
{"id":11666,"date":"2025-03-07T21:42:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T20:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/?p=11666"},"modified":"2025-03-07T21:42:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T20:42:15","slug":"interview-saga-ludvigsson-melodifestivalen-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/en\/interview-saga-ludvigsson-melodifestivalen-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Saga Ludvigsson: our interview before the Melodifestivalen 2025 Final"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier this week we had the opportunity to speak with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/en\/performer\/saga-ludvigsson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saga Ludvigsson<\/a>a young artist of 19 who is preparing to take to the stage with her song \"\u00a0<em>Hate You So Much<\/em>\" . Read on for her impressions after her selection last week, as she heads to the Melodifestival 2025 final this Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Hello Saga, can you briefly introduce yourself?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>My name is Saga Ludvigsson, I'm 19 and I'm taking part in this year's Melodifestivalen with my song \"\u00a0<em>Hate You So Much<\/em>\" .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"b3927f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b3927f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-finale-melodifestivalen-2025.jpg\" alt=\"Saga Ludvigsson in the final of Melodifestivalen 2025 - Credit Facebook @sagaludvigsson.singer\" class=\"wp-image-11680 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-finale-melodifestivalen-2025.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-finale-melodifestivalen-2025-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-finale-melodifestivalen-2025-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-finale-melodifestivalen-2025-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-finale-melodifestivalen-2025-120x90.jpg 120w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saga Ludvigsson in the final of Melodifestivalen 2025 - Credit Facebook @sagaludvigsson.singer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>How are you feeling ahead of the final on Saturday?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I'm feeling fine at the moment and I'm not too nervous yet. I'm still in a bit of a state of shock after my selection last week. But I'm feeling good, it's going to be a fun week and I'm really looking forward to performing again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>You said you were quite surprised. How do you feel after winning this semi-final?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It was crazy. I didn't think I'd make it into one of the top three places and I'm very happy.<br>I'm still very surprised! But it feels really good to have stopped by and I can't wait to come back on Saturday! I'm<br>I'm so grateful to everyone who voted for me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Do you have any anecdotes to share with us after your performance?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We had a bit of trouble with the bar because I'm very small and I had so much trouble getting up on it, someone had to carry me up there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a2242c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a2242c;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-melodifestivalen-2025-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Saga Ludvigsson - Melodifestivalen-2025 - Credit Youtube @sagaludvigsson\" class=\"wp-image-11681 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-melodifestivalen-2025-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-melodifestivalen-2025-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-melodifestivalen-2025-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-melodifestivalen-2025-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-melodifestivalen-2025-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-melodifestivalen-2025-120x68.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-melodifestivalen-2025-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-melodifestivalen-2025.jpg 1920w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saga Ludvigsson - Melodifestivalen-2025 - Credit Youtube @sagaludvigsson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>As a finalist in Got Talent 2019 (Editor's note: Sweden has an Incredible Talent) and a finalist in Swedish Idol in 2023, do you realise just how much you've achieved and how fast things are moving for young artists?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, totally! Everything's happening so fast, you're going from one thing to another all the time.<br>how much fun I'm having and everything I've been able to do so far, and I'm really looking forward to it. <br>I'm currently working on improving in this area. But I'm very well looked after, with my family and a<br>very good education, which is perfect for growing up serenely as a young artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>What inspirations helped you write \"Hate you so much \u00bb?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mainly Dolly Parton, but also Zara Larsson. But the story comes from someone who told it to me.<br>gave a list of tips to help overcome broken hearts, because in this kind of situation you go from sadness to anger. It's this mix of emotions that is reflected in the song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Are you planning any changes to your performance for the final?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>No, we're not going to change anything, I'd rather keep what the people voted for as it was last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"766a7a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #766a7a;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-semi-melodifestivalen-2025-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Saga Ludvigsson - Melodifestivalen 2025 qualifying rounds - Credit Facebook @sagaludvigsson.singer\" class=\"wp-image-11682 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-semi-melodifestivalen-2025-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-semi-melodifestivalen-2025-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-semi-melodifestivalen-2025-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-semi-melodifestivalen-2025-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-semi-melodifestivalen-2025-120x68.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-semi-melodifestivalen-2025-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saga-ludvigsson-semi-melodifestivalen-2025.jpg 1280w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saga Ludvigsson - Melodifestivalen 2025 qualifying rounds - Credit Facebook @sagaludvigsson.singer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Who are your favourite Melfest artists?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of cool songs this year, but I love 'Sweet &amp; Psycho \u00bb' from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/en\/performer\/scarlet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scarlet<\/a> and I<br>prefer their entry this year to last (editor's note: Circus X).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>And what are your 5 favourite Eurovision songs?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold Me Closer by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/en\/performer\/cornelia-jakobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cornelia Jakobs<\/a> (Sweden 2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zitti E Buoni by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/en\/performer\/maneskin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M\u00e5neskin<\/a> (Italy 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waterloo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/en\/performer\/abba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Abba<\/a> (Sweden 1974)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cha Cha Cha de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/en\/performer\/kaarija\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">K\u00e4\u00e4rij\u00e4<\/a> (Finland 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tatoo from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/en\/performer\/loreen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Loreen<\/a> (Sweden 2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>What about Melodifestivalen?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>As I lay me down <\/em>of Wiktoria in 2017, but also <em>Waterloo <\/em>for Melodifestival, <em>Tatoo<\/em>, <em>Euphoria<\/em>...<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>To conclude, would you have a few words for your fans?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I'm very happy that you're listening to my song, I wouldn't be anything without you if you didn't listen to me.<br>not my songs, so thank you very much, and I hope you have a wonderful day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Artist file of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurovisionandfriends.com\/en\/performer\/saga-ludvigsson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saga Ludvigsson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sagaludvigsson\/?hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Instagram profile<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div  id=\"_ytid_21133\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RrJQztdljQM?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"YouTube player\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/RrJQztdljQM\/maxresdefault.jpg\" title=\"\"><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewbox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nous avons eu la chance de nous entretenir en d\u00e9but de semaine avec Saga Ludvigsson, une jeune artiste de 19 ans qui se pr\u00e9pare \u00e0 monter sur sc\u00e8ne avec sa chanson \u00ab\u00a0Hate You So Much\u00ab\u00a0. 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