Ireland at Eurovision 2025: EMMY, winner of the “Eurosong 2025”, will perform “Laika Party.” Listen to the song!
“Laika Party” is the title of the song to be performed by EMMY, who will represent Ireland at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The song was co-written by the singer along with Erlend Guttulsrud Kristiansen, Henrik Østlund, Larissa Tormey, and Truls Marius Aarra.
In 2021, EMMY participated in the Norwegian national selection “Melodi Grand Prix,” advancing to the finals after competing in the third semi-final with the song “Witch Woods,” but did not make it to the top four. In 2024, EMMY was involved as a creator in the song “Woman Show” performed by Mathilde SPZ, Chris Archer, and Slam Dunk. This marks the first Eurovision entry for the other songwriters. The song is performed in English.
EMMY ascended the “Eurosong 2025” stage dressed in a silver suit resembling a spacesuit, her makeup shimmering in silver and pink, flanked by two dancers also clad in silver suits, and beside them a keyboard player dressed in the same manner. The singer sang and danced alongside the dancers throughout the song. The atmosphere during the song was very exciting and special. The song tells the story of Laika, the first dog in space, imagining for her eternal life and a perpetual party in the skies.
The song portrays Laika as a heroic figure who made an important contribution to humanity by her journey into space. It expresses appreciation and love for the dog sent on an unknown space mission and never returned. It conveys a longing and a wish that she is still alive, roaming space, and enjoying eternal positive experiences. In the chorus, there is a feeling of hope and a wish that Laika continues to live a joyful life in space, participating in an endless party among the stars. The song attempts to give a positive image to the character of Laika and invites the listeners to share the sense of wonder and admiration for human achievements in space exploration, while raising questions about the moral cost of such experiments.
The singer won “Eurosong 2025” held tonight (Friday) and competed against five other contestants, with EMMY achieving first place in the home audience vote and first place in the vote of the international jury panel.
Who is EMMY?
Emmy Kristine Guttulsrud Kristiansen, born September 13, 2000, known by the stage name EMMY, is a Norwegian singer-songwriter. In her childhood, her mother sang in a choir and EMMY developed an interest in music from a young age. Her older brother, Erlend, participated in the youth music program “MGPjr,” and in 2015, EMMY also participated in the program with the song “Aiaiaiai“.
In 2021, EMMY participated in the Norwegian national selection “Melodi Grand Prix,” advancing to the finals after competing in the third semi-final with the song “Witch Woods,” but did not make it to the top four. In 2024, EMMY was involved as a creator in the song “Woman Show” performed by Mathilde SPZ, Chris Archer, and Slam Dunk. This marks the first Eurovision entry for the other songwriters. The song is performed in English. Beyond her activities in Norway, EMMY has gained an international fan base through her TikTok account, where she has reached over a million followers.
Ireland’s “Eurosong 2025” Results:
- EMMY – “Laika Party” – 12 + 10 + 12 = 33
- Samantha Mumba – “My Way” – 10 + 12 + 4 = 26
- Bobbi Arlo – “Powerplay” – 6 + 6 + 8 = 20
- Reylta – “Fire” – 8 + 8 + 2 = 18
- NIYL – “Growth” – 4 + 4 + 10 = 18
- Adgy – “Run into the Night” – 2 + 2 + 6 = 10
Click on the song titles to listen!
Lyrics – “Laika party”:
(Ready for take off)
You have probably heard
About this brave little girl
All we know is that she saved the world
She got sent away
But she wasn’t afraid
Though she was alone
In the dark big space
Left the cheering crowd
Went above the clouds
Rocket going high
Then they said good bye
She still wonders why
But she loves to fly
I hope Laika never died
And that she spins around us still
And that she has a party in the air and always will
I hope that she is dancing every night among the stars
I hope Laika is alive
Laika party in the sky
Laika party in the sky
Through the comets and the stones
She is howling for her bones
Singing along to the stars and sun
And if she didn’t fly, nor would you and I
A forever hero for humankind
Left the cheering crowd
Went above the clouds
Rocket going high
Then they said good bye
She still wonders why
But she loves to fly
I hope Laika never died
And that she spins around us still
And that she has a party in the air and always will
I hope that she is dancing every night among the stars
I hope Laika is alive
Laika party in the sky
Laika party in the sky
Laika party in the sky
Laika party in the sky
Laika pаrty in the ѕky
Ireland in Eurovision 2024
Bambie Thug represented Ireland at Eurovision 2024 with the song “Doomsday Blue.” The song was chosen through the national pre-selection. Ireland advanced to the final after placing third in the first semi-final with 124 points, and in the grand final, they finished sixth with 278 points.
This marks the first time since 2018 that Ireland has qualified for the final, and it is the country’s best result since 2000.
Eurovision 2025: This will be Ireland’s 58th participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Ireland joined the competition in 1965 and has won it seven times over the years, holding the record for most wins alongside Sweden. Ireland’s last victory was in Eurovision 1996 with the song “The Voice” performed by singer Eimear Quinn.
