Greek national broadcaster ERT sets January 29, 2025, for Greece’s first open national final in 22 years, with 187 song submissions and a 50-50 jury-public voting system.
The Greek national broadcaster ERT has closed the submission window for its Eurovision 2025 national final and announced the event will take place on January 29, 2025. This marks the first open national final in Greece in 22 years, featuring a single evening event where the results will be determined equally by public vote and professional juries (50%-50%). ERT has revealed that 187 songs were submitted for the selection process, with 12 artists set to participate in the final, and 3 additional songs chosen as backups in case of withdrawals or disqualifications.
Record-Breaking Submissions and Musical Diversity
ERT reported a record-breaking 187 song submissions for the national selection, representing a wide array of genres and musical styles. The diverse pool of entries ranges from traditional and folk music to modern pop, rock, and dance tracks, showcasing the breadth of Greece’s music industry. This enthusiastic participation reflects the growing popularity of the Eurovision Song Contest in Greece and the high level of interest from emerging, developing, and established artists aspiring to represent their country on the international stage. You can read some of the names of those who have submitted an entry in the list we have published recently.
Voting Format and International Jury
The voting format for the national final will incorporate a combination of Greek judges and international professional jurors to create a balanced outcome and representation from experts worldwide. Each jury group will hold 25% of the final result, while the public vote will account for the remaining 50%.
ERT is expected to reveal the list of participants and further details about the selection event in the coming weeks.
Timeline for Greece’s Eurovision 2025 Selection
- November 10, 2024: Submission window closes
- November 2024: ERT jury committee selects 12 finalists from all submissions
- By end of 2024: 12 finalists revealed in a special TV broadcast
- Songs to be unveiled in special broadcasts
- January 29, 2025: Live national final broadcast, with Greece’s Eurovision 2025 representative chosen through a 50-50 jury (international and Greek) and public vote
This comprehensive approach by ERT demonstrates Greece’s commitment to selecting a strong entry for Eurovision 2025, engaging both the public and music industry professionals in the process.
Greece in Eurovision 2024
“Zari” is the title of the song performed by singer Marina Satti, who was selected through an internal selection process by the Greek national broadcaster. Greece qualified for the final after placing fifth in the second semi-final with 86 points, and in the grand final, they finished in 11th place with 126 points.
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Eurovision 2025: This will mark Greece’s 45th participation in Eurovision. Greece joined the competition in 1974 and achieved its best result in Eurovision 2005 when singer Helena Paparizou won first place with the song “My Number One”.
