Tonight, the fourth heat of Melodifestivalen 2025 takes place at the Malmö Arena in Malmö, where six acts will battle it out for a spot in the grand final!
Heat 4 contestants:
1. Andreas Lundstedt – “Vicious”
Text & music: Laurell Barker, LIAMOO, Andreas Lundstedt, Dino Medanhodzic
Andreas Lundstedt is a seasoned performer, best known as a member of the internationally acclaimed pop group Alcazar. Born on May 20, 1972, in Uppsala, Sweden, with a career spanning over three decades, Andreas has participated in Melodifestivalen multiple times, both as part of Alcazar and as a solo artist. He also represented Switzerland in the ESC 2006 as part of the group six4one. His 2025 entry, “Vicious” is expected to be a high-energy dance track, reflecting his signature style.
2. Ella Tiritiello – “Bara Du Är Där”
Text & music: David Björk, Adam “Rymdpojken” Englund, Loreen Talhaoui
Ella Tiritiello is a young Swedish singer who gained national attention with her heartfelt performances. Born in 2005, Ella first captured the public’s eye with her rendition of Avicii‘s “For a Better Day” during the Avicii Tribute Concert in 2019, showcasing a maturity beyond her years. Her Melodifestivalen debut, “Bara du är där” is penned by David Björk, Adam “Rymdpojken” Englund, and Eurovision winner Loreen Talhaoui, indicating a blend of emotive lyrics and contemporary soundscapes.
3. Tennessee Tears – “Yours”
Text & music: Tilda Feuk, Jonas Hermansson, Gavin Jones, Pär Westerlund
Tennessee Tears is a Swedish country duo comprising Tilda Feuk and Jonas Hermansson. Formed in 2014, the duo brings a unique blend of Americana and Swedish folk influences to their music. They have collaborated with songwriters in Nashville, aiming to bridge the gap between Swedish and American country music scenes. Tennessee Tears debuted in Melodifestivalen 2023 with “Now I Know.” Their Melodifestivalen entry, “Yours” is co-written with Gavin Jones and Pär Westerlund, and is expected to feature their signature harmonies and storytelling prowess.
4. KAJ – “Bara Bada Bastu”
Text & music: Kevin Holmström, Jakob Norrgård, Robert Skowronski, Kristofer Strandberg, Anderz Wrethov, Axel Åhman
KAJ is a humoristic musical group from Ostrobothnia, Finland, consisting of members Kevin Holmström, Jakob Norrgård, and Axel Åhman. Formed in 2012, KAJ is known for their comedic songs that often celebrate Finnish-Swedish culture and identity. Their music combines catchy melodies with witty lyrics, resonating with a broad audience. The song “Bara bada bastu” co-written with Kristoffer Strandberg, Robert Skowronski, and Anderz Wrethov, humorously pays homage to the Finnish sauna tradition, promising an entertaining performance.
5. AmenA – “Do Good Be Better”
Text & music: AmenA, Sandra Bjurman, Stefan Örn
AmenA is a rising star in the Swedish music scene, known for her powerful vocals and engaging stage presence. While relatively new to the industry, she has quickly made a name for herself with her soulful performances. Her Melodifestivalen entry, “Do Good Be Better” is a collaboration with esteemed songwriters Sandra Bjurman and Stefan Örn, both of whom have a history of successful Eurovision entries. The song is anticipated to deliver an uplifting message complemented by AmenA’s dynamic vocal delivery.
6. Måns Zelmerlöw – “Revolution”
Text & music: Sebastian Atas, David Lindgren Zacharias, Ola Svensson, Måns Zelmerlöw
Måns Zelmerlöw is a Swedish pop singer, television presenter, and actor, best known for winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song “Heroes”. Born on June 13, 1986, in Lund, Sweden, Måns has enjoyed a successful career with multiple chart-topping albums and singles. He has also hosted various television shows, including Melodifestivalen in 2010. His entry “Revolution” is co-written with David Lindgren Zacharias, Ola Svensson, and Sebastian Atas, suggesting a compelling blend of pop sensibilities and lyrical depth.
The top two entries from this semi-final will advance directly to the final, while the third-placed song will have another chance in the final qualification round after the fifth heat. This year’s format introduces changes, including the immediate release of competing songs on streaming platforms the day before their respective heats, allowing fans to familiarize themselves with the entries ahead of the broadcasts.
Full songs are now released to all platforms!
In this year’s edition SVT brings something that the fans were asking for! The release dates of the competing songs! All these years, SVT were very strict about the release of the songs prior to the contest. The viewers were only getting a few seconds of rehearsals and snippets and the finalists were not allowed to be streamed before the last heat was over. This changes for the 2025 edition. All six songs from each heat will be released to all platforms on Friday, one day before their competing heat and will be available throughout the entire competition. So here are the 6 competing songs in their full studio version!
Andreas Lundstedt – «Vicious»
Ella Tiritiello – «Bara Du Är Där»
Tennessee Tears– «Yours»
KAJ – «Bara Bada Bastu»
AmenA – «Do Good Be Better»
Måns Zelmerlöw – «Revolution»
The hosts
Melodifestivalen 2025 will be hosted by Kristina “Keyyo” Petrushina and Edvin Törnblom. Both are renowned comedians in Sweden, bringing their unique humor and charisma to the stage. Their collaboration is highly anticipated, promising an engaging and entertaining experience for viewers.
Tonight, Ace Wilder will kick off Melodifestivalen in Malmö — and she’ll do it with a new version of her iconic Mello hit “Busy Doin’ Nothin’”. Together with this year’s hosts, Edvin Törnblom and Keyyo, she promises an opening filled with humor and energy.
After spending years singing and dancing behind several international artists on tours around the world, Ace Wilder took the leap onto the Mello stage for the first time in 2014 with the song “Busy Doin’ Nothin'”, written by Joy Deb, Linnea Deb, and Ace herself. The entry made it all the way to the final and finished in second place—a success that was followed by topping several charts.
Since her breakthrough, Ace Wilder has returned to Melodifestivalen on two occasions—2016 with the song “Don’t Worry”, which finished in third place, and 2017 with the entry “Wild Child”.
Now, she is back on stage to perform a new version of “Busy Doin’ Nothin'”, this time alongside this year’s hosting duo.
“Competing in Melodifestivalen changed my life, so when they reached out and asked me to participate in the show, I knew that not even giving birth would stop me from joining! Sharing the stage with Edvin and Keyyo makes the whole thing even more fun,”
says Ace Wilder, who became a new mom just 8 weeks ago
Tune in tonight to catch these diverse performances and see who advances to the next stage of the competition!
You can watch the show live at 20:00 CET via our Multi-window live feed or at svtplay.se.