Swedish broadcaster SVT have revealed the running order for the heats of Melodifestivalen 2024 – Sweden’s national final for the Eurovision Song Contest. Adam Woods will open the first heat on February 3rd, with Medina set to end the final fifth heat on March 2nd.
In a change to previous years, 30 artists will compete across five heats. Before, 28 artists would compete across four heats before a semi-final ‘second chance’ round. Each heat will be formed of six songs, with two going through to the Grand Final in Stockholm’s Friends Arena. A further two songs will be selected in a new programme shortly after the fifth heat.
Heat 1 – 03 February 3 – Malmö – Malmö Arena
- Adam Woods – “Supernatural”
- Samir & Viktor – “Hela världen väntar”
- Melina Borglowe – “Min melodi”
- Elisa Lindström – “Forever Yours”
- Lisa Ajax – “Awful Liar”
- Smash Into Pieces – “Heroes Are Calling”
Heat 2 – 10 February 10 – Gothenburg – Scandinavium
- Maria Sur – “When I’m Gone”
- Engmans Kapell – “Norrland”
- Dear Sara – “The Silence After You”
- C-Joe – “Ahumma”
- Liamoo – “Dragon”
- Fröken Snusk – “Unga & fria”
Heat 3 – 17 February 17 – Växjö – Vida Arena
- Jacquline – “Effortless”
- Clara Klingenström – “Aldrig mer”
- Kim Cesarion – “Take My Breath Away”
- Klaudy – “För dig”
- Gunilla Persson – “I Won’t Shake (La La Gunilla)”
- Cazzi Opeia – “Give My Heart a Break”
Heat 4 – 24 February 24 – Eskilstuna – Stiga Sports Arena
- Albin Tingwall – “Done Getting Over You”
- Lia Larsson – “30 km/h”
- Dotter – “It’s Not Easy to Write You a Love Song”
- SCARLET – “Circus X”
- Lasse Stefanz – “En sång om sommaren”
- Danny Saucedo – “Happy That You Found Me”
Heat 5 – 02 March – Karlstad – Löfbergs Arena
- Marcus & Martinus – “Unforgettable”
- Chelsea Muco – “Controlla”
- Jay Smith – “Back to My Roots”
- Elektra – “Banna maj”
- Annika Wickihalder – “Light”
- Medina – “Que Sera”
