Robin Bengtsson | |
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![]() Robin Bengtsson after performing at the rehearsals for the third semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2017
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Background information | |
Born |
Svenljunga, Sweden |
27 April 1990
Genres | Pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 2008–present |
Robin Bengtsson (born 27 April 1990 in Svenljunga, Sweden) is a Swedish singer who took part in Swedish Idol 2008. He will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev, Ukraine with the song "I Can't Go On".
Bengtsson finished third behind winner Kevin Borg and runner-up Alice Svensson In Idol 2008. In mid-2009, he was signed by Merion Music label releasing the single "Another Lover's Gone". Bengtsson was also a guest of Katrin Zytomierska's programs Idol 2008: Eftersnack and ZTV program Sexuellt.
In 2010, Robin took part in the charity song "Wake Up World" for "Hjälp Haiti" with Karl Martindahl and Daniel "The Moniker" Karlsson and also performed the song "Long Long Night" with Kim Fransson (known from the TV reality program Made in Sweden. In 2010, Robin Bengtsson participated in the Swedish/Scandinavian version of Wipeout, reaching the final round and finishing second. He participated in Melodifestivalen 2016 with the song "Constellation Prize" and placed fifth.
He participated in Melodifestivalen 2017 with the song "I Can't Go On" and won the competition. He will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev. He will perform in the first semifinal on 9 May.