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Sweden

The Swedish entry is chosen by SVT. Sweden has taken part since 1958 and won seven times.

The Swedes are through

Sweden is the last rehearsal today. I'm tired, so I'll keep things short. It will qualify. Nick: Someone next to me just said "Right, are...

Swedish Eurovision pick aims for ‘people power’

After a couple of years treading water, it's fair to assume Swedish broadcaster SVT is ready to try for another win, aiming to equal...

Malmo gives us its qualifiers – Melodifestivalen is back

Yeah it's true, after last week's semi decent first semi final, SVT are back with a second go at getting some qualifiers. Just to remind...

Big Boys DO Cry

In another of our occasional series of Editorials, friend of the site Lisa-Jayne Lewis explains why Felix Sandman's song in Melodifestivalen really got on...

3 October – Dancing girls and cabarets

Hold onto your hats! I've picked a birthday from Sweden today. Are you really excited? Could it be one of your favourites? Or not? Well...

Sweden’s Road to Eurovision 2024 – Melodifestivalen Heats Up

As the host country for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, Sweden is gearing up for an exciting season of Melodifestivalen, the national selection process...

Eurovision Results Extra: Friday edition

Mr Phil will be your host for the upcoming weekend of Eurovision Song Contest goodness, and you'll get your usual round-up of results when...

Sweden – Melodifestivalen First Semi Final Result

The Great Eurovision escape that is Melodifestival began this evening with their first 2017 heat in the marvelous Scandinavium in Gothenburg. Results? - why yes... here...

11 March – Everything we’re looking for is right here

There's been a lot of hoo-haa about the choice made by a certain country last night. And also its neighbouring country. Could what they've...

10 May – Everytime you smile I get good vibrations

I know we're in the midst of another Eurovision Song Contest, but the birthdays just keep on coming, And today we have one for...