A chance encounter between Melfest Producer Karin Gunnarsson and Engmans Kapell at a music festival prompted an invite for the band to enter the competition.
Category: Sweden
Karin Gunnarsson played matchmaker to get Loreen to sing Tattoo
Karin Gunnarsson, the Executive Producer of Melodifestivalen, had to pair Loreen up with the song Tattoo after receiving the demo in 2022.
‘The ambition is to do it again’: Karin Gunnarsson aims for Sweden to win Eurovision back-to-back
Karin Gunnarsson, the Executive Producer of Melodifestivalen, is aiming to lead Sweden to back-to-back victories in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Swedish commentator urging Martin Österdahl to change Big Five rule
Sweden’s radio commentator at the Eurovision Song Contest confronted Martin Österdahl about a change to the Big Five.
Linnea Deb defends small pool of Melfest songwriters
Linnea Deb has defended the small pool of prolific Melodifestivalen songwriters who were heavily criticised for their involvement earlier this year.
‘Hit me up!’ – Linnea Deb declares interest in writing Eurovision song for UK
Eurovision-winning songwriter Linnea Deb has said she would write a Eurovision song for the UK if asked.
Anderz Wrethov ‘speaking to countries’ about Eurovision 2024 participation
Five-time Eurovision songwriter Anders Wrethov is speaking to Heads of Delegations from across Europe about Eurovision participation.
Stockholm planning Eurovision hosting bid since March
Officials in Stockholm have been holding meetings about hosting Eurovision 2024 since Loreen won Melfest back in March.
Internal politics could block Petra Mede Eurovision return
Two-time Eurovision host Petra Mede could be ruled out of presenting the contest in 2024 due to internal broadcaster politics.
‘Cyprus feels like family’ – Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt
Prolific Melfest songwriter Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt has spoken about the family-like connection he has with Cyprus at Eurovision.
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