Tag melodifestivalen

Melodifestivalen is the competition which chooses the Swedish entry for the Eurovision Song Contest.

This Is My Life

Earlier today at work we were discussing Australia Day, and the fact there are currently 1-million Australian expats. “How do they celebrate Australia Day?”, asked one of the producers I … Read the rest “This Is My Life”

Ola är jättebra!

Today I would like to introduce you to my favourite Swedish pop star at the moment, Ola Svensson. I first discovered his work when he was an entrant in … Read the rest “Ola är jättebra!”

Köttbullar for Sunday Lunch in Stockholm

Sunday in Stockholm

It doesn’t rain all that much in Sydney, but when it does, it really does. Much the same can be said for my experience of the Swedish summer. I was … Read the rest “Sunday in Stockholm”

Lotta Engberg

Schlagerkväll @ Stockholm Pride

I never really “rated” Sanna Nielsen all that much until I saw her perform this year at the Schlagerkväll at Stockholm Pride. I always thought her performances were a little … Read the rest “Schlagerkväll @ Stockholm Pride”

Mid-Year Break

I’m not one who normally makes rash decisions, but I made one this weekend. And when I say “rash” I mean something I’ve been thinking about for several months, but … Read the rest “Mid-Year Break”

Break of Dawn video clip by Eric Saade with Stockholm imagery

Eric Saade

I managed to watch about half of tonight’s federal budget before nodding off for a moment (that’s what happens when you reach middle-age) and before deciding to head off to … Read the rest “Eric Saade”