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Eurovision 2025: Stand-In Rehearsals Begin Today!

April 25, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Getting started: About two weeks before the arrival of artists and delegations in Basel, preparations for the shows are ramping up, as today the stand-in rehearsals will take place on the stage of St. Jakobshalle in Basel! In approximately two weeks, 37 delegations from the participating countries will make their way to Basel, Switzerland, for the Eurovision 2025 contest, which will take place on May 13, 15, and 17. Before the live shows, the artists will have the opportunity to experience the grand stage constructed for the competition at St. Jakobshalle. However, each country is allotted a limited rehearsal time. To ensure optimal preparation for the performances, stand-in rehearsals for the contest began today. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Are Stand-In Rehearsals? Stand-in rehearsals are sessions in which a local stand-in simulates the artist’s stage performance, following the staging video submitted by each delegation to the production team. This process is designed to verify how the planned performance appears...

Drama in Cyprus: Theo Evan Hospitalized After Dramatic Incident!

April 25, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Concern in Cyprus: Why was Theo Evan, Cyprus' Eurovision 2025 representative, hospitalized? All the details about the unexpected incident revealing the pressure behind the Eurovision scenes. A wave of panic hit the Cypriot delegation last night ahead of Eurovision 2025, after reports surfaced that singer Theo Evan, Cyprus’ representative in the contest, experienced a sudden health scare shortly after the official farewell party hosted in his honor by the national broadcaster, RIK. The dramatic details continue below. What Happened to Cyprus' Eurovision Representative? According to the publication "YouWeekly" and the program "Super Katerina" on Alpha TV, Theo Evan collapsed following the farewell event organized by the national broadcaster, RIK. The incident occurred shortly after the party ended, with sources reporting that Evan “felt unwell immediately” and it was decided he should receive medical attention without delay. Family sources and close associates of the singer stated that his family "did not wait even a moment," and in response to the discomfort...

Sweden: “Ready to Host Eurovision 2026 in Case of Victory!”

April 25, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swedish national broadcaster has revealed that it is fully prepared to host Eurovision 2026, should the band KAJ, representing Sweden in Basel, win the contest! As a reminder, the group is currently the bookmakers’ favorite to win. All the details are in this article. Sweden, represented this year by KAJ, with their song "Bara Bada Bastu" (In English: "Just Take a Sauna"), is currently ranked first in the odds to win Eurovision 2025. The Swedish national broadcaster is wasting no time and has declared that Sweden will be ready to host Eurovision 2026 in the event of a victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SVT’s Commitment to Hosting Eurovision 2026 Anton Glanzelius, Head of Content at the Swedish national broadcaster SVT, stated: “Will it be a big task for us to deal with it again in such a short time? Yes. Are we going to make it? The answer is yes.” He explained that accommodating the contest would likely mean...

“Latvia’s Song is Underrated”: Zoë Më Reveals Everything!

April 25, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "The goal is to win people's hearts": Zoë Më, Switzerland's Eurovision 2025 representative, unveils her surprising song rankings, the story behind her entry, and her vision for the stage in Basel. For the first time since 1989, the Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Switzerland, in Basel - and the local representative, Zoë Më, who will perform the song "Voyage" (translated as: "Journey"), is already captivating attention. The 24-year-old singer from Fribourg was selected on March 5th to represent Switzerland, and since then, her name has been a constant topic among Eurovision fans. In an interview conducted about a month before her appearance on Europe's grand stage, she shared her feelings, expectations for the performance, the songwriting process, and even her personal ranking of favorite songs this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zoë Më's Approach to Eurovision: No Unnecessary Pressure Despite this being Zoë Më's first Eurovision participation, she appears unfazed by the magnitude of the event. "I try to live...

The Joost Klein Controversy Continues: Eurovision Host Clarifies – Not Returning to Eurovision

April 25, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "They wanted me – but I chose to decline": The Joost Klein saga became her story too – and once again, she refuses to participate. Why isn't Eurovision 2021 host NikkieTutorials coming back? In a new episode of her podcast "Lightless Lounge", Nikkie de Jager (31), also known as NikkieTutorials, revealed the reason why she will not be returning this year as the Dutch spokesperson for the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final. As previously reported, she declined the honor last year following the controversy surrounding the disqualification of Joost Klein (27). It turns out that once again, she chose not to take part in the event – despite being invited. Full details below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Surprising Refusal The topic arose when Wes, Nikkie’s manager, brought up Eurovision during the discussion and mentioned the uncertainty about who would announce the Dutch points this year. Nikkie, one of the most recognizable figures associated with the contest since co-hosting Eurovision...

Celebrating Eurovision: Results of the BBC Radio’s “21st Century Eurovision Song” Poll

April 25, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The ultimate Eurovision song? Following a massive vote in the UK, BBC radio listeners determined the greatest Eurovision song of the 21st century. All the details in the article! Just before the grand final of Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland—for the first time in the city’s history—the UK’s most popular radio station, "Radio 2" of the national broadcaster BBC, launched a special project celebrating the British public’s love for Eurovision: the selection of the favorite Eurovision song of the 21st century. Topping the poll was “Space Man,” performed by Sam Ryder, the United Kingdom’s representative at Eurovision 2022, who finished second in the contest and secured the UK’s best result in recent years. Full results follow in the article. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Historic Listener Vote: Choosing the 21st Century Eurovision Song The vote for “Your Ultimate 21st Century Eurovision Song” opened at the end of March. As part of the process, listeners were invited...

Sweden: Petra Mede to Commentate the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final Broadcast!

April 25, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As preparations continue for the band KAJ, which will represent Sweden at Eurovision 2025, the Swedish national broadcaster has revealed the commentators for Eurovision 2025—and one of them is Petra Mede, who has hosted Eurovision three times! Amid the preparations of KAJ, Sweden’s representative for Eurovision 2025 with the song “Bara Bada Bastu,” the Swedish national broadcaster has announced that Edward af Sillen and Petra Mede will be the commentators for the Swedish broadcast of the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Af Sillen, a seasoned Eurovision commentator, has provided commentary every year since 2009 and will handle the semi-finals solo this year. For the first time ever, Petra Mede, who hosted Eurovision in 2013, 2016, and 2024, will join him in the commentary booth for the Grand Final This marks the first time Petra Mede will serve as a commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest, after her extensive experience as a host: "It’s the first time I’ve had the honor...

Eurovision 2025: Which Veteran Eurovision Artist Will Perform During the Interval Act?

April 25, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprise in the preparations for Eurovision in Basel: Denmark’s representative and Eurovision 2000 winner is expected to take part in one of the interval acts at Eurovision 2025! When will the artist perform? All the details inside. Today (Thursday), the Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR released a video on its official Instagram page, revealing new details about the opening and interval acts for Eurovision 2025. The organizers also announced the participation of Jørgen Olsen, a member of the Olsen Brothers, Denmark’s representatives and winners of Eurovision 2000, who will perform in one of the interval acts! This revelation excites veteran Eurovision fans who are looking forward to a nostalgic interval performance featuring artists from recent years. Full details continue below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Which Artist Returns to the Eurovision Stage in Basel After 25 Years? On the official Eurovision Instagram page, it was revealed that the artist performing in one of the interval acts is none other than...

Cyprus: New Details Revealed About the Extraordinary Eurovision 2025 Performance!

April 24, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Recent reports in the Greek media reveal that Cyprus’s Eurovision 2025 performance will be one of the most intriguing and unconventional acts of the year. Preparations for Eurovision 2025 in Basel are in full swing, and one performance already generating significant buzz is that of Cyprus, led by singer Theo Evan. According to Greek media reports, Theo’s act is set to be one of the most striking this year, featuring scaffolding, constant movement, physically demanding elements, and acrobatics designed to leave viewers astonished. What Can We Expect from Cyprus' Eurovision Performance? During a broadcast of the Greek morning show “Super Katerina,” journalist Giannis Poulopoulos revealed that Theo Evan will not touch the ground at all during his performance. “This young man is going to perform three minutes of acrobatics while singing live. He will move on a scaffolding structure, maybe even jump. It’s physically and vocally challenging,” Poulopoulos noted. Christer Björkman, a veteran Swedish icon in the Eurovision scene, served as the contest’s producer for...

Germany Changes Direction: Abor & Tynna Prepare a Surprise for Basel!

April 23, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s Eurovision 2025 representatives Abor & Tynna reveal inspiration from past winners, homeschooling, and a belief in positive messaging - crafting a performance poised to surprise Europe. With mere weeks until the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final, the duo Abor & Tynna, representing Germany with the song “Baller” (in English: “Shooter”), assert: “The Basel performance will be entirely different from what you saw in the national final”. In an interview with German broadcaster NDR, they teased: “It’ll be very, very cool and distinct from the pre-Eurovision events” - a statement stirring curiosity among fans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Song Born from Heartbreak, Fueled by Optimism The track they’ll perform in the final emerged from personal and artistic reinvention. Tynna explains: “‘Baller’ was born after a week of writing melancholic breakup songs. We thought, ‘Enough sad vibes - let’s process this story in an uplifting, almost positive way’. Abor suggested using vocal chops as instruments, leading to the line ‘I’m balalala holes in the night’. The song celebrates...