Sweden in EuroMusic Song Contest 4

Sweden participated in the fourth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Swedish broadcaster, SVT, was responsible for their act.

Selection process
For their fourth participation the Swedish broadcaster decided to select their submission internally. It was the first edition with the free language rule. That's why they decided to perform in a song in English.

Later on, "Don't stop believing" was selected as act for the fourth edition in Liverpool.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Sweden was drawn to perform fifteenth following Portugal and preceding Greece.

Sweden was counted as the top favorite to win the show according the bookmakers. However, they didn't won the contest, but finished 5th with 98 points. It was their best result so far in the contest.

Voting
The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Sweden and awarded by Sweden in the final.