Sweden has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 61 times since making its debut in 1958, missing only three contests since then. Since 1959, the Swedish entry has been chosen through an annual televised competition, known since 1967 as Melodifestivalen. At the 1997 contest, Sweden was one of the first five countries to adopt televoting. Sweden hosted the contest six times: three times in Stockholm, twice in Malmö and once in Gothenburg (1985).
Mariette Hansson, sometimes credited as MaryJet or simply Mariette, is a Swedish singer and songwriter. Hansson participated in Sikta mot stjärnorna in 1999 imitating singer Amanda Marshall. She participated in Idol 2009 which was broadcast on TV4 and finished fourth. A year later, Hansson was announced as "homo of the year" at the QX Gaygala in Stockholm.
Lisa Kristina Ajax, is a Swedish singer, and winner of Idol 2014.
"Her Kiss" is a song recorded by Swedish singer Boris René. The song was released as a digital download in Sweden on 4 February 2017 and peaked at number 50 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It is taking part in Melodifestivalen 2017, and qualified to andra chansen from the first semi-final on 4 February 2017. The song qualified from andra chansen on 4 March 2017. It was written by Tim Larsson and Tobias Lundgren.
"I Don't Give A" is a song recorded by Swedish singer Lisa Ajax. The song was released as a digital download in Sweden on 26 February 2017 and peaked at number 25 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It is taking part in Melodifestivalen 2017, and qualified to andra chansen from the second semi-final on 11 February 2017. The song qualified from andra chansen on 4 March 2017. It was written by Ola Svensson, Linnea Deb, Joy Deb, and Anton Hård af Segerstad.
"Gotta Thing About You" is a song recorded by Swedish boyband FO&O. The song was released as a digital download in Sweden on 26 February 2017 and peaked at number 10 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It took part in Melodifestivalen 2017, and qualified to andra chansen from the third semi-final on 18 February 2017. The song qualified from andra chansen on 4 March 2017. It was written by Robert "Mutt" Lange and Tony Nilsson.
"Kiss You Goodbye" is a song recorded by Swedish singer Anton Hagman. The song was released as a digital download in Sweden on 26 February 2017 and peaked at number 17 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It is taking part in Melodifestivalen 2017, and qualified to andra chansen from the third semi-final on 18 February 2017. The song qualified to the final from andra chansen on 4 March 2017. It was written by Christian Fast, Tim Schou, and Henrik Nordenback.
"Crucified" is a song recorded by Swedish duo Bella & Filippa. The song was released as a digital download in Sweden on 26 February 2017 and peaked at number 47 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It took part in Melodifestivalen 2017, and placed fifth the third semi-final on 18 February 2017. It was written by Peter Hägerås, Mats Frisell, Jakob Stadell, Filippa Frisell, and Isabella Snihs.
"En värld full av strider " is a song recorded by Swedish-Sami singer Jon Henrik Fjällgren featuring Swedish singer Aninia. The song was released as a digital download in Sweden on 26 February 2017 and peaked at number 23 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It is sung in Swedish and Southern Sami. It took part in Melodifestivalen 2017, and qualified to the final from the fourth semi-final on 25 February 2017. The song placed third in the final. It was written by Fjällgren, Sara Biglert, Christian Schneider, and Andreas Hedlund.
"I Can't Go On" is a song recorded by Swedish singer Robin Bengtsson. The song was released as a digital download in Sweden on 26 February 2017 and peaked at number three on the Swedish Singles Chart. It won Melodifestivalen 2017 and represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. The song is written by David Kreuger, Hamed "K-One" Pirouzpanah, and Robin Stjernberg.
"Good Lovin" is a song recorded by Swedish singer Benjamin Ingrosso. The song was released as a digital download in Sweden on 25 February 2017 and peaked at number 11 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It took part in Melodifestivalen 2017, and qualified to the final from the second semi-final on 11 February 2017. It was written by Ingrosso, Louis Schoorl, Matt Parad, and MAG. "Good Lovin'" was certified platinum in Sweden.
"Wild Child" is a song recorded by Swedish singer Ace Wilder. The song was released as a digital download in Sweden on 26 February 2017 and peaked at number 51 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It took part in Melodifestivalen 2017 and qualified to the final from the first semi-final on 4 February 2017. It placed seventh in the final. It was written by Peter Boström, Thomas G:son, and Ace Wilder.
Axel Schylström is a Swedish singer. He first came to prominence in 2015 while competing on season eleven of Swedish Idol, where he placed fourth. In 2017, he competed in Melodifestivalen 2017, with the song "När ingen ser".
"När ingen ser" is a song recorded by Swedish singer Axel Schylström. The song was released as a digital download in Sweden on 26 February 2017 and peaked at number 41 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It took part in Melodifestivalen 2017, and qualified to andra chansen from the fourth semi-final on 25 February 2017. It was written by Behshad Ashnai, Schylström and David Strääf.
"Running with Lions" is a song recorded by Swedish singer Alice Svensson. The song was released as a digital download in Sweden on 25 February 2017 and peaked at number 87 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It took part in Melodifestivalen 2017, and placed fifth in the fourth semi-final on 25 February 2017. It was written by Anderz Wrethov, Andreas "Stone" Johansson, Denniz Jamm, and Svensson.
"Boogieman Blues" is a song written and recorded by Swedish singer Owe Thörnqvist. The song was released as a digital download in Sweden on 25 February 2017 and peaked at number 74 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It is taking part in Melodifestivalen 2017, and qualified to the final from the third semi-final on 18 February 2017.
"Patrick Swayze" is a song recorded by Swedish singer Sigrid Bernson. The song was released as a digital download in Sweden on 26 February 2018 and peaked at number 27 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It is taking part in Melodifestivalen 2018, and qualified to andra chansen from the first semi-final on 3 February 2018. It was written by Andrej Kamnik, Josefin Glenmark, Peg Parnevik, and Bernson.
"Livet på en pinne" is a song recorded by Swedish television personality Edward Blom. The song was released as a digital download in Sweden on 26 February 2018 and peaked at number 51 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It took part in Melodifestivalen 2018, but did not qualify out of the first semi-final on 3 February 2018. It was written by Blom along with Thomas G:son, Stefan Brunzell, and Kent Olsson.
Johanna Maria Jansson, better known by her stage name Dotter, is a Swedish singer and songwriter. She finished second in Melodifestivalen 2020 with her song "Bulletproof", one point behind The Mamas. In Melodifestivalen 2021, where she competed with the song "Little Tot", she placed fourth with 105 points.
Melodifestivalen 2023 is the 63rd edition of the Swedish music competition Melodifestivalen, which is organised by Sveriges Television (SVT) and takes place over a six-week period between 4 February and 11 March 2023. The winner will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, to be held in Liverpool in May 2023. All shows are hosted by Farah Abadi and Jesper Rönndahl.
