Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005

ESC National Year
Year = 2005
Country = SWE
Preselection = Melodifestivalen 2005
Preselection date = Semi-finals
12 February 2005
19 February 2005
26 February 2005
5 March 2005
Second Chance
6 March 2005 Final
12 March 2005
Entrant = Martin Stenmarck
Song = "Las Vegas"
SF result =
Final result = 19th, 30 pointsFour semifinals and one "second chance" show were broadcast to decide the line-up for the national final in Sweden. As in recent years the qualifying heats were held across Sweden. The Melodifestival started out in Göteborg and travelled through Linköping, Skellefteå, and Växjö before the final. The final was won by Martin Stenmarck with his song "Las Vegas", which was written and composed by Niklas Edberger, Johan Fransson, Tim Larsson and Tobias Lundgren. Nanne, who was the favourite of televoters, came second, as she did not receive enough points from the 11 juries. This caused much controversy in Sweden.

Martin was automatically qualified for the Kiev final (thanks to Lena Philipssons 5th place last year), where he performed 14th. But the result was disastrous: a joint 18 place (out of 24) with only 30 points; this was the worst placement for Sweden in 13 years.

Melodifestivalen 2005 - Final

:"For the results of the semi-finals and second-chance round, see Melodifestivalen 2005."