The performances of the United Kingdom and Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 are set to share a distinct creative fingerprint – and the person behind it is none other than the Japanese-Brazilian choreographer Jorge Antonio Fujizaki.

An International Choreographer With a Rich Artistic Background

Jorge Antonio Fujizaki was officially announced as the choreographer for both the British and Azerbaijani acts in the upcoming Eurovision, signaling mutual trust in his stage creativity by two entirely different delegations. His professional roots trace back to his early years as a freelance dancer in London, where he collaborated with major artists such as Kylie Minogue, and even appeared in the musical film “Wicked.”

Later, he developed his career as a choreographer and movement director in both theater and television productions. His connection to the Eurovision world is no coincidence – Fujizaki already took on various roles in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, serving as a costume designer and assistant choreographer for the British delegation in 2022 and 2023.

 

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Strategic Creativity for Two Major Performances

Now, with Fujizaki joining the creative team for both shows, it appears that both Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom are betting on strong, well-timed performances enriched with advanced visual elements. Fujizaki’s anticipated contribution to the staging includes structured choreography with elements of physical theatre, reminiscent of his work on British television and international stages.

Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2025

“Run With U” is the title of the song that will be performed by the band Mamagama, representing Azerbaijan in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written by band member Safael Mishiyev, along with Roman Zee and KHVS. This is the first Eurovision entry for these songwriters. The song is sung in English.

The song “Run with U” opens with the description of a powerful and thrilling experience in which the rhythm pulls the singer into the surrounding sensations and energies. The dialogue between the words points to an electric and exciting nature of the encounter, where every glance and every movement evoke strong emotions that cannot be resisted.

Mamagama – Who Are You?

Mamagama is an Azerbaijani band consisting of Allahverdi Gumbatli, Bahruz Afandiyev, and Safael Mishiyev. The band was formed after Allahverdi and Bahruz’s previous band disbanded following seven years of activity, leaving them feeling disappointed and depressed. After an extensive search for a lead vocalist to complete the lineup, they met Safael and chose him as the band’s frontman. The band released the song “As It Was” in 2022, collaborating with Eurovision 2011 winner, Eldar Gasimov. In 2023, their song “River” reached the final selection stage of the committee choosing the song for Eurovision 2023.

The band name is composed of two words: Mama – the ultimate creator, the source of life, the force that nurtures the world. Gama – the full spectrum of sound, the highest frequencies, the musical scales that stretch across time and space.

The band is one of the most energetic and original bands on Azerbaijan’s music scene. The band has wowed audiences at music festivals and contests, including a winning performance at Albania’s Eurovision national selection in 2022 with the song “Dreamer.”

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.

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Eurovision 2025: This will be Azerbaijan’s 17th participation in Eurovision. Azerbaijan joined the contest in 2008 and achieved its best result in Eurovision 2011 when singers Ell and Nikki, won first place with the song “Running Scared”.