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Documentary Explores Chaos Behind Last Year's Eurovision

Police report and disqualification, audience booing and artists wanting to jump off – last year's Eurovision was of the more chaotic kind. Today, a documentary about the turbulent final is being released.

Documentary Explores Chaos Behind Last Year's Eurovision

Petra Mede Joins SVT's Eurovision Commentary Team

Two Eurovision experts comment on the final in Basel for SVT. Edward af Sillén gets company from last year's host Petra Mede in the commentator booth.

Petra Mede Joins SVT's Eurovision Commentary Team

Gothenburg's Lorensberg Theatre to Debut Hit Musical As It Is in Heaven

The Lorensberg Theatre in Gothenburg got new owners at the turn of the year and now it is clear that the first own production will be the hit musical "As It Is in Heaven". .

Gothenburg's Lorensberg Theatre to Debut Hit Musical As It Is in Heaven

Unusually many complaints against Melodifestivalen

The five heats of this year's Melodifestivalen have so far been reported 108 times to the Review Board, according to DN. It is more reports than in nine years.

Unusually many complaints against Melodifestivalen

Robert Gustafsson: "A new and funny combo"

For the first time, Peter Dalle, Robert Gustafsson, and Anders Jansson gather to play against each other on stage. .

Robert Gustafsson: "A new and funny combo"

Max Martin Musical to be Staged in Sweden

The successful musical "& Julia", which revolves around Max Martin's music catalog, is coming to Sweden next year. Viktor Norén plays one of the leading roles.

Max Martin Musical to be Staged in Sweden

Keyyo and Törnblom praised: "A declaration of love"

Artists and songwriters had to take a backseat in the second semifinal of Melodifestivalen. The real stars of the evening, according to a unanimous critical corps, were the hosts Keyyo and Edvin Törnblom.

Keyyo and Törnblom praised: "A declaration of love"

Maja Ivarsson and John Lundvik to the final

Top favourite John Lundvik is clear for the final – for the fourth time – with his "Voice of the silent". Even competition debutant Maja Ivarsson's rocky “Kamikaze life” went home with the viewers.

Maja Ivarsson and John Lundvik to the final

Garplind Hosts a New Uppesittarkväll

For the second year in a row, Christopher Garplind is hosting "Cyklopernas uppesittarkväll" on SVT on December 23. Garplind invites a range of popular guests and offers, among other things, a rhyme cottage, Christmas food, competitions, and live performances.

Garplind Hosts a New Uppesittarkväll

The groundbreaking play "Among Us Boys"

The groundbreaking play "Among Us Boys" featuring, among others, Edvin Törnblom and Oscar Zia, is cancelled, according to QX. The production is shut down due to "unforeseen events".

The groundbreaking play "Among Us Boys"

Oscar Zia in a groundbreaking play: Luxurious

When the groundbreaking play "Among Us Boys" is staged in Sweden again, Oscar Zia plays one of the leading roles. It's luxurious to play a character that reflects one's own innermost thoughts, he says.

Oscar Zia in a groundbreaking play: Luxurious

Max Martin Musical Premieres in Stockholm

The musical "& Juliet", with music by Swedish star producer Max Martin, is coming to Sweden. In the spring of 2026, it will have its premiere at Cirkus in Stockholm, the arena announces in a press release.

Max Martin Musical Premieres in Stockholm