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ONEUROPE: Eurovision Song Contest news

Sweden

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

It’s been a long old day in Eurovision Land

Then we get Carola. About 700 press packed into seeing her rehearse - and the first 3 times I saw it - I thought...

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...

3 June – And every time you smile, something happens

If you're ever in a tight spot, you can always rely on Sweden. Yes, the favourite of Eurovisions worldwide has come to our aid...

The Swede smell of success?

It's nearly Christmas, so time for Swedish tellymakers SVT to reveal the acts who will compete to represent them at the Eurovision Contest of...

Fourth Swedish Semi Final result

Well after a show that felt like it was from 1984, and was about ten thousand hours long, the result of the 4th Swedish...

Sweden First Rehearsal

Its Sweden by numbers.... it is formulaic and terribly well presented... and well that's about it... A workmanlike performance fro the swedes and will...

So what the hell happened in week five?

Let's start on the firmest of firm Eurovision Song Contest ground - Sweden. Melodifestivalen Their second Melodifestivalen heat provided us with Dotter going through to the...

Melodifestivalen’s not sorry

Another mid-March, another Melodifestivalen: the mighty Swedish mega-show reaches its conclusion this weekend, and for Eurovision fans this means we’ll know the home entry...

3 June – You’ve become an obsession

If you're ever in a tight spot, you can always rely on Sweden. Yes, the favourite of Eurovisions worldwide has come to our aid...

Melodifestivalen interest up

SVT confirms increased interest in its Eurovision selection shows, the Melodifestivalen. This year the broadcaster received 2747 entries - up over 200 on 2020. The...