A historic vote in the UK asks: What is the greatest Eurovision song of the 21st century? Discover all the details in this article!
As Eurovision 2025 approaches its grand finale in Basel, Switzerland – marking the city’s first-ever hosting of the event – the UK’s most popular radio station, “BBC Radio 2”, has launched a special project celebrating British love for Eurovision. The initiative invites listeners to select their favorite Eurovision song of the 21st century.
Your Ultimate 21st Century Eurovision Song Poll
Yesterday, voting opened for “Your Ultimate 21st Century Eurovision Song,” where listeners can choose up to five songs from a curated list of 67 tracks. Compiled by Eurovision experts, the list includes all winning songs from 2000–2024 alongside iconic runner-ups and fan favorites. These include memorable performances that have become legendary among Eurovision enthusiasts.
Voting closes on Friday, April 11th, at 12:00 CET. According to Michelle Visage, judge and host of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, who will present the upcoming countdown and is a longtime Eurovision fan:
“This is a call to all Radio 2 listeners and obsessive Eurovision fans! It’s your once-in-a-lifetime chance to share your opinion and vote for your favorite Eurovision song of the 21st century. Cast your votes and tune into Radio 2 for the results show. Let’s kick off this Eurovision party now!”
When Will We Know the Winner?
The poll results will be revealed starting Tuesday, April 22nd, during a special broadcast hosted by Michelle Visage on BBC Radio. This program will unveil the top 40 songs as voted by British listeners.
The main event will take place on Saturday, May 17th, featuring a live broadcast of the countdown’s final rankings alongside coverage of the Eurovision Grand Final from Basel.
Israeli Entries in the Spotlight
Two Israeli songs have made it onto the list of 67 tracks eligible for voting:
While this poll does not influence official Eurovision results, it serves as a festive tribute to fans of the competition. It also provides a unique opportunity to see how British audiences rank their most memorable songs from this century.
How Can You Vote?
To participate, visit BBC Radio 2’s voting page, select up to five songs from the list, and submit your choices before the deadline. Voting outside the United Kingdom is possible using VPN services since access is restricted to UK residents.
Full List of Songs Available for Voting
- Alessandra – Queen Of Kings (Norway 2023)
- Alexander Rybak – Fairytale (Norway, 2009)
- Baby Lasagna – Rim Tim Tagi Dim (Croatia, 2024)
- Bambie Thug – Doomsday Blue (Ireland, 2024)
- Blue – I Can (United Kingdom, 2011)
- Chanel – Slo Mo (Spain, 2022)
- Charlotte Perrelli – Hero (Sweden, 2008)
- The Common Linnets – Calm After The Storm (Netherlands, 2014)
- Conchita Wurst – Rise Like A Phoenix (Austria, 2014)
- Cornelia Jakobs – Hold Me Closer (Sweden, 2022)
- Dami Im – Sound Of Silence (Australia, 2016)
- Dadi Fryer – Think About Things (Iceland, 2020)
- Destiny – Je Me Casse (Malta, 2021)
- Dima Bilan – Believe (Russia, 2008)
- Diodato – Fai Rumore (Italy, 2020)
- Duncan Laurence – Arcade (Netherlands, 2019)
- Eleni Foureira – Fuego – (Cyprus, 2018)
- Ell and Nikki – Running Scared (Azerbaijan, 2011)
- Emmelie De Forest – Only Teardrops (Denmark, 2013)
- Eric Saade – Popular (Sweden 2011)
- Gjon’s Tears – Tout L’Univers (Switzerland, 2021)
- Guy Sebastian – Tonight Again (Australia, 2015)
- Helena Paparizou – My Number One (Greece, 2005)
- Il Volo – Grande Amore (Italy, 2015)
- Ivi Adamou – La La Love (Cyprus, 2012)
- Jade Ewen – It’s My Time (United Kingdom, 2009)
- Jamala – 1944 (Ukraine, 2016)
- Jedward – Lipstick (Ireland, 2011)
- Jessica Garlick – Come Back (United Kingdom, 2002)
- John Lundvik – Too Late For Love (Sweden, 2019)
- Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha (Finland, 2023)
- Kalush Orchestra – Stefania (Ukraine, 2022)
- Kate Miller-Heidke – Zero Gravity (Australia, 2019)
- Keiino – Spirit In The Sky (Norway, 2019)
- Konstrakta – In Corpore Sano (Serbia, 2022)
- Lena – Satellite (Germany, 2010)
- Loic Nottet – Rhythm Inside (Belgium, 2015)
- Lordi – Hard Rock Hallelujah (Finland, 2006)
- Loreen – Euphoria (Sweden, 2012)
- Loreen – Tattoo (Sweden, 2023)
- Luca Hanni – She Got Me (Switzerland, 2019)
- Mahmood – Soldi (Italy, 2019)
- Mahmood and Blanco – Brividi (Italy, 2022)
- Måneskin – Zitte E Buoni (Italy, 2021)
- Mans Zelmerlow – Heroes (Sweden, 2015)
- Marie N – I Wanna (Latvia, 2002)
- Marija Serifovic – Molitva (Serbia, 2007)
- Nadav Guedj – Golden Boy (Israel, 2015)
- Nemo – The Code (Switzerland, 2024)
- Netta – Toy (Israel, 2018)
- Olsen Brothers – Fly On The Wings Of Love (Denmark, 2000)
- Poli Genova – If Love Was A Crime (Bulgaria, 2016)
- The Roop – Discotheque (Lithuania, 2021)
- Rosa Lina – Snap (Armenia, 2022)
- Ruslana – Wild Dances (Ukraine, 2004)
- Salvador Sobral – Amar Pelos Dois (Portugal, 2017)
- Sam Ryder – Space Man (United Kingdom, 2022)
- Sanna Nielsen – Undo (Sweden, 2014)
- Scooch – Flying The Flag (For You) (United Kingdom, 2007)
- Senhit – Adrenalina (San Marino, 2021)
- Sertab Erener – Everyway That I Can (Turkey, 2003)
- Subwoolfer – Give That Wolf A Banana (Norway, 2022)
- Tanel Padara, Dave Benton and 2XL – Everybody (Estonia, 2001)
- Tina Karol – Show Me Your Love (Ukraine, 2006)
- Verka Serduchka – Dancing Lasha Tumbai (Ukraine, 2007)
- Windows95man – No Rules! (Finland, 2024)
- Wrs – Llamame (Romania, 2022)
With an impressive lineup of songs and presenters who are themselves cultural icons, this promises to be an unmissable celebration for Eurovision fans worldwide. With tens of millions of followers globally, Eurovision continues to prove it’s more than just a competition—it’s a celebration!
United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025
The song “What The Hell Just Happened?” is the name of the song that will be performed by the girl group Remember Monday, who will represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025. The group will perform the song in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025 which will take place on May 15th in Basel, Switzerland. Since they represent one of the “Big Five” – they automatically advance to the grand final on May 17th. The song was written by the band members along with Thomas Stengaard, who wrote the winning Eurovision 2013 song “Only Teardrops“, Julie Aagaard who wrote Austria’s songs in 2024 “We Will Rave” (24th place in the grand final) and Malta’s song in 2022, “I Am What I Am” (16th place in the semi-final). The song is performed in English.
The song describes a wild night of partying and mayhem, where the speaker experiences a series of crazy and unexpected events. The song expresses the desire to break free from everyday constraints, experience extreme situations, and feel freedom, even if it involves irresponsible or dangerous behavior.
These days Britain is ranked 14th in the betting tables ahead of Eurovision 2025. Listen to the British song for Eurovision 2025:
Remember Monday – Who Are You?
The girl band Remember Monday, consisting of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, is a trio that creates pop-country music filled with humor and character. They have been friends since their school days. Initially, the group was known as Houston but changed their name to “Remember Monday” to avoid confusion with other artists.
They gained recognition after competing in the 8th season of “The Voice UK”, broadcasted in 2019, where they impressed the judges with their unique vocal harmonies. They also became popular on TikTok with various covers, including a viral version of Queen’s “Fat Bottomed Girls“. The band is now preparing for a tour and releasing more of their original music.
Among the singles released by the band are songs such as “Hysterical Women,” “Drive,” “Prove Me Right,” and others.
Source: BBC.
Eurovision 2025: This will be the 67th participation of the United Kingdom in Eurovision. The UK joined the competition in 1957 and has won it five times over the years. The UK’s last victory was in Eurovision 1997 with the song ‘Love Shine A Light’ performed by the band ‘Katrina and the Waves’.
