Ronnie Lans becomes new project manager for Melodifestivalen after Christel-Tholse Willers.

Ronnie Lans has worked with Swedish Idol and various other huge live television galas and tv-showsfor many years.

Robbie Lans

There are rumours about changes for Melodifestivalen 2009. One possibility is that the final will be moved from the Globen in Stockholm to Malmö.

With the selection of a new project manager with background from Swedish TV4 and the Swedish Idol – it is apparent that Swedish Television tries to give Melodifestivalen a new boost and direction.

That might be needed after Charlotte Perrelli's dissapointing 18th placeatEurovision 2008held in Belgrade last month.