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Björn Kjellman and Oscar Zia to host Melodifestivalen 2027
Swedish national broadcaster SVT has announced that actor and singer Björn Kjellman and singer-songwriter Oscar Zia will host Melodifestivalen 2027. This marks Kjellman’s first time hosting the competition, while Zia previously served as host in 2021 and 2022.
Both hosts have personal history with the contest. Kjellman competed in 2006, and Zia has competed in 2014 and 2016. The 2027 edition is scheduled to take place between February and March across six Swedish cities.
The submission window for songwriters is currently open, running from August 21 until September 11. A jury will eventually select 30 acts to compete in five semi-finals and a grand final. The winner of the competition will represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas, Bulgaria.
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Anders Wistbacka · Björn Kjellman · Eurovision Song Contest · Melodifestivalen · Oscar Zia · SVT
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Oscar Zia and Björn Kjellman have been announced as the hosts for Melodifestivalen 2027. www.tv4.se · www.sydsvenskan.se
- [● 2 SOURCES] Melodifestivalen 2027 is scheduled to begin on February 6. www.tv4.se · www.sydsvenskan.se
- [● 3 SOURCES] A selection jury will choose 30 songs for the competition. www.tv4.se · www.sydsvenskan.se
- [● 3 SOURCES] Songwriters must submit their entries by September 11. www.tv4.se · www.sydsvenskan.se