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Post by Anesović on Sept 9, 2021 16:28:21 GMT 1
 All discussion regarding Sweden in the 2022 contest should be posted here!
Cornelia Jakobs - "Hold Me Closer"
m/l: Cornelia Jakobsdotter, David Zandén, Isa Molin
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Post by Anesović on Oct 18, 2021 16:49:59 GMT 1
we've been quite for a while, so why not bring you some new info for once~ [#1] Oct. 18 Update
NEW SECOND CHANCE FORMAT
As reported by Aftonbladet, according to Melfests Project Leader, Anette Brattström, the 5th show will be revamped for the 2022 competition.
Previously, during the Second Chance, 4 duels consisting of 2 songs each would take place, making 8 in total. Winners of each duel would qualify to the Grand Final.
With the new format, it's almost the same as the previous one, but with 2 groups instead of 4, with 4 songs in each of the 2 groups.
From each group, 2 songs would qualify, making it the same amount of qualifiers as the previous format.
The change came with the fact that the "previous use" of the Second Chance format seemed outdated as of recent years.
The Second Chance was used so acts who make it there could think of potentially revamping their staging and potentially polish it more,
but as of recent, most acts seem to be fully satisfied with their staging even before the live shows, considering the heavy amount of rehearsals prior to their semis.
FIRST RUMOURED ACTS
And we're just in time for the regular "rumour mill" where Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek reveals the potential acts for the upcoming Melfest with his personal sources*.
I'll be giving minor information regarding the artists musical background, as well as some info regarding the song if any was provided in the article.
In either case, Aftonbladet started off todays rumour mill with two recognizable faces, namely...
#1 LIAMOO
Winner of Swedish Idol in 2016, and previously participated in Melfest.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 2
2018: "Last Breath", 6th
2019: "Hold You", 3rd
...and #2 ROBIN BENGTSSON
3rd place at Swedish Idol in 2008, and several participations at Melfest, including a victory in 2017.
Then came to place 5th overall at the Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev, Ukraine.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 3
2016: "Constellation Prize", 5th
2017: "I Can't Go On", 1st (5th)
2020: "Take a Chance", 8th
2 down, 26 more to go.
More rumours to come in due time.
*Tobbe Ek gathers several sources from different people with information regarding who is to partake in the competition.
While they have a good track-record on revealing who will take part prior to the announcement during November time,
they're still only speculation, and minor mistakes have been made in previous years, including Renaida in 2020, as well as Carola in 2021.
Thus, we do wanna let you know that the list may or may not be 100% accurate by the time the artist press conference happens. |
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Post by fabbi on Oct 18, 2021 17:09:46 GMT 1
Not Robin again ... Is he even known in Sweden outside MF?
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Post by Anesović on Oct 24, 2021 12:34:26 GMT 1
[#2] Oct. 24 Update
TWO RETURNEES, ONE DEBUTANT
Yesterday, Aftonbladet revealed three more active names for the upcoming Melfest, namely;
#3 KLARA HAMMARSTRÖM
TV-personality, former competitive horse rider, and upcoming singer.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 2
2020: "Nobody", 5th in semi
2021, "Beat of Broken Hearts", 6th
#4 ALVARO ESTRELLA
Dancer and singer. Have been a backing dancer for many acts in both MF and ESC.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 3
2014: "Bedroom", 6th in semi
2020: "Vamos amigos", 11th
2021: "Baila baila", 10th
- If true, both Klara & Alvaro will be participating for a third time in a row, something very uncommon in Melodifestivalen -
... and #5 ANGELINO MARKENHORN
Upcoming singer, uploading both originals and covers on many of his social medias.
His potential 2022 entry is supposedly written by Thomas Stengaard,
one of the co-writers behind the winning Danish entry, "Only Teardrops" back in 2013.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 0
5 down, 23 left. |
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Post by fabbi on Nov 10, 2021 22:31:58 GMT 1
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Post by Anesović on Nov 11, 2021 21:28:30 GMT 1
as a matter of fact, we do. i've just been trying to survive my stomach ever since my vacation endedANYWAYS[#3] Nov. 11 Update
A BUNCHA NAMES
Aftonbladet have been quite silent for a couple of weeks, but alas, as of Sunday, we've gotten some names to dig through.
Going through them one by one, we have;
#6 LANCE HEDMAN
Son of Magdalena Graaf and Magnus Hedman, took 3rd place in the 2019 Let's Dance, and is currently a participant in a TV show regarding alcohol addiction.
Also in a music duo together with Linton Calmroth, and has had success with songs such as "Sunshine" and "Best Time's Right Now".
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 0
#7 JOHN LUNDVIK
Singer, songwriter, and a former athlete. Co-wrote a song that was performed specifically for Princess Victoria's wedding.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 2
2018: "My Turn", 3rd
2019: "Too Late for Love", 1st (5th at ESC)
#8 THEOZ
TikTok (well, musical.ly) sensation, and has slowly released songs since 2018.
Was a literal background dancer for Samir & Viktor's 2018 entry "Shuffla".
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 0
#9 MALOU PRYTZ
Young singer who broke through during Melfest at the age of 16.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPT: 2
2019: "I Do Me", 12th
2020: "Ballerina", SC (lost to Paul Rey)
#10 CAZZI OPEIA
Singer/songwriter who has written many songs international acts, especially from South Korea,
such as Twice, Red Velvet, TXT, BTS, Itzy and Enhypen.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 0
...and #11 MEDINA
Swedish hip-hop duo who got a major breakthrough at the start of the 2010s with songs such as "Miss Decibel", "Där palmerna bor" and "Se på mig nu".
The duo broke up in 2018, but rumours state that the duo is making a comeback, with Melodifestivalen being the start of it.
One half of the duo, Sami Rekik, took part during this (2021) years Melfest together with WAHL in the song "90-talet".
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 0
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Just a couple of weeks left until the artist conference, and only 17 potential acts to go. |
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Post by Anesović on Nov 23, 2021 22:00:44 GMT 1
[#4] Nov. 23 Update
A BUNCHA NAMES #2
We're right around the corner until we get to find out the participating acts for the coming edition of Melfest.
But we still got quite a batch of names that could be making it to next years show.
Starting of, we have names such as...
#12 LINDA BENGTZING
Schlager singer with multiple participants in the past, having gained a bunch of hits with many of her early entries.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 7
2005: "Alla flickor", 10th
2006: "Jag ljuger så bra", 7th
2008: "Hur svårt ska det va?", 5th
2011: "E det fel på mej", 7th
2014: "Ta mig", 5th in semi
2016: "Killer Girl", 7th in semi
2019: "Alla mina sorger", 6th in semi
#13 ANNA BERGENDAHL
Singer-songwriter who took the Melfest title back in 2010, but ultimately also became the very first non-qualification for Sweden at ESC.
Started studying in the medical program, and has also returned to music a couple of years after.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 3
2010: "This Is My Life", 1st (11th in semi)
2019: "Ashes to Ashes", 10th
2020: "Kingdom Come", 3rd
#14 TENORI
A mysterious pop-opera duo, with no disclosed information on who any of the members are at the very moment.
Sources does however state that the song is rather good, and could be grabbing one of the Grand Final tickets from the semi.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 0
#15 WILLIAM SEGERDAHL
Young singer who started his career in Idol 2018, where he got 3rd place.
His participation is very uncertain at the moment, as Segerdahl himself contacted the reporter in a comical manner,
stating that it "would be fun to know what song I am competing with haha. looks like you have more information than me",
hinting at either that the sources are wrong about Segerdahls participation, or that he got a spot, but is still deciding the song to participate with.
(or, maybe, y'know, Segerdahl is just messing with him)
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 0
#16 NIELLO
Swedish rapper with a decently sized follower, who has also collabed with artists such as Danny Saucedo and Janice.
Has reportedly been submitting songs for Melfest in the past few years, but 2022 seems to be his year to finally debut.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 0
#17 FAITH KAKEMBO
An anesthesia nurse who made her singing presence known when she competed in both P4 Nästa 2019 and Melfest 2020.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 1
2020: "Crying Rivers", 5th in semi
... and #18 OMAR RUDBERG
Former FO&O member, singer and current actor.
Got big fame while part of The Fooo Conspiracy, before going into a solo career,
and currently has a contract with Netflix as one of the main actors in the series "Young Royals".
Rudberg's participation is also very uncertain at this point, as it has been reported that SVT wishes to have him in after his fame in Young Royals.
However, two obstacles are currently in the way; 1) if Rudberg has declined the offer,
or 2) if the recording of the 2nd season for Young Royals clashes with any of the dates during Melfest 2022.
Considering the high popularity of Young Royals, any argument for him to take part in Melfest over the recording of the 2nd season would be to no avail.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 2
2017: "Gotta Thing About You" (as part of FO&O), 11th
2019: "Om om och om igen", 6th in semi
While we're on it...
It was recently revealed that the first half of the 28 acts (aka 14) will be revealed by SVT this friday, while the other batch will be revealed next week.
On top of that, it would also seem that we're most likely only going to get to know approx. 21 rumoured acts before the official 28 will be revealed.
The ~3 extra acts is potentially coming either prior to the first batch on friday, or probably continue before the second batch is revealed next week.
Eitherway, 3 days to go! |
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Post by Anesović on Nov 25, 2021 17:23:30 GMT 1
[#5] Nov. 24 Update
POTENTIAL LAST BATCH
Coming out faster than expected, we've received our potentially last batch of rumoured acts before the announcement this Friday and next week.
Let's go through them quickly shall we? In the list includes...
#18 ANDERS BAGGE
Songwriter and musician who have worked with acts such as Madonna, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion and Enrique Iglesias.
Also been a part of the jury in the Swedish version of Idol ever since 2008.
He is generally not a singer at all, but after gaining a lot of praise in the newly adapted "Masked Singer Sweden" in 2021,
his stage fright seems to slowly fade away, as he is potentially making his debut on the Melfest stage in 2022.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 0
#19 LILLASYSTER
Rockband from Gothenburg, with many moderate views on their music both on Youtube and Spotify.
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 1
2021: "Pretender", lost in the second chance
#20 MALIN CHRISTIN
Sister of Wiktoria Johansson, and upcoming singer with an album on the get-go.
She was one of the songwriters behind Malta's 2021 Eurovision entry, "Je me casse".
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 0
#21 CORNELIA JAKOBSDOTTER
Singer and daughter to the main vocalist in the rock band "The Poodles".
Also a part of the band "Stockholm Syndrome" (formerly known as Love Generation).
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS: 2
2011: "Dance Alone", lost in the second chance
2012: "Just A Little Bit", 6th in the semi
...and #22... uhm
"A male dansbands singer who had a career on the theatre stage"
yeah, we don't have a lot of information regarding this act at the very moment, it seems, but sources do give us these details for them.
it's the same way they "revealed" other acts in the past, including the "Yohio-styled girl group" (Dolly Style) in 2015,
as well as the "young unestablished female singer with a song by Bobby Ljunggren" (Clara Klingenström) in 2021.
And also, if you noticed that we started on #18, despite the fact that we finished last update with #18,
it's because that William Segerdahl, who was previously on the list, was removed from it, as sources have heard different things now.
And these were the rumours in the article provided on Aftonbladet.
On a separate blog on the same website, many other rumoured acts have been shown, but with no credible source to fully back their participation.
One detail written is how many rock songs have been submitted to SVT after the victory of Måneskin, and the blog post states
how there is the high possibility that we're getting a minimum of two rock acts in the coming Melfest edition.
One of them has already been written in the article, namely Lillasyster, but who the potential second act is has yet to be fully disclosed.
Leaving that mini detail behind, here are some names in the blog post that could have a shot at it:
| Amadeus Söögard | Son to Carola. Has stated previously that he doesn't wish to take the same route as his mother,
but his name still came up within speculations. Maybe a change of mind? | | Shirley Clamp | Has supposedly sent in several songs, and a source states that she's in,
but others haven't said the same. | | Jennifer Brown | A hint from someone mentioned Jennifer Brown, but no other source have confirmed this. | A Masked Singer participant
| Another masked singer participant might still be making their way to the 2022 edition.
Both Daniel Norberg and Nassim Al Fakir have been seen partaking in songwriting camps.
Or could we potentially see a curveball? Something from Victoria Silvstedt, perhaps? | | Sabina Johansson | Newly signed with Cardiac Records, which has had a good track record in Melfest such as Renaida and Frans.
Also a close friend to Oscar Zia and Molly Hammar, so a Melfest participation is not off the charts. | | Lili & Susie | It has been reported that the 80s duo have sent in songs, but have they made it? We'll find out soon. |
And that is all that has been revealed thus far. Tomorrow, the first 14 acts will be revealed.
Whether it's via a press conference, or via the app, is yet to actually be disclosed,
but the most likely alternative is that we'll get them one by one via the app, aka what they did in 2021.
The announcement is looking to start somewhere early in the morning, around ~8-9AM,
so be sure to look out for any news around the morning tomorrow  |
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Post by Anesović on Nov 26, 2021 17:44:00 GMT 1
FIRST FOURTEEN ACTS REVEALED
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| Songwriters | | Anders Bagge - "Bigger Than the Universe" |
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| Anders Bagge, Jimmy Jansson, Peter Boström, Thomas G:son | | Cazzi Opeia - "I Can't Get Enough" |
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| Bishat Araya, Jakob Redtzer, Cazzi Opeia, Paul Rey | Omar Rudberg - "Moving Like That"
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| Omar Rudberg, Gustav Blomberg, Amanda Kongshaug, Kristin Marie | Klara Hammarström - "Run to the Hills"
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| Jimmy "Joker" Thörnfeldt, Julie Aagaard, Anderz Wrethov, Klara Hammarström | | Tribe Friday - "Shut Me Up" |
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| Isak Gunnarsson, Robin Hanberger Pérez, Noah Deutschmann | | John Lundvik - "Änglavakt" |
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| Anderz Wrethov, Elin Wrethov, Benjamin Rosenbohm, Fredrik Sonefors, John Lundvik | | Cornelia Jakobs - "Hold Me Closer" |
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| Isa Molin, David Zandén, Cornelia Jakobsdotter | | Niello & Lisa Ajax - "Tror du att jag bryr mig" |
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| Yvonne Dahlbom, Niklas Grahn Linroth, Jesper Welander | | Faith Kakembo - "Freedom" |
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| Laurell Barker, Anderz Wrethov, Palle Hammarlund, Faith Kakembo | | LIAMOO - "Bluffin" |
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| Jimmy "Joker" Thörnfeldt, Sami Rekik, Dino Medanhodzic, Ali Jammali | | Linda Bengtzing - "Fyrfaldigt hurra!" |
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| Thomas G:son, Linda Bengtzing, Myra Granberg, Daniel Jelldéus | | Samira Manners - "I Want to Be Loved" |
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| Samira Manners, Fredrik Andersson | | Danne Stråhed - "Hallabaloo" |
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| Danne Stråhed, Fredrik Andersson, Erik Stenhammar | | THEOZ - "Som du vill" |
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| Tobias Lundgren, Axel Schylström, Tim Larsson, Elize Ryd, Jimmy "Joker" Thörnfeldt |
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Post by Anesović on Nov 30, 2021 22:49:02 GMT 1
aight so.
SVT did a fucky wucky,
and basically managed to leak the remaining 14 acts prior to the announcement tomorrow morning
SVT seems to have also mentioned that due to this mess, they'll be publishing the acts tonight, rather than save it for tomorrow (which they already have, it seems).
so I'll be posting the remaining 14 acts for the ones already curious enough to look.
if you wish to avoid spoilers and instead wait for the announcement tomorrow, by all means, don't click the spoiler below  nvm, this is now public info, screw the rules: REMAINING FOURTEEN ACTS REVEALED
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| Songwriters | | Malou Prytz - "Bananas" |
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| Alice Gernandt, Jimmy "Joker" Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Linnea Deb | | Lisa Miskovsky - "Best to Come" |
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| Lisa Miskovsky, David Lindgren Zacharias | Browsing Collection - "Face in the Crowd"
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| Carolina Karlsson, Mimi Brander, Moa Lenngren, Nora Lenngren, Sandra Bjurman, Jimmy Wahlsteen | Anna Bergendahl - "Higher Power"
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| Anna Bergendahl, Thomas G:son, Bobby Ljunggren, Erik Bernholm | | Medina - "In i dimman" |
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| Jimmy "Joker" Thörnfeldt, Sami Rekik, Dino Medanhodzic, Ali Jammali | | Robin Bengtsson - "Innocent Love" |
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| David Lindgren Zacharias, Victor Sjöström, Victor Crone, Viktor Broberg, Sebastian Atas | | Tenori - "La stella" |
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| Dan Sundquist, Kristian Lagerström, Marcos Ubeda, Bobby Ljunggren, Sarah Börjesson Wassberg | | Shirley Clamp - "Let There Be Angels" |
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| Mats Tärnfors, Pelle Nylén, Shirley Clamp, Jakob Skarin | | Lancelot Hedman - "Lyckligt slut" |
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| Lancelot Hedman, Niklas Carson Mattsson | | Tone Sekelius - "My Way" |
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| Anderz Wrethov, Tone Sekelius | | Alvaro Estrella - "Suave" |
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| Linnea Deb, Jimmy "Joker" Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Alvaro Estrella | | Malin Christin - "Synd om dig" |
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| Jonathan Lavotha, Oliver Heinänen, Malin Christin | | Angelino - "The End" |
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| Angelino Markenhorn, Julie Aagaard, Melanie Wehbe, Thomas Steengaard | | Lillasyster - "Till Our Days are Over" |
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| Jimmy Jansson, Palle Hammarlund, Ian-Paolo Lira, Martin Westerstrand |
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