SONG OF THE MONTH: Unforgettable by Marcus & Martinus (May 2024)
WORTH A LOOK?: ****1/2
Can this song live up to its title?
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Melodifestivalen
PREDICTIONS: Melodifestivalen finalen 2024 starring Marcus & Martinus
By Neil Durham
WHEN?: 7pm (UK time) Friends Arena, Stockholm Saturday 9 March 2024
WHERE DO I WATCH?: SVTPlay
Norwegian twins Marcus and Martinus are the best shot Sweden has of winning Eurovision for a record breaking 8th time. UPDATE: Marcus and Martinus won Melodifestivalen.
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9 reasons why we can’t wait for March 2024 starring Sheridan Smith in Opening Night
- Sheridan Smith stars in new Rufus Wainwright musical
Smith (Shirley Valentine, Duke Of York’s Theatre) stars in this new musical directed by Ivo van Hove (A Little Life, Harold Pinter Theatre) based on the John Cassavetes film with music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright. Runs at the Gielgud Theatre 6 March through 27 July 2024. Tickets Our review
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PREDICTIONS: Melodifestivalen 2024 Heat 5 starring Marcus & Martinus
By Aline Mahrud
WHEN?: 7pm UK time 2 March 2024
WHERE?: Löfbergs Arena, Karlstad WHERE DO I WATCH?: SVT Play
2024 will not go down as a classic year for Melodifestivalen but this 1st ever 5th heat is a reminder of everything the show does best.
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PREDICTIONS: Melodifestivalen Heat 4 starring Dotter & Danny Saucedo
By Aline Mahrud
WHEN?: 7pm UK time 24 February 2024
WHERE?: Stiga Sports Arena, Eskilstuna WHERE DO I WATCH?: SVT Play
2 Melodifestivalen runners up return to the show at the weekend and we think 1 has the best song so far.
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PREDICTIONS: Melodifestivalen 2024 Heat 3 starring Cazzi Opeia, Clara Klingenström & Jacqline
By Aline Mahrud
WHEN?: 7pm UK time 17 February 2024
WHERE?: Vida Arena, Växjö WHERE DO I WATCH?: SVT Play
Last week our predictions were 100 per cent correct – can we do the same again this week?
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PREDICTIONS: Melodifestivalen 2024 Heat 2 starring LIAMOO & Maria Sur
By Aline Mahrud
WHEN?: 7pm UK time 10 February 2024
WHERE?: Scandinavium, Gothenberg WHERE DO I WATCH?: SVT Play
Last week our predictions were 50 per cent correct and this week we have a higher number of debutants which always makes forecasting more tricky.
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PREDICTIONS: Melodifestivalen 2024 Heat 1 starring Elisa Lindström & Smash Into Pieces
By Aline Mahrud
WHEN?: 7pm UK time 3 February 2024
WHERE?: Malmö Arena, Malmö WHERE DO I WATCH?: SVT Play
This year’s Melodifestivalen has 4 rather than 5 heats with this opener from the venue where the Eurovision Song Contest final itself will take place on Saturday 11 May 2024.
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PREVIEW: Melodifestivalen Heat 5 starring Marcus & Martinus & Medina
By Neil Durham
WHEN?: 7pm UK time 2 March 2024
WHERE?: Löfbergs Arena, Karlstad WHERE DO I WATCH?: SVT Play
Norwegian twins Marcus & Martinus return to Melodifestivalen at the 1st time of asking after finishing as runners up in 2023.
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PREVIEW: Melodifestivalen Heat 4 starring Dotter & Danny Saucedo
By Neil Durham
WHEN?: 7pm UK time 24 February 2024
WHERE?: Stiga Sports Arena, Eskilstuna WHERE DO I WATCH?: SVT Play
Both this week’s returning acts – Dotter and Danny Saucedo – have come agonisingly close to winning Melodifestivalen and would be expected to advance straight to the finalen from this heat.
- Read on for reasons including Albin Tingwall, Lia Larson, Scarlet & Lasse Stefanz
