With the year commencing, we look into how Junior Eurovision 2024 (which is set to take place later in the year, is taking shape. However, more countries are continuing to reveal their non-participation, and that includes Eurovision 2024 Host Country Sweden, who will not be participating in the 22nd edition of the competition.
No reason revealed for non-participation
SVT has not given any reason as to why they will not be participating in this year’s competition. The confirmation of their non-participation would mean that Sweden will not be participating for the 10th year in a row. Their last participation was in 2014, when the contest took place in Malta.
Sweden’s Junior Eurovision Journey
Sweden first took part in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in its inaugural year, being represented by The Honeypies and their song “Stoppa mig!” in Copenhagen. Sweden finished 15th in a field of 16, earning a total of 12 points. Since then, Sweden has participated a total of 11 times, with their most successful attempt coming in 2006. Molly Sandén represented Sweden in Bucharest and finished in 3rd place with her song “Det finaste någon kan få”.
Sweden last took part in the Contest in 2014, and was represented by Julia Kedhammar and her song “Du är inte ensam”. Performing seventh in the running order, Sweden finished in 13th place with a total of 28 points. Following this, Sweden withdrew from the Contest and has not returned to the competition since.
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News Source: Eurofestivales
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