– I’m so happy, thank you so much Sweden for voting! says one of the twins minutes after the announcement and both cried with happiness.
– This means so much, we have worked so hard.
– Sweden has a special place in our hearts.
Marcus & Martinu’s clubby, “matrix-inspired” number was the favorite and was also the number that met with the biggest cheers among the 27,000 visitors at Friends Arena.
The entry “Unforgettable” won by far when they received 92 points from the Swedish people and 85 points in the jury vote.
Medina with the contribution “Que Sera” takes second place.
– This is a win, second in all of Sweden! says one half of the duo, Sami Daniel Rekik.
First completely foreign group
For the first time in Mello’s history, a completely foreign group is now winning – but it is not the first time a Norwegian artist has won Melodifestivalen.
The last time it happened was when Chips won with “Dag efter dag” in 1982, where Elisabeth Andreassen and Kicki Danielsson were responsible for the vocals. Andreassen was indeed born in Gothenburg, but as a Norwegian citizen.
Marcus & Martinus already competed last year with the entry “Air” which finished second after Loreen’s “Tattoo”.