Alcazar were a eurodance / Pop group from Sweden consisting of Andreas Lundstedt, Therese Merkel (“Tess”) and Lina Hedlund. Former members Annika Kjærgaard and Magnus Carlsson left in 2005. Alcazar have become one of Sweden’s most popular and successful groups since their début single was released back in 1999. They have scored 13 top 40 hits in Sweden including 2 number ones and 8 top 10 hits. Alcazar are also well known for their participation in the Swedish Eurovision pre-selection contest ‘Melodifestivalen’ - having competed a total of 3 times. Alcazar reformed in July 2007 to perform at the London Astoria as part of a celebration of Swedish music masterminded by producer Alexander Bard of Army of Lovers fame. Alcazar disbanded indefinitely in August 2011 after a concert at Stockholm Pride. They have released three studio albums and one compilation.