 On 28 August 2016, Les Gordons were selected as the first artists for Melodifestivalen from the competing artists that took part in the "Svensktoppen nästa" competition organised by Sveriges Radio P4.As in previous years, Melodifestivalen will commence with four semi-finals, which will determine the eight entries that will advance directly to the final and the eight entries that will qualify to the Second Chance round.The first semi-final took place on 4 February 2017 at the Scandinavium arena in Gothenburg.