Sweden’s national broadcaster, SVT, has unveiled the 30 artists and songs set to compete in Melodifestivalen 2025, one of the most anticipated Eurovision selection shows. With 17 debuting artists and 13 returning favorites, this year’s competition promises to deliver an exciting mix of fresh talent and experienced performers.
The 2025 edition will feature five semi-finals across Sweden, culminating in the grand final on March 8. Each semi-final will showcase six acts, with two advancing directly to the final and others competing in the Second Chance round.
Notable Participants:
•Måns Zelmerlöw: The Eurovision 2015 winner returns to the Melodifestivalen stage, aiming to represent Sweden once again.
•John Lundvik: Sweden’s representative in 2019, known for his soulful performances, is back in the competition.
•Arvingarna: The band that represented Sweden in 1993 brings their experience and charm to this year’s lineup.
The Lineup:
Semi-Final 1 – Luleå, 1 February 2025
1.Linnea Henriksson – “Den känslan”
(Songwriters: David Lindgren Zacharias, Linnea Henriksson, Sebastian Atas)
2.Meira Omar – “Hush Hush”
(Songwriters: Anderz Wrethov, Dino Medanhodzic, Laurell Barker, Meira Omar)
3.Maja Ivarsson – “Kamikaze Life”
(Songwriters: Andreas ”Giri” Lindbergh, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Linnea Deb, Maja Ivarsson)
4.Albin Johnsén feat. Pa – “Upp i luften”
(Songwriters: Albin Johnsén, Christoffer Balazik, FERNAND MP, Mattias Andréasson, Pa Modou)
5.John Lundvik – “Voice of the Silent”
(Songwriters: Jimmy Jansson, John Lundvik, Peter Boström, Thomas G:son)
6.Adrian Macéus – “Vår första gång”
(Songwriters: Adam “Rymdpojken” Englund, Adrian Björklund, Adrian Macéus, Hugo Geijer Persson, William Pärlenskog)
Semi-Final 2 – Gothenburg, 8 February 2025
1.SCHLAGERZ – “Don Juan”
(Songwriters: Anna Engh, Mikael Karlsson)
2.Nomi Tales – “Funniest Thing”
(Songwriters: Adam Breitholtz, Herman Gardarfve, Jacob Lundahl, Nomi Bontegard, Simon Weidersjö)
3.Klara Hammarström – “On and On and On”
(Songwriters: Dino Medanhodzic, Jimmy Jansson, Klara Hammarström, Moa “Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker, Peter Boström, Thomas G:son)
4.Kaliffa – “Salute”
(Songwriters: Anderz Wrethov, Jakob ”Big Brain” Malmlöf, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Kaliffa Karlsson, Robert Skowronski)
5.Erik Segerstedt – “Show Me What Love Is”
(Songwriters: Erik Segerstedt, Mattias Andréasson, Pontus Söderman)
6.Fredrik Lundman – “The Heart of a Swedish Cowboy”
(Songwriters: Erik Bernholm, Maja Francis, Thomas G:son)
Semi-Final 3 – Västerås, 15 February 2025
1.Malou Prytz – “24K Gold”
(Songwriters: Anderz Wrethov, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Julie “Kill J” Aagaard, Malou Prytz)
2.Greczula – “Believe Me”
(Songwriters: Amanda Nordelius, John Russel, Kristofer Greczula)
3.Annika Wickihalder – “Life Again”
(Songwriters: Annika Wickihalder, Herman Gardarfve, Patrik Jean)
4.Björn Holmgren – “Rädda mig”
(Songwriters: Björn Holmgren, David Lindgren Zacharias, Jens Hult)
5.Angelino – “Teardrops”
(Songwriters: Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Linnea Deb, Tusse Chiza)
6.Dolly Style – “YIHAA”
(Songwriters: Caroline Aronsson, David Lindgren Zacharias, Herman Gardarfve, Melanie Wehbe, Mikaela Samuelsson, Patrik Jean)
Semi-Final 4 – Malmö, 22 February 2025
1.KAJ – “Bara bada bastu”
(Songwriters: Anderz Wrethov, Axel Åhman, Jakob Norrgård, Kevin Holmström, Kristoffer Strandberg, Robert Skowronski)
2.Ella Tiritiello – “Bara du är där”
(Songwriters: Adam “Rymdpojken” Englund, David Björk, Loreen Talhaoui)
3.AmenA – “Do Good Be Better”
(Songwriters: AmenA, Sandra Bjurman, Stefan Örn)
4.Måns Zelmerlöw – “Revolution”
(Songwriters: David Lindgren Zacharias, Måns Zelmerlöw, Ola Svensson, Sebastian Atas)
5.Andreas Lundstedt – “Vicious”
(Songwriters: Andreas Lundstedt, Dino Medanhodzic, Laurell Barker, LIAMOO)
6.Tennessee Tears – “Yours”
(Songwriters: Gavin Jones, Jonas Hermansson, Pär Westerlund, Tilda Feuk)
Semi-Final 5 – Jönköping, 1 March 2025
1.Saga Ludvigsson – “Hate You So Much”
(Songwriters: Herman Gardarfve, Lisa Desmond, Saga Ludvigsson)
2.Vilhelm Buchaus – “I’m Yours”
(Songwriters: Elias Edman, Jonatan Lahti, Simon Alexander Ward, Vilhelm Buchaus)
3.Victoria Silvstedt – “Love It!”
(Songwriters: Jimmy Jansson, Thomas G:son)
4.Arvingarna – “Ring baby ring”
(Songwriters: Stefan Brunzell, Thomas G:son)
5.SCARLET – “Sweet N’ Psycho”
(Songwriters: Anderz Wrethov, Dino Medanhodzic, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Scarlet Hunts, Thirsty)
6.Arwin – “This Dream of Mine”
(Songwriters: Anderz Wrethov, Arwin Ismail, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Julie “Kill J” Aagaard, Peter Boström)
Hosts and Statistics
Melodifestivalen 2025 will be hosted by Kristina “Keyyo” Petrushina and Edvin Törnblom. This year features 39 debuting songwriters and sees 46 songwriters returning from previous editions.
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