Episode 240

How to Win Melfest

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August 27th, 2024

28 mins 5 secs

Season 7

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About this Episode

We say farewell to Eurovision 2024 host nation Sweden by examining the facts and figures of its long-running song selection method: Melodifestivalen. We also make our picks of who we would like to see make an appearance in Melfest 2025.

How to Win Melfest Summary

  • Who has written the most songs for Melfest? (2:38)
  • Do non-English songs do well at Melfest? (6:02)
  • Should Melfest's Andra Chansen be given a second chance? (11:53)
  • If you already won Melfest, should you come back? (15:32)

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