Musikmakarna Alumni Shine in Melodifestivalen 2026
Published: 16 Dec 2025
We are proud to share that nine alumni from Musikmakarna contributed as songwriters to seven songs competing in this year’s edition of Melodifestivalen - Sweden’s iconic national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest.
This achievement reflects the continued impact of Musikmakarna alumni within both the Swedish and international music industry. Seeing so many of our former students represented across multiple rounds of the competition is truly inspiring.
Below is an overview of the contributions (Musikmakarna alumni highlighted):
Round 1 – Linköping
Greczula – “Half of Me”
Songwriters: Andreas Werling, Karl Ivert, Kian Sang, Greczula
Round 2 – Göteborg
Patrik Jean – “Dusk Till Dawn”
Songwriters: David Lindgren Zacharias, Joy Deb, Melanie Wehbe, Patrik Jean
Eva Jumatate – “Selfish”
Songwriters: Eva Jumatate, Herman Gardarfve, Marlene Strand, Ruth Lindegren
Round 4 – Malmö
Felix Manu – “Hatar att jag älskar dig”
Songwriters: Axel Schylström, Felix Manu, Fernand MP, Karl Flyckt
Timo Räisänen – “Ingenting är efter oss”
Songwriters: Andreas “Giri” Lindbergh, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Lina Räisänen, Linnea Deb, Timo Räisänen
Round 5 – Sundsvall
Juliette – “Långt från alla andra”
Songwriters: Axel Schylström, Felix Manu, Fernand MP, Karl Flyckt
AleXa – “Tongue Tied”
Songwriters: AleXa, Moonshine (Jonatan Gusmark & Ludvig Evers), Sunshine (Ellen Berg & Moa “Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker)
To all involved - congratulations on an outstanding achievement. We look forward to following your continued success!
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