The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has chosen the Christmas Theater in Athens to host the Greek national final for Eurovision 2025, set to take place on January 29, where Greece’s representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel will be selected.
The first Greek Eurovision national final in 22 years will take place on January 29, where the representative and song that will represent Greece at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen. For this significant event, the Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has selected the Christmas Theater in Athens to host this exciting occasion. Excitement is mounting as the unveiling of the participants expected to partake in the pre-Eurovision is scheduled for early January.
Choosing the Venue: Christmas Theater
The Christmas Theater is one of the most modern and impressive cultural complexes in Athens, boasting a capacity of 3,000 seats, and it has been officially chosen to host this thrilling event. This selection came after MAD, a company responsible for producing a variety of large and public character events, was chosen to produce the national final. The event production promises a spectacular stage and extraordinary performances that blend Greek identity with international flavors. The goal of the national broadcaster is to select a song that will stand out on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, and secure a high position in the results table.
The Competition Format and Selection Process
The Greek national final will feature 12 songs, selected by a special committee from ERT out of a total of 187 submissions that represent various musical genres. The voting format in the national final will include a combination of Greek judges and international professional judges, aiming to produce a balanced outcome and representation from experts around the world. Each group of judges will hold 25% of the final result, while the public vote will account for the remaining 50%. The list of participants in the national final and additional details about the selection process are expected to be revealed in early January.
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 during January.
- 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.
Source: Eurovisionfun
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”.
