Sweden Selects Humorous Sauna-Themed Song for Eurovision 2025

The Finnish-Swedish band KAJ will represent Sweden with a playful, folk-inspired track at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel this May.

Sweden has chosen the Finnish-Swedish band KAJ to represent the country at Eurovision 2025 with their song 'Bara bada bastu,' which translates to 'Just go to the sauna.'
The song blends folk and electronic elements, humorously celebrating Nordic sauna culture, and will feature a sauna-themed stage setup in Basel.
KAJ's members, Kevin Holmström, Axel Åhman, and Jakob Norrgård, belong to the Swedish-speaking minority in Finland, marking the second consecutive year Sweden has selected performers from a neighboring country.
Sweden, a seven-time Eurovision winner, is considered a strong contender this year, with bookmakers ranking the song among the top favorites alongside entries from Austria and France.
The selection of KAJ over seasoned Eurovision veteran Måns Zelmerlöw has sparked debate within Sweden, with some critics questioning the shift toward more unconventional, 'TikTok-friendly' entries.