Whilst 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 a supergroup consisting of dance band vocalists Maria Persson, Maria Rolf, and Sandra Estberg, are the latest artists to be reported as part of the line-up.
Vocalists from dance bands set to participate
As reported by Aftonbladet, the three vocalists were formed to make a supergroup, with its sources saying that the trio’s participation is to ‘bring in more women from the dance band world’, with the song being described as ‘strong dance band pop’, and was written by Mikael Karlsson who wrote Arvingarna’s “I Do”, which made the final of Mello in 2019, placing seventh.
The supergroup would consist of three vocalists. First up is Maria Persson from Blender. The group has been performing since 2002, with the band getting in the spotlight in 2009 when they participated in ‘Dansbandskampen’. In 2011 they released their album ‘Ingen utan mig’, which reached number 4 on the Swedish charts.
Also in the supergroup is Maria Rolf from Titanix. The group was formed in 1979, but it wasn’t until 1991, that Maria joined. The band has appeared in the Swedish charts, competed in ‘Dansbandskampen’, and has released numerous albums.
Rounding up the supergroup is Sandra Estberg from Martinez, The band has performed in numerous Swedish shows including, Bingolotto and Allsång pa Skansen, as well as having several songs on the Swedish charts.
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
- A Super Group consisting of Maria Persson, Maria Rolf, and Sandra Estberg
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 (L-R): Titanix, Per Groth, Mendez
Giwrgos Oiko