Tonight is the night. The most important side issue of the year takes place in the St Jakobshalle in Basel: The big final of the Eurovision Song Contest.
One of the favorites for the win is KAJ, representing Sweden.
But who are they ? Let’s give them a spotlight.
KAJ is a Finnish music and comedy group from Vörå in Österbotten. The group is part of the Finnish-Swedish cultural sphere and performs mainly in Swedish with lyrics in the Vörå dialect. The group consists of Kevin Holmström, Axel Åhman and Jakob Norrgård.
Formation, music and musicals
Since their formation in 2009, they have combined humor, satire and music, often with lyrics in the local Vörå dialect, a variant of Swedish spoken by the Swedish-speaking minority in Finland. KAJ’s music ranges from pop and rock to opera and disco.
They released their debut album “Professionella Pjasalappar” in 2012, followed by 5 more untill now.
In addition to their albums, KAJ has produced musicals like “Gambämark” in 2018 and “Botnia Paradise” in 2021; both staged at the Wasa Theatre ( Vaasa, Finland).
Vörjeans
KAJ also has an alter ego: the rockabilly band Vörjeans.
Under the Vörjeans persona, the trio parodies the raggare subculture. (a Nordic greaser movement known for its love of classic American cars, rockabilly music, and vintage fashion). Performing in the Vörå dialect, their act blends humor with musical homage, often exaggerating the quirks of the raggare life.
In 2019, Vörjeans released the album “Born to Börn”, featuring tracks like “Volvoräägör,” “Grillin,” and “Cadillac.” These songs showcase their comedic take on rockabilly themes, combining catchy rhythms with satirical lyrics. Their performances, often characterized by flamboyant costumes and energetic stage presence, have been well-received, adding a unique dimension to KAJ’s artistic repertoire.
Eurovision
In 2025, the group participated in Melodifestivalen; the Swedish preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest. Despite the favorite position of Måns Zelmerlöw , KAJ overtook him for the victory, and will therefore represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. Their song; “Bara bada bastu” (“Just take a sauna”) is an ode to sauna culture and is topping the charts in both Sweden and Finland. The opening line: “Klockon slår, nu ere dags”! (“The clock strikes, now is the time”) could be interpreted in several ways. But we’ll leave it up to you to decide which interpretation you like best.
Their participation has drawn attention to the Swedish-speaking minority in Finland and the cultural ties between Finland and Sweden .
Will they also take home the win today? Klockon slår, nu ere dags!
