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Meet Sweden’s Eurovision 2025 entry KAJ

Sweden selected the Finnish comedy trio KAJ as its Eurovision 2025 entry with the song "Bara Bada Bastu."
Melodifestivalen invited KAJ to write a song, which they accepted, leading to their official selection for the competition.
"Bara Bada Bastu" is a Swedish-language song inspired by Finnish sauna culture and represents the first Swedish entry in this language since 1998.
KAJ are among this year’s favorites, with the first semi-final taking place on 13 May and the Grand Final scheduled for 17 May.
If KAJ wins, the 2026 Eurovision would return to Sweden, highlighting a celebration of Swedish-Finnish bonds through this entry.

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Svenska Dagbladet

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Formation test: Do you understand the words KAJ sings?

The Vörå dialect is perhaps the most difficult of the Finnish Swedish dialects – and it is in it that KAJ is singing for Sweden in this week's Eurovision. Do you understand these eight words from KAJ's songs?

20 hours ago·Stockholm, Sweden

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KAJ's visa performance revealed at dress rehearsal – the word "devil" has not been censored

The Finnish band representing Sweden will compete in the first semi-final on Tuesday.

1 day ago·Finland

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Helsingin Sanomat

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Eurovision | KAJ was shocked at how badly Swedes use saunas

The KAJ band represents Sweden, but comes from Finland and, true to their nationality, is passionate about sauna bathing. They have a lot to say about the Swedish sauna bathing habits.

1 day ago·Helsinki, Finland

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The Independent (US)

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Meet Sweden’s Eurovision 2025 entry KAJ

Comedy music trio are behind the first Swedish-language song the country has sent to the contest since 1998

1 day ago·United States

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ESC 2025: Swedish favorites in the interview – "Was just a real shock"

Sweden is considered a favourite in the race for the ESC title. Here, KAJ reveals why their sauna song is so good and how it is in Basel.

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Sveriges Radio

KAJ promise a bigger sausage and more pyrotechnics at Eurovision - Radio Sweden

Sweden’s Eurovision hopefuls KAJ are in Basel this week getting ready for their performance in Tuesday's semi-final.It's been a hectic build-up, but the ...

1 day ago·Stockholm, Sweden

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