Thomas Molloy was fortunate enough to make it to Karlstad to watch the Swedish Melodifestivalen Second Chance round. Below is his report. Thanks again Thomas! Some of his pics are below. —————————— Karlstad came alive for Sweden’s Second Chance round this evening, as fans packed the Lofbergs Lila Arena to see eight acts battle it out for two places in …
Sweden: 2nd chance (Andra chansen) qualifiers
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 …
Melodifestivalen Second Chance – Success or Failure?
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 …
Melodifestivalen (Sweden) Semi 4: Two more qualifiers
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 …
Melodifestivalen Semi Final 3: Two surprising acts qualify
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 …
Petra Mede – Your host for the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmo, Sweden
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 …