Melodifestivalen comes to Växjö this weekend as the Swedish national final holds its third heat. Daniel sat down with Clara Klingenström, who is competing with the song “Aldrig Mer”
Check out our interview with Clara Klingenström here!
Daniel and Clara spoke about her preparations for Melfest, how her life has changed since her last participation, and how her song “Behöver inte dig idag” has become a hit with Eurovision fans.
About Clara Klingenström
Hailing from Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland, Clara Klingenström released her first single “Ensam i en stad” in 2019. She went onto compete in Melodifestivalen 2021 as a relatively unknown artist with the song “Behöver inte dig idag”, going onto finish in 5th place after competing in the Andra Chansen round. She has since released an album, Clara’s Dagbok, and singles such as “Liv” – written after the death of her father.
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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