Everybody deserves a second chance – especially during the greatest show on earth, Melodifestivalen, which has its Andra Chansen on Saturday (4/3). Robin Stjernberg famously won from AC in 2013 but none of our top 5 did.
Välkomna to our review of Melodifestivalen heat 3 and our own exclusive Mello afterparty curated especially for you, dear reader.
What did you think of tonight’s third show?
WHEN?: 7pm (UK time) 18/2 on SVT (link at the bottom of the page below)
WHERE: Vida Arena, Växjö
We think there could be a few shocks in this heat with some surprise contenders outperforming themselves.
WHEN?: 7pm (UK time) 11/2 on SVT (link at the bottom of the page below)
WHERE: Malmö, Malmö Arena
Friday night’s Melodifestivalen audience poll put Mariette and Benjamin Ingrosso in the final with Lisa Ajax and Dismissed in Andra Chansen.
WHEN?: 7pm (UK time) 4/2 on SVT (link at the bottom of the page below)
WHERE: Scandinavium, Gothenburg
It’s not unusual for heat 1 of Melodifestivalen to spring a song to beat and we definitely think there’s one here – and it may not be the one you were expecting.
This solo star and former member of bands Alcazar and Barbados has tried, and failed, to represent Sweden eight times in the Eurovision Song Contest. The Eurofest club night at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern has boasted Melodifestivalen stars including Linda Bengtzing and Shirley Clamp. On 13/1 it throws open its doors to Carlsson. Tickets
WHEN?: 8pm 14/5
WHERE?: BBC1 (UK, link below) or Ericsson Globe, Stockholm
We’ve had the two semi-finals – and now we know all 26 of the finalists in the 61st Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday. But how will they fare there?
WHEN?: 14/5 8pm (UK time) Link to watch below
WHERE: Ericsson Globe Arena, Stockholm
We now know all of this year’s Eurovision finalists after this week’s semi finals – and here we forecast how they’ll do.
WHEN: 8pm (UK time) 12/5 (link below)
WHERE: BBC4 (link below) and Stockholm’s Ericsson Globe
We’ve revised our predictions with the 1st week of rehearsals over for the semi-finalists – and it’s two in and two out.
WHEN?: 10/5
WHERE: BBC4 8pm (link below)
Rehearsals for the 1st Eurovision semi-final started 2/5 and we’ll be updating our semi 1 predictions to reflect them as they progress, so here’s our thoughts on the 18 entries vying for 10 final slots.
