Rolandz is a

dansband (; "dance band"), or in Norwegian and Danish, is a Swedish term for a band that plays ("dance band music"). ' is often danced to in pairs. Jitterbug and foxtrot music are often included in this category. The music is primarily inspired ...

from Sweden, established in 2008 by

Robert Gustafsson Carl Robert Olof Gustafsson (born 20 December 1964) is a Swedish comedian, actor, and member of '' Killinggänget''.Rober ...

. The breakthrough was during a ''

Dansbandskampen Dansbandskampen is a television show established by Peter Settman and his production company Baluba. Peter Settman is also the show host. The show is broadcast over Sveriges Television, with season 1 airing October–December 2008. In 2008, five b ...

'' break appearance in 2008. In 2009, the band participated at ''

Allsång på Skansen ''Allsång på Skansen'' (''Sing-along at Skansen'') is a Swedish show held at Skansen, Stockholm, every summer on Tuesdays between 8pm and 9pm. The audience is encouraged to sing along with musical guest stars to well-known Swedish and interna ...

'' on 7 July 2009. Singer and lead man of Rolandz is the character Roland Järverup, whom Robert Gustafsson played in the 1999 movie ''

Screwed in Tallinn ''Screwed in Tallinn'' ( sv, Torsk på Tallinn) is a 1999 Swedish comedy-drama film written by and starring the comedy group Killinggänget, and directed by their member Tomas Alfredson. Made in a mockumentary style, it revolves around a group of ...

'' by

Killinggänget Killinggänget is a Swedish comedy group, started in 1991. It is named after Glenn Killing, a character played by Henrik Schyffert who has appeared in many of their shows. The group is notable for their evolution from straight comedy to comedy/dr ...

. Later, the idea was hatched to create Rolandz using the Roland Järverup character. Rolandz competed in Melodifestivalen 2018 with the song Fuldans, and finished in 10th place in the grand final.

Discography

Albums

Singles

DVDs

*2009: ''Rolandz – the Movie'' *2010: ''Rolandz danzar igen'' *2011: ''Rolandz – Fadersjakten''

References

External links

Official website
{{Authority control 2008 establishments in Sweden Dansbands Musical groups established in 2008 Melodifestivalen contestants of 2018