Melodifestivalen 2016 - The complete coverage and all the interviews

Melodifestivalen is Sweden's national music competition to find the best song of the year. The winner of this competition will be use to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest. 28 acts went through four Semi Finals and a Second Chance round before getting into the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2016 which is again held at the Friends Arena in Solna (Near Stockholm) on Saturday, 12 March 2016 with a live audience of almost 30000 spectators. Eurovision Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience was / is present at the location and conducted interviews with all the performers, the Executive Producer, Script Writer, former Eurovision entrants, The Show Hosts, The Fans, etc. Find it all below in the video clips. May Sweden and the International Jury select the best song to represent Sweden on home ground on 14 May 2016.

The Result:

 (excerpt from Wikipedia)

The Running Order:(click on the Acts to watch the interviews)

1.  Panetoz - Håll om mig hårt

2.  Lisa Ajax - My Heart Wants Me Dead

3.  David Lindgren - We are your tomorrow

4.  SaRaha - Kizunguzungu

5.  Oscar Zia - Human

6.  Ace Wilder - Don't worry

7.  Robin Bengtsson - Constallation Prize

8.  Molly Sanden - Youniverse

9.  Boris Rene - Put your love on me

10. Frans - If I were sorry

11. Wiktoria - Save me

12. Samir and Viktor - Bada Nakna including songwriter Fredrik Kempe


Additional Interviews:

Christer Björkman (Executive Producer of Melodifestivalen 2016 and the Eurovision Song Contest 2016) and Edward af Sillén (The Voice!:))

The Hosts of Melodifestivalen 2016 Final - Gina Dirawi and William Spetz

Elisabeth Andreassen, part of the Eurovision winning Bobbysocks, etc

Dress Rehearsal and Jury Final Speed Interviews (2016-03-11)

Grand Final Interviews with Robin Bengtsson and Christer Björkman

Sean Banan (Previous Melodifestivalen participant)

Dinah Nah - Make me La La La (Melodifestivalen 2015)

Week 10/2016 - Eurovision Radio International on Wed 09 Mar 16 - PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW

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Welcome to Radio International - The ultimate Eurovision Experience. The National Final Season to the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 is full swing and the Team of Radio International would like to invite you to this week's edition of the show with music, interviews, fun and lots of Eurovision Song Contest. Join in this Wednesday 09 March 2016 live from 8-11pmCET for the show.  

On the show this week:

• Interview with Colin Berry (Head of the British Jury and Spokesperson from the BBC)
• Eurovision Spotlight: National Final Season 2016 with JP
• Preview of Songs in the 2016 National Final Shows of Sweden and Lithuania
• Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann
• Eurovision News, Quiz
• Your music requests
• New Music Releases by Eurovision artists as broadcast time permits.

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Colin Berry (BBC Sporkesperson at Eurovision) with David Mann

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Week 09/2016 - Eurovision Radio International on Wed 02 Mar 16 - PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW

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Welcome to Radio International - The ultimate Eurovision Experience. The National Final Season to the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 is full swing and the Team of Radio International would like to invite you to this week's edition of the show with music, interviews, fun and lots of Eurovision Song Contest. Join in this Wednesday 02 March 2016 live from 8-11pmCET for the show. 

HOW TO LISTEN - Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience, is extremely happy that the show is also aired on the following radio stations:

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Mans Zelmerloew (Eurovision Winner 2015, Sweden) with David Mann

• Interview with Mans Zelmerloew (Eurovision Winner 2015, Sweden) done in London at the UK National Final "Eurovision: You Decide" on 26 February 2016
• VOXPOPS from the UK National Final with DJs and Fans
• Eurovision Spotlight: National Final Season 2016 with Dermot Manning
• Preview of Songs in the 2016 National Final Shows of Estonia, Poland and Israel
• Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann
• Eurovision News, Quiz
• Your music requests
• New Music Releases by Eurovision artists as broadcast time permits.

Further details visit the Radio International website available here.

Join Radio International on Wednesday, 02 March 2016 from 2000 - 2300 hours CET via the website or on FM. Radio International is available live via the radio player www.radiointernational.tv and on FM 106.8, Digital Cable Channel 781 in parts of the Netherlands, via TUNEIN and via ESCNEWS TV.

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Week 08/2016 - Eurovision Radio International on Wed 24 Feb 16 - PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW

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Welcome to Radio International - The ultimate Eurovision Experience. The National Final Season to the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 is full swing and the Team of Radio International would like to invite you to this week's edition of the show with music, interviews, fun and lots of Eurovision Song Contest. Join in this Wednesday 24 February 2016 live from 8-11pmCET for the show. 

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Greta Salome (Iceland 2016) with JP

Alda - Runner Up in the Icelandic National Final 2016

• Interview with Greta Salome (Iceland 2016) & Winner of Söngvakeppnin 2016
• Interview with Alda (The Number 2 of Söngvakeppnin 2016, Iceland)
• Red Carrpet Interview Clips at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2016
• Eurovision Spotlight: National Final Season 2016 with Ross Bennett & Chris Poppe
• Preview of Songs in the 2016 National Final Shows of Hungary, Finland, Norway and Latvia
• Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann
• Eurovision News, Quiz
• Your music requests
• New Music Releases by Eurovision artists as broadcast time permits.

Further details visit the Radio International website available here.

Join Radio International on Wednesday, 24 February 2016 from 2000 - 2300 hours CET via the website or on FM. Radio International is available live via the radio player www.radiointernational.tv and on FM 106.8, Digital Cable Channel 781 in parts of the Netherlands, via TUNEIN and via ESCNEWS TV.

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Week 07/2016 - Eurovision Radio International on Wed 17 Feb 16 - Iceland Special - PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW

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Photos 

It is the first time to Iceland and the Icelandic Final to the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 but JP also wanted to visit the country more than just the venue. See some breathtaking photos from the visit to Iceland by following this link for the ICELAND PHOTO ALBUM and enjoy it. 

Welcome to Radio International - The ultimate Eurovision Experience. The National Final Season to the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 is full swing and this week members of the Team are in Iceland for the 30th edition of the National Final there. The Team of Radio International would like to invite you to this week's edition of the show with music, interviews, fun and lots of Eurovision Song Contest. Join in this Wednesday 17 February 2016 live from 8-11pmCET for the show. 

HOW TO LISTEN - Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience, is extremely happy that the show is also aired on the following radio stations:

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Iceland

Stefan Galea (Malta Eurovision 2016)

• This week the show comes from Iceland and also a special content as JP looks back the Iceland's History at the Eurovision Song Contest.
• Preview of the Finalists for the Icelandic National Final which celebrates 30 years.
• Interview with Stefan Galea (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Semi Finalist)
• Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann

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Join Radio International on Wednesday, 17 February 2016 from 2000 - 2300 hours CET via the website or on FM. Radio International is available live via the radio player www.radiointernational.tv and on FM 106.8, Digital Cable Channel 781 in parts of the Netherlands, via TUNEIN and via ESCNEWS TV.

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Week 06/2016 - Eurovision Radio International on Wed 10 Feb 16 - PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW

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Welcome to Radio International - The ultimate Eurovision Experience. The National Final Season to the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 is full swing and the Team of Radio International would like to invite you to this week's edition of the show with music, interviews, fun and lots of Eurovision Song Contest. Join in this Wednesday 10 February 2016 live from 8-11pmCET for the show. 

HOW TO LISTEN - Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience, is extremely happy that the show is also aired on the following radio stations:

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Dominic Cini (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2016)

Maxine Pace (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2016)

• Interview with Maxine Pace (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2016, Number 5)
• Interview with Dominic Cini (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2016, Number 13)
• Red Carrpet Interview Clips at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2016
• Eurovision Spotlight: National Final Season 2016 with Alasdair Rendall
• Preview of Songs in the 2016 National Final Shows of Austria, Switzerland and Denmark
• Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann
• Eurovision News, Quiz
• Your music requests
• New Music Releases by Eurovision artists as broadcast time permits.

Further details visit the Radio International website available here.

Join Radio International on Wednesday, 10 February 2016 from 2000 - 2300 hours CET via the website or on FM. Radio International is available live via the radio player www.radiointernational.tv and on FM 106.8, Digital Cable Channel 781 in parts of the Netherlands, via TUNEIN and via ESCNEWS TV.

In addition, you can pick up Radio International on Malta's Galaxy 105 every Sunday from 1930 - 2230 hours CET. Should you not be able to listen live, the show will appear in the Programme’s Show Archive a few hours after its airing on the radio as well as download the show via Itunes. Also a copy of the show is uploaded to Radio International's Mixcloud Channel. With this you will never have to miss your favourite Eurovision Radio Show.

Happy Eurovisioning
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www.radiointernational.tv

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Week 05/2016 - Eurovision Radio International on Wed 03 Feb 16 - PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW

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Welcome to Radio International - The ultimate Eurovision Experience. The National Final Season to the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 is full swing and the Team of Radio International would like to invite you to this week's edition of the show with music, interviews, fun and lots of Eurovision Song Contest. Join in this Wednesday 03 February 2016 live from 8-11pmCET for the show. 

HOW TO LISTEN - Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience, is extremely happy that the show is also aired on the following radio stations:

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• Malta's Galaxy 105 Network:   Sundays 1930 - 2230 hours CET   
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Sir Terry Wogan - BBC TV Eurovision Commentator

Ira Losco
(Winner of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2016
and with this the Malta's Eurovision entry for 2016)

Ira Losco and her mother Margret

Christabelle with JP

• Tribute to Sir Terry Wogan, BBC TV and Radio Personality and the UK Commentator of the Eurovision Song Contest. Sadly Sir Terry passed away on 31 January 2016
• Winner's Interview with Ira Losco (Winner of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2016)
• Interview with Ira Losco's Mother by David
• Interview with Christabelle (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2016, Number 4)
• Eurovision Spotlight: National Final Season 2016 with Ross Bennett
• Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann - (not this week)
• Eurovision News, Quiz
• Your music requests
• New Music Releases by Eurovision artists as broadcast time permits.

Further details visit the Radio International website available here.

Join Radio International on Wednesday, 03 February 2016 from 2000 - 2300 hours CET via the website or on FM. Radio International is available live via the radio player www.radiointernational.tv and on FM 106.8, Digital Cable Channel 781 in parts of the Netherlands, via TUNEIN and via ESCNEWS TV.

In addition, you can pick up Radio International on Malta's Galaxy 105 every Sunday from 1930 - 2230 hours CET. Should you not be able to listen live, the show will appear in the Programme’s Show Archive a few hours after its airing on the radio as well as download the show via Itunes. Also a copy of the show is uploaded to Radio International's Mixcloud Channel. With this you will never have to miss your favourite Eurovision Radio Show.

Happy Eurovisioning
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www.radiointernational.tv

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