While Swedish broadcaster SVT finalizes the list of artists participating in their Eurovision 2025 selection, Melodifestivalen, the rumors regarding who will be participating in the 65th edition of the competition continue to be reported. This time Albin Johnsén and Nomi Bontegard are the latest artists to be reported as part of the line-up, as reported by Aftonbladet.
Albin Johnsén
First in this round-up is a returnee in the form of Albin Johnsén, who has participated in Mello on two occasions. In 2016 with Mattias and “Rik” and again in 2020 with “Livet Börjar Nu”. On both occasions, Albin did not advance further in the competition. Aftonbladet reports that Albin will be participating with a new type of song, with its informant reporting that the entry will be in Swedish with ‘carnival drums’.
Nomi Bontegard
Finishing off this round-up is a newcomer in the form of Nomi Bontegard, who goes by ‘Nomi’, and is signed to Freebird Entertainment. Nomi has released numerous singles with her song “Fire” being part of the official soundtrack of ‘Mistfall’
Who is currently rumored to participate in Melodifestivalen 2025?
As reported by Swedish media for the past few weeks, the artists that could potentially be competing at next year’s competition are as follows:
- Måns Zelmerlöw
- Klara Hammarström
- John Lundvik
- SCARLET
- Kaliffa
- Arvingarna
- Andreas Lundstedt
- Dolly Style
- Malou Prytz
- Annika Wickihalder
- Tennessee Tears
- Maja Ivarsson
- Meira Omar
- Björn Holmgren
- KAJ
- Arwin
- Angelino
- Kristofer Greczula
- Albin Johnsén
- Nomi Bontegard
SVT is set to reveal the 30 artists participating in the competition before the year’s end.
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 2024, Marcus and Martinus represented Sweden on home soil. As the host entry, their song “Unforgettable” did not need to compete in the semi-finals. At the close of voting in the grand final, they had received 174 points. 125 points were received by the juries, while the twins received 49 points by televoters.
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News Source: Aftonbladet
Photo Credit: SVT for Melodifestivalen 2020, Nomi Bontegard
Rory Gannon 
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