Melodifestivalen 2024: The Swedish Music Festival
Le Melodifestivalen est l’un des événements musicaux les plus attendus en Suède, et cette année ne fait pas exception. C’est bien plus qu’une simple compétition musicale ; c’est un véritable spectacle qui rassemble des millions de téléspectateurs et des milliers de fans à travers le pays. Organisé depuis 1959, le Melodifestivalen sert de sélection nationale pour le concours Eurovision de la chanson et offre une plateforme aux artistes suédois pour montrer leur talent au monde entier.
Format and selection stages
Melodifestivalen takes place over several weeks, usually starting in February and finishing with the grand final in March. Each week, artists perform their original songs in front of a live audience and a panel of jurors. The performances are broadcast on Swedish television and viewers have the opportunity to vote for their favourite songs via phone calls, text messages and online voting.
The competition is divided into several stages, including regional selections, semi-finals and the grand final. Artists who qualify for the final have a chance to represent Sweden at Eurovision, adding an extra dimension to the competition.
The stars of Melodifestivalen 2024
This year's Melodifestivalen features a diverse range (in big quotes) of artists and songs, each bringing their own unique touch to the competition. Why the inverted commas?
It's a bit of a controversy at the moment. In the world of Melodifestivalen, it's not uncommon to notice similarities between the songs in the running. One notable trend is that fewer than five producers are often responsible for writing all the songs entered. This concentration of production can sometimes lead to a certain uniformity of style and themes. Despite this, each artist brings his or her own interpretation and personal flair to the song, which means that a variety of sounds and artistic expressions can be discovered throughout the competition.
In a nutshell. Here's a look at the finalists:
| Artist | Song | Points |
|---|---|---|
| When I'm Gone | – | |
| Back to My Roots | – | |
| Awful Liar | – | |
| Heroes Are Calling | – | |
| Give My Heart a Break | – | |
| Light | – | |
| Unforgettable WINNER | – | |
| It's Not Easy to Write a Love Song | – | |
| Que sera | – | |
| Dragon | – | |
| Effortless | – | |
| Happy That You Found Me | – |
The Melodifestivalen 2024 promises to be a not-to-be-missed event for music lovers from all horizons.
More than just a song contest. An institution!
Melodifestivalen is much more than just a song contest in Sweden. It is a major cultural event that brings together millions of people across the country and has a significant impact on the Swedish music industry. The participating songs often become commercial successes and the artists who take part gain notoriety, even if they don't win the competition.
The antechamber to Eurovision
Melodifestivalen is also known for sending outstanding representatives to Eurovision. Sweden has won the Eurovision contest several times, and many Swedish winners were first discovered through Melodifestivalen.
Melodifestivalen is more than just a song competition. It's a real party that unites the whole country around music. Whether you're a fan of pop, rock or folk, there's something for everyone. So get ready to dance, sing and move to the rhythm of Sweden's best songs. It's going to be epic!
You can follow the final live this Saturday on SVT.
