EMMY, Ireland’s representative for Eurovision 2025, revealed that Marvin Dietmann will be the artistic director for her performance in Basel. Discover how this collaboration aims to elevate Ireland’s staging.
EMMY, Ireland’s representative for Eurovision 2025, continues her preparations for the competition and has revealed that Marvin Dietmann will be the artistic director for her performance on stage in Basel. The choice of Dietmann indicates an aspiration to create a visually polished performance, in line with the international reputation he has built over the years. In an interview with the Éirevision podcast, EMMY said that Dietmann’s work will help her bring the captivating energy of “Laika Party” to the world’s biggest stage. This marks the first time the Austrian director is directing an Irish performance at Eurovision, making the collaboration particularly intriguing.
Dietmann’s Impressive Eurovision Track Record
Marvin Dietmann is considered one of the most prominent names in artistic direction at the contest, with rich experience spanning over a decade. Since 2011, he has been responsible for directing no less than 22 different Eurovision performances, including some of the most memorable ones. In the last contest in 2024, he was in charge of directing the performances for Austria, Cyprus, and Germany, earning praise for creating impressive and meticulous shows for each country.
Recently, it was also revealed that Dietmann is in a relationship with Kaleen, Austria’s representative for Eurovision 2024, after he appeared in a reel she posted on social media, revealing they have been together for nine years.
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Ireland hopes that Dietmann’s experience and creativity, combined with EMMY’s charisma and energy, will help create an unforgettable performance in Basel. Will this combination be enough to bring Ireland back to Eurovision glory? We’ll have to wait and see.
Ireland in Eurovision 2025
“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. This marks the first Eurovision entry for the other songwriters. The song is performed in English.
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.
Currently, Ireland is ranked 18th on the betting odds ahead of Eurovision 2025.
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.
Source: Eurovoix.
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.
