5 Dec 2025
Music
Concerts Music

Käärijä brought his crazy Cha Cha Cha party to Stockholm

The People’s Champion of Eurovision 2023, ie. Finland’s own Käärijä, brought his high-octane live show to Fållan in Stockholm on May 1st. He turned the venue into a neon-lit frenzy and had the audience join in on the crazy party in the best way possible. This was the second time Käärijä played in Stockholm. His […]

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Culture Night 2025: Wabi-Sabi, Dance and Money

Culture Night, the epitome of Stockholm’s art scene, once again opened the doors to over 180 galleries, art spaces, museums and exhibitions completely for free. Being a great opportunity to explore what your city offers beyond the “home – office – home” routine, it’s a must-attend event that I sincerely hope you didn’t miss. And […]

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Festivals Music News

The right song won – and here’s why!

The six-week long Melodifestivalen tour has come to its conclusion, and the Swedes have chosen KAJ to represent the country at Eurovision with their song Bara bada bastu. Many people are excited about the choice and what it means for Sweden in Eurovision, while others have been critical. Let’s consider a few of the reasons […]

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Festivals Music News

Melodifestivalen 2025! Heat 5 in Jönköping

We have already reached the last of the five preliminary heats of Melodifestivalen, in the run-up to the Grand Final that will be held in Stockholm on the 8th of March. This week the artists take to the stage in Jönköping and as usual, there are six songs competing for those two spots straight to […]

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Festivals Music News

It’s Melodifestivalen 2025! Heat 4 in Malmö

We are already in week 4 of the preliminary heats of Melodifestivalen, and this week the contestants are in Malmö, last year’s Eurovision host city. As you should know by now, the audience will vote to pick two entries going straight to the Grand Final of Sweden’s national Eurovision qualifications, plus one more for a […]

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Festivals Music News

It’s Melodifestivalen 2025! Heat 3 in Västerås

We have reached the half-way post in the preliminary heats of Melodifestivalen, and this week the contestants are in Västerås. Don’t expect Game of Thrones level drama, but rather harmless musical entertainment for your Saturday evening. Once again, the objective is to pick two entries going straight to the Grand Final of Sweden’s national Eurovision […]

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Festivals Music News

It’s Melodifestivalen 2025! – Heat 2 in Gothenburg

We have come to the second week of Melodifestivalen 2025, and the artists are in Gothenburg. As you should know, Melodifestivalen is the Swedish national qualification for Eurovision, and actually a bigger deal than Eurovision itself here in Sweden. There are a total of 30 artists and songs competing in five heats in the first […]

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Festivals Music News

Time for Melodifestivalen 2025! – Heat 1 in Luleå

It’s finally that time of the year again, Melfest season! As you will know by now, Melodifestivalen is a real institution of the Swedish music scene. It is the national qualification for Eurovision, but is actually bigger than Eurovision itself, at least here in Sweden. This year sees again five heats in the first round, […]

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Friday Playlist Music

YLC’s Best of Swedish POP 2024

It’s once again time to compile year-end lists, as 2024 is coming to an end. Just like previous years, we have put together a fabulous playlist filled with the best Swedish pop the year has brought our way. So have a listen, and maybe dance a little to celebrate the year in POP! We have […]

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Music News What's on: Stockholm

Christmas sing-along from Skansen

For the first time ever, Pernilla Wahlgren is hosting a special winter edition of Allsång på Skansen, transforming the popular summer sing-along into a festive Christmas celebration. The program, titled Jul – Allsång på Skansen, will be broadcast on December 23rd on SVT. Accompanied by the Allsång Orchestra , Wahlgren and guest artists will perform […]

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