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Sweden

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

Fight for the right to sing at Melfest 2019

Tonight saw the last heat leading up to the 2019 Melodifestivalen - the contest that picks a song to represent Sweden at the Eurovision...

Closest MF since 1978 – One point in it…

Melodifestivalen always seems to disappoint me, but not this year. First off, Felix Sandman - many peoples idea of the favourite - came tenth...

Sweden – Tusseling for a top spot

Sweden is my one to watch. Not because I think it’s great, but because I think it might have just enough to pick up...

Starting out for another title?

After equalling Ireland's record win total of seven, the Swedes have embarked on their quest for an eighth win, with their selection known as...

5 April – Knowing my fate is to be with you

When we celebrate the birthdays here, we usually stick to soloists and duos. However, when we can we'll post the occasional birthday of a...

Not sorry Swedes

We have a bonus today following the semi-finalists: Sweden also have their first rehearsal today. Frans has just been up for the first go,...

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...

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 41 – Sweden

And so, dear friends, we are now at the third last song in this mammoth piece of writing! - Sadly, though, it's that camp...

13 May – Your phonograph spins out a tune

You wait ages for a Swede, and then two come along at once. To be fair, they have been participating since 1789, so we...

Melodifestivalen – who’s taking part in 2021?

With Eurovision season on the horizon, why not indulge in speculation and unconfirmed rumour with the OnEurope Towers gang? We may be locked down...