The first heat of Germany’s Eurovision national selection “Chefsache ESC” concluded, advancing 7 out of 12 competitors to the semifinals. Check out the full results!
The German Eurovision national selection, “Chefsache ESC,” kicked off with its first heat. Twelve competitors vied for a chance to progress to “Chefsache ESC” semifinals scheduled for February 22, with only seven artists moving forward. The first heat results were determined solely by a panel of judges (100%). The first quarterfinal took place at the 8 EMG studios in Cologne, hosted by the renowned German presenter Barbara Schöneberger.
The judges for the first heat were “Chefsache ESC” producer Stefan Raab and the well-known German singer Max Mutzke, who represented Germany in the 2004 Eurovision with the song “Can’t Wait Until Tonight” and finished eighth in the grand final, securing second place in the German Eurovision national selection for 2024 with his song “Forever Strong”.
Now, the German selection process for Eurovision includes Heat 2 which will take place tomorrow, a semifinal on February 22, and the grand final on Saturday, March 1.
Chefsache ESC 2025 Heat 1 Results (advancers highlighted):
- Abor & Tynna
- Benjamin Braatz
- Cage
- Chase
- Cosby
- Enny-Mae & Paradigm
- Equa Tu
- Fannie
- Feuerschwanz
- Janine
- Jonathan Henrich
- Julika
Among the national selection participants is the band From Fall To Spring, which participated in the national selection in 2023 and will compete in tomorrow’s second heat. Apart from them, all the names in the selection are brand new to the competition!
Competition Structure and Voting Process
The national selection will feature 24 participants competing in two heats. 12 contestants will advance to the semi-final, from which nine finalists will emerge. Stefan Raab, along with other experts, will serve as a judge during the first three broadcasts. However, the ultimate decision on who will represent Germany at Eurovision in Basel will rest entirely in the hands of the public. Unlike previous years, Raab decided to exclude an international jury, opting instead for full reliance on domestic audience voting.
Important Dates for “Chefsache ESC 2025”
Details about the selection process schedule have also been revealed. The quarterfinals will air on RTL, while the grand final will take place on Saturday, March 1, at 20:15 CET on Das Erste. Barbara Schöneberger will host all four shows, as she did last year.
Quarter Final 1:Friday, February 14, 2025.- Quarter Final 2: Saturday, February 15, 2025.
- Semi Final: Saturday, February 22, 2025.
- Grand Final: Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 20:15 CET.
In a previous report, we highlighted Stefan Raab’s dramatic return to Eurovision. As one of Germany’s most influential figures in television and music, Raab declared, “If Germany doesn’t win Eurovision 2025, I’m responsible.” After more than a decade away from the competition, Raab pledged to take full accountability for either Germany’s success or failure in Basel.
Germany’s bold approach, record participation, and musical diversity highlight its serious intent to secure a win at Eurovision 2025. With meticulous preparation, Raab’s involvement, and public engagement at the forefront, “Chefsache ESC” promises an exciting and competitive selection process. Germany appears determined not just to compete but to triumph in Basel.
Germany in Eurovision 2024
“Always on the Run” is the title of the song performed by singer Isaak, who represented Germany in the grand final of Eurovision 2024. The song was selected through a national selection process. Germany finished 12th in the final with 117 points, achieving 10th place among the juries and only 19th place in the public vote.
Source: EurovisionWorld
Eurovision 2025: This will be Germany’s 68th participation in Eurovision. Germany joined the competition in 1956, was one of the seven founding countries, and has won twice over the years. Germany’s last victory was in Eurovision 2010 with the song “Satellite” performed by singer Lena Meyer-Landrut.
