Edward af Sillén
Edward af Sillén is a prominent Swedish writer and director known for his work in the entertainment industry, especially in connection with the Melodifestivalen and Eurovision Song Contest. He has gained fame for his clever and humorous scripts that often feature in the performances, having collaborated with various artists including Måns Zelmerlöw. Sillén's creativity and unique approach to songwriting and scriptwriting have made him a key figure in the Swedish music scene.
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Recent news mentions
Edward af Sillén co-wrote the song for Lilla Al-Fadji in Melodifestivalen.
Lilla Al-Fadji till final i Melodifestivalen
Sweden· 2026-03-01
Edward af Sillén is the director of the musical '& Julia'.
Oscar Zia spelar Romeo i Max Martin-musikalen ”&Julia”Sweden· 2026-02-17
Edward af Sillén directed the show 'Stalker' and has a background in directing major events like the Eurovision song contest.
Brynolf & Ljung: Glömmer nästan att det inte är på riktigtSweden· 2025-09-11
Edward af Sillén discusses his experience of being fired from Melodifestivalen.
Sommar i P1 2025: Så var Edward af Silléns programSweden· 2025-07-06Edward af Sillén commented on the complaints regarding Melodifestivalen's script.
Melodifestivalen mer anmäld än vanligt – ”Oskyldiga skämt”Sweden· 2025-03-08Edward af Sillén is the director of the new comedy show.
Peter Dalle, Robert Gustafsson och Anders Jansson i ny showSweden· 2025-02-26
Edward af Sillén is a close friend of Måns Zelmerlöw and has contributed to the script for Melodifestivalen.
Måns Zelmerlöw tillbaka i Melodifestivalen med ny låtSweden· 2025-02-22
