The stage is set for Melodifestivalen 2024, with SVT officially unveiling the list of talented artists who will compete for the chance to represent Sweden at Eurovision in Malmö next May. In a surprising twist, next year’s lineup features no former Melodifestivalen winners, setting the stage for a fresh and competitive edition.

The Melodifestivalen Class of 2024 includes both familiar faces and debutants, promising a diverse and dynamic musical showcase. Notably, this marks the first time since 2009 that the competition lacks a returning Melodifestivalen winner.

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Heat 1 (Malmö):

• Lisa Ajax — “Awful Liar”
• Elisa Lindström — “Forever Yours”
• Samir & Viktor — “Hela världen väntar”
• Smash Into Pieces — “Heroes Are Calling”
• Melina Borglowe — “Min melodi”
• Adam Woods — “Supernatural”

Heat 2 (Gothenburg):

• C-Joe — “Ahumma”
• LIAMOO — “Dragon”
• Engmans Kapell — “Norrland”
• Dear Sara — “The Silence After You”
• Fröken Snusk — “Unga & Fria”
• Maria Sur — “When I’m Gone”

Heat 3 (Växjö):

• Clara Klingenström — “Aldrig mer”
• Jacqline Moss — “Effortless”
• Klaudy — “För dig”
• Cazzi Opeia — “Give My Heart A Break”
• Gunilla Persson — “I Won’t Shake”
• Kim Cesarion — “Take My Breath Away”

Heat 4 (Eskilstuna):

• Lia Larsson — “30 km/h”
• SCARLET — “Circus X”
• Albin Tingwall — “Done Getting Over You”
• Lasse Stefanz — “En sång om sommaren”
• Danny Saucedo — “Happy That You Found Me”
• Dotter — “It’s Not Easy To Write a Love Song”

Heat 5 (Karlstad):

• Jay Smith — “Back To My Roots”
• Elecktra — “Banne maj”
• Chelsea Muco — “Controlla”
• Annika Wickihalder — “Light”
• Medina — “Que Sera”
• Marcus & Martinus — “Unforgettable”

While we eagerly await more details in the coming weeks, the songs themselves will remain under wraps until each respective heat. The Melodifestivalen tour in 2024 will take place in the southern cities of Sweden, culminating in the grand final in Stockholm on March 9th, 2024.

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In the meantime, reminisce about this year’s triumph as Loreen clinched victory with Tattoo in Melodifestivalen, ultimately securing Sweden its seventh Eurovision win and bringing the contest to Malmö for 2024!

Photo credits: Alma Bengtsson / SVT