Melodifestivalen

Melodifestivalen (1959- )

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Melodifestivalen is an annual music competition organised by Swedish public broadcasters SVT and SR. It determines the country's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest, and has been staged almost every year since 1959. Since 2000, the competition has been the most popular television programme in Sweden; it is also broadcast on radio and the Internet. In 2012, the semifinals averaged 3.3 million viewers, and over an estimated four million people in Sweden watched the final, almost half of the Swedish population.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (90 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2025-03-08FinalMar 8, 2025
2025-03-01Deltävling 5 - JönköpingMar 1, 2025
2025-02-22Deltävling 4 - MalmöFeb 22, 2025
2025-02-15Deltävling 3 - VästeråsFeb 15, 2025
2025-02-08Deltävling 2 - GöteborgFeb 8, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What year did the TV show 'Melodifestivalen' premiere?

'Melodifestivalen' premiered in the year 1959.

What is the TV show 'Melodifestivalen' about?

'Melodifestivalen' is a televised song competition in Sweden where participants perform original songs to compete for the chance to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Who are the hosts of 'Melodifestivalen' in the year 1959?

The hosts of 'Melodifestivalen' in the year 1959 were the three presenters: \u00c5ke Falck, Sven Lindahl, and Gunnel Wing\u00e5rd.

How many contestants participated in the 1959 edition of 'Melodifestivalen'?

Eight contestants participated in the 1959 edition of 'Melodifestivalen'.

Who won the 1959 edition of 'Melodifestivalen'?

The song "Augustin" performed by Brita Borg won the 1959 edition of 'Melodifestivalen'.

Where was the 1959 edition of 'Melodifestivalen' held?

The 1959 edition of 'Melodifestivalen' was held at Cirkus in Stockholm, Sweden.

What was the prize for winning the 1959 edition of 'Melodifestivalen'?

The prize for winning the 1959 edition of 'Melodifestivalen' was the opportunity to represent Sweden in the 4th Eurovision Song Contest in Cannes, France.

Who composed the winning song of the 1959 edition of 'Melodifestivalen'?

The winning song of the 1959 edition of 'Melodifestivalen', "Augustin", was composed by Yngve Sk\u00f6ld.

Who wrote the lyrics for the winning song of the 1959 edition of 'Melodifestivalen'?

The lyrics for the winning song of the 1959 edition of 'Melodifestivalen', "Augustin", were written by \u00c5ke Gerhard.

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