Category: Mello 2016

The day has come for the grand finale!  It’s been a great week in Stockholm. Lovely weather. Tons of tourists. Lot’s of ESC-activities to enjoy.

Tonight we are going to watch the finale together with our friends. All 13 of us are going to be there – yeah! Great that everyone could join!

And the contestants are;

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

And the winner is: Ukraine
Second: Australia
Third: Russia

Sweden managed to get in place 5 – amazing. That was extremely well and much better than anyone would have dared to hope for. The whole event was very well produced and I think Sweden made a very positive impression and did us proud. Last year the show had almost 200 million viewers all over the world. I wonder how many it was this year.

Time for part II in the song contest. Stockholm is really getting into the Eurovision mood – you can enjoy Måns’ voice in the speakers in the subway announcing where to get off in order to get to different ESC-attractions. They have changed the ticking sound when you wait to cross the x-ings – Loreens winning song while it’s still red – then Måns winning song when it turns green. Lol. Who comes up with all these ideas?

Tonight I went with a friend to try a body balance class. She got me a free pass to see if I liked it and it was quite fun. I have stretched all my muscles to new lengths – we’ll see if I can get out of bed tomorrow.

The countries participating in the second part are; Latvia, Poland, Switzerland, Israel, Belarus, Serbia, Ireland, Macedonia, Lithuania, Australia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Denmark, Ukraine, Norway, Georgia, Albania and Belgium

Today the fun begins with the first qualification round out of two to select the contestants for the finale on Saturday. Stockholm is really presenting itself in the best possible way – with lots of activities and fun things to do all around the city not to mention the fantastic weather.

After work I went down to Kungsträdgården and went up the 81 meters in the Sky Liner attraction. It was really worth it! The view of our city was spectacular.

The countries participating in the first semi final are: Finland, Greece, Moldavia, Hungary, Croatia, The Netherlands, Armenia, San Marino, Russia, Czechia, Cyprus, Austria, Estonia, Azerbajdzjan, Montenegro, Iceland, Bosnia Herzegovina and Malta.

Time to pick the winner to represent Sweden in the Eurovision in May. m. Slightly tricky this year. No obvious winner – last year was easier.

Tonight they are here in Stockholm in the Friends Arena. Never been there. Maybe we should go sometime – either for a concert or a soccer game. It is a huge stadium – one of the largest in Sweden.

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 – “      Constellation Prize”
8.    Molly Sandén – “Youniverse”
9.    Boris René – “Put Your Love on Me”
10. Frans – “If I Were Sorry”
11. Wiktoria – “Save Me”
12. Samir & Viktor – “Bada nakna”

What a gorgeous day – the sun is shining from a clear blue sky. Need to make good use of it and gather as much vitamin D as possible and take a long walk.
It is time for the last qualification round – this weekend it takes place in Gävle. And we will watch it together with my sister w/ family at our place. The winter break started today and our other friends are enjoying it in their cabin. Next weekend we will be even fewer – then 5 more of us are away skiing so then we are down to just me, my oldest and my sister – and her oldest when she gets back from her ski-trip. But hopefully we will be together all of us again the weekend after that when it is time for the grand finale!

The contestants tonight are:

1. Martin Stenmarck
2. Panetoz
3. Frans
4. Linda Bengtzing
5. Dolly Style
6. Eclipse
7. Molly Sandén

Straight to the finale: Molly Sandén and Frans
Second chance: Dolly Style and Panetoz

Another week has gone by and this time it is our turn to host the Melodifestivalen-evening with our friends. Unfortunately one family is not able to make it so we will not be all of us tonight.

The competition is held in Norrköping this time and the contestants are:

1. Oscar Zia
2. SaRaha
3. After Dark
4. Lisa Ajax
5. Boris René
6. SMILO
7. Swingfly feat. Helena Gutarra

Straight to the finale: Oscar Zia and Lisa Ajax
Second chance: Saraha and Boris René

Time for the second part of the song contest and another great evening with our co-watchers. Last weekend we had a start-up dinner but the next couple of weeks we will just meet up for drinks and snacks and then have dinner for the grand finale.

Tonight they are in Malmö and the contestants are:

1. Victor och Natten
2. Krista Siegfrids
3. Molly Pettersson Hammar
4. Patrik Isaksson, Tommy Nilsson & Uno Svenningsson
5. Isa
6. Wiktoria
7. David Lindgren

Straight to the finale: David Lindgren & Wiktoria
Second chance: Isa & Molly Pettersson Hammar

The day has come to start this party! Since we won the whole Eurovision Song Contest last year, the finale will be held here in Stockholm, Sweden this year. But, before that, we need to have our national Song Contest with the selection steps to elect our contribution to the ESC.

This year they have 8 hosts – Gina Dirawi, Petra Mede, Charlotte Perrelli, Henrik Schyffert, Sarah Dawn Finer, Ola Salo, Peter Jöback and William Spetz.

First city out is Göteborg and the contestants are;

1. Mimi Werner
2. Samir & Viktor
3. Robin Bengtsson
4. Ace Wilder
5. Anna Book – disqualified prior to the competition
6. Pernilla Andersson
7. Albin & Mattias

Straight to the finale: Ace Wilder and Robin Bengtsson
Second chance: Samir & Viktor and Albin & Mattias