Melodifestivalen 2020 - Grand Final: Interview with The Mamas (Move)

Melodifestivalen is Sweden's national televised music competition to find the best new song of the year. The winner of the competition then goes on to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest. Twenty-eight acts go through four Semi Finals and a Second Chance round before the top twelve go into the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2020, held once again at the Friends Arena in Solna (near Stockholm) in front of a live audience of almost 30000 spectators, plus millions of TV viewers both in Sweden and abroad.

Since 2009, Radio International has been present each year at the Melodifestivalen Grand Final rehearsals and interviews the artists, the producer and the hosts. Now at the Second Chance Round in Eskilstuna where 4 more songs will advance into the Grand Final to Stockholm.

The Grand Final Stage has been reached and at the end of the Grand Final the Winner of Melodifestivalen 2020 will be crowned and preparations will start for the participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

In this clip, watch an interview with The Mamas singing the song "Move" and made it from Semi Final 1 directly into the Grand Final in the Friends Arena. This is the Mamas' second attempt at Melodifestivalen. Together with John Lundvik they won Melodifestivalen 2019 with the song 'Too late for love' and thus representing Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Now this year they appear without John Lundvik with a great Gospel entry.

A special thank you to Salman and Marc for co-interviewing with JP from Radio International.

Enjoy!

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Melodifestivalen 2020 - Grand Final: Interview with Mariette (Shout it out)

Melodifestivalen is Sweden's national televised music competition to find the best new song of the year. The winner of the competition then goes on to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest. Twenty-eight acts go through four Semi Finals and a Second Chance round before the top twelve go into the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2020, held once again at the Friends Arena in Solna (near Stockholm) in front of a live audience of almost 30000 spectators, plus millions of TV viewers both in Sweden and abroad.

Since 2009, Radio International has been present each year at the Melodifestivalen Grand Final rehearsals and interviews the artists, the producer and the hosts. Now at the Second Chance Round in Eskilstuna where 4 more songs will advance into the Grand Final to Stockholm.

The Grand Final Stage has been reached and at the end of the Grand Final the Winner of Melodifestivalen 2020 will be crowned and preparations will start for the participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

In this clip, watch an interview with Mariette singing the song "Shout it out" and made it from the Semi Final directly into the Grand Final in the Friends Arena. This is Mariette's 4th participation at Melodifestivalen. We previously saw her being a spokesperson on the Eurovision Song Contest announce the Jury's Vote from Sweden. A special thank you to Salman and Marc for co-interviewing with JP from Radio International.

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Melodifestivalen 2020 - Grand Final: Interview with Dotter (Bulletproof)

Melodifestivalen is Sweden's national televised music competition to find the best new song of the year. The winner of the competition then goes on to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest. Twenty-eight acts go through four Semi Finals and a Second Chance round before the top twelve go into the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2020, held once again at the Friends Arena in Solna (near Stockholm) in front of a live audience of almost 30000 spectators, plus millions of TV viewers both in Sweden and abroad.

Since 2009, Radio International has been present each year at the Melodifestivalen Grand Final rehearsals and interviews the artists, the producer and the hosts. Now at the Second Chance Round in Eskilstuna where 4 more songs will advance into the Grand Final to Stockholm.

The Grand Final Stage has been reached and at the end of the Grand Final the Winner of Melodifestivalen 2020 will be crowned and preparations will start for the participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

In this clip, watch an interview with Dotter singing the song "Bulletproof" and made it from the Semi Final 3 directly into the Grand Final in the Friends Arena. This is an update interview since Radio International already had the pleasure getting to know Dotter a bit better in Gothenburg at the Second Semi Final of Melodifestivalen 2020. A special thank you to Salman and Marc for co-interviewing with JP from Radio International.
Enjoy!
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Melodifestivalen 2020 - Grand Final: Interview with Robin Bengtsson (Take a Chance) (Winners)

Melodifestivalen is Sweden's national televised music competition to find the best new song of the year. The winner of the competition then goes on to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest. Twenty-eight acts go through four Semi Finals and a Second Chance round before the top twelve go into the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2020, held once again at the Friends Arena in Solna (near Stockholm) in front of a live audience of almost 30000 spectators, plus millions of TV viewers both in Sweden and abroad.

Since 2009, Radio International has been present each year at the Melodifestivalen Grand Final rehearsals and interviews the artists, the producer and the hosts. Now at the Second Chance Round in Eskilstuna where 4 more songs will advance into the Grand Final to Stockholm.

The Grand Final Stage has been reached and at the end of the Grand Final the Winner of Melodifestivalen 2020 will be crowned and preparations will start for the participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

In this clip, watch an interview with Robin Bengtsson singing the song "Take a chance" and made it from the Semi Final directly into the Grand Final in the Friends Arena. Robin is no stranger to the world of the Eurovision Song Contest as he represented Sweden in the 2017 edition in Kyiv with the song 'I can't go on' reaching Number 5. A special thank you to Salman and Marc for co-interviewing with JP from Radio International. 

Enjoy!

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Enjoy!

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Melodifestivalen 2020 - Grand Final: Interview with Christer Björkman (Senior Producer)

Melodifestivalen is Sweden's national televised music competition to find the best new song of the year. The winner of the competition then goes on to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest. Twenty-eight acts go through four Semi Finals and a Second Chance round before the top twelve go into the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2020, held once again at the Friends Arena in Solna (near Stockholm) in front of a live audience of almost 30000 spectators, plus millions of TV viewers both in Sweden and abroad.

Since 2009, Radio International has been present each year at the Melodifestivalen Grand Final rehearsals and interviews the artists, the producer and the hosts. Now at the Second Chance Round in Eskilstuna where 4 more songs will advance into the Grand Final to Stockholm.

The Grand Final Stage has been reached and at the end of the Grand Final the Winner of Melodifestivalen 2020 will be crowned and preparations will start for the participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. In this clip, watch an interview with the Senior Producer of Melodifestivalen 2020 and former Eurovision particpant for Sweden in 1992 - Christer Björkman. A special thank you to Salman and Marc for co-interviewing with JP from Radio International. Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience.

Enjoy!

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Melodifestivalen 2020 - Grand Final: Interview with Mohombi (Winners)

Melodifestivalen is Sweden's national televised music competition to find the best new song of the year. The winner of the competition then goes on to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest. Twenty-eight acts go through four Semi Finals and a Second Chance round before the top twelve go into the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2020, held once again at the Friends Arena in Solna (near Stockholm) in front of a live audience of almost 30000 spectators, plus millions of TV viewers both in Sweden and abroad.

Since 2009, Radio International has been present each year at the Melodifestivalen Grand Final rehearsals and interviews the artists, the producer and the hosts. Now at the Second Chance Round in Eskilstuna where 4 more songs will advance into the Grand Final to Stockholm.

The Grand Final Stage has been reached and at the end of the Grand Final the Winner of Melodifestivalen 2020 will be crowned and preparations will start for the participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

In this clip, watch an interview with Mohombi singing the song "Winners" and made it from the Semi Final 1 directly into the Grand Final in the Friends Arena. In 2019 he entered the competition in Sweden with the song "Hello" also making it to the Grand Final. A special thank you to Salman and Marc for co-interviewing with JP from Radio International.
Enjoy!
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Week 19/2016 - Eurovision Radio International - Live from Stockholm and the 61st Eurovision Song Contest - All the Shows plus more

The Team of Radio International is on location at the 61st Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm, Sweden and would like to invite you to this week's special edition of the show live from Stockholm, Sweden from the 61st Eurovision Song Contest. Join in this Wednesday,  11 May 2016 from 8-11pm CET for the shows live from Stockholm, Sweden plus more. In case you missed any of the shows produced by the Team of Radio International while in Stockholm, fear not all is available via below links. Simply click on the links below to listen or visit the Radio International Show Archive.

The Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 - is  

Ukraine who was represented by Jamala performing the song "1944".

 View the entire results of the Grand Final and the Semi Finals by clicking this link. 

Radio International Broadcasts from Stockholm

Eurovision Radio International - 13 May 2016:
(click here to listen:  Hour 1  |  Hour 2)

Live from the Press Centre of the 61st Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm, Sweden the team of Radio International produces an additional show after the two Semi Finals which each produced ten songs that advanced to the Grand Final where they will meet the Big Five and the host country Sweden. The Running Order of the Grand Final is:

1.  Belgium
2.  Czech Republic
3.  The Netherlands
4.  Azerbaijan
5.  Hungary
6.  Italy
7.  Israel
8.  Bulgaria
9.  Sweden
10. Germany
11. France
12. Poland
13. Australia
14. Cyprus
15. Serbia
16. Lithuania
17. Croatia
18. Russia
19. Spain
20. Latvia
21. Ukraine
22. Malta
23. Georgia
24. Austria
25. United Kingdom
26. Armenia

In this special broadcast from the Press Centre listen to an interview with the Event Manager Sietse Bakker, as well as Interview with the Hosts Måns Zelmerlöw and Petra Mede and a Panel Discussion with representatives from other Eurovision medias. Of course, you will hear the music of the Grand Final as well including little interview clips with the artists that qualified for the Grand Final.

Eurovision Radio International - 11 May 2016:
(click here to listen:  Hour 1  |  Hour 2  |  Hour 3 )

As the Team of Radio International is in Stockholm, Sweden at the 61st Eurovision Song Contest Radio International broadcasts its traditional programme "Eurovision 2015 meets Eurovision 2016" as a review to last year's Eurovision Song Contest entries and a look ahead to the songs that are competing in 2016. 


Pride Live Eurovision Preview 2016 - 09 May 2016
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David Mann presents a preview of the songs competing in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Eurovision Radio International - 09 May 2016:
(click here to listen:  Hour 1  |  Hour 2  )

A special podcast edition of Radio International, direct from the team in the Press Centre at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm, featuring music from all the shows as well as some of the questions that we posed to the artists during their Press Conferences and ‘Meet and Greet’ sessions.

In Part One:
Last year’s winning song ‘Heroes’ is performed by Måns Zelmerlöw, then we hear from the artists representing Armenia, Austria and Ireland. Lithuanian representative Donny Montell brings us #Blck, the title track from his new album as well as his 2016 Eurovision entry, and then we hear the songs from Azerbaijan, Hungary, Czech Republic, San Marino and Finland. Finally, Jamie-Lee from Germany sings the lead track from her new album ‘Berlin’ as well as her Eurovision song ‘Ghost’.

In Part Two:
We have the first play on Radio International for Måns Zelmerlow’s new track ‘Fire in the Rain’, and then we hear from Frans, representing the host country Sweden, followed by Ukraine, Latvia, Spain, Israel, Iceland and Russia. After Italy and Slovenia, we have Amir from France with the title track from his new album, ‘Au coeur de moi’, followed by his Eurovision entry, and the songs from the UK and Malta round off the show.


Eurovision Radio International - 04 May 2016:
(click here to listen:   Hour 1  |  Hour 2  |  Hour 3 )

As the Team of Radio International is in Stockholm, Sweden at the 61st Eurovision Song Contest Radio International broadcasts its traditional programme "Eurovision 2015 meets Eurovision 2016" as a review to last year's Eurovision Song Contest entries and a look ahead to the songs that are competing in 2016. (Part 1 of 2). Eurovision 2015 meets Eurovision 2016: As the Team of Radio International is in Stockholm, Sweden at the 61st Eurovision Song Contest this and next week as Radio International broadcasts its traditional programme "Eurovision 2015 meets Eurovision 2016" as a review to last year's Eurovision Song Contest entries and a look ahead of the songs that are competing in 2016. This way you can compare the songs per country. This week it is Part 1 of 2. Part 2 will be broadcast at the same time next week.


Eurovision Radio International - 03 May 2016:
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Direct from Stockholm, the team of Radio International give their first impressions from the Press Centre at Hovet, right next door to the Globen Arena, setting for the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest. In this special podcast edition of Radio International, we also hear from the artists representing Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy and Moldova as well as from Latvia's 2015 representative Aminata, who is back this year but this time as a songwriter for her country rather than performer.

Pride Live Eurovision 2016 "In The Mix" - 02 May 2016
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David Mann presents a great mix of music from the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. 


More Details:
The Eurovision Song Contest 2016:  Initially, 43 countries signed up and declareed their participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016, however, on 20 April 2016 Romania's Broadcaster lost the membership with the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) and thus cannot take part at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 leaving the remaining countries to a number of 42 to  compete for the trophy and the right to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. The countries are distributed into two Semi Finals and the Top Ten of both Semi Finals meet in the Grand Final on the Big Five (Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Italy) and the host country Sweden will in the 61st Eurovision Song Contest..

Dates:
Semi Final 1 of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 is scheduled for Tuesday, 10 May 2016.
Semi Final 2 of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 is scheduled for Thursday, 12 May 2016.
The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 is scheduled for Saturday, 14 May 2016.

All three shows come from the legendary Ericsson Globe or Globen Arena which also was the venue of the Eurovision Song Contest 2000.  Last year's winner Måns Zelmerloew and Petra Mede will be the hosts of the shows and to whom will Måns hand over the trophy to the Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016? :)  May the best song win and now enjoy this week's Eurovision extravaganza on Eurovision Radio International.

Happy Eurovisioning
JP and the Team in the Tower of Eurovision Power
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Eurovision 2016: Interview with Shirley Clamp and Velvet (Melodifestivalen entrants)

Shirley Clamp and Velvet with JP

The 2016 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Stockholm, Sweden with the participation of 42 countries that are competing on May 10 and 12 in the two Semi Finals and then the Grand Final itself on 14 May 2016.

Melodifestivalen veterans Shirley Clamp and Velvet are co-hosting many of the music events at the impressive EuroClub in Stockholm City Centre, and chatted about their role at a Press Preview event.