12 May – Is there a fancy dress party or something?
The last two days we've had ladies from Sweden in this slot. And guess, what, here comes another one. Flickorna tar över, as they...
Melodifestivalen Two – Who’s in, and who’s out?
The Olympics of Song - or rather the trial by schlager that is Melodifestivalen - returns to one of its spiritual homes for this...
Time to put the Swedes on … Melodifestivalen 2020
For many, it's the start of the season proper. The day when Swedish telly lets us know who's in the running for the juggernaut...
17 October – Life will never be the same
Hang on to your hats. To some people, today's song comes from the only country that matters in Eurovision. No, it's not Malta, although...
Loreen’s not refusing us
I am unashamedly supporting Loreen this year. I thought her 2011 entry into Melodifestivalen, My Heart Is Refusing Me, was the best song to...
The Fanning Verdict – Eurovision 2021 – Sweden
Trusse is still wearing old-lady red silk pyjamas with silver brocade elbow length gloves, and he’s still a powerful singer. The song is still...
Four times removed
I took the morning off before we move house, just so I could take some pics of the nieghbourhood and generally catch up with...
Sweden – Melodifestivalen Semi final 4 Results
The Fourth heat from Malmo. One through from the first round and another from the second round of voting. This is the one with...
Robin wins in Sweden – A split decision?
After their usual mammoth process, Melodifestivalen, the Swedes have chosen Robin Bengtsson to represent them in Kiev.
Robin won with 146 points, as you can...
Draw decides running order for 2022 Melodifestivalen
Saturday sees the last national finals of the 2022 season, ahead of Monday's Head of Delegation meeting in Turin when each broadcaster formally submits...