The rumours on who will be among the final 30 competing at Melodifestivalen 2024 continue to be reported on by local media. This time, Danny Saucedo, Elisa Lindström and C-Joe are the latest names to be attached for next year’s competition.
Danny Saucedo
Up first is four-time Melodifestivalen participant Danny Saucedo. Aftonbladet reports that Danny’s entry is strong and that Danny has worked with Michel Zitron who has worked on Swedish House Mafia’s “Don’t You Worry Child”, as well as working with Aleso and Avicii, the duo has already worked together on one of Danny’s earlier singles “If Only You”.
Elisa Lindström
Another act in the round-up is another returnee in the form of Elisa Lindström, known professionally as Elisa. Elisa has already competed at Mello twice, once in Casanova, and in 2021 with “Den Du Är”, both of which, unfortunately didn’t advance further in the competition.
C-Joe
Finally, we finish this round-up with a new artist in the form of C-Joe, who currently resides in Gävle with roots in Sierra Leone, and has been releasing music since 2017.
Who is currently rumoured to participate at Melodifestivalen 2024?
As reported by Aftonbladet for the past few weeks, the artists that could potentially be competing at next year’s competition are as follows:
- Dotter
- Smash Into Pieces
- LIAMOO
- Lasse Stefanz
- Samir & Viktor
- Elecktra
- Cazzi Opeia
- Lisa Ajax
- Marcus & Martinus
- Clara Klingenström
- Adam Woods
- Kim Cesarion
- MEDINA
- Maria Sur
- Gunilla Persson
- Fröken Snusk
- Jay Smith
- Albin Tingwall
- Jacqline Moss
- Dear Sara
- Chelsea Muco
- Scarlet
- Danny Saucedo
- Elisa Lindström
- C-Joe
What we know about Melodifestivalen 2024
At the time of writing, the dates of next year’s competition has been revealed, and are as follows:
- Heat 1 – February 3 – Malmö – Malmö Arena
- Heat 2 – February 10 – Gothenburg – Scandinavium
- Heat 3 – February 17 – Växjö – Vida Arena
- Heat 4 – February 24 – Eskilstuna – Stiga Sports Arena
- Heat 5 – March 2 – Karlstad – Löfbergs Arena
- Final – March 9 – Stockholm – Friends Arena
Tickets for Melodifestivalen 2024 are now on sale, with the full official artist announcement due to take place on 1st December 2023.
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 their debut, the Scandinavian nation has managed to win seven times (1974, 1984, 1991, 1999, 2012, 2015 and 2023).
In 2023, Loreen returned to represent Sweden, who won the 2012 edition of the competition. She competed with the song “Tattoo”, which managed to qualify for the Grand Final, and placed 1st with 583 points. Loreen won the jury vote, accruing 340 points from the jury, earning an additional 243 points from the televote. This now means Sweden matches Ireland for the record of most wins in Eurovision history.
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News Source: Aftonbladet
Photo Credit: Janne Danielsson/SVT & C-Joe
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