SVT have announced the 30 participants in next year’s edition of Melodifestivalen, with the winner set to represent Sweden on home turf in Malmö.
Dotter & Danny Saucedo amongst returnees
Former runners up Dotter & Danny Saucedo are amongst the returning participants, in a list that also includes Loreen’s 2023 runners up Marcus & Martinus, MEDINA, Clara Klingenström and Samir & Viktor.
Heat 1 – February 3 – Malmö – Malmö Arena
| Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| Lisa Ajax | Awful Liar | David Lindgren Zacharias, Sebastian Atas, Victor Crone, Victor Sjöström |
| Elisa Lindström | Forever Yours | Elisa Lindström, Erik Bernholm, Henric Axelsson, Henrik Sethsson, Thomas G:son |
| Samir & Viktor | Hela världen väntar | David Kreuger, Fredrik Kempe, Niklas Carson Matsson |
| Smash Into Pieces | Heroes Are Calling | Smash Into Pieces – Heroes Are Calling – Andreas ”Giri” Lindbergh, Benjamin Jennebo, Chris Adam Hedman Sörbye, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Linnea Deb, Per Bergquist |
| Melina Borglowe | Min Melodi | Andreas Mattsson, Melina Borglowe, Thomas G:son |
| Adam Woods | Supernatural | Adam Woods, Calle Hellberg, Jonna Hall, William Segerdahl |
Heat 2 – February 10 – Gothenburg – Scandinavium
| Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| C-Joe | Ahumma | Charles Koroma, Diana Kambugu, Michael Didriksson, Palle Hammarlund, Tony Malm, Twice Ice |
| Liamoo | Dragon | Anderz Wrethov, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Julie “Kill J” Aagaard, LIAMOO |
| Engmans Kapell | Norrland | Larry Forsberg, Lennart Wastesson, Sven-Inge Sjöberg |
| Dear Sara | The Silence After You | Benjamin Rosenbohm, Jonas Thander, Marcus Winther-John, Sara Nutti |
| Fröken Snusk | Unga & fria | Fröken Snusk, Sara Ryan |
| Maria Sur | When I’m Gone | Anderz Wrethov, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Julie “Kill J” Aagaard, Maria Sur. |
Heat 3 – February 17 – Växjö – Vida Arena
| Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| Clara Klingenström | Aldrig mer | Bobby Ljunggren, Clara Klingenström, David Lindgren Zacharias |
| Jacqline | Effortless | Dino Medanhodzic, Jacqline Mossberg Mounkassa, Jimmy Jansson, Moa ”Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker, Thomas G:son |
| Klaudy | För dig | William Schenberg, Åke Olofsson |
| Cazzi Opeia | Give My Heart a Break | Ellen Berg, Jimmy Jansson, Moa ”Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker, Thomas G:son |
| Gunilla Persson | I Won’t Shake | Fredrik Andersson |
| Kim Cesarion | Take My Breath Away | Albin Johnsén, Christoffer Johansson, Kim Cesarion, Mattias Andréasson, William Segerdahl |
Heat 4 – February 24 – Ekilstuna – Stiga Sports Arena
| Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| Lasse Stefanz | En sång om sommaren | Anders Wigelius, Anderz Wrethov, Robert Norberg |
| Lia Larsson | 30 km/h | Axel Schylström, Jimmy Jansson, Lia Larsson, My Söderholm, Thomas G:son |
| Scarlet | Circus X | Emil Behmer, Henric Pierroff, Ian-Paolo Lira, Jessica Rachel Chertock, Scarlet, Simon Boustedt, Staffan Amberlind, Thirsty. |
| Albin Tingwall | Done Getting Over You | Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Linnea Deb |
| Danny Saucedo | Happy That You Found Me | Kristoffer Fogelmark, John Martin, Michel Zitron |
| Dotter | It’s Not Easy To Write You a Love Song | Dino Medanhodzic, Johanna “Dotter” Jansson |
Heat 5 – March 2 – Karlstad – Löfbergs Arena
| Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| Jay Smith | Back To My Roots | Jay Smith, Jonas Jurström, Jonathan Keyes, Maria Jane Smith, Victor Thell |
| Elecktra | Banne Maj | Anderz Wrethov, Elin Wrethov, Jonny Werner, Robin Werner |
| Chelsea Muco | Controlla | Anderz Wrethov, Chelsea Muco, Elsa Carmona Oljelund, FERNAND MP, Karl Flyckt, Pa Modou |
| Annika Wickihalder | Light | Annika Wickihalder, Herman Gardarfve, Linnea Gawell, Patrik Jean |
| MEDINA | Que Sera | Ali Jammali, Anderz Wrethov, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Sami Rekik. |
| Marcus & Martinus | Unforgettable | Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Linnea Deb, Marcus Gunnarsen, Martinus Gunnarsen |
What we know about Melodifestivalen 2024
As revealed back in June – the Semi Final stage is no more, and will be replaced by a run-off vote amongst 3rd and 4th placers in each heat, which will decide the final two of the Final participants, joining the two acts in each heat who qualify directly to the final – there now being five heats for the expanded 30 songs.
Tickets for next year’s edition of the competition went on sale in early November.
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 – SVT
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Rory Gannon
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