The final qualification round prior to the Globen Finale next Saturday has just concluded in Sweden. Out of 8 songs only two were given the golden ticket. The lucky two acts are:   Robin Stjernberg – You & Anton Ewald – Begging That means the 10 songs for the Final are known. Share with us your thoughts, do you think the right …

In the run-up to the 2013 Andra chancen show this Saturday, ESC United looked at Second chance entries since the introduction in 2002. In terms of the history of Andra Chansen, it was introduced as “Winners Choice” (Vinnarnas Val) when Melodifestivalen was modernised in 2002. It then became “Viewers Choice” (Tittarnas Val) in 2003 and settled as Andra Chansen (Second …

The fourth and final Melodifestivalen Semi Final took place tonight were the Swedish Public voted two songs through to the next round. The lucky going straight to Globen in two weeks are:  Ulrik Munther – Tell the world I’m here & Ralf Gyllenhammar – Bed on fire Robin Stjernberg: and Behrang Miri are also still in the running and will get a second …

It is going to be another busy Saturday evening for Eurovision Fans. While there are no Final shows scheduled, four countries are going to broadcast a Semi Final. Romania, Hungary,  Sweden & Estonia are all going to cut several songs during the search for their next representative. In order to help you to choose the right NF for you, we …

Loreen has had a busy year and it doesn’t look like she’s going to slow down anytime soon. The talented singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012 with her smash hit “Euphoria”, just relased her new song “Requiem Solution” worldwide. The song is expected to be on her new album scheduled to be released this fall. In addition, …

The third Semi Final of Melodifestivalen just concluded and according to reactions online and in the hall, the two qualifiers were unexpected. The two songs directly qualified for the Final shows are: State of Drama – Falling Ravaillacz  – En riktig javla schlager   The big favorites Janet Leon & Amanda Fondell are already eliminated while Martin Rolinski & Caroline af Ugglas move on to …

    The second Semi Final of Melodifestivalen has just concluded and the Swedish public send two songs directly to the Final show. They are:     Sean Banan – Copacabanana & Louise Hoffsten – Only the dead fish follow the stream   Two more acts will get a second chance in the Second Chance round three weeks from now.  …

I’m excited to say that this is the first time I have ever watched the renowned Melodifestivalen and I am stoked! Live from Karlskrona, we start with a fantastic introduction that walks viewers through the last year.  We get clips of the performers and then watch Loreen’s win.  Then we go to Baku and watch Loreen once again achieve victory. …

  For the first tim3 in 18 years, only one person will host the Eurovision Song Contest and this morning, SVT introduced Petra Mede as the person with this distinct honor. Some may not be familiar with her so who exactly is she? Petra was born on March 7th, 1970 in Stockholm, Sweden and started her career as a comedian …

    We at OGAE RoW were lucky enough to interview Anton Malmberg Hård, composer of Melodifestivalen 2013 entries “Begging” (Anton Ewald) and “Heaertstrings” (Janet Leon).  These two entries have been considered early favorites to making it to the finals!   OGAE: Hello Anton.  First off, congratulations of having not one, but two songs make it to Melodifestivalen 2013! How …