2011 in Swedish music
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The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 2011 in Swedish music.
January
February
March
- 12 – Eric Saade wins Melodifestivalen 2011 with his entry "Popular", he will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
April
- 6 – Per Wiberg quits Opeth.
May
- 12 – Eric Saade wins the second semi-final in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
- 14 – Eric Saade comes third in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2011, Sweden best placement since 1999 when Sweden won.
- 18
- Lady Gaga releases her new CD Born This Way Exclusively on the Swedish Music Streaming Program Spotify[1]
- Adrian Lux signs with Universal Music Sweden.[2]
June
- 8 – The 19th Sweden Rock Festival started in Norje (June 8 – 11).[3]
- 28 – The Where The Action Is festival started in Gothenburg.[4]
July
- 9 – Sonisphere In Globe Arena Stockholm.[5]
- 28 – Storsjöyran in Östersund (July 28 – 30).[6]
August
- 11 – Way Out West City festival in Gothenburg (August 11 – 13).[7]