Image credits: © SVT / Stina Stjernkvist The first heat of Melodifestivalen 2024 takes place tonight, and after the rehearsals, Smash Into Pieces lead the audience’s preferences. This marks the start of the selection process in Sweden for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC).
OGAE Sweden conducted a survey among fans who attended the live rehearsals, gathering 1,140 votes. Smash Into Pieces emerged as the winners getting an overwhelming majority of 39.8% with the song Heroes Are Calling. Samir & Viktor came in second with 17.9%.
The top four was rounded out by the returning Lisa Ajax and Adam Woods, while at the bottom of the ranking in sixth place was Melina Borglowe with only 1.5%.
These are data to be read with some caution, considering the small sample size. However, it is essential to remember that in the semifinals, only the public’s televote will determine the results.
Audience poll of Melodifestivalen 2024 heat 1
(Click on the song titles to watch the rehearsals clips)
- Smash Into Pieces – Heroes Are Calling: 39,8% (454 votes)
- Samir & Viktor – Hela världen väntar: 17,9% (204 votes)
- Lisa Ajax – Awful Liar: 17,6% (201 votes)
- Adam Woods – Supernatural: 14,8% (169 votes)
- Elisa Lindström – Forever Yours: 8,3% (95 votes)
- Melina Borglowe – Min melodi: 1,5% (17 votes)
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