As we get closer to another show of Melodifestivalen, SVT has revealed 30 seconds preview of the performances of the entries competing in this week’s show in Lidkoping.
30 seconds preview of the performances released in SVT Play
Today, 30 seconds preview of the competing entries have been revealed, and will be available until Saturday, when the competition takes place. Click on the song to see the preview of the perfromances.
| Order | Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| 1 | Paul Rey | “Royals“ | Dino Medanhodzic, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, LIAMOO, Paul Rey |
| 2 | Casanovas | “Så Kommer Känslorna Tillbaka“ | Henrik Sethsson, Mikael Karlsson |
| 3 | Melanie Wehbe | “For The Show“ | David Lindgren Zacharias, Herman Gardarfve, Melanie Wehbe |
| 4 | Nordman | “Släpp Alla Sorger“ | Jimmy Jansson, Thomas G:son |
| 5 | Laurell | “Sober“ | Anderz Wrethov, Andreas Stone Johansson, Laurell Barker, Thomas Stengaard |
| 6 | Ida-Lova | “Låt Hela Stan Se På“ | Andreas ”Giri” Lindbergh, Ida-Lova Lind, Joy Deb, Linnea Deb |
| 7 | Marcus & Martinus | “Air“ | Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Linnea Deb, Marcus Gunnarsen, Martinus Gunnarsen |
What we know about Melodifestivalen 2023
Melodirestivalen 2023 will be hosted by Farah Abadi & Jesper Rönndahl, with the remaining shows for this year’s comeptition taking place as follows:
- Heat 3 – February 18 – Lidköping – Sparbanken Arena
- Heat 4 – February 25 – Malmö – Malmö Arena
- Semi-Final – March 4 – Örnsköldsvik – Hägglunds Arena
- Final – March 11 – Stockholm – Friends Arena
Tickets for the Melodifestivalen 2023 shows are now available to purchase.
Sweden’s Eurovision Journey
In 1958, Sweden made their debut in the Eurovision Song Contest, with Alice Babs representing them with the song “Lilla stjärna” which placed fourth. Since its debut, the Scandinavian nation has managed to win six times (1974, 1984, 1991, 1999, 2012, and 2015).
In 2022, Sweden was represented by Cornelia Jakobs, who won the 61st edition of the competition and competed with the song “Hold Me Closer”, which managed to qualify for the Grand Final and placed 4th with 438 points from the jury and televoters.
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News Source: SVT
Photo Credit: Janne Danielsson, SVT for Melodifestivalen 2023
