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After the Technical Glitch - "Unfortunately, That's the Kind of Thing That Happens"

In large parts, it was a pain-free Melodifestival – but still, the broadcast was marred by some disturbances. .

After the Technical Glitch - "Unfortunately, That's the Kind of Thing That Happens"

These are the countries that can decide the final

It's not enough to win the Swedish people's votes – an international jury must also be convinced. Among the countries assessing Saturday's finalists in Melodifestivalen are France, Ireland, and Italy.

These are the countries that can decide the final

Want to beat Zelmerlöw - "with a hammer"

Country pop and witch rock. Saga Ludvigsson and Scarlet have moved on in the Melodifestivalen.

Want to beat Zelmerlöw - "with a hammer"

Fire Alarm in the Melodifestivalen Arena

A fire alarm went off during the rehearsals for Melodifestivalen on Saturday in Jönköping, writes [Expressen](https://www. expressen.

Fire Alarm in the Melodifestivalen Arena

Have We Heard the Winning Song in Melodifestivalen?

Half the starting field for the final of Melodifestivalen has crystallized. But so far, there is no clear favorite – the betting companies believe most in Måns Zelmerlöw's as yet unknown song.

Have We Heard the Winning Song in Melodifestivalen?

Melodifestivalen honors the victims tonight

The Melodifestivalen will pay attention to the mass shooting in Örebro. But SVT makes no changes to the broadcast.

Melodifestivalen honors the victims tonight

Melodifestivalen pays attention to the tragedy: "We have a responsibility"

The deed in Örebro will be highlighted in the Melodifestivalen qualifying round on Saturday, but exactly how is not yet determined, says SVT's project leader Anders Wistbacka. It is important to make this type of program and create shared experiences.

Melodifestivalen pays attention to the tragedy: "We have a responsibility"

The Cameraman's Fall to be Investigated

During Meira Omar's number at Melodifestivalen, a cameraman almost fell off the stage. The incident is now being reported in SVT's internal "incident reporting system", according to [Aftonbladet.

The Cameraman's Fall to be Investigated

Meira Omar's stage drama: "Should I stop?"

Meira Omar secured a spot in the Melodifestivalen final qualifying round. But not without drama – a cameraman fell during the introduction of "Hush hush".

Meira Omar's stage drama: "Should I stop?"

SVT investigates security breach

SVT is investigating how a young man was able to get past SVT's security guards and into the area behind the stage at Melodifestivalen in Luleå yesterday. "Security at the arena is of course important and we are continuously working to adapt our security work.

SVT investigates security breach

Early song releases to boost Melodifestivalen

For the first time in Melodifestivalen's history, the songs will be released the day before the heats. SVT hopes this will contribute to increased interest in the program.

Early song releases to boost Melodifestivalen

Sweden among the first in Eurovision

Sweden competes in the Eurovision Song Contest's first semifinal on May 13. Sweden's entry will compete for a final spot in the semifinal's first half.

Sweden among the first in Eurovision

The Melodifestival 2025 is coming

From Luleå in the north to Malmö in the south. Now SVT has presented which cities will host next year's Melodifestival.

The Melodifestival 2025 is coming

After Criticism: This is How Melodifestivalen is Changing

After the criticism, SVT changes the layout for the Final Qualifier in Melodifestivalen. I claim that the Final Qualifier functioned as a TV program.

After Criticism: This is How Melodifestivalen is Changing