November 2024 - Page 5 of 12

Israel: Red Band with Moran Aharoni, Tamir Vaknin, Amit Sade, and Aviad Klein Advance to the Next Stage

November 18, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 3: Four more contestants passed the first audition and continue in the program. The successful contestants are: Aviad Klein, Amit Sade, Tamir Vaknin, and the collaboration of Red Band with Moran Aharoni. The third episode of the reality show "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" (The Next Start), which will select Israel's representative for the next Eurovision, aired tonight. We witnessed five auditions, with four contestants successfully passing and advancing to the next stage with the support of the judges and studio audience. One of them could potentially represent Israel at the Eurovision in May. The judging panel remained consistent, featuring Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, Ran Danker, and Itay Levi. Each contestant needed to surpass a 70% threshold of votes, with each judge contributing 10% of the vote. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aviad Klein Aviad Klein, a 25-year-old accountant from Rishon LeZion, is also a composer who has written for several well-known Israeli artists....

Luxembourg: Eurovision National Final Contestants Revealed!

November 18, 2024November 23, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Luxembourg national broadcaster has today released the list of seven artists who will participate in the "Luxembourg Song Contest 2025", including artists who have previously taken part in the Luxembourg national selection. Luxembourg's national broadcaster, RTL, has today revealed the identities of the seven contestants for the Luxembourg Eurovision national selection, "Luxembourg Song Contest 2025". The national final will take place on Saturday, January 25th, at the Rockhal concert hall in Esch-Sur-Alzette. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Here are the seven artists competing in the Luxembourg national final: One Last Time: This band participated in last year's national selection with the song "Devil In The Detail", which wasn't enough to advance them to the second stage. With a well-defined pop-rock style and sound, One Last Time released their debut mini-album in 2022. The band members are Andrea Galleti (31, lead singer and advertising agent), Jonathan Fersino (32, bass, advertising agent and sound engineer), Barbara Salvi (27, keyboards, French teacher), Tom Sagramola (35, guitar, civil servant), and Alessandro...

Eurovision Junior Debuts: Revolutionary Scoring Concept!

November 17, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision scoring board has undergone various changes over the years, though most have been minor. This year, Junior Eurovision in Madrid is introducing a radically different scoring concept. Could this innovative design be a precursor to Eurovision 2025 in Basel? One of the highlights of every Eurovision contest is the scoring board, which builds suspense as the votes are revealed. Over the years, the scoring board has seen several adjustments, evolving into a digital graphic that aligns with the annual branding of Eurovision. For instance, this year in Malmö, designer Sidney Lim restructured the screen layout and added a scoring board behind the hosts. However, most changes over the years have been minor, reflecting general technological advancements and trends in graphic design. This year, Junior Eurovision has decided to take a bold leap, introducing a completely revamped scoring concept. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The redesigned scoring board replaces the traditional horizontal list with a vertical display located...

Georgia Will Host Junior Eurovision 2025!

November 17, 2024November 23, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Georgian national broadcaster, GPB, has confirmed that it is prepared to host Junior Eurovision 2025 following its victory in Junior Eurovision 2024 held last night in Madrid. Georgia has confirmed that it will host next year's Junior Eurovision following its triumph in Junior Eurovision 2024, which took place last night in Madrid. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest is an international singing competition for children aged 9-14, modeled after the Eurovision Song Contest. The winning representative, 12-year-old Andria Putkaradze, represented Georgia with the song "To My Mom," clinching first place with 239 points. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tinatin Berdzenishvili, Director of the Georgian national broadcaster, congratulated Georgia on its fourth Junior Eurovision win, stating: "I congratulate Georgia on winning Junior Eurovision! Andria represented the country with great dignity. We are ready for Georgia to host Eurovision." Berdzenishvili noted that the winning song received widespread support from many countries that awarded Georgia the maximum points. She added, "Andria's voice and excellent song proved...

Israel: Perfylove, Ilay, Hili, Ronen, and Alma Advance to the Next Stage

November 17, 2024November 18, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 2: Five new contestants passed the first audition and advance to the next stage. The successful contestants are: Perfylove Mongoza, Ilay Katz, Hili Goren, Ronen Binder, and Alma Maimon De Razon. Six days have passed since the premiere episode aired on Sunday (November 10). In the new episode, we witnessed six additional auditions, with five contestants successfully passing and advancing to the next stage, thanks to the support of the judges and the studio audience. One of them could potentially be Israel's representative at Eurovision 2025. The judging panel remained the same, featuring Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, Ran Danker, and Itay Levi. Each contestant needed to surpass a 70% threshold of votes, with each judge contributing 10% of the vote. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Perfylove Mongoza Perfylove Mongoza, a 22-year-old from Holon, was born in Israel to Congolese parents. Her name, given by her father, means "Perfect Love". As a model, she believes...

Junior Eurovision 2024: Georgia Takes Home the Grand Prize!

November 16, 2024November 23, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Georgia emerges victorious in Junior Eurovision 2024! Read on for the full results and all the event highlights. The Junior Eurovision 2024 was held tonight in Madrid, Spain’s capital, featuring young artists aged 9 to 14 from 17 participating countries across Europe. Georgia was declared the winner of this year's Junior Eurovision with the song "To My Mom" performed by Andria Putkaradze. This victory marks Georgia's fourth win in the competition, solidifying its position as the most successful country in Junior Eurovision history. Previously tied with France at three wins each, Georgia now claims the title outright. The competition’s results were once again determined by a combination of public votes (50%) and jury votes (50%). Portugal topped the public vote, while Georgia secured first place in the jury vote. This dramatic turn in the jury voting ensured Georgia’s win despite a modest public vote ranking. Portugal claimed second place overall, and Ukraine finished third. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hosting...

Tvorchi: When Music Becomes a Weapon in the Fight for Culture

November 16, 2024November 23, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The duo Tvorchi, Ukraine's representatives for Eurovision 2023, reveal how musical collaboration and the Ukrainian language have become tools in their national struggle. When discussing art and culture during wartime, the duo Tvorchi remain among the most prominent names. The Ukrainian duo, comprising music producer Andrii Hutsuliak and vocalist Jimoh Augustus Kehinde, also known as Jeffrey, has inspired millions in Ukraine and beyond with their song "Heart of Steel", which secured sixth place at Eurovision 2023 with 243 points. The duo shares insights into their creative process amid uncertainty, the challenges of being artists in a war-torn country, and their dreams of driving social and cultural change while advocating for Ukraine. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Creating Amid Pain and Hope Tvorchi's latest album, Planet X, released last September, is, in their view, much more than a musical project. It represents three years of intensive and emotional work, symbolizing their personal and collective journey through turbulent times. Describing it as...

Tonight at 18:00 CET: Junior Eurovision 2024 Live from Madrid!

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 18:00 CET, the 22nd edition of Junior Eurovision will kick off live from Spain's capital, Madrid! 17 countries will compete tonight for first place after two consecutive French victories! Below is a link to watch the broadcast. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place tonight at 6:00 PM (CET) in Madrid, Spain's capital, at the Caja Mágica arena. Spain, the runner-up in the 2023 contest, was granted the opportunity to host Junior Eurovision 2024 after France, the winner, transferred hosting rights due to the Paris Olympics held in the summer. The slogan for 2024 is "Let's Bloom". To mark the occasion, the contest production has unveiled a newly designed glass trophy, which the winner will raise at the end of the evening! Participating Countries and Notable Changes 17 countries will compete this year for first place: Ukraine, Italy, Ireland, Albania, Estonia, Armenia, Georgia, Germany, Netherlands, Malta, North Macedonia, Poland, San Marino, Portugal, France, Cyprus,...

Moldova Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2025

November 15, 2024November 22, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moldovan national broadcaster, TRM, has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland. Moldova will use a national final to choose its representative, with the date yet to be announced. Moldova's national broadcaster, TRM, has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. Moldova becomes the 37th country to express interest in participating in Eurovision 2025, following Austria, Australia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Albania, Estonia, Belgium, United Kingdom, Georgia, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Greece, Israel, Luxembourg, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Malta, Norway, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Serbia, Poland, Portugal, Finland, Czechia, France, Cyprus, Croatia, Sweden, and the host country Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); National Selection Process On Moldova's official Eurovision page, a window has opened for registration to the national final that will determine the country's representative for Eurovision 2025, effectively confirming the country's participation in the Basel competition. However, the submission window for songs has not yet opened...

Greece: The Greek Representative for Eurovision 2025 Will Be Chosen on January 29

November 15, 2024November 23, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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...