France In Eurovision 2025: Louane‘s song set to represent France in Basel, Switzerland, will debut on Saturday, March 15. Which Eurovision winner will direct her performance? Details inside.
On Saturday, March 15, Louane will unveil France’s Eurovision 2025 song during the halftime of the renowned “Six Nations Championship” rugby tournament between France and Scotland. The event will take place at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. The song, already generating significant anticipation among French audiences and Eurovision fans worldwide, is expected to be a strong contender in the competition.
France is set to perform in the second semi-final on May 15. However, as one of the “Big Five” countries funding Eurovision, Louane automatically advances to the grand final on May 17.
According to an exclusive report by Eurovisionfun, the stage direction in Basel will be led by none other than Fredrik Rydman, one of the world’s leading directors in Eurovision staging. This is a particularly impressive choice, as Rydman is not only a director with extensive experience but also a two-time Eurovision winner, with his most recent victory coming from Nemo‘s “The Code” last year. Additionally, he was responsible for Måns Zelmerlöw‘s famous performance in 2015, which brought him the win in the competition. Among other projects he has worked on is Finland’s national Eurovision selection, where he significantly upgraded the production standards.
The choice of Rydman to direct Louane’s performance for Eurovision 2025 indicates that this will be a production of very high standards. It’s important to note that Rydman is known to be very selective in choosing the projects he takes part in, agreeing to participate only when he fully believes in the song and performance. This information only raises expectations for the preparations leading up to the upcoming Eurovision.
The French public is eagerly anticipating the song that will be performed in Basel, and there is great excitement for its official presentation. The producers are not only bringing the new song but also the precise and spectacular direction of one of the biggest names in the Eurovision field.
Career Milestone
“It’s a big risk for my career,” Louane stated today in an interview on France “Inter Radio”, sharing her concerns and excitement about Eurovision 2025. “It will be the most important moment of my entire career, as I’m already established in France and in case it doesn’t work out, it wouldn’t be easy to come back,” confessed the singer, who was discovered on France’s ‘The Voice’ in 2013. She also explained her need to face new challenges: “I wanted a new challenge but hadn’t thought of it this way. First and foremost, I wanted to make my mother proud.”
Significant Event
Her participation in Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, is a significant event for the singer. She surprised the public when she published a post on Instagram, which was shared by the French television network on its official Instagram account, where she is heard saying she will represent France at Eurovision 2025, with a desire for success in memory of her mother, Isabelle, who died of cancer when Louane was 17.
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The singer sparked considerable speculation among Eurovision fans when she decided, in an unusual move, to cancel all her performances specifically in April and May 2025. This action led to many rumors about Louane’s potential selection to represent France at Eurovision 2025. It is important to emphasize that the Eurovision is expected to take place in May, while many artists dedicate their time in April to preparations and rehearsals for the competition. Louane‘s move mirrors the steps taken by La Zarra and Slimane in the last two editions of the contest. This also corresponds with the French strategy in the past two years of selecting a very well-known singer internally to achieve better results for France in the competition.
The artist responded to the rumors last October, stating that contrary to the rumors, she would not participate in this year’s Eurovision. She added in her response: “It’s flattering that people think so highly of me, especially since I always watched it with my mom.” She noted that her new album is currently her top priority but added a hint of hope by saying, “Why not one day” for future participation in Eurovision.
In an official Instagram post published this evening by the singer, she is heard saying, as if speaking to her mother:
“I remember all those parties, the sparkles in my eyes every year. We couldn’t miss that for anything in the world. You told me so. You said it at one point. We were light years away from imagining that it was possible. But you dreamed of it. I dreamed of it too. Of that life. Of that moment. You dreamed of seeing me there, mom. Without knowing that it could happen one day. I’m sure you’re proud that you’re watching from afar. So you know what? I’m going to do it for us. I’m going to do it for our dreams. I’m going to represent France at Eurovision.”
In the days following the official announcement, France’s odds in the betting tables have strengthened, currently ranked 6th with a 4% chance of winning.
Louane – Who Are You?
Anne Peichert, 28, known by her stage name Louane Emera, or simply Louane, is not only a talented singer but also a multi-disciplinary artist who has managed to stand out in both the music and film industries. She began her musical career on “The Voice France,” and since then has seized every opportunity to expand her activities and deepen her influence in French culture, becoming a household name across France. The young singer has released five albums to date, with the latest, “Solo,” leading her career to new heights. The album has been a great success and has accumulated over 2 billion streams on various platforms, demonstrating great popularity and a wide and loyal fan base. The hit “la Pluie” (“The Rain”), included in this album, has captured the hearts of the audience and become one of her leading songs.
In addition to her success in the music field, Louane has also won one of the most prestigious awards in French cinema for her role in “la Famille Bélier” (“The Bélier Family”). In this film, she portrays a hearing person in a family of deafs who, despite her family’s disability, manages to express herself through singing. The role brought her wide recognition and reinforced her status as a respected artist on the international stage. On January 14th, Louane posted a new picture with a new haircut on her Instagram account and announced in English: “New year, new me”.
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France at Eurovision 2024
“Mon amour” is the name of the song performed by singer Slimane, who represented France in the grand final of Eurovision 2024. The song won fourth place, after receiving 445 points.
Source: Eurovisionfun
Eurovision 2025: This will be France’s 68th participation in Eurovision. France joined the competition in 1956 and has won it five times over the years. France’s last victory was in Eurovision 1977 with the song “L’Oiseau et l’Enfant” performed by singer Marie Myriam.
