Melodifestivalen 2020 is almost upon us! In just two days, the seven acts and their teams will descend upon the city of Linköping to begin rehearsals for the first semi-final of Sweden’s Eurovision selection.

And while it’s often the artists that get much of the attention, the other on-stage contributors play an essential role in bringing a creative vision to life.

On Monday, SVT published a full list of contributors for semi one of Melfest 2020. And in it are many familiar names.

All eyes are immediately drawn to Malou Prytz’s team. For the second year running, she has engaged the services of both ISA (2015 and 2016) and Ace Wilder (2014, 2016 and 2017). The former will provide backing vocals while the latter will be responsible for staging and styling.

Another standout name is Erik Segerstedt. He’s lending his voice to Robin Bengtsson. He previously competed with Danny Saucedo’s boyband EMD in 2009 and Norwegian singer Tone Damli in 2013.

Those who pay attention to songwriting credits may also recognise Melanie Wehbe on vocals for The Mamas. She was one of the writers on Leonora’s “Love Is Forever” — Denmark’s Eurovision 2019 entry. She’s also a songwriter on “Move”.

As in 2019, Sacha Jean Baptiste and her team play a role in staging all of the acts.

The list is also interesting as it gives us some clues about staging. For instance, The Mamas, Robin Bengtsson and Sonja Aldén won’t have any dancers in their performances.

Melodifestivalen 2020: Semi-Final One Contributors

1. “Move” – The Mamas

Contributors

Artist: The Mamas (LouLou Lamotte, Dinah Yonas Manna and Ashley Haynes).

Backing Vocals: Melanie Wehbe, Patrik Jean and Stran Cetin.

Choreography and Staging: Zain Odelstål, Dennis Bröchner, Sacha Jean Baptiste and Lotta Furebäck.

2. “Moves” – Suzi P

Contributors

Artist: Suzi P.

Dancers: Husdansarna Keisha Von Arnold, Lisa Arnold, Edin Jusuframic and Lamin Holmén.

Backing Singers: Chanel Tukia, Aniela Eklund and Susanne Bertlin.

Choreography and Staging: Sacha Jean-Baptiste and Lotta Furebäck.

3. “Take A Chance” – Robin Bengtsson

Contributors

Artist: Robin Bengtsson.

Backing Singer: Erik Segerstedt.

Choreography and Staging: Zain Odelstål, Dennis Bröchner, Sacha Jean Baptiste and Lotta Furebäck.

4. “Ballerina” – Malou Prytz

Contributors

Artist: Malou Prytz.

Dancer: Maria Avatare.

Backing Singers: Isa Tengblad (ISA) and Emelie Fjällström.

Choreography and Staging: Jonna Hökengren, Alice Gernandt (Ace Wilder), Sacha Jean- Baptiste and Lotta Furebäck.

5. “Inga problem” – OVÖ

Contributors

Artist: OVÖ (Jaouli Akofely and Nickie Osenius).

Dancers: Keisha von Arnold, Lisa Arnold, Edin Jusuframic, Lamin Holmén and Adja Benita.

Backing Singer: Greg Curtis.

Choreography and Staging: Sacha Jean-Baptiste, Lotta Furebäck and Adja Benita.

6. “Sluta aldrig gå” – Sonja Aldén

Contributors

Artist: Sonja Aldén.

Backing Singers: Dea Norberg and Emelie Fjällström.

Choreography and Staging: Lotta Furebäck and Sacha Jean-Baptiste.

7. “Boys With Emotions” – Felix Sandman

Contributors

Artist: FELIX SANDMAN

Dancers: Lamin Holmén, William Boo, Tony Birkic and Niklas Arleryd.

Backing Singers: Tony Ferrari and Daniel Jansson Stigberger.

Choreography and Staging: Lotta Furebäck, Sacha Jean-Baptiste

What do you think of this semi’s line-up? Who are you most excited to see live? Let us know in the comments.

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