Melodifestivalen 2012
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Melodifestivalen 2012 is a Swedish song contest that will be held between 4 February and 10 March 2012. It will select Sweden's 52nd song
to be internationally represented in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012
(ESC 2012).
As in the editions between 2009–2011, a maximum of eight people are allowed on stage, while only persons of 16 years or over would be eligible. However, in accordance with Eurovision rules, only six people are allowed on stage for the Swedish entry at Eurovision. The main singer(s) has to perform vocals live on stage, however other backing vocals could be pre-recorded along with the song's backing track.
On 20 June, SVT announced an open call for Melodifestivalen 2012 with some changes in the rules. The first change is that only one web wildcard will be chosen online and compete in Melodifestivalen 2012. The participants could upload audio files instead of video files online.
The second change is that 16 songs were selected by the preliminary jury, with 15 being chosen by inviting specific composers, and another song from the chosen web wildcard, making a total of 32 songs again. The third change is that Christer Björkman
is promoted from event producer to executive producer of Melodifestivalen 2012. However, all songs will be presented by Sveriges Television (SVT) during October-December 2011.
For the web competition, authors could upload their audio file on SVT's website between 1–20 September 2011. There were a separation in the upload for established composers and newcomers. A total of 3 485 songs were uploaded: 570 for the web wildcard and 2 915 for the annual contest.
(4 February), Gothenburg
(11 February), Leksand
(18 February) and Malmö
(25 February). The Second chance round will be held in Nyköping
on 3 March while the final in Stockholm
will be held on 10 March. SVT will present the competing songs during October–December 2011.
Unlike the two previous years, it is from now on only the song and not the artist (in combination with the song) that will compete. In addition, the requirement of video for the song is abolished. Since the winning song will not have an artist, it's SVT (in consultation with the winning song's authors) who decides which artist or group will present the entry in Melodifestivalen.
On 1 September 2011, SVT announced major changes in the web wildcard contest. A major change is that the public can only vote once in a voting round. The major change is that the contest is divided into a mini version of Melodifestivalen. It will become a contest with heats and a grand final.
Of the total 570 submissions of web wildcard entries, SVT will review them, and then select the 32 entries that will compete in the four semi-final heats. The first semi-final was held on 10 October. However, SVT revealed these entries one week earlier, on 3 October. The voting round was held on 10 October between 12:00 and 13:00 CET
. The winning entry and one entry that SVT choose will go to the final. The remaining three semi-finals will be held on 17 October, 24 October and 31 October. However, SVT will reveal the semi-final entries one week before each semi-final will begin. On 31 October, a total of eight songs will qualify for the final, which will be held on 7 November. Finals will be determined by telephone voting. It is not decided on the final will be broadcast live on SVT.
On 7 October 2011, SVT announced that four web wildcards were disqualified due to rule violations. All four songs had been published on other websites before the competition began, contrary to the SVT's rules. However, on 14 October 2011, SVT disqualified the replaced song "No Games" by Leslie Tay. "No Games" is disqualifed due to the author has released music through a commercial record companies, in violation of the rules. The songs which have been disqualified are:
* The songwriter for the song "A Heartbeat Away" chose not to present the demo artist to its song. Therefore, it is unknown who sings the song.
* The songwriter for the song "A Heartbeat Away" chose not to present the demo artist to its song. Therefore, it is unknown who sings the song.
On 21 November 2011, the first 16 artists were presented, which featured the return of several former Melodifestivalen artists: Loreen
, The Moniker, the 2011 Melodifestivalen host Marie Serneholt
, the 2002 Melodifestivalen winner Afro-Dite
, Andreas Lundstedt
, Sonja Aldén
and Timoteij
. It was also revealed that the song "Porslin" were replaced by the song "Shout It Out", due to SVT couldn't find the right artist for the song.
On 28 November 2011, the last 16 artist were presented, which also featured the return of several former Melodifestivalen artists like Mattias Andréasson
and Danny Saucedo
from the group E.M.D., in 2012 Melodifestivalen they will solo-compete andCharlotte Perrelli
, winner of Eurovision Song Contest 1999. Other Swedish artists who will return to Melodifestivalen again are Love Generation
, Andreas Johnson
, Molly Sandén
, Lotta Engberg
and Christer Sjögren
(in a duet) and Hanna Lindblad
. The rock band Dynazty, which performed the 2010 winning song "This is my life" in the 2011 Melodifestivlen final, will also compete in 2012. The song "To the sky" were replaced by the song "Amazing".
The rules for the semi-finals are not yet revealed. However, the winner and runner-up in each semi-final goes to the final, and the songs on third and fourth place will go to the Second chance-round. The remaining songs on 5th to 8th place will be eliminated from the competition.
, Växjö
.
The songs are presented in alphabetical order, due to SVT have not yet revealed the draw.
, Gothenburg
.
The songs are presented in alphabetical order, due to SVT have not yet revealed the draw.
.
The songs are presented in alphabetical order, due to SVT have not yet revealed the draw.
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The songs are presented in alphabetical order, due to SVT have not yet revealed the draw.
Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012
Sweden will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 and will select their entry in a series of semi-finals, a second chance round, a online competition and a national final which will be organised by Swedish broadcaster SVT....
to be internationally represented in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012
Eurovision Song Contest 2012
The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 will be the 57th annual Eurovision Song Contest. It will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, following Azerbaijan's win in the 2011 Contest with Ell & Nikki's song "Running Scared". The two semi-finals will be held on 22 May and 24 May 2012, with the final on 26 May 2012,...
(ESC 2012).
As in the editions between 2009–2011, a maximum of eight people are allowed on stage, while only persons of 16 years or over would be eligible. However, in accordance with Eurovision rules, only six people are allowed on stage for the Swedish entry at Eurovision. The main singer(s) has to perform vocals live on stage, however other backing vocals could be pre-recorded along with the song's backing track.
On 20 June, SVT announced an open call for Melodifestivalen 2012 with some changes in the rules. The first change is that only one web wildcard will be chosen online and compete in Melodifestivalen 2012. The participants could upload audio files instead of video files online.
The second change is that 16 songs were selected by the preliminary jury, with 15 being chosen by inviting specific composers, and another song from the chosen web wildcard, making a total of 32 songs again. The third change is that Christer Björkman
Christer Björkman
Christer Samuel Björkman is a Swedish singer. He was a hairdresser, and had a hair-salon in Borås. He started his career by recording a song called "Våga och vinn" which was produced by Bruno Glenmark in the mid-1980s....
is promoted from event producer to executive producer of Melodifestivalen 2012. However, all songs will be presented by Sveriges Television (SVT) during October-December 2011.
For the web competition, authors could upload their audio file on SVT's website between 1–20 September 2011. There were a separation in the upload for established composers and newcomers. A total of 3 485 songs were uploaded: 570 for the web wildcard and 2 915 for the annual contest.
Format
The 2012 edition of Melodifestivalen will be similar to the previous ten year's arrangement, with four semi-finals, a second-chance round and a grand final. The four semi-finals will be held in VäxjöVäxjö
Växjö is a city and the seat of Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden with 64 200 inhabitants in 2010. It is the administrative, cultural and industrial centre of Kronoberg County. Furthermore it is the episcopal see of the Diocese of Växjö. It has a population of about 64 200, out of a...
(4 February), Gothenburg
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area...
(11 February), Leksand
Leksand
Leksand is a locality and the seat of Leksand Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 5,861 inhabitants in 2005.- Sport :Leksand is famous for the Leksands IF ice hockey team. Leksand is also home to the Leksands Baseball and Softball Club, one of the oldest and more successful baseball clubs...
(18 February) and Malmö
Malmö
Malmö , in the southernmost province of Scania, is the third most populous city in Sweden, after Stockholm and Gothenburg.Malmö is the seat of Malmö Municipality and the capital of Skåne County...
(25 February). The Second chance round will be held in Nyköping
Nyköping
Nyköping is a locality and the seat of Nyköping Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden with 32,427 inhabitants in 2005. The city is also the capital of Södermanland County.- History :...
on 3 March while the final in Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
will be held on 10 March. SVT will present the competing songs during October–December 2011.
Schedule
| Date | City | Venue | Heat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 February | Växjö Växjö Växjö is a city and the seat of Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden with 64 200 inhabitants in 2010. It is the administrative, cultural and industrial centre of Kronoberg County. Furthermore it is the episcopal see of the Diocese of Växjö. It has a population of about 64 200, out of a... |
VIDA Arena Vida Arena Vida Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Växjö, Sweden. The construction of the arena began in September 2010 and was finished in summer 2011. The arena opened in September 2011 and is best known for being the Växjö Lakers' new home arena... |
Semi-final 1 |
| 11 February | Gothenburg Gothenburg Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area... |
Scandinavium Scandinavium Scandinavium is the primary indoor sports and event arena in Gothenburg, Sweden. Construction on Scandinavium began in 1969 after decades of setbacks, the arena was built in time for the 350th year anniversary celebration of the City of Gothenburg and was inaugurated on May 18, 1971.Scandinavium... |
Semi-final 2 |
| 18 February | Leksand Leksand Leksand is a locality and the seat of Leksand Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 5,861 inhabitants in 2005.- Sport :Leksand is famous for the Leksands IF ice hockey team. Leksand is also home to the Leksands Baseball and Softball Club, one of the oldest and more successful baseball clubs... |
Tegera Arena | Semi-final 3 |
| 25 February | Malmö Malmö Malmö , in the southernmost province of Scania, is the third most populous city in Sweden, after Stockholm and Gothenburg.Malmö is the seat of Malmö Municipality and the capital of Skåne County... |
Malmö Arena | Semi-final 4 |
| 3 March | Nyköping Nyköping Nyköping is a locality and the seat of Nyköping Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden with 32,427 inhabitants in 2005. The city is also the capital of Södermanland County.- History :... |
Nyköping Eventcenter Rosvalla Nyköping Eventcenter Rosvalla Nyköping Eventcenter is a sports and exhibition centre purely owned by the municipality of Nyköping and managed by Peab AB on behalf of Nyköping Sports and Exhibition Centre. The stadium includes indoor ice rinks, tennis courts, bowling lanes and a multi-purpose hall for sports,... |
Second chance (Andra chansen) |
| 10 March | Stockholm Stockholm Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area... |
Globen | Final |
Changes
- In the web wildcard contest, it is only the song and not the artist who competes.
- The entries must be at least two minutes long.
- Foreign authors may submit entries to both the web wildcard contest and Melodifestivalen, but they must have at least one Swedish author.
Entries
32 songs will compete in Melodifestivalen 2012. 16 of them will be selected from a public call for songs, in which public songwriters and artists could send in songs to SVT, until the 20 September 2011. The format for the contest will remain the same from last year's, the same format that was introduced in 2002. The 32 songs will be presented over four semi-finals. A public televote will be held to select two songs to progress directly to the final, with the 3rd and 4th placed songs progressing to a Second Chance (Andra Chansen) round. The entries were presented on 9 November 2011. On 21 and 28 November 2011, SVT will present the artist to the songs.Web wildcard
As in 2010 and 2011 contest, SVT will held a web wildcard contest. SVT have chose to do this for the public to receive a place in the competition. However, the difference from last year that it is only one entry from the public that will be chosen, instead of two entries. From 1–20 September, musicians with no previous music contract could submit songs to the SVT Melodifestivalen website. The contest will begin on 3 October and end on 7 November.Unlike the two previous years, it is from now on only the song and not the artist (in combination with the song) that will compete. In addition, the requirement of video for the song is abolished. Since the winning song will not have an artist, it's SVT (in consultation with the winning song's authors) who decides which artist or group will present the entry in Melodifestivalen.
On 1 September 2011, SVT announced major changes in the web wildcard contest. A major change is that the public can only vote once in a voting round. The major change is that the contest is divided into a mini version of Melodifestivalen. It will become a contest with heats and a grand final.
Of the total 570 submissions of web wildcard entries, SVT will review them, and then select the 32 entries that will compete in the four semi-final heats. The first semi-final was held on 10 October. However, SVT revealed these entries one week earlier, on 3 October. The voting round was held on 10 October between 12:00 and 13:00 CET
Central European Time
Central European Time , used in most parts of the European Union, is a standard time that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time . The time offset from UTC can be written as +01:00...
. The winning entry and one entry that SVT choose will go to the final. The remaining three semi-finals will be held on 17 October, 24 October and 31 October. However, SVT will reveal the semi-final entries one week before each semi-final will begin. On 31 October, a total of eight songs will qualify for the final, which will be held on 7 November. Finals will be determined by telephone voting. It is not decided on the final will be broadcast live on SVT.
On 7 October 2011, SVT announced that four web wildcards were disqualified due to rule violations. All four songs had been published on other websites before the competition began, contrary to the SVT's rules. However, on 14 October 2011, SVT disqualified the replaced song "No Games" by Leslie Tay. "No Games" is disqualifed due to the author has released music through a commercial record companies, in violation of the rules. The songs which have been disqualified are:
- "Set me free" - Trison (was not replaced).
- "Mary doesn't care" - My Niece (replaced by "She Is Love" - Fredrik Sjöstedt).
- "Stars might shine" - Albin Loán (replaced by "No Games" - Chris Mhina).
- "Fine" - My Niece (replaced by "Kärleken ler" - Ricky och Ronny).
- "No Games" - Chris Mhina (replaced by "Jag kommer ut" - San Francisco).
Roules
- Only non-established artists and songwriters can submit entries to the web wildcard contest.
- Authors who compete must not have had the musical works published previously (prior to 1 October 2011).
- During the contest, contestants entries only be published on the Melodifestivalen website. Authors must not publish entries to other websites in video format. The exception is that you link the song from SVT Play to other websites.
- SVT has the right to deny entries to compete for the audio file has bad sound quality.
- SVT has the right to deny grants to race, if the content is considered offensive or violates the regular contest rules.
Heats
Voting in each heat will be held between 12:00 to 13:00 CET. Later in the afternoon, around 13:30 to 14:00 CET, SVT announce the winner and their own choice at Melodifestivalen website. However, SVT keep the results secret about which finalist viewers respektive SVT chose. The remaining songs will be eliminated. However, all songs in each heat will be realised on Melodifestivalen website one week before the heat will begin. The heats will take place during these dates:- Monday 10 October 2011 - Heat 1 (completed)
- Monday 17 October 2011 - Heat 2 (completed)
- Monday 24 October 2011 - Heat 3 (completed)
- Monday 31 October 2011 - Heat 4 (completed)
- Monday 7 November 2011 - Final (completed)
Heat 1
| Draw | Song (English translation) | Artist | Songwriter(s) | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Disqualified | |
| 2 | "Wish You Luck" | Billie Dee | Christian Lumbana | 5 | Eliminated |
| 3 | "How About You?" | Keylas | Oscar Lindstein | 7 | Eliminated |
| 4 | "Your Majesty" | The Commoneers | Mark Anthony Woznicki | 6 | Eliminated |
| 5 | "Catch Me" | Maria Klemetrud | Ditte Lindbom, Maria Klemetrud | 3 | Eliminated |
| 6 | "I mina drömmar" (In my dreams) |
Maria BenHajji | Nanna Sveinsdóttir, Thomas Cars | 1 | Winner |
| 7 | "Seven Years" | Flying Kite | Moa Rönnåsen, Robin William-Olsson | 4 | Eliminated |
| 8 | "All Day All Night" | Grand Slam | Peter Andersson, Andy Swaniz | 1 | Winner |
Heat 2
| Draw | Song (English translation) | Artist | Songwriter(s) | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "For the Win" | Keylas | Oscar Lindstein | 6 | Eliminated |
| 2 | "What If" | Nordic Shine | Stefan Lebrot | 3 | Eliminated |
| 3 | "I'm Yours" | Elin Jakobsson | Jozsef Nemeth | 5 | Eliminated |
| 4 | "Beautiful Love" | David Nestander | Erik Kohl | 1 | Winner |
| 5 | "Kitchen Floor" | Kajsa Ingemansson | Niclas Malmberg | 7 | Eliminated |
| 6 | "Se mig som jag är (om du ser)" (See me as I am (if you see)) |
Sören Karlsson | Sören Karlsson | 8 | Eliminated |
| 7 | "A Heartbeat Away" | Demo Voice* | Jonas Lundström | 1 | Winner |
| 8 | "Through the Fire" | Greta | Margreta Sandkvist, Jim Wallenborg | 4 | Eliminated |
* The songwriter for the song "A Heartbeat Away" chose not to present the demo artist to its song. Therefore, it is unknown who sings the song.
Heat 3
| Draw | Song (English translation) | Artist | Songwriter(s) | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Marilyn Monroe" | Never Alone | Christofer Erixon, Joakim Björnberg | 1 | Winner |
| 2 | "She Is Love" | Fredrik Sjöstedt | Fredrik Sjöstedt | 4 | Replaced song, Eliminated |
| 3 | "I Didn't Wanna Say Goodbye" | Elin Jakobsson | Jozsef Nemeth | 6 | Eliminated |
| 4 | "Ingenting, ingen" (Nothing, no one) |
Caroline Coquard | Caroline Coquard | 1 | Winner |
| 5 | "Dance It All Away" | Olle Andersson | Olle Andersson, Stefan Arnberg | 3 | Eliminated |
| 6 | "Songbird" | Vilda | Oliver Lundström, Johan Åberg, Robin Öman | 7 | Eliminated |
| 7 | "On the Top of the Mountain" | Madeleine Ericson | Madeleine Ericson | 8 | Eliminated |
| 8 | "Jag kommer ut" (I'm coming out) | San Francisco | Stefan Krakowski | 5 | Replaced song, Eliminated |
Heat 4
| Draw | Song (English translation) | Artist | Songwriter(s) | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Need To Know" | Bowties | Erik Andergren, Erik Källner | 1 | Winner |
| 2 | "Kärleken ler" (Love smiles) |
Ricky & Ronny | Ronny Andersson | 8 | Replaced song Eliminated |
| 3 | "Forever By Your Side" | Trison | Tony Andersson, Martin Johansson | 1 | Winner |
| 4 | "Not Over You" | Felicia Vårnäs | Ditte Lindbom | 6 | Eliminated |
| 5 | "Letting Go" | Jenifer | Sofia Yxklinten | 5 | Eliminated |
| 6 | "Higher" | Patrick Egemo | Alexander Östman, Fredrik Langå | 3 | Eliminated |
| 7 | "Box of Love" | Vilda | Anton Fahlgren | 7 | Eliminated |
| 8 | "Believe" | Carolina Jakobsson | Carl Hansson, Emil Valtersson | 4 | Eliminated |
Web wildcard final
The final were held on 7 November, 2011. It was live broadcasted in the radio show P4 Extra with the host Lotta Bromé. The eight songs will be played in a quick review at approx. 13:20. The voting were held between 13:00 to 14:00. The results were revealed at approx. 14:33. The final draw:| Draw | Song (English translation) | Artist | Songwriter(s) | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "I mina drömmar" (In my dreams) |
Maria BenHajji | Nanna Sveinsdóttir, Thomas Cars | 1 | Winner |
| 2 | "Beautiful Love" | David Nestander | Erik Kohl | 3 | Eliminated |
| 3 | "Need To Know" | Bowties | Erik Andergren, Erik Källner | 2 | Eliminated |
| 4 | "Ingenting, ingen" (Nothing, no one) | Caroline Coquard | Caroline Coquard | 7 | Eliminated |
| 5 | "Forever By Your Side" | Trison | Martin Johansson | 8 | Eliminated |
| 6 | "All Day All Night" | Grand Slam | Peter Andersson, Andy Swaniz | 5 | Eliminated |
| 7 | "A Heartbeat Away" | Demo Voice* | Jonas Lundström | 6 | Eliminated |
| 8 | "Marilyn Monroe" | Never Alone | Christofer Erixon, Joakim Björnberg | 4 | Eliminated |
* The songwriter for the song "A Heartbeat Away" chose not to present the demo artist to its song. Therefore, it is unknown who sings the song.
Semi-finals
The four semi-finals will this year be held in Växjö, Gothenburg, Leksand and Malmö. The jury, which chose the sixteen songs of around 3000 submissions, were selected at the end of September 2011. SVT's fifteen wild cards and the jury's choice were revealed on 9 November 2011. The web wildcard were chosen by viewers on 7 November 2011. SVT will announce the first sixteen artists on 21 November and the remaining sixteen artists on 28 November, during two press conferences. On the first press conference, the entries and artists for the first and second semi-final were revealed, however, on the second press conference, the entries and artists for the third and fourth semi-final will be revealed. It is not yet decided when the draw for each semi-final will be revealed.On 21 November 2011, the first 16 artists were presented, which featured the return of several former Melodifestivalen artists: Loreen
Loreen
"Loreen" is a pop song by German singer Sandra. It was released in November 1986 on her second album Mirrors as the third single. The song's B-side "Don't Cry " also appeared on the album. There is extended album version available for "Loreen" from "Mirrors"...
, The Moniker, the 2011 Melodifestivalen host Marie Serneholt
Marie Serneholt
Marie Eleonor Serneholt is a Swedish singer and former member of the Swedish pop band A*Teens. She was born in Stockholm, daughter of musician Ronnie Serneholt.-A*Teens :...
, the 2002 Melodifestivalen winner Afro-Dite
Afro-dite
Afro-dite is a Swedish pop group made up of three pop singers. The group consists of Blossom Tainton-Lindquist, Gladys del Pilar and Kayo Shekoni. The name is a play on words implying they are beautiful as Greek goddess Aphrodite and being...
, Andreas Lundstedt
Andreas Lundstedt
Andreas Lundstedt is a Swedish musician, who is best known as a member of the pop-disco group, Alcazar.-Biography:...
, Sonja Aldén
Sonja Aldén
Sonja Aldén, born 20 December 1977 in St Albans, England, United Kingdom, is a Swedish singer mostly famous for her 2006 and 2007 Melodifestivalen entries, her friendship with Shirley Clamp and her ability to write songs for other artists, for example the hard rock/heavy metal band The Poodles, who...
and Timoteij
Timoteij
Timoteij is a Swedish ethno-pop group established in 2008. The group consists of four women, Cecilia Kallin, Bodil Bergström, Elina Thorsell and Johanna Pettersson, all born in 1991.- History :...
. It was also revealed that the song "Porslin" were replaced by the song "Shout It Out", due to SVT couldn't find the right artist for the song.
On 28 November 2011, the last 16 artist were presented, which also featured the return of several former Melodifestivalen artists like Mattias Andréasson
Mattias Andréasson
Mattias Andréasson, born on March 29, 1981, Swedish singer and Swedish Idol 2007 contestant . He is also known as dmaSOUL. Starting 2007, he is part of the Swedish band E.M.D..-Idol:...
and Danny Saucedo
Danny Saucedo
Danny Saucedo is a Swedish singer and songwriter often presented just as Danny, who competed as one of the finalists in Idol 2006 - the Swedish version of Idol where he got to the top 6 before being eliminated.Danny has released three music albums and eleven music singles...
from the group E.M.D., in 2012 Melodifestivalen they will solo-compete andCharlotte Perrelli
Charlotte Perrelli
Charlotte Perrelli is a Swedish singer and occasional television host, perhaps most famous for winning the 1999 Melodifestivalen and subsequently that year's Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Take Me to Your Heaven."Since then she has released six singles and five albums...
, winner of Eurovision Song Contest 1999. Other Swedish artists who will return to Melodifestivalen again are Love Generation
Love Generation
Love Generation can refer to:* Sexual revolution* Love Generation , a pop group from Sweden* Love Generation , a Japanese television series* "Love Generation" , a song by Bob Sinclar...
, Andreas Johnson
Andreas Johnson
Andreas Johnson is a Swedish pop/rock singer-songwriter and musician.-Career:...
, Molly Sandén
Molly Sandén
Molly Sandén is a Swedish singer. She's sister to Frida and Mimmi Sandén.-Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2006 :...
, Lotta Engberg
Lotta Engberg
-External links:* *...
and Christer Sjögren
Christer Sjögren
Christer Sjögren, born April 6, 1950 in Hagfors, Sweden, is a Swedish dansband and rock singer. Most people know him as the singer in the Swedish dansband Vikingarna.By mid 1978 he became a member of Vikingarna, earlier he sang in the band Pelles Orkester....
(in a duet) and Hanna Lindblad
Hanna Lindblad
Hanna Lindblad, born 13 October 1980 in Motala, is a Swedish singer. After studying music at Hammar High School in Sandviken, Lindblad went to Balettakademien in Gothenburg, from which she graduated in 2000....
. The rock band Dynazty, which performed the 2010 winning song "This is my life" in the 2011 Melodifestivlen final, will also compete in 2012. The song "To the sky" were replaced by the song "Amazing".
The rules for the semi-finals are not yet revealed. However, the winner and runner-up in each semi-final goes to the final, and the songs on third and fourth place will go to the Second chance-round. The remaining songs on 5th to 8th place will be eliminated from the competition.
Semi-final 1
The first semi-final will be held on 4 February 2012 in VIDA ArenaVida Arena
Vida Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Växjö, Sweden. The construction of the arena began in September 2010 and was finished in summer 2011. The arena opened in September 2011 and is best known for being the Växjö Lakers' new home arena...
, Växjö
Växjö
Växjö is a city and the seat of Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden with 64 200 inhabitants in 2010. It is the administrative, cultural and industrial centre of Kronoberg County. Furthermore it is the episcopal see of the Diocese of Växjö. It has a population of about 64 200, out of a...
.
The songs are presented in alphabetical order, due to SVT have not yet revealed the draw.
| # | Artist | Song | Lyrics (l) / Music (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loreen Loreen "Loreen" is a pop song by German singer Sandra. It was released in November 1986 on her second album Mirrors as the third single. The song's B-side "Don't Cry " also appeared on the album. There is extended album version available for "Loreen" from "Mirrors"... |
"Euphoria" | Thomas G:son Thomas G:son Thomas Gustafsson is a Swedish composer and musician from Skövde, Västergötland, Sweden, north-east of Göteborg. However, he is much more known nationally and internationally simply as Thomas G:son, his artistic name. Since 1998, Thomas has worked full time as a songwriter for the company G:songs... (m/l), Peter Boström Peter Boström Peter Boström is a Swedish music producer and songwriter. He is also known as Bassflow.Boström wrote his first song at the age of seven. In 1992, at the age of 21, he started Bassflow Productions, a production company near Stockholm, Sweden... (m/l) |
| 3 | The Moniker | "I Want To Be Chris Isaak (This Is Just the Beginning)" |
Daniel Karlsson (The Moniker) (m/l) |
| 3 | Thorsten Flinck Thorsten Flinck Thorsten Flinck, born April 17, 1961 in Solna, is a Swedish actor, director, and musician. He is known for mostly playing psychopaths and villains, and also for his outrageous personality both on stage and in real life... & Revolutionsorkestern |
"Jag reser mig igen" | Thomas G:son Thomas G:son Thomas Gustafsson is a Swedish composer and musician from Skövde, Västergötland, Sweden, north-east of Göteborg. However, he is much more known nationally and internationally simply as Thomas G:son, his artistic name. Since 1998, Thomas has worked full time as a songwriter for the company G:songs... (m/l), Ted Ström (m/l) |
| 4 | Dead by April Dead by April Dead by April is a Swedish metal band from Gothenburg, formed in February 2007. The band consists of Jimmie Strimell, Zandro Santiago, Marcus Wesslén and Alex Svenningsson. They released their self-titled debut album in May 2009. In 2010 the two guitarists, Pontus Hjelm and Johan Olsson, left the... |
"Mystery" | Pontus Hjelm (m/l) |
| 5 | Abalone Dots | "På väg" | Rebecka Hjukström (m/l), Sophia Hogman (m/l), Louise Holmer (m/l), Viktor Källgren (m/l) |
| 6 | Marie Serneholt Marie Serneholt Marie Eleonor Serneholt is a Swedish singer and former member of the Swedish pop band A*Teens. She was born in Stockholm, daughter of musician Ronnie Serneholt.-A*Teens :... |
"Salt & Pepper" | Lina Eriksson (m/l), Mårten Eriksson (m/l), Figge Boström Figge Boström Fredrik "Figge" Boström is a Swedish musician, songwriter and music producer.-Discography:* 1998 Meja - Seven Sisters - All´bout The Money, Too Many Nigh's Late, Caught Up In The Middle - bass... (m/l) |
| 7 | Sean Banan Sean Banan Sean Samadi better known by his stage name Sean Banan is a Swedish comedian and musician of Iranian origin. His family immigrated to Sweden when he was just 2 years old and resided in Gothenburg. Sean Samadi took lessons in rumba, flamenco, rock, cha-cha-cha, ballet and street dance... |
"Sean Den Förste Banan" | Sean Simadi Sean Banan Sean Samadi better known by his stage name Sean Banan is a Swedish comedian and musician of Iranian origin. His family immigrated to Sweden when he was just 2 years old and resided in Gothenburg. Sean Samadi took lessons in rumba, flamenco, rock, cha-cha-cha, ballet and street dance... (Sean Banan) (m/l), Joakim Larsson (m/l), Hans Blomberg (m/l), Mårten Andersson Marten Andersson Marten Andersson is the bass guitarist for the hard rock and heavy metal groups Lizzy Borden, George Lynch's , Starwood and... (m/l) |
| 8 | Afro-Dite Afro-dite Afro-dite is a Swedish pop group made up of three pop singers. The group consists of Blossom Tainton-Lindquist, Gladys del Pilar and Kayo Shekoni. The name is a play on words implying they are beautiful as Greek goddess Aphrodite and being... |
"The Boy Can Dance" | Figge Boström Figge Boström Fredrik "Figge" Boström is a Swedish musician, songwriter and music producer.-Discography:* 1998 Meja - Seven Sisters - All´bout The Money, Too Many Nigh's Late, Caught Up In The Middle - bass... (m/l), Catrine Loqvist (m/l), Johan Lindman (m/l) |
Semi-final 2
The second semi-final will be held on 11 February 2012 in ScandinaviumScandinavium
Scandinavium is the primary indoor sports and event arena in Gothenburg, Sweden. Construction on Scandinavium began in 1969 after decades of setbacks, the arena was built in time for the 350th year anniversary celebration of the City of Gothenburg and was inaugurated on May 18, 1971.Scandinavium...
, Gothenburg
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area...
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The songs are presented in alphabetical order, due to SVT have not yet revealed the draw.
| # | Artist | Song | Lyrics (l) / Music (m) |
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| 1 | Andreas Lundstedt Andreas Lundstedt Andreas Lundstedt is a Swedish musician, who is best known as a member of the pop-disco group, Alcazar.-Biography:... |
"Aldrig" | Niclas Lundin (m/l), Maria Marcus (m/l), Randy Goodrum Randy Goodrum Randy Goodrum is an American songwriter. Goodrum has written numerous popular songs, including Anne Murray's #1 hit "You Needed Me" and "Broken Hearted Me" , Michael Johnson's "Bluer Than Blue" , England Dan & John Ford Coley's "It's Sad to Belong" , Steve Perry's "Oh Sherrie" , DeBarge's "Who's... (m/l) |
| 2 | Top Cats | "Baby Doll" | Mårten Eriksson (m/l), Lina Eriksson (m/l), Susie Päivärinta Susie Päivärinta Susanne Elisabeth "Susie" Päivärinta is a Swedish singer and artist of Finnish ancestry. She scored a number of hits with the duo Lili & Susie, a duo with her sister Lili Päivärinta, in the 1980s. Susie could represent Spain as composer at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011... (m/l) |
| 3 | Mimi Oh | "Det går för långsamt" | Anton Malmberg Hård af Segerstad (m/l), Niclas Lundin (m/l) |
| 4 | Thomas Di Leva Thomas Di Leva Thomas di Leva, birth name Sven Thomas Magnusson, is a Swedish singer-songwriter and a New Age-spokesman.-Biography:Sven Thomas Magnusson was born 1963 in Gävle... |
"Ge aldrig upp" | Thomas Di Leva Thomas Di Leva Thomas di Leva, birth name Sven Thomas Magnusson, is a Swedish singer-songwriter and a New Age-spokesman.-Biography:Sven Thomas Magnusson was born 1963 in Gävle... (m/l) |
| 5 | Sonja Aldén Sonja Aldén Sonja Aldén, born 20 December 1977 in St Albans, England, United Kingdom, is a Swedish singer mostly famous for her 2006 and 2007 Melodifestivalen entries, her friendship with Shirley Clamp and her ability to write songs for other artists, for example the hard rock/heavy metal band The Poodles, who... |
"I din himmel" | Sonja Aldén Sonja Aldén Sonja Aldén, born 20 December 1977 in St Albans, England, United Kingdom, is a Swedish singer mostly famous for her 2006 and 2007 Melodifestivalen entries, her friendship with Shirley Clamp and her ability to write songs for other artists, for example the hard rock/heavy metal band The Poodles, who... (m/l), Bobby Ljunggren Bobby Ljunggren Bobby Ljunggren is a Swedish songwriter. He has entered the Eurovision Song Contest as a composer six times, five times for his native Sweden , and once for Lithuania, in 2005. He is a veteran of the Melodifestivalen competition, with 39 entries... (m/l), Peter Boström Peter Boström Peter Boström is a Swedish music producer and songwriter. He is also known as Bassflow.Boström wrote his first song at the age of seven. In 1992, at the age of 21, he started Bassflow Productions, a production company near Stockholm, Sweden... (m/l) |
| 6 | David Lindgren | "Shout It Out" | Fernando Fuentes Fernando Fuentes Fernando Fuentes is a Spanish sprint canoer who competed in the late 1980s. At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-2 500 m and the K-4 1000 m events.-References:*... (m/l), Tony Nilsson Tony Nilsson Tonny Nilsson is a Swedish singer-songwriter . He is signed to Peermusic label. Tony is living with artist and fellow songwriter Mirja Breitholtz.... (m/l) |
| 7 | Ulrik Munther Ulrik Munther Jens Ulrik Munther known as Ulrik Munther is a Swedish artist signed to Universal Music.Munther started very young playing in different youth rock bands around Kungsbacka, just outside Göteborg... |
"Soldiers" | Ulrik Munther Ulrik Munther Jens Ulrik Munther known as Ulrik Munther is a Swedish artist signed to Universal Music.Munther started very young playing in different youth rock bands around Kungsbacka, just outside Göteborg... (m/l), Johan Åberg Johan Aberg Johan Aberg is a Swedish songwriter and producer, who has worked with Cher, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson, Victoria Beckham.- Sources :... (m/l), Linnea Deb (m/l), Joy Deb (m/l), David Jackson David Jackson David Jackson may refer to:*David Jackson , American physician, Continental Congressman for Pennsylvania*David Edward Jackson , American explorer, frontiersman, and trapper... (m/l) |
| 8 | Timoteij Timoteij Timoteij is a Swedish ethno-pop group established in 2008. The group consists of four women, Cecilia Kallin, Bodil Bergström, Elina Thorsell and Johanna Pettersson, all born in 1991.- History :... |
"Stormande hav" | Kristian Lagerström (m/l), Johan Fjellström (m/l), Stina Engelbrecht (m/l), Jens Engelbrecht (m/l) |
Semi-final 3
The third semi-final will be held on 18 February 2012 in Tegera Arena, LeksandLeksand
Leksand is a locality and the seat of Leksand Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 5,861 inhabitants in 2005.- Sport :Leksand is famous for the Leksands IF ice hockey team. Leksand is also home to the Leksands Baseball and Softball Club, one of the oldest and more successful baseball clubs...
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The songs are presented in alphabetical order, due to SVT have not yet revealed the draw.
| # | Artist | Song | Lyrics (l) / Music (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattias Andréasson Mattias Andréasson Mattias Andréasson, born on March 29, 1981, Swedish singer and Swedish Idol 2007 contestant . He is also known as dmaSOUL. Starting 2007, he is part of the Swedish band E.M.D..-Idol:... |
"Förlåt mig" | Mattias Andréasson Mattias Andréasson Mattias Andréasson, born on March 29, 1981, Swedish singer and Swedish Idol 2007 contestant . He is also known as dmaSOUL. Starting 2007, he is part of the Swedish band E.M.D..-Idol:... (m/l) |
| 2 | Maria BenHajji | "I mina drömmar" | Nanna Sveinsdóttir (l), Thomas Cars (m) |
| 3 | Love Generation Love Generation Love Generation can refer to:* Sexual revolution* Love Generation , a pop group from Sweden* Love Generation , a Japanese television series* "Love Generation" , a song by Bob Sinclar... |
"Just A Little Bit" | Nadir Khayat (RedOne) RedOne Nadir Khayat , known by the stage name RedOne, is a Moroccan producer and songwriter. Renowned for co-producing hit singles such as "Just Dance", "Poker Face", "LoveGame", "Bad Romance", "Alejandro" and "Judas", he is attributed by some as the key to Lady Gaga's success... (m/l), John Mamann (m/l), Jean-Claude Sindres (m/l), Teddy Sky (m/l), Yohanne Simon (m/l), Bilal "The Chef" Hajji (m/l) |
| 4 | Andreas Johnson Andreas Johnson Andreas Johnson is a Swedish pop/rock singer-songwriter and musician.-Career:... |
"Lovelight" | Andreas Johnson Andreas Johnson Andreas Johnson is a Swedish pop/rock singer-songwriter and musician.-Career:... (m/l), Peter Kvint (m/l) |
| 5 | Björn Ranelid Björn Ranelid Björn Ranelid is a Swedish author from Malmö. Since the beginning of his career in 1983, Ranelid has published twenty novels and written about five hundred articles in different magazines and newspapers. The author has also made numerous speeches throughout the years since his debut. Ranelid is... feat. Sara Li |
"Mirakel" | Fredrik Andersson Fredrik Andersson Fredrik Andersson is a former Swedish ice hockey goaltender.Currently General Manager for MODO Hockey-External links:**... (m), Björn Ranelid Björn Ranelid Björn Ranelid is a Swedish author from Malmö. Since the beginning of his career in 1983, Ranelid has published twenty novels and written about five hundred articles in different magazines and newspapers. The author has also made numerous speeches throughout the years since his debut. Ranelid is... (l) |
| 6 | Carolina Wallin Pérez | "Sanningen" | Michael Clauss (m/l), Martin Bjelke (m/l), Carolina Wallin Pérez (m/l), F Dread (m/l) |
| 7 | Molly Sandén Molly Sandén Molly Sandén is a Swedish singer. She's sister to Frida and Mimmi Sandén.-Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2006 :... |
"Why Am I Crying" | Molly Sandén Molly Sandén Molly Sandén is a Swedish singer. She's sister to Frida and Mimmi Sandén.-Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2006 :... (m/l), Aleena Gibson Aleena Gibson Aleena Gibson, born in Göteborg in May 1968, is a Swedish singer and songwriter. Gibson started writing songs in 1994; the following year, she released a promotional single, "Tankar", which played on Swedish radio... (m/l), Windy Wagner (m/l) |
| 8 | Youngblood | "Youngblood" | Fredrik Kempe Fredrik Kempe Fredrik Kempe, born in Vårgårda in 1972, is a Swedish songwriter and opera and pop singer. He has participated in Swedish versions of the musicals Les Misérables and Chess. In 2002, Kempe had a hit with Vincerò, where he mixed opera and disco.... (m/l), David Krüger (m/l) |
Semi-final 4
The fourth semi-final will be held on 25 February 2012 in Malmö Arena, MalmöMalmö
Malmö , in the southernmost province of Scania, is the third most populous city in Sweden, after Stockholm and Gothenburg.Malmö is the seat of Malmö Municipality and the capital of Skåne County...
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The songs are presented in alphabetical order, due to SVT have not yet revealed the draw.
| # | Artist | Song | Lyrics (l) / Music (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPA | "Allting blir bra igen" | Michael Sideridis (m/l) |
| 2 | Danny Saucedo Danny Saucedo Danny Saucedo is a Swedish singer and songwriter often presented just as Danny, who competed as one of the finalists in Idol 2006 - the Swedish version of Idol where he got to the top 6 before being eliminated.Danny has released three music albums and eleven music singles... |
"Amazing" | Danny Saucedo Danny Saucedo Danny Saucedo is a Swedish singer and songwriter often presented just as Danny, who competed as one of the finalists in Idol 2006 - the Swedish version of Idol where he got to the top 6 before being eliminated.Danny has released three music albums and eleven music singles... (m/l), Peter Boström Peter Boström Peter Boström is a Swedish music producer and songwriter. He is also known as Bassflow.Boström wrote his first song at the age of seven. In 1992, at the age of 21, he started Bassflow Productions, a production company near Stockholm, Sweden... (m/l), Figge Boström Figge Boström Fredrik "Figge" Boström is a Swedish musician, songwriter and music producer.-Discography:* 1998 Meja - Seven Sisters - All´bout The Money, Too Many Nigh's Late, Caught Up In The Middle - bass... (m/l) |
| 3 | Lotta Engberg Lotta Engberg -External links:* *... & Christer Sjögren Christer Sjögren Christer Sjögren, born April 6, 1950 in Hagfors, Sweden, is a Swedish dansband and rock singer. Most people know him as the singer in the Swedish dansband Vikingarna.By mid 1978 he became a member of Vikingarna, earlier he sang in the band Pelles Orkester.... |
"Don't Let Me Down" | Lasse Holm Lasse Holm Lars-Eric Gustav "Lasse" Holm, born 9 December 1943 in Stockholm, Sweden, is known as a composer, lyricist and singer.Since childhood, he was interested in music and was a member of a lot of pop music and rock music groups in the 1960s: Doug and the Millsmen, The Spacemen and The Moonlighters... , Lars "Dille" Diedricson Lars Diedricson Lars "Dille" Diedricson is a Swedish songwriter living in Skara. He was a member of the band Snowstorm when it was founded 1976.-References:... (m/l) |
| 4 | Hanna Lindblad Hanna Lindblad Hanna Lindblad, born 13 October 1980 in Motala, is a Swedish singer. After studying music at Hammar High School in Sandviken, Lindblad went to Balettakademien in Gothenburg, from which she graduated in 2000.... |
"Goosebumps" | Hanna Lindblad Hanna Lindblad Hanna Lindblad, born 13 October 1980 in Motala, is a Swedish singer. After studying music at Hammar High School in Sandviken, Lindblad went to Balettakademien in Gothenburg, from which she graduated in 2000.... (m/l), Linda Sundblad Linda Sundblad Linda Caroline Sundblad is a Swedish female singer, actress and model.- Lambretta :Dropping out of school at the age of 15 to join the pop-rock music band Lambretta, she experienced much success at a young age... (m/l), Tony Nilsson Tony Nilsson Tonny Nilsson is a Swedish singer-songwriter . He is signed to Peermusic label. Tony is living with artist and fellow songwriter Mirja Breitholtz.... (m/l) |
| 5 | Axel Algmark | "Kyss mig" | Axel Algmark (m/l), Mattias Frändå (m/l), Jonathan Magnussen (m/l) |
| 6 | Dynazty | "Land Of Broken Dreams" | Thomas G:son Thomas G:son Thomas Gustafsson is a Swedish composer and musician from Skövde, Västergötland, Sweden, north-east of Göteborg. However, he is much more known nationally and internationally simply as Thomas G:son, his artistic name. Since 1998, Thomas has worked full time as a songwriter for the company G:songs... (m/l), Thomas "Plec" Johansson (m/l) |
| 7 | Charlotte Perrelli Charlotte Perrelli Charlotte Perrelli is a Swedish singer and occasional television host, perhaps most famous for winning the 1999 Melodifestivalen and subsequently that year's Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Take Me to Your Heaven."Since then she has released six singles and five albums... |
"The Girl" | Fredrik Kempe Fredrik Kempe Fredrik Kempe, born in Vårgårda in 1972, is a Swedish songwriter and opera and pop singer. He has participated in Swedish versions of the musicals Les Misérables and Chess. In 2002, Kempe had a hit with Vincerò, where he mixed opera and disco.... (m/l), Alexander Johnsson (m/l) |
| 8 | Lisa Miskovsky Lisa Miskovsky Lisa Miskovsky is a Swedish musician. Her mother is Finnish and her father is from the Czech Republic.-Biography:... |
"Why Start A Fire" | Lisa Miskovsky Lisa Miskovsky Lisa Miskovsky is a Swedish musician. Her mother is Finnish and her father is from the Czech Republic.-Biography:... (m/l), Aleksander With (m/l), Bernt Rune Stray (m/l), Berent Philip Moe (m/l) |