Fantasifestivalen 40 • Semi-Finals (Voting Closed)

Fantasifestivalen 40 • Semi-Finals (Voting Closed) Feb 12, 2023 15:22:03 GMT 1 Vaios, Blandine, and 5 more like this

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Post by Jan on Feb 12, 2023 15:22:03 GMT 1

Let Fantasifestivalen 40 Begin!

Swedish broadcaster SVT has announced the 28 acts to compete in Fantasifestivalen 40 and opened the voting for all four semi-finals.

The winner of Fantasifestivalen represents Sweden at the North Vision Song Contest.

In a slightly revamped format, a total of 28 acts will compete over 4 semi finals, with the best of the best battling out in a grand final.

The voting has already opened for all four semi-finals, with the top 3 of each heat advancing to the finals. The voting form link can be found at the very end of this post, as well as here. The voting is expected to close on February 16, 23:59 CET.

Semi-Final 1 - Gothenburg

				01. Maria Sur
				That's The Way

Songwriters: Anderz Wrethov, Angus Lowgun, Chloe Gisele

				02. Lancelot
				Säg Vad Du Vill

Songwriters: Christian Persson, Gustaf Holter, Lancelot Hedman Graaf

Previous participations: "Best Time's Right Now" (#29, 11th place, with Linton)

				03. COBRAH
				Brand New Bitch

Songwriters: Clara Blom Christensen, Hannes Roovers, Isac Hördegård

Previous participations: "Glue" (#29, 9th place), "Tea" (#30, 9th place), "Debut" (#32, eliminated in Andra Chansen)

				04. Tove Styrke
				YouYouYou

Songwriters: Ally Ahern, Ethan Schneiderman, Garrett Borns, Jason OK, Lilian Caputo, Randy Merrill, Tove Styrke

Previous participations: "Walking a Line" (#19, 5th place), "Aftergold" (#21, last place in semi-final, with Big Wild), "Changed My Mind" (#25, eliminated in Andra Chansen), "Start Walking" (#38, 11th place)

				05. Lucky Lo
				I Will Always Be You

Songwriters: Casper Henning Hansen, Frederik Nordsø, Fridolin Nordsø, Lo Ersare, Mads Richardt Dons Nørgaard, Malte Nordtrop Pedersen

				06. Rasmus Gozzi & Fröken Snusk
				Raggarkärran

Songwriters: André Zuniga, Rasmus Gozzi

Rasmus Gozzi:
Previous participations: "Skaka rumpa" (#38, last place in Semi-final, with Louise Andersson Bodin)

				07. Anorska
				Clown

Songwriters: Dino Medanhodzic, Johanna "Dotter" Jansson, Johanna Kalliokulju

Semi-Final 2 - Linköping

				01. Neville
				Breakup Party

Songwriters: AKRAS, Jonna Hall, NEIGHBOURS

				02. Lisa Howard
				Värre Än Förut

Songwriters: Lisa Howard, Simon Strömstedt

				03. Junie
				Skiter I Dig

Songwriters: Johan Lindbrandt, Maia Wright, Robin Stjernberg

Previous participations: "Ride or Die" (#33, 5th place in Semi-final, as Maia Wright), "View" (#34, last place in Semi-final, as Maia Wright), "Vi" (#37, last place in Semi-final), "Quit Your Job" (#38, 6th place in Semi-final, as Maia Wright)

				04. Johnning
				Bad Blood

Songwriters: Hugo Johnning, Jes Meinertz Byg, Matilda Thompson, Oliver Forsmark

				05. Paula Jivén
				Someone Always Knows

Songwriters: Elvira Anderfjärd, Jakob Jerlström, Paula Jivén

Previous participations: "Say That" (#38, last place in Andra Chansen)

				06. Mimi Werner
				Your Love

Songwriters: Göran Eriksson, Hampus Eurenius, Karin Thyr, Nicklas Eklund

Previous participations: "Drive Away" (#19, last place in Semi-Final), "Here We Go Again" (#20, last place, with Brolle), "Innocent" (#26, 5th place in Semi-final)

				07. Julius
				Room

Songwriters: Alexander Pavelich, Carl-Viktor, Julius Agnvall

Semi-Final 3 - Lidköping

				01. Self Deception
				Psycho

Songwriters: Andreas Clark, Erik Eklund, Nicklas Eklund, Patrik Hallgren, Ronny Westphal

				02. Sunny Days
				Better Days

Songwriters: Alexander Mood, Michael Clauss

				03. Gina Dirawi
				Meet Me In Jannah

Songwriters: Björn Ytling, Freja Drakenberg, Gina Dirawi

Previous participations: "Sunday" (#37, eliminated in Andra Chansen)

				04. Omar Rudberg
				In The Sunrise

Songwriters: Ji Nilsson, Marlene Strand, Omar Rudberg, Pontus Persson

Previous participations: "Wild Hearts" (#13, eliminated in Andra Chansen, as part of FO&O), "Doo-Wop" (#15, 6th place in Semi-final, as part of FO&O), "Mi casa su casa" (#38, last place)

				05. Laleh
				Socker Och Vatten

Songwriters: Gustaf Thörn, Laleh Pourkarim

Previous participations: "Memories" (#1, 6th place in Andra Chansen), "Bara få va mig själv" (#20, 8th place), "Change" (#37, eliminated in Andra Chansen)

				06. Loving Caliber
				Shivers (Image Of You)

Songwriters: Anders Lystell, Linda Stenmark, Michael Stenmark

				07. Anna Vee
				El Dinero

Songwriters: Anna Vee, Bruno Mota, Mateus Magalhães de Seabra, Steven Langs

Semi-Final 4 - Malmö

				01. Phelly
				Dansa Som Madonna

Songwriters: Felicia Vårnäs, Jimmy Jansson, Klara Tuva Wörmann, Sibel Redzep

Previous participations: "Elefanter" (#37, 7th place)

				02. Bori
				Mirror

Songwriters: Artan Keleshi, Bori Shoyebo, Per Arash

				03. Agnes Hustler & Leyonclou
				Heaven Underground

Songwriters: Agnes Hassler, Alva Lejonclou, Linnéa Norlén

				04. Albin Lee Meldau
				Forget About Us

Songwriters: Albin Meldau, Jonathan Quarmby

				05. Albatraoz
				Tömmer Vi Baren

Songwriters: Aron Ekberg, Christoffer Sangré, Nora Ekberg

				06. Felicia Takman
				Dansa Fult

Songwriters: Emil Berg, Felicia Takman, Mattias Jonsson, Timo Krantz

Previous participations: "Ditt problem" (#34, 10th place)

				07. Isak Danielson
				Fire Burns You Cold

Songwriters: Isak Danielson, Peter Kvint

Previous participations: "Long Live This Love" (#13, 6th place in Semi-final), "Falling Into You" (#14, 5th place in Semi-final), "Power" (#28, 2nd place), "Playing Love" (#29, eliminated in Andra Chansen), "Silence" (#30, 2nd place), "I Don't Need Your Love" (#32, 1st place), "Good Things Come to Those Who Wait" (#38, 5th in Andra Chansen)