Two months after the submissions closed, Sweden’s broadcaster SVT has announced the 30 participants in next year’s edition of Melodifestivalen. The winner will represent Sweden in Basel.
Måns Zelmerlöw & Klara Hammarström among the returnees
The line-up includes Eurovision 2015 winner Måns Zelmerlöw, as well as three-time participant Klara Hammarström.
Next year’s line up features many returnees including: John Lundvik, Erik Segerstedt, Dolly Style, and Andreas Lundstedt among others.
Semi-Final 1 – February 1 – Luleå – Coop Norrbotten Arena
| Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| Linea Henriksson | Den Känslan | David Lindgren Zacharias, Linnea Henriksson, Sebastian Atas |
| Meira Omar | Hush Hush | Anderz Wrethov, Dino Medanhodzic, Laurell Barker, Meira Omar |
| Maja Ivarsson | Kamikaze Life | Andreas ”Giri” Lindbergh, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Linnea Deb, Maja Ivarsson |
| Albin Johnsén ft. Pa | Upp i luften | Albin Johnsén, Christoffer Balazik, FERNAND MP, Mattias Andréasson, Pa Modou |
| Adrian Maceus | Vär första gång | Adam”Rymdpojken” Englund, Adrian Björklund, Adrian Macéus, Hugo Geijer Persson, William Pärlenskog |
| John Lundvik | Voice of the Silent | Jimmy Jansson, John Lundvik, Peter Boström, Thomas G:son |
Semi-Final 2 – February 8 – Gothenburg – Scandanavium
| Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| Schlagerz | Don Juan | Anna Engh, Mikael Karlsson |
| Nomi Tales | Funniest Thing | Adam Breitholtz, Herman Gardarfve, Jacob Lundahl, Nomi Bontegard, Simon Weidersjö |
| Klara Hammarström | On and On and On | Dino Medanhodzic, Jimmy Jansson, Klara Hammarström, Moa ”Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker, Peter Boström, Thomas G:son |
| Kaliffa | Salute | Anderz Wrethov, Jakob ”Big Brain” Malmlöf, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Kaliffa Karlsson, Robert Skowronski |
| Erik Segerstedt | Show Me What Love Is | Erik Segerstedt, Mattias Andréasson, Pontus Söderman |
| Fredrik Lundman | The Heart of a Swedish Cowboy | Erik Bernholm, Maja Francis, Thomas G:son |
Semi-Final 3 – February 15 – Västerås – ABB Arena Syd
| Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| Malou Prytz | 24K Gold | Anderz Wrethov, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Julie “Kill J” Aagaard, Malou Prytz |
| Greczula | Believe Me | Amanda Nordelius, John Russel, Kristofer Greczula |
| Annika Wickihalder | Life Again | Annika Wickihalder, Herman Gardarfve, Patrik Jean |
| Björn Holmgren | Rädda Mig | Björn Holmgren, David Lindgren Zacharias, Jens Hult |
| Angelino | Teardrops | Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Linnea Deb, Tusse Chiza |
| Dolly Style | YIHAA | Caroline Aronsson, David Lindgren Zacharias, Herman Gardarfve, Melanie Wehbe, Mikaela Samuelsson, Patrik Jean |
Semi-Final 4 – February 22 – Malmö – Malmö Arena
| Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| KAJ | Bada Bada Bastu | Anderz Wrethov, Axel Åhman, Jakob Norrgård, Kevin Holmström, Kristoffer Strandberg, Robert Skowronski |
| Ella Tiritiello | Bara du är där | Adam “Rymdpojken” Englund, David Björk, Loreen Talhaoui |
| AmenA | Do good be better | AmenA, Sandra Bjurman, Stefan Örn |
| Måns Zelmerlöw | Revolution | David Lindgren Zacharias, Måns Zelmerlöw, Ola Svensson, Sebastian Atas |
| Andreas Lundstedt | Vicious | Andreas Lundstedt, Dino Medanhodzic, Laurell Barker, LIAMOO |
| Tennessee Tears | Yours | Gavin Jones, Jonas Hermansson, Pär Westerlund, Tilda Feuk |
Semi-Final 5 – March 1 – Jönköping – Husqvarna Garden
| Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| Sara Ludvigsson | Hate you so much | Herman Gardarfve, Lisa Desmond, Saga Ludvigsson |
| Vilhelm Buchaus | I’m yours | Elias Edman, Jonatan Lahti, Simon Alexander Ward, Vilhelm Buchaus |
| Victoria Silvstedt | Love it! | Jimmy Jansson, Thomas G:son |
| Arvingarna | Ring Baby Ring | Stefan Brunzell, Thomas G:son |
| SCARLET | Sweet n’ psycho | Anderz Wrethov, Dino Medanhodzic, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Scarlet Hunts, Thirsty |
| Arwin | This dream of mine | Anderz Wrethov, Arwin Ismail, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Julie “Kill J” Aagaard, Peter Boström |
What we know about Melodifestivalen 2025
As we earlier reported 30 songs will participate in Melodifestivalen 2025, two songs will directly qualify for the final from each semi-final, (which will consist of ten entries for the final).
The entry that placed third in each semi-final will still have a chance to make it to the final (which will be made up of five entries). Out of the five participants who placed third in each semi-final, the act with the highest score across all of the Semi-Finals will automatically be given a place in the final, with the remaining four acts fighting it out for the remaining spot. The act with the highest points from the vote will then be awarded the last spot in the final
As usual, Sweden’s Eurovision 2025 representative will be selected via a mixture of televoting and an international jury.
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: SVT
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