SWEDEN – Now that’s creative. Quarantine time brought social media interaction in the spotlight. But a simple live Instagram session seems not enough anymore. This is what Danny Saucedo thought and he sparkled the idea.
Through his Facebook page we. will see today at 17:00 CET his live concert from GLOBEN ARENA in Stockholm.
Yes, you read it right. Danny will be in the GLOBEN ARENA in Stockholm and will perform for his social media followers. There will be no dancers, audience but only Danny.
DANNY’S EUROVISION HISTORY
Saucedo was a contestant on the television show Let’s Dance 2008 (Swedish version of Dancing With The Stars). In September 2008, Saucedo along with professional dancer Jeanette Carlsson took part in the Eurovision Dance Contest 2008. The couple place 12th in the final on September 6 in Glasgow.
Furthermore, Saucedo participated in Melodifestivalen 2011 as a solo artist, singing the song “In The Club“. He qualified for the final that was held on 12 March 2011 and came second in votes to the winning song “Popular” by Eric Saade. Danny garnered 149 points to Saade’s 193 points. He later presented the Swedish votes at finals of Eurovision Song Contest 2011.
In 2012, he made a return to the Melodifestivalen 2012 for another chance to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with the song “Amazing“. He performed on the semi-final 4, on 25 February and later on advanced into the finals.
However, in the finals, he came in second place again to the winning song “Euphoria” by Loreen. Saucedo had garnered 198 points to Loreen’s 268 points.
In 2013, he hosted Melodifestivalen 2013 with Gina Dirawi. Saucedo has also been active as a songwriter and has composed songs for Alcazar and Pulse.