It was such a joy to see Eurovision back, and with a crowd – something we haven’t seen much of in these pandemic times. The hosts were professional and efficient…
Tag: Sweden
Eurovision 2021 semi-final 1: predictions and hopes
After the marathon of the 39 videos and blog posts for my top 39 countdown, I suddenly found the first semi-final almost upon us and my customary preview/predictions post unwritten!…
Eurovision 2021 top 39 countdown #18: SWEDEN – Tusse – Voices
Sweden enters its 60th Eurovision as the undisputed current superpower of the contest. Following the cancellation of the 2020 contest, it was swiftly announced that its internationally popular song contest,…
The best of the rest: Eurovision 2021 national final favourites (part 2)
This is a second part to my list of ten favourites from national final shows. In the first part I picked 5 songs from 5 different countries; in this second…
Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2021 final
The final of the 61st edition of Melodifestivalen, Sweden’s popular music contest and national selection show for Eurovision. Watch the show on broadcaster SVT’s website. Due to pandemic precautions, Melodifestivalen…
Eurovision 2021 national selections: Sweden preview
The last of the national finals of 2021 (as is usually the case), Sweden’s Melodifestivalen remains the biggest and best known of those national finals (if one excludes Italy’s Sanremo…
Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2021 Second Chances round
The “second chances” (Andra Chansen) round of the 61st edition of Melodifestivalen, Sweden’s popular music contest and national selection show for Eurovision, where the 3rd and 4th placed acts in…
Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2021 semi-final 4
The last of four semi-finals of the 61st edition of Melodifestivalen, Sweden’s popular music contest and national selection show for Eurovision. Watch the show on broadcaster SVT’s website. Due to…
Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2021 semi-final 3
The third of four semi-finals of the 61st edition of Melodifestivalen, Sweden’s popular music contest and national selection show for Eurovision. Watch the show on broadcaster SVT’s website. Due to…
Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2021 semi-final 2
The second of four semi-finals of the 61st edition of Melodifestivalen, Sweden’s popular music contest and national selection show for Eurovision. Watch the show on broadcaster SVT’s website. Due to…