Armenia at Eurovision 2025: Parg won Armenia’s national selection “Depi Evratesil 2025” and will perform “Survivor” on the Eurovision 2025 stage. Discover Armenia’s great hope for Eurovision 2025.
Parg, the stage name of Pargev Vardanian, is a young Armenian singer who has emerged in recent years as one of the most fascinating and prominent figures in the Caucasus music scene. The singer won the national selection and will represent Armenia in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, set to take place on May 15 in Basel, Switzerland. His song “Survivor” was produced in collaboration with Israeli songwriter Yinon Yahel. Parg is known for his unique style blending indie-folk, rock, and ethno-pop, seamlessly bridging Armenian tradition with contemporary music. But who exactly is this exceptional artist set to represent Armenia at Eurovision 2025?
Parg was born in a remote village in Armenia. He took his first musical steps at a very young age, singing in the church choir until the age of six. His talent was evident from childhood. Later, his family moved to Volgograd, Russia, where he studied at the State Institute of Theatre and Cinema, graduating with a degree in performing arts and acting. During his studies in Volgograd, Parg co-founded the band “The Edge Chronicles.” The band performed in Armenia, Russia, Georgia, and Ukraine between 2017 and 2019, helping him establish himself as a significant artist in the regional music scene.
Musical Career and Achievements
In 2021, Parg launched his solo career with his debut single “Ginin u Grely,” introducing audiences to his distinctive sound. Recently, he released the song “Araj,” nominated for “Best Music Video” at the Armenian Music Awards.
Parg’s music is deeply rooted in Armenian culture, but what sets him apart is his innovative approach, blending indie-folk, R&B, pop, and rock. Through this fusion, he builds a bridge between Armenia’s musical traditions and contemporary genres, quickly becoming one of the most original figures in Armenia’s pop music scene. His Instagram account, where he shares daily life and musical projects, currently has over 37,000 followers, a number expected to grow significantly as Eurovision approaches.
Path to Eurovision 2025
Among the contestants in the national selection was the favorite Athena Manoukian with the song “DaQueenation.” Manoukian aimed to win back audience support after being chosen to represent Armenia in Eurovision 2020, canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, none could surpass Parg’s impressive performance. The song, characterized by its energetic pop-rock style, will be presented on the grand Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland.
In an interview after his victory, Parg emotionally stated: “I have many different emotions. I am happy and thankful to everyone who voted for me, grateful to my friends, my wife, and my team. Without them, I wouldn’t have been able to convey this energy. I work hard, and I intend to enhance my performance and deliver twice the energy on the Eurovision stage.” The singer proves that sometimes all it takes is courage and innovation to lead an entire country to the forefront of the international stage.
“Survivor” is the song that will be performed by Parg, who will represent Armenia in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, scheduled for May 15th in Basel, Switzerland.
The song was co-written by the singer himself along with Benji Alasu, who participated in writing the winning song of Eurovision 2024, “The Code,” and Thomas G:son, who has penned 14 entries for Eurovision, including the Swedish song that won in 2012 (“Euphoria”) and 2023 (“Tattoo”).
Alongside these songwriters, Alex Wilke, Armen Paul, Eva Voskanian, Joshua Curran and Martin Mooradian also contributed to the writing and production of the song. This marks the first Eurovision attempt for these songwriters, including the singer himself. Benji and Thomas are veteran Eurovision songwriters. The song was produced in collaboration with Israeli producer Yanon Yahel and is performed in English.
Source: Gay.it
Eurovision 2025: This will be Armenia’s 16th participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Armenia joined the competition in 2006 and achieved its best result in Eurovision 2008 and Eurovision 2014 by finishing in Fourth place.
