2011 in Swedish music


The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 2011 in Swedish music.

Events

March

12Eric Saade wins Melodifestivalen 2011 with his entry "Popular", he will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

April

6Per Wiberg quits Opeth.

May

12Eric Saade wins the second semi-final in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany.14Eric Saade comes third in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2011, Sweden best placement since 1999 when Sweden won.18

June

8The 19th Sweden Rock Festival started in Norje.28 – The Where The Action Is festival started in Gothenburg.

July

9Sonisphere In Globe Arena Stockholm.28 – Storsjöyran in Östersund.

August

11Way Out West City festival in Gothenburg.

Albums released

January

11Öga, Näsa, Mun Single by Dungen.

February

March

April

May

June

July

September

November

Unknown date

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Agnes Carlsson TBA
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Europe (band) – TBA
E-Type – TBA
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Gathania – TBA, Swedish IDOL contestant 2007 was reported working on material for 2011

New Artists

  • Eric Amarillo – Swedish singer from Gothenburg SwEric Amarillo, musician, producer and DJ part of the duo The Attic with Michael Feiner
  • Newkid – Swedish singer from Stockholm released debut album