Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996

Eurovision Song Contest 1996
Participating broadcasterSveriges Television (SVT)
Country Sweden
National selection
Selection processMelodifestivalen 1996
Selection date(s)24 February 1996
Selected artist(s)One More Time
Selected song"Den vilda"
Selected songwriter(s)
Finals performance
Final result3rd, 100 points
Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Sweden was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 with the song "Den vilda", composed by Peter Grönvall, with lyrics by Nanne Grönvall, and performed by the band One More Time. The Swedish participating broadcaster, Sveriges Television (SVT), selected its entry through Melodifestivalen 1996.

At the contest, held in Oslo, Norway, One More Time performed last of 23, following Slovakia. At the close of the voting it had received 100 points, placing 3rd behind winner Ireland and runner-up Norway.