The line-up for the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2018 is getting closer, as the remaining artists battle for a final place in Andra Chansen.

After four semi-finals it is time for the fifth heat of Melodifestivalen 2018, the popular selection for Eurovision in Sweden, known as Andra Chansen, the Another- or Second Chance round.

A total of 8 participants, the numbers 3 and 4 of the previous heats, still have a chance to receive a coveted ticket to the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2018, and thus still have a chance at representing their country at Eurovision 2018.

As usual, the eight contestants will musically compete in battles, the winners of which will proceed to the Grand Final on 10 March. Four lucky performers will join the acts and artists already placed for the final.

How to watch

Andra Chansen takes place in the historic city of Kristianstad, founded in the 17th century by King Christian IV of Denmark. Held in the Kristianstad Arena, the show will start at 20.00 CET, hosted by David Lindgren and Fab Freddie.

• SVT1
• SVT Play
• Live webcast via svt.se

The battles

Swedish broadcaster SVT has released the order of the musical duels:

1. Margaret – In my cabana VS Moncho – Cuba libre
2. Renaida – All the feels VS Olivia Eliasson – Never learn
3. Felix Sandman – Every single day VS Mimi Werner – Songburning
4. Sigrid Bernson – Patrick Swayze VS Mendez – Everyday

The four ultimate winners will join the other Melodifestivalen 2018 finalists:

• John Lundvik – My turn
  
• Benjamin Ingrosso – Dance you off
  
• Samir & Viktor – Shuffla
  
• LIAMOO – Last breath
  
• Martin Almgren – A bitter lullaby
  
• Jessica Andersson – Party voice
  
• Mariette – For you
  
• Rolandz – Fuldans

Melodifestivalen 2018 schedule

• 3/2: Semi-final 1 – Karlstad, Löfbergs Arena
• 10/2: Semi-final 2 – Gothenburg, Scandinavium
• 17/2: Semi-final 3 – Malmö, Malmö Arena
• 24/2: Semi-final 4 – Örnsköldsvik, Fjällräven Center
• 3/3: Andra chansen (Second chance) – Kristianstad, Kristianstad Arena
• 10/3: Final – Stockholm, Friends Arena