You have read that right, SVT have made more changes to the Eurovision Song Contest this year. This time, it is the way the running order the final will be decided. SVT are famed for making changes to the way Eurovision works, for better or worse thats your decision. In the 2013 contest SVT added the changes to the running …
A few days ago, Petra Mede took to the official Instagram account of the Eurovision Song Contest to announce an exciting update: the first interval act of 2024 will be a “Petra Number.” According to Petra, this performance will feature a blend of dancing and singing, emphasizing that “nobody does it like Petra Mede herself.” The act, titled “We Just …
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced that eleven countries will be participating in the 21st edition of the Eurovision Young Musicians contest, to be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 in Bodø, Norway. In a press release, the EBU listed the participating broadcasters from Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, France, Germany, Norway, Poland, Serbia, Sweden and Switzerland, who will be sending …
As we stand on the cusp of Eurovision excitement, anticipation mounts with just four weeks remaining until the rehearsals commence. Five weeks from now, the grand spectacle of Eurovision Week will unfold, featuring Semi-Finals 1 and 2, culminating in the highly anticipated Grand Final. As preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest unfold at the Malmö Arena, a dual focus on …
There’s only a few weeks until it all takes place in Malmö, Sweden. As we wait for the time to approach, all the remaining small pieces are being put into place. The list of all the participants has long ago by now been revealed, the allocation draw has taken place and all songs are well released by now, so of …
During the head of delegation meeting, one tradition that remains in place, is the random draw of the host country in the running order. Once again, this has taken place, and with 26 open spots in the grand final, one had to be given out to Sweden today. Sweden will start the show Since 2013, the show has been decided …
5 weeks of Melodifestivalen has led us to tonight, the final in Stockholm/Solna and now we know that Marcus & Martinus will represent Sweden at home in Malmö in May! And what a competition it was. 12 artists vying for the crown of Sweden in front of 28,000 Melfest fans in the Friends Arena. Here is how the final lineup …
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Yes, Melfest has changed again. Gone is the Andra Chansen, and the Semi-Final and now there was a heat 5 and a Finalkval? You still following? Well before I let you know how it went, here is how Melfest explained it to us. Once both finalists in heat 5 have been selected, the ten entries placed third and fourth in …
The final heat of Melodifestivalen 2024 has concluded and we almost have our full final line up for Stockholm next week! After another evening of Swedish, Pop, and Schlager, we have 10 finalists. It will be Marcus & Martinus and Medina going direct to the final. But that is not all tonight! Keep an eye out for the final 2 …
