American Song Contest: Christer Björkman Interview

Christer Björkman is known as the maestro of Sweden's Melodifestivalen and the driver of the country's success at the Eurovision Song Contest. But now, as he says goodbye to his formal role at Melfest, he's headed to Los Angeles to give life to the American Song Contest — a spin-off of ESC for the United States, which will be broadcast by NBC starting in 2022.

He caught up with our William Lee Adams the day after the European Broadcasting Union revealed that NBC had secured the formal rights in the USA.

Based on the world’s largest music event, the American Song Contest will feature live original musical performances, representing all 50 states, five US territories and the Nation’s capital. In the best Eurovision tradition, they will be competing to win the country’s vote for the Best Original Song. The live competition consists of three rounds as the acts compete in a series of Qualifying Rounds, followed by the Semi Finals and the ultimate Grand Final where one state or territory will emerge victorious. In addition to fan votes, a jury of music industry professionals will also lend their expertise to the competition.

Read more about the American Song Contest: https://wiwibloggs.com/2021/05/14/ame...