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Sweden

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

Melodithingumy – Semi 1 – All you need to know!

So, so-called Gay Christmas if you are a Eurovision fan, Melodifestivalen, starts tonight and if you thought that the Lithuanian selection was ridiculous this...

Is it time to rethink Melodifestivalen?

For years, it's been touted as the gold standard of Eurovision national selections. Swedish broadcaster SVT has been organising the Melodifestivalen for as long...

Juke Box Fury – second semi final part one

Yes we're back after another night of scabby food and beer at the Euroclub. How are you this morning? Ralph: feeling a bit ruff Drashig: hale...

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...

21 November – Will you disappear somewhere in a rain shower

Hold onto your hats, as we have a Swedish birthday today. Hats is an apt word, as today's clip shows someone wearing a hat....

A Måns explanation and what I think….

… Well they stopped the clock on the rehearsal to get the projection screen correct and then had another lengthy pause in order to...

25 August – In her eyes there is a longing for...

That thing when you get to represent your country. It must be a feeling of such elation. But with that elation must come a...

Swedish TV names 2019 Eurovision hopefuls

The Swedish Eurovision national selection - Melodifestivalen - is widely regarded as one of the best. Sure, it has its critics, but in Sweden,...

Will you be per-sweded ? Hmmm

Franko: After the first four there was a lunch break which gave me time to try one of the Belorussian ice creams and nip...