For weeks, the Melfest rumour mill has been churning out suspected artists for Melodifestivalen 2020. But now Sweden’s national broadcaster SVT has finally separated fact from fiction by confirming the 28 acts who have made it to Europe’s glitziest national selection. The line-up includes some of Sweden’s hottest artists, Melfest legends, as well as newcomers. Let’s take a look.
SVT revealed the artists and their song titles in a press conference today. However we won’t start to hear the songs until the rehearsal week of each semi-final in February.
Earlier this year, SVT confirmed the dates and venues of Mello 2020, and later revealed that the shows would be hosted by Alcazar singer Lina Hedlund, jazz/pop singer Linnea Henriksson and comedian David Sundin
The acts are presented in the semi-final groups they will compete in. This can offer clues as to who the strongest acts may be. Though other factors are considered when allocating semi-finals, including song genres and the type of performers.
While Melodifestivalen 2020 is tasked with finding Sweden’s entry for Rotterdam, the show is most than just a Eurovision national final. Melfest is a celebration of Swedish culture, with producers careful to select a wide range of artists and genres that reflect popular Swedish music.
Melodifestivalen 2020 – competing acts
Semi-final 1: Linköping – 1 February 2020
Malou Prytz – “Ballerina”
The sixteen-year-old singer made her Melfest debut earlier this year with “I Do Me”. Malou has since released a number of singles, including “Left & Right”.
Songwriters: Thomas G:son, Peter Boström, Jimmy Jansson
Felix Sandman – “Boys with Emotions”
Former FO&O member Felix made his Mello debut in 2018. His song “Every Single Day” placed second in the grand final. Recently Felix has also done acting work.
Songwriters: Tony Ferrari, Parker James, Peter Thomas, Philip Bentley, Nicki Adamsson, Felix Sandman
OVÖ – “Inga problem”
Rap duo OVÖ make their Melodifestivalen debut. They are known for their 2018 single “Zara Larsson”, an ode to the Swedish popstar.
Songwriters: Nicholas Frandsen, Lukas Nathanson, Jean-Willy Akofely, Nickie Osenius Kouakou
The Mamas – “Move”
The Mamas came to fame in Melfest 2019, as the backing singers for John Lundvik’s “Too Late for Love”. They’ve since become a three-piece after founding member Paris Renita left.
Songwriters: Melanie Wehbe, Patrik Jean, Herman Gardarfve
Suzi P – “Moves”
Sixteen-year-old newcomer Suzi P makes her Melfest debut. She has released a number of singles this year, including “Shunon”.
Songwriters: Joy Deb, Suzi Pancekov, Aniela Eklund, Malou Ruotsalainen, Chanel Tukia, Kenny Silverdique
Sonja Aldén – “Sluta aldrig gå”
Schlager diva Sonja returns to Mello for her fourth time. Her best entry was in 2007 where her song “För att du finns” placed sixth in the grand final.
Songwriters: Bobby Ljunggren, David Lindgren Zacharias, Sonja Aldén
Robin Bengtsson – “Take a Chance”
This will be Robin’s third Melfest appearance. He previously on Mello 2017 with “I Can’t Go On”, which went on to place fifth in Kyiv.
Songwriters: Jimmy Jansson, Karl-Frederik Reichhardt, Marcus Winther-John
Semi-final 2: Göteborg – 8 February 2020
Linda Bengtzing – “Alla mina sorger”
Schlager queen Linda Bengtzing will be making her seventh Melfest appearance. She first competed in 2005 and last appeared in 2016 with the track “Killer Girl”.
Songwriters: Yvonne Dahlbom, Jesper Welander, Adam Jönsson, Linda Bengtzing
Dotter – “Bulletproof”
Indie pop singer Dotter made her Melfest debut in 2018 with the song “Cry”. She has also written for Mariette and Lina Hedlund and performed in a 2019 internal act.
Songwriters: Dino Medanhodzic, Johanna Jansson (Dotter), Erik Dahlqvist
Anna Bergendahl – “Kingdom Come”
Anna won Melfest 2010, and controversially didn’t qualify for the Eurovision grand final that year. She made a Mello comeback last year with “Ashes to Ashes”.
Songwriters: Bobby Ljunggren, Thomas G:son, Erik Bernholm, Anna Bergendahl
Thorsten Flinck – “Miraklernas tid”
Actor, musician and provocateur Thorsten Flinck previously competed at Melfest 2012 with his group. They placed eighth in the grand final with the song “Jag reser mig igen”.
Songwriters: Thomas G:son
Klara Hammarström – “Nobody”
Klara is an equestrienne, reality TV star and singer. Earlier this year she released her debut single “Break Up Song”, followed by “You Should Know Me Better”.
Songwriters: Erik Smaaland, Palle Hammarlund, Klara Hammarström
Paul Rey – “Talking in my Sleep”
Soul-pop singer Paul Rey will make his Melfest debut. He is best known for the 2017 remix of his song “California Dreaming”, including a guest rap from hip hop icon Snoop Dogg.
Songwriters: Paul Rey, Lukas Hällgren, Alexander Standal Pavelich
Méndez feat. Alvaro Estrella – “Vamos amigos”
The Chilean-born DJ has competed three times at Melodifestivalen. Most recently, his song “Everyday” made it to the 2018 grand final and reached No.4 in the Swedish charts. Alvaro Estrella is a Chilean-Swedish singer and dancer. He competed at Melfest 2014 with “Bedroom”.
Songwriters: Palle Hammarlund, Jimmy Jansson, Jakke Erixson, Leo Mendez
Semi-final 3: Luleå – 15 February 2020
Faith Kakembo – “Crying Rivers”
Faith is an upcoming singer-songwriter. Earlier this year she competed in P4 Nästa.
Songwriters: Jörgen Elofsson, Liz Rodrigues
Amanda Aasa – “Late”
Singer-songwriter Amanda Aasa was the winner of the P4 Nästa wildcard entry for Melfest. Amanda has played festivals around Sweden.
Songwriters: Amanda Aasa, Siri Jansson, Erik Grahn, Alex Shield
Albin Johnsén – “Livet borjar nu”
The Swedish rapper had a No.1 hit in 2014 with the song “Din soldat”. He made his Melodifestivalen debut in 2016, where he performed “Rik” with Mattias Andréasson.
Songwriters: Robin Stjernberg, Albin Johnsén, Gino Yonan
Drängarna – “Piga och dräng”
The popular dansband will make their Mello debut in 2020, the same year they celebrate their 25th anniversary. They are best known for their hit “Vill du bli min fru”.
Songwriters: Anders Wigelius, Robert Norberg, Jimmy Jansson
Mariette – “Shout It Out”
Mariette Hansson has been the most successful female Melfest act since 2015 and returns for the fourth time. Most recently her song “For You” placed fifth in 2018.
Songwriters: Thomas G:son, Cassandra Ströberg, Alex Shield, Mariette Hansson
Anis Don Demina – “Vem är som oss”
DJ, rapper and singer Anis Don Demina first competed at Mello 2019 , where he performed “Mina bränder” with Zeana. The song reached No.25 in the Swedish charts.
Songwriters: Anderz Wrethov, Johanna Elkesdotter Wrethov, Anis Don Demina, Robin Svensk
Mohombi – “Winners”
Hello again! Mohombi is an internationally successful R&B singer. He made his solo debut at Melfest 2019 with “Hello”, which placed fifth in the grand final.
Songwriters: Jimmy Jansson, Mohombi, Palle Hammarlund
Semi-final 4: Malmö – Malmö Arena
Hanna Ferm – “Brave”
Hanna made her Melfest debut earlier this year with the romantic song “Hold You”. While her 2019 act was a duet with LIAMOO, this time she’ll be solo.
Songwriters: David Kjellstrand, Jimmy Jansson, Laurell Barker
Nanne Grönvall – “Carpool Karaoke”
Schlager legend Nanne previously represented Sweden in 1996 as part of the group One More Time. She also placed second at Melfest 2005 with solo song “Håll on mig”.
Songwriters: Nanne Grönvall, Peter Grönvall
William Strid – “Molnljus”
William came to fame on the 2018 edition of Swedish Idol where he placed fifth. He is about to launch his solo pop career.
Songwriters: Markus Lidén, Christian Holmström, David Kreuger, William Stridh
Jakob Karlberg – “Om du tror att jag saknar dig”
Singer-songwriter Jakob is best known for his 2015 hit single “Fan va bra” (“Damn, that’s good”). The song reached No.7 in the singles chart and it was a huge summer hit.
Songwriters: Nanne Grönvall, Isak Hallén, Henrik Moreborg, Jakob Karlberg
Ellen Benediktson & Simon Peyron – “Surface”
Ellen competed at Mello 2014 and 2015, with her “Songbird” and “Insomnia”, respectively. Simon Peyron also competed in 2014 as the frontman for the band Outtrigger with their song “Echo”.
Songwriters: Paul Rey, Laurell Barker, Anderz Wrethov, Sebastian von Koenigsegg, Ellen Benediktson
Victor Crone – “Troubled Waters”
Swedish singer Victor Crone returns to Melfest after representing Estonia at Eurovision 2019. He previously competed at Melodifestivalen 2015 with “Det rår vi inte för”.
Songwriters: Dino Medanhodzic, Benjamin Jennebo, Victor Crone
Frida Öhrn – “We Are One”
Frida has previously competed at Melfest three times, including twice with the country trio Cookies ‘N’ Beans. This time, Frida will make her solo debut.
Songwriters: Frida Öhrn, Hampus Eurenius, Nicklas Eklund
What do you think of the Melodifestivalen 2020 lineup? Which acts are you most excited for? Who do you think will win the ticket to Rotterdam? Tell us your thoughts below!
Nothing new or spectacular, pop music all over again, year by year, for decades. We all know Sweden will be favored once again, but the televote will punish them (thank God for the Karma)
now why are y’all still pressed about sweden and televotes?
Has many favs in the list. I’m sure there will be amazing entries in 2020
Also shout out to Faith Kakembo! She is from my hometown and is a great personality!
What’s with Mello this year picking repeat offenders to compete? Is this the result of them having to host Eurovision in a space of less than five years in this decade?
Not really, I think melodifestivalen has to have repeat offenders to attract the public. Also most of the competitors (minus Robin Bengtsson and Anna) haven’t won so they might want a shot at that.
Plus Sweden is a small country with the same artists only in mello. The other artsist we have, who are dominating the spotify charts are mostly rap and r’n’b artists who’d never do mello.
Victor Crone
I hope the songs that are not written by Jimmy Jansson, Thomas G-son or/and Bobby Ljunggren wins…Because we all know that all of those songs written by them will sound the same…more or less…
We dont know though. Songwriters are diverse. I mean Thomas G:son wrote both Euphoria and Thorsten Flinck song in 2012. He also wrote Invincible for Carola. And no one would call those songs same sounding
I wonder when was the last time Mariette washed her hair with shampoo. Why nobody talks about the smell of that?
Because this is not a sight that should spreed hate and negative vibes. ESC is all about fun and joy.
Eh… I hope you know that shampoo for dreads excists? Either are you lacking the knowledge about it or your comment’s just a slightly bad try to be funny.
MelFest ignores Normandie again. ?
I’m going to wait until February. We might see most of them with some schlager/pop number, but who knows if they’d probably bring something out of the ordinary.
On an unrelated note, the Big 5 has me waiting on their announcements. It’s already near December and nothing from either France, Germany or United Kingdom.
Well, at least we know what the UK will do. But France and Germany are really disappointing me with the lack of news. Especially the first one, since I enjoyed a lot Destination Eurovision.
Indeed, this is getting worrying from France and Germany.
welcome to Returningfestivalen!!
So boring field this year, no one stands out yet some bad old schlager singers ?
Part of the reason why the songs in Melodifestivalen are mainly mainstream is because songs of other genres rarely do well. They’ve been trying to pick more varied songs but it’s not that easy to shortlist songs that’ll have appeal to the audience. For instance we’ve had tens of rock bands since the introduction of semifinals in 2002, and few of them have been successful in the competition, save for The Ark who won mainly thanks to their status. RNB and rap rarely does well either. This is why SVT has become reluctant to pick varying songs because the people… Read more »
Yes, but this does bot mean our public service should stop with one of their tasks, to bring content for a broad audience. Including those who want ”vispop”, folkdans, metal, jazz or dubstep. It’s also entertaining with someone to speak about. What’s that this year? Drängarna? It’s quite predictable. They’ll need to renew the concept like they did in 2002. Maybe this is their tactic? They want us to be mad at Christer Björkman and be happy when he leaves?
They are bringing it, just that audiences arent into it. Audiences want something they can stream or hear on radio. And vispop can’t do that. Most of the experimental songs end up last or second to last in semifinal. SVT knows this, which is why pop acts are seen as the favourites
That is my complaint. Some years ago not a single act sung in Swedish came to the final. But they kept putting acts sung in Swedish into the competition. The reason is that it’s part of their mission to contribute with a variety. Swedish language has a place in ther no matter what is popular on the radio or what will be voted into the final. When every song gets a slick production and becomes a pop song with potential to reach the final (if they had a famous singer to sing it), we are going away from variety. A… Read more »
Everyone is back! Someone play this song from Ultimate please. Not that I’m mad. First of all, it’s huge thing in Sweden and then it’s preselection for ESC. So if Swedes are happy about it, its awesome. They will be represented by winner after all. But of course everyone has opinion. Cool to see Mariette and Mamas. I want them to have amazing songs really bad. I hope Felix’s song won’t get any cringy lyrics. Its important topic imo and I don’t want it to sound like something that emo teenager would post on FB after getting bad grade. I’m… Read more »
Margaret had already participated two years in a row, thus she was unable to take part in 2020. She can still try for Poland, though I quite doubt that.
That was a joke directed to someone who lives Sweden but Poland not so much xd There’s no way she’ll sumbit a song for Poland after she lost to Michal who wasn’t that big of a deal in Poland back then (he was 2nd in X-Factor like 3 years before that or so, but that’s it). Noone who has any career in polish music industry will because of that. I mean, Gromee tried but he’s more of a producer than a “star”. There’s little chance that you will do well, you can lost to some no name and even if… Read more »
I hope for a better song for Dotter, “Cry” was not great and the camera work sunk it. Also really excited for Mariette, Mohombi, Robin, and Felix. I think it’s time for Sweden to send a lady this year.
Simon and Ellen destroy everyone.
Victor also compete.
Rooting for DOTTER ! Please, she is a gem that could win Eurovision with a strong entry, make it happen and don’t ignore her like two years ago (she allegedly had the best song of the selection). So happy for Anna, especially because last year she said that she wasnt going to come back ! Ashes to ashes was my favourite entry of 2019. I’m also really glad about Hanna Ferm and Mariette’s returns. But let’s be honest, we all know that that Felix guy is going to win, Melfest doesnt care about women since 2015 🙂
I only care about the song. Stop sending generic pop songs!
Victor for the win. Next to play the game: Malou and Mariette. The rest is yawn.
I just realized that this weekend already, the first 2020 Eurovision song will be made available. So exciting! I hope being number 1 to release will bring lots of luck to Estonia! No storms or troubled waters, fair winds all the way. Does anyone know at what time they’ll be online and where? I’m guessing on the website of Estonian tv?
I think you can watch it at otse.ERR.ee, it should work in other countries too
I’m not sure but the Eesti Laul special show should start at 21:35 (Estonian time)
So they probably won’t release the songs online before the show has aired, right?
I don’t think they will release the songs before the show 🙁
Any chance we could watch the show later on ERR’s site or only when it will be broadcasted live?
There should be a chance. Go to https://etv.err.ee/otsing?phrase=eesti%20laul&categoryId=2947 and the show will appear there later. If I remember correctly, the title was “Eesti Laul 2020. Start”.
Thank you, I’ll try that if they don’t release the songs. 🙂
U welcome!
Not really number 1 to release as they won’t have selected the exact song…
Definitely number 1 to be released since we will be able to hear whatever song they are going to select in full this very weekend. Their eventual entry will be out there for everyone interested to hear, most likely in the final version even, making it a huge deal regarding ESC 2020.
Definitely stretching it mama…
I’m hoping that Sweden will step away from sending risk-free pop songs. I hope the’ll select a unique song. Based on names, I would love to see Dotter, Mariette or Felix in Rotterdam.
Don’t think that will happen. Judging from Sweden’s televote in Eurovision, they just love pop songs.
I have the same feeling… But to quote Mariette: don’t stop believing!
Yo Am I the only one that’s mostly excited for Simon and Ellen Benediktson?
The kid who sung about being alone in bed last year is missing so its between Malou and Felix
This lineup is kind of a letdown, honestly. Was hoping for a return of Oscar Zia, Ace Wilder or De Vet Du…have to agree with some other posters here…very little diversity and uniqueness. Robin again? Victor again? Mamas again? They’ve been there, done that. You can do better, SVT!
Who wants to bet they are going to send ANOTHER male solo singer with a cliche pop song? *wink*
havent you said this every year? we havent started yet. cool down. half of the world are males.
As a swede I also think it’s a bit of a letdown. Lot’s of music sung in Swedish on the Swedish charts. Most of it is young male pop rap. Not my fav. music. But still… Some years ago some of the largest music stars of our contry wanted to participate. What is left is that they askes everyone from 2018 and 2019 to return. Some did. The newcommers are not interesting. The veterans are also not bringing anything new. What I miss is more diverse genres. Jazz, rock, hiphop etc. What makes a good show is not always what… Read more »
I hate to wish this on anyone, but I think sweden needs to fail to qualify again at Eurovision in order to shake things up. Sometimes you learn more from your failures than your successes. It’s happened before to sweden in 2010.
I hoped fior something more risky and artistic. But.. I’m looking forward to Dotter. I hope she will do much better than with “Cry”. She deserves it if she has a great song. She’s so talented. And Simon and Ellen is going to be interesting as well as Felix. If Mohombi has THE song then why not? If a generic up-tempo pop song is going to do well then I think 2020 is the year after two slow ballads have won the contest.
Sweden’s always bringing talent to their national final, and I feel like this year is gonna be no different. Lots of familiar faces (as usual), a couple of unfamiliar ones I’d love to get to know. Mello is all about pop (duh) yet I’d like them to send something more daring this year – man or woman. The past few years have shown, that if you want to win, you gotta stand out, and although I loved (and still love) John’s song, Sweden’s clearly stuck in a loop of “pleasant, but just pleasant” entries. They truly need a breakthrough act… Read more »
We need someone who will appear like a beacon in the night.
I couldn’t agree more. However I think 2020 is sill going to be a year where we are still gonna be stuck in that loop.
They should send something daring and unique like Australia this year since they’re kind of brother and sister in terms of song choice for the past few years. Time to step out of the comfort zone.
What was daring about Australia 2019 except the risk of falling from a really long pole?
I would imagine hitting those high notes would be daring for almost anyone.
Why if it is your profession to hit high notes? It would be daring for me or you, I guess, but any decent soprano should be able to hit C#3 (and she does it only once in the entire song – at the end of the last bridge). The note that she hits most of the time (“ze-e-e-e-…” in the refrain) is F#2 and that is something any soprano should be more than comfortable with. In comparison with the Spanish performance at JESC, this was the definition of “not daring”.
Adrenaline, lung capacity, stage nerves (which is more adrenaline), and being there as Australia. I think that’s daring enough.
1) Adrenaline and stage nerves – if we go by that criterion then any Eurovision entry is daring.
2) Lung capacity – what’s that got to do with “daring”? It is a physical quantity measured in litres. The point in singing is how skillfully you spend the air that you’ve got. She isn’t bad at it, but the choice of song (and the vocal range) are not particularly daring, as I explained in my reply to Mr Vanilla Bean. The choice of props was by far the most daring element.
Méndez? OMG, not again…
To be honest, I don’t think it’ll be as dreadful as his last attempt. Mendez used to be more of a rapper rather than a singer anyway, his style is kind of like Dr Alban with the “talk singing”-style. “Everyday” was his first song where he performed as the one and only lead vocalist (what a surprise). Since Alvaro Estrella is going to sing with him, I’m guessing Mendez will take the rap parts while Estrella sings the chorus/more demanding parts of the song. Doubt it’ll get worse.
Mendez had decent vocals in the final but in the semifinal and andra chansen I almost wanted to cut my ears off.. considering Alvaro Estrellas “Bedroom” was a vocal mess live in 2014, I think this collab can indeed get worse than Mendez last attempt
I hope The Mamas can serve a Gospel-R&B bop like Shackles by Mary Mary
I don’t know if this is a prediction or just wishful thinking, but I have a feeling about “Kingdom Come”. Would they bring Anna back the year after she barely made the final if it wasn’t a really good song? I sooo hope this will be awesome.
From my wishlist i only have 7 artist out of 28 ….. Thanks for (Dotter, Mohombi, Malou, Ellen, Anis, Hana and Robin from 2013 (as a composer)
Isa, Dinah, Bella/Filipa, Oscar Zia, Aninia, De Vet Du, Ace should be there ….
Thanks for dislikes ….i dont unserstand why 😀
Yeeees Dotter, Hanna Ferm and Mariette are in. Go girls!
Boring line-up. Same pop artists basically, with almost the same musical style. We all know the recipe: a male artist with a radio trash pop song (like in the past 5 years)…. No duo, no female singer, no group. Sweden is taking no risk, doesn’t bring anything new or innovative to the contest. Many points from the corrupted juries, and low points from the televote (Yes!) Blah and bye!
the last thing was the best in your opnion when you said: blah and bye :). Junior Eurovosion is corrupted when 7 million poles voted for Poland 2 years in a row and they won. ESC is not:)
Rasmus I hope one day you will get over it. Your life must be sad to be that nasty with Poland and JESC…
Jesc is corrupted. EBU said Poland was the biggest audience last year to and we all now Polish is very nationalistic people. So 3 wins soon. If you think thats fun then okey
Truth hurts but…it’s the truth! Sweden is blah every year
Every day you try to persuade everyone that juries doesn’t overate Sweden. Aren’t you bored?
arent you bored to persuade everyone the opposite? haha. My job is to get swedish haters tired so they stop write that stuff. I never get tired:)
The real problem for Sweden is that they are not leaving the mark in the competition, no more. They manage to get lots of points by juries earning the top 10 every year but who cares? Nobody remembers their song after one day, they are not recognisable. This lineup confirms the idea.
Yeah UK and Porugal and San Marino have fantastic songs in ESC you always love haha? yeah right. Everyone knows you dont like Sweden. thats fine. But saying 10.000 times is boring
Oh, yes, like we don’t remember “Euphoria”…
Euphoria won in 2012. I’m speaking about the situation of Sweden of the last years.
You are talking about a country that has won ESC twice in the last decade, and one of the most successful ESC countries ever. They already had a number of victories in the last century – and on the average they have one victory per decade. So, stating that Sweden hasn’t left a mark in the competition is just laughable.
Your augmentation makes no sense, I’m sorry. You could be the richest man in the world but if your company one day fails, money goes and you’ll be forced to live under a bridge. Well, at least you can say to other homeless men that you have been the richest in the world but you still have no money. This is only an example to explain me better.
Anyway, I’m not saying Sweden is bad, it’s still good but “Euphoria” era greatness is gone.
Augmentation?!
Except the arguable statement “one of the most successful ESC countries ever” (and even that is obvious for anyone who looks at the medal table) everything else is plain fact. So, instead of digressing, just tell me what exactly I augmented.
If you are unfamiliar with Eurovision past I recommend:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Eurovision_Song_Contest_winners
for quick introduction.
Thank you! 😀
True but if that’s what people want from Melodi, its hard to debate. Maybe they willl get winner who doesn’t want to or just cant represent Sweden at ESC for some reason and they will pick someone internally? You don’t have to change Melodifestivalen to change Eurovision. But again, it’s their decision and they will be represented so its up to them.
Dawid, it’s in their contract when signing up for melodifestivalen to compete in ESC if they win. So that cannot happen
Yes but the final decision is with SVT. if they don’t think the winner is suitable to go to ESC they can find someone else
You must be fun at parties Geo
No Renaida? Meh…
Pretty sure she’s still recovering from cancer. Its not like you are completely fine right away. Give her a break. Maybe she’ll be back on 2021
Semi 1: Malou Prydz and Felix Sandman to final
Semi2: Dotter and Anna Bergendahl
Semi3: Drängarna and Faith Kakembo
Semi 4: Hanna Ferm and William Strid
The Divas: Nanne Grönwall, The Mamas, Sonja Alden: The Mamas has the biggest chance i feel. This is only based on the artists typical sound on their music.
I hope Sonja surprises everyone and beats the odds. Everyone loves a good underdog story.
I love underdogs. Everything can happen live. Favourites fail and underdogs qualify. Thats why mello is so fun:). It have happened many times.
I have no clue which option would be the best for Sweden, but one of my favourite MF entries was “Avundsjuk” by Nanne Grönvall (1998). This would have made the remarkably strong top-5 of 1998 even stronger (actual winner excepted). So I’m quite curious what she has decided to offer.
Will Sweden finally let Mariette win?
If she comes back with something as great as Dont Stop Believing then we might. If she continues to compete with worser songs like she has to she wont even reach top 5
Sweden send a woman to Eurovision? This isn’t 2014 anymore. Only very pretty men singing get to g.
Ingrosso “very pretty”? Well, tastes are different, I suppose. Robin on the other hand…
No we won’t
Why is nobody talking about Paul Rey? His songs are great! He is the dark horse this year.
Some interesting names this year. I’m really looking forward to listen to Dotter, Mohombi, Felix Sandman, Robin Bengsston and Mariette. Maybe this is finally the year for Mariette or Felix.
Feliz Sandman will win with an average song and come top 10 with the jury vote in Rotterdam but bottom 10 in televote calling it now.
I agree and it’s already frustrating
haha that not very positive. have you heard any yet? I know you all would like Sweden to fail and see Anna Bergendahl cry on tv when we didnt qualifed 2010. But i hope you will listen to the songs first before you want us to fail.
I wouldn’t mind to see her cry in 2020. Tears of joy after winning MF with a hopefully great song.
His last MelFest effort was a great song in a weak field that should’ve won- given that Arcade came 2nd with the televote this year, I think the public would’ve responded to him is Lisbon. There was an authenticity to his performance and song mixed with polished production.
I also think he deserved to win and I dont know what people and the jury groups were thinking when they went for Benjamin instead.. I am convinced he would have been top 3 in Lisbon at the very least
That would have been a lot easier to stomach than “Dance You Off” indeed.
I really wanted to see Wiktoria return… maybe next year
Mello is not working for her, she even sang last year ….”Hey, are we done? – ‘Cause I feel like it’s not working out” – reference to Melo
The problem is the song. She hasn’t had any songs that can win the whole thing. She needs to think outside of the box and sing a daring song.
Uhm.
Anna Bergendahl.
Dont you like her:)? her voice is reallly strong IN the right song 🙂
I don’t even know why praising Anna in a subtle way can get me 5 minuses. Wiwi logic, I guess.
Aftonbladet correctly guessed 23 out of the 24 that they predicted (Renaida was the only one unless like rumours say she dropped out last minute). The remaining four were Felix Sandman, Malou Prytz, Mariette and Mendez & Alvaro
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I don’t think it had anything to do with guessing, though.
Guessing, predicting, knowing… same thing lol
I’m so excited to see Felix Sandman coming back. He should’ve won 2018.
I didnt have many expectations from mello this year but it turns out that the lineup is preety good. Didnt expect felix sandman to be back since he has been succesful after his last participation. I`m also really happy to see dotter (hopefully she will qualify this year), hannah,mohombi ,mendez, and robin bengtsson
I’m a little disappointed that Aly Ryan is not on the list.
One shall not mention Al* R*an
I’m a little disappointed that the Way ay ay ay Lady is not on the list.
She dont have a hits in sweden ….
I’m glad that The Mamas, Anna Bergendahl and Dotter are confirmed. Also nice to see that Malou is already back. I wasn’t a fan of her song this year, but I think she’s a very promissing performer. It will be curious to see if Victor can go to Eurovision two times in a row for different countries, quite a challenge.
Jury dont like him ….
Such a creative bunch…
haha. Like a said many times: Why you watch a show you dont like? I will never understand that. I personally never complain about shows i never watch.
And as I told you always I don’t watch it. How could I? In your view I shouldn’t even be allowed to watch as I don’t pay taxes in Sweden… So why do you insist?
Am I the only one excited for the DREAM TEAM of Méndez and Alvaro Estrella? Responsible for two of my all-time guilty pleasure melfest songs!
I’m supporting the Mamas already, I hope they come with an interesting song next year.
And how many of the 28 are written by Jimmy Jansson? Next year he probably will write all entries:)
It does look like a stacked field though. As usual. The first and fourth semi will be brutal, so many favourites will vanish..
I counted 6 by Jansson and 4 by G:Son
Its not easy to write a song and its even harder to write good songs that can be on e of the 28 in mello. I have written songs but its just for fun. Would never send one in. Better the professional do it.
Awesome roster! There was bound to be a lot of returning artists considering it’s the 60th Melodifestivalen and we’re gonna be treated for one hella party! 2020 will mark the 10th year I’ll be watching Melfest from the start, Sweden’s biggest show has become a huge part of my life and one of my biggest obsessions.
I’m not familiar with most of these names, but I’m still hoping we finally get a woman. It’s been too long.
Pair or group they sent group last time in 2007 i think
Honestly, it’s premature but I’m rooting for the Mamas.