will take place exactly 40 years after...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Two more artists are reportedly joining Melodifestivalen 2027, including a former runner-up and a singer behind a global viral hit. Preparations are continuing in Sweden for Melodifestivalen, the country's popular national selection. Swedish media have reported two additional names expected to compete in the upcoming edition, which will select Sweden's entry for Eurovision 2027, scheduled to take place in Burgas, Bulgaria. The reported names include a singer whose hit has surpassed 1.5 billion YouTube views and an artist who previously finished second in the competition and has recently returned to public attention.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bishara Morad In 2019, at just 16 years old, Bishara Morad made a strong impression on Swedish audiences. His pop ballad "On My Own" was co-written by Benjamin Ingrosso, the Melodifestivalen winner who represented Sweden at Eurovision 2018. Morad qualified directly for the final and went on to finish in second place. Following this rapid rise, Morad largely disappeared from the public eye....

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SVT reveals five additional singers for Melodifestivalen 2027, the Swedish Eurovision selection featuring returning stars and fresh faces. Swedish media outlets have published five additional names for Melodifestivalen, which will serve as the Swedish national selection for Eurovision 2027, taking place in Burgas, Bulgaria. The new list features a particularly beloved winner of a Swedish television show, the child of a past winner and Eurovision representative, a popular reality star, a boy band trio with several successful hits, and a former star who participated in Melodifestivalen twice and finished in third place.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Click on the song title to listen! Kevin Walker Former football player Kevin Walker, who sparked significant interest when he unexpectedly reached the stage of Idol in 2013, is now making his way to Melodifestivalen. During his time on Idol, Walker successfully juggled his matches on the pitch with participating in the competition, all the way to winning first place. Shortly after,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2024 star Martinus Gunnarsen has taken victory on Sweden's Let's Dance alongside dance partner Paulina Rosenkvist. In recent years, an increasing number of Eurovision artists have chosen to compete for local audiences on "Dancing with the Stars" and other regional reality television formats. The stage experience and dedicated fanbases accumulated through Eurovision frequently propel these artists to success in domestic competitions. Last night, another former Eurovision participant claimed victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Winner: Martinus, This Time Without Marcus It was none other than Martinus Gunnarsen, half of the Norwegian pop duo Marcus & Martinus, who represented Sweden at Eurovision 2024 with the song "Unforgettable". While Martinus has been famous for years alongside his twin brother, this project saw him compete independently alongside professional dancer Paulina Rosenkvist. The duo participated in "Let's Dance", capturing the public's vote to take first place. Watch the winning performance from Martinus and Paulina below:  The winning dancer, Paulina Rosenkvist, also...

The list of potential contestants for Sweden's Eurovision 2027 selection continues to grow. Four new names have now joined the lineup – who are they, and what will they bring to the national selection stage? Swedish media published four additional names for Melodifestivalen, which will serve as the Swedish selection process for Eurovision 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. The new list includes a hip-hop star, a leading theatre star, and an energetic rock quartet making the big leap straight to the forefront of the stage, alongside an artist who has already gained experience on the big stage and arrives ready for a second attempt. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Imenella 38-year-old Imenella, who specializes mainly in hip-hop, will compete in Melodifestivalen for the first time this year. She is one of the biggest hip-hop stars in Sweden, with a long resume full of awards and honors. In addition, she made her acting debut about two years ago. Joanné Nugas Joanné Nugas, a 31-year-old...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish national selection Melodifestivalen expands its lineup with veteran pop star Cazzi Opeia and rising dansband Royz Rollerz joining the race. Screenshot: SVT Swedish media released two additional names for Melodifestivalen over the past two days, which will serve as Sweden's national selection for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria. Aftonbladet reveals on one side an acclaimed singer and songwriter who has already performed twice in the contest's grand final and co-wrote one of the biggest hits in Eurovision history. On the other side is a promising young dansband making a meteoric leap from music school to the nation's biggest stage. Cazzi Opeia Cazzi Opeia, the stage name of 37-year-old Moa Carlebecker, is an acclaimed Swedish singer and songwriter. This will mark her third time competing in the selection as a performing artist. She first participated in 2022 with the song "I Can't Get Enough", which finished ninth in the grand final, and returned in 2024 with "Give My Heart...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish media has leaked five additional names expected to compete in Melodifestivalen, Sweden's selection process for Eurovision. The list includes fan-favorites Dotter, veteran Nanne Grönvall, and Eurodance star E-Type. The Swedish media published today (Monday) five additional names for Melodifestivalen, which will be the Swedish selection process for Eurovision 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. This is a particularly impressive list: one of them competed in Melodifestivalen 2026, and another has already competed four times in the local Eurovision national final, and even finished in second place once after being the clear favorite to win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dotter Click on the song titles to listen! Dotter, the stage name of 39-year-old Johanna Maria Jansson, is a highly regarded Swedish singer-songwriter. She is particularly known and loved by Eurovision fans primarily for 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...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish media reports that EMD will compete in Melodifestivalen 2027, as Danny Saucedo, Mattias Andreasson and Eric Segersdest prepare to reunite. Swedish media have revealed the first name expected to compete in Melodifestivalen, Sweden's national selection for Eurovision 2027, which will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria. The act is a supergroup made up of artists who have competed in Sweden's selection several times, both together and individually, and are well known to Eurovision fans. Who are the artists, and when are they expected to perform? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the Swedish newspaper Expressen, the act in question is EMD, who competed as a group in Melodifestivalen 2009, where they lost to Malena Ernman. The group consists of Danny Saucedo and Eric Segersdest, both of whom have appeared in Melodifestivalen in recent years, alongside Mattias Andreasson, who also competed in the 2012 edition of the selection. He lost to Loreen, who went on to win Eurovision that...