Watch tonight at 20:15 CET as the semi final of the German Eurovision national selection, “Chefsache ESC,” takes place. 9 contestants will secure their spots in the final. Click below to watch.
The German Eurovision preselection, “Chefsache ESC,” continues tonight with the semi final at 20:15 (CET). This stage will feature 14 competitors, vying for a spot in the final scheduled for March 1. 9 contestants from tonight’s semi final will qualify for the final. The results will be determined solely by a 100% jury vote.
The event will be hosted by the renowned German presenter Barbara Schöneberger and will take place at the 8 EMG Studios in Cologne. The judges in the semi final that will decide tonight’s qualifiers are the national selection’s producer Stefan Raab, TV presenter and spokesperson for the German Eurovision 2023 delegation Elton, and singer-songwriter Yvonne Catterfeld. They will be joined by the guest judge, Max Giesinger a German singer-songwriter, that was a jury member at Eurovision 2018 and 2022.
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Chefsache ESC 2025 Semi-Final Participants:
- Abor & Tynna
- Benjamin Braatz – “Like You Love Me”
- Cage – “Golden Hour”
- Cloudy June – “If Jesus Saw What We Did Last Night”
- Cosby – “I’m Still Here”
- Feuerschwanz – “Knightclub”
- From Fall To Spring – “Take the Pain Away”
- Jaln
- Jonathan Henrich – “Golden Child”
- Julika – “Empress”
- Leonora
- Lyza – “Lovers on Mars”
- Moss Kena – “Nothing Can Stop Love”
- The Great Leslie
The list of song titles is being updated.
Among the national selection participants is the band From Fall To Spring, which participated in the national selection in 2023. Apart from them, all the names in the selection are new to the competition!
Competition Structure and Voting Process
The national selection will feature 24 participants competing in two heats. 14 contestants advanced 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.
