December 2024 - Page 3 of 10

Belgium: Eurosong 2025 Dates Revealed!

December 22, 2024February 9, 2025 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgium: Eurovision national selection will include two semi-finals and a final. The selection process will begin on January 18 with the first semi-final. The Belgian national broadcaster, VRT, has unveiled that the Belgian Eurovision selection process "Eurosong" for Eurovision 2025 will include two semi-finals. The first semi-final is scheduled for January 18, the second for January 25, and the final, where Belgium's representative for Basel will be chosen, will take place on February 1, 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Semi-Final Contestants The contestants for the first semi-final are: Grace Khuabi Leez Le Manou Len Neefs The contestants for the second semi-final are: Jelle Van Dal Mentissa Stefanie Callebaut Red Sebastian For more details about each contestant, click here. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgian National Final Format In each semi-final, four contestants will perform a new version of a Eurovision song, followed by their original song with which they are competing to represent Belgium in Basel. After each semi-final, the performed songs will be...

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Albania at Eurovision 2025?

December 22, 2024February 6, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Festivali i Këngës 63. Who should represent Albania at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Albanian Eurovision national selection, "Festivali i Këngës", is set to take place tonight at 22:00, featuring 18 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Albania at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from the Albanian national selection. Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Albania? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Alis - "Mjegull" The truth? Albania has a very high-quality Eurovision national selection with many songs that could reach the Eurovision final this year. I chose Alis's song. I'm aware that this song won't be the one to receive the most votes from the audience, but I hope there are judges who will save the situation! The singer's vocal performance is excellent,...

Monaco: New Public National Broadcaster to Begin Operations in 2025

December 22, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Monaco is unifying its two existing public national broadcasters to create a new national broadcaster that will begin operating in 2025. Will the new Monégasque national broadcaster bring the country back to Eurovision? Monaco currently operates two public national broadcasters - Monaco Info and TVMONACO. The principality is now taking steps to consolidate these broadcasters into a single national broadcaster responsible for public broadcasting. This decision comes on the heels of TVMONACO's success in securing a position on the board of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), demonstrating Monaco's interest in the organization and potentially in Eurovision participation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rationale Behind the Merger The merger of the national broadcasters is driven by the frequent content overlaps between the two, given Monaco's small size. Prince Albert II stated, "We are too small to have two separate channels competing on the same subjects." Recently, Monaco's Minister of State, Didier Guillaume, confirmed plans for a new national broadcaster, saying, "This...

Israel Reacts to Slovenia’s Demand for Eurovision Disqualification!

December 21, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last night, it was revealed that Slovenia has demanded Israel's disqualification from the Eurovision Song Contest. This evening, the Israeli national broadcaster responds to the demand! Last night, it was revealed that the Slovenian television network, RTVSLO, submitted a request to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to disqualify Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Basel, Switzerland on May 13, 15, and 17, 2025. Slovenia has taken the step of issuing a formal demand and updating the board of directors of the Slovenian television network on the efforts. At this stage, no operational decision has been made in Slovenia despite two additional proposals on the table in case the European Broadcasting Union does not respond to the demand - Slovenia's withdrawal or blacking out the broadcast during Israel's performance (contrary to competition rules). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovenia's Decision Making The decision to demand Israel's disqualification from Eurovision was made in the last session of the...

Estonia: Eesti Laul Hosts Revealed!

December 21, 2024February 15, 2025 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has revealed the two hosts for the Estonian Eurovision national selection, "Eesti Laul 2025," which will take place on February 15 in Tallinn. Who are the hosts, and how are they connected to the world of Eurovision? Estonian national broadcaster ERR has revealed that "Eesti Laul 2025" will be hosted by Eda-Ines Etti and Korea, a member of the band 5Miinust. Both hosts have previously represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest. Eda-Ines Etti represented Estonia in 2000 with the song "Once in a lifetime," finishing in fourth place. Korea, a member of 5Miinust, represented Estonia in Eurovision 2024 with the song "(Nendest) Narkootikumidest Ei Tea Me (Küll) Midagi," placing 20th. While both artists are well-known for their Eurovision appearances, this will be their first time co-hosting an event together. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Contestants and Songs in the Estonian Eurovision Pre-Selection Minimal Wind - "Armageddon" Andrei Zevakin & Karita - "Ma Ei Tea Sind" Gem98 -...

Tonight at 21:00: The Third Evening of Albania’s Festivali i Këngës

December 21, 2024February 6, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 21:00, the third evening of Albania's Eurovision national selection "Festivali i Këngës 63" will take place. A link for live streaming is provided. Tonight at 21:00 (Central European Time), the third evening of Albania's Eurovision national selection "Festivali i Këngës 63" will commence, culminating in the selection of Albania's representative for Eurovision 2025. The festival, which has served as Albania's Eurovision selection process since 2003, will span four evenings this year. Today marks the "nostalgia evening," the festival's third night, where contestants will perform duets of popular Albanian songs and past Eurovision entries. The finalists will be announced at the end of this evening, with the grand finale scheduled for tomorrow, December 22nd. To watch the broadcast starting at 21:00 CET, click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Format of the Festival, Venue and Hosts The festival will once again take place at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana. Three hosts will guide the event: Enkel Demi, Ornela Bregu, and Dalina Buzi,...

Greece: Venue for Eurovision Preselection 2025 Unveiled!

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

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

Ukraine: Jerry Heil and Alyona Alyona Reveals Their Preferred Candidate for Vidbir 2025

December 20, 2024February 10, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine's representatives for Eurovision 2024, Jerry Heil and Alyona Alyona, reveal in an interview who they believe is the most deserving candidate to represent the country at Eurovision 2025 from the "Vidbir 2025" Ukrainian pre-selection list. Jerry Heil and Alyona Alyona, who represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, Sweden, assert that the most deserving successor is the singer Fiinka, who competed in the Ukrainian pre-Eurovision event in 2023 and secured fourth place with her song "Dovbush". The artists share their appreciation for many contenders eager to represent Ukraine in Basel next May, but particularly encourage Fiinka for this year's Eurovision, valuing her musical style and her contributions to raising awareness of Hutsul culture (a Ukrainian ethno-cultural group). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Encouraging New Talent Alyona mentions her support for Fiinka's victory in the pre-Eurovision contest, adding, "I haven't seen any big names on the list of competitors and am keen to listen to the works of the participating...

International Drama: Slovenia Demands Israel’s Exclusion from Eurovision!

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Political Pressure on Eurovision: In a politically charged atmosphere, during a heated discussion at the Slovenian's council, it was decided to demand that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) prevent Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025. What are the implications? All the details here! Following a tense and sharp debate, the management of the Slovenian National Broadcaster, RTVSLO, is demanding that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) exclude Israel from the Eurovision competition scheduled to take place in Basel, Switzerland, in 2025. Slovenia's anti-Israel policy made headlines last year when, a week after the grand final held in Malmö, Sweden, Slovenia published a document of questions directed to the EBU, most of which pertained to or were related to Israel's participation in the Eurovision song contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Slovenian National Broadcaster, RTVSLO, ignited an international media storm when it officially demanded that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) prevent Israel's participation in the upcoming Eurovision contest. During the management council meeting...

Ukraine: First Nine Finalists in Vidbir Revealed!

December 20, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster unveils the first nine contestants in the Ukrainian Eurovision national selection - "Vidbir 2025". One additional contestant, to be chosen by the Ukrainian public, will join the list. 374 songs were submitted for the Ukrainian Eurovision national selection, from which 20 contestants were chosen for an initial shortlist. These candidates conducted auditions before a special panel of judges last week. Now, the Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne reveals nine of the ten contestants for the Ukrainian Eurovision national selection, "Vidbir 2025". One of the 11 not initially selected will receive a wildcard from the audience, so that ultimately the list of ten contestants in the final broadcast of the selection will be published on January 17. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of participants in Vidbir 2025 Final Future Culture — "Waste My Time" KHAYAT — "HONOR" KRYLATA — "STAY TRUE" MOLODI — "My Sea" Ziferblat — "Bird of Prayer" Abyei — "Dim" DK Energetik —...