Greece at Eurovision 2025: Marina Satti, who represented Greece in 2024, will perform in Eurovision 2025. Full details inside!
The drama surrounding Greece’s participation in Eurovision continues, this time with an especially intriguing update: Marina Satti, who represented Greece at Eurovision 2024 with the song “Zari“, is set to take the Eurovision stage once again in 2025 – but not as a competitor. The official news was revealed on the Instagram page of the Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, sparking immediate excitement among Eurovision fans.
The Video That Set Social Media Ablaze
In the Instagram video, Marina Satti appears, making a brief but very clear announcement about her upcoming participation:
“Hello everyone, this is Marina Sati from Greece. So, I’m going to be in Basel this year, 2025, and I hope to see you there.”
This direct and mysterious message stirred plenty of curiosity, especially since Marina herself had recently made it clear she had no intention of returning as a contestant in the competition.
The video’s description stated:
“Marina Satti from Greece has a surprise for you! She’ll be joining us in Basel for a very special performance.”
This announcement only fueled the speculation circulating on social media, where fans began to guess what the special performance might entail – could it be a dazzling opening act? Perhaps an interval performance during the grand final?
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Looking Back: Memories from Eurovision 2024
There’s no doubt that Marina Satti’s return to Eurovision, even as a guest, brings back memories of her participation in Eurovision 2024. As many recall, Greece sent her that year with a song that had high expectations but ultimately finished outside the top ten – a significant disappointment for the Greek delegation. In an interview conducted with her just a few days ago, Satti was asked to share her personal reflections on the experience. She responded with candor and honesty:
“In hindsight, everyone can say whatever they like. What matters is that, with the knowledge we had at the time, we did the best we could. No doubt we gave it our all. As of today, I have no thoughts about returning to Eurovision.”
Her words highlighted a sense of closure and even peace regarding her journey, which is precisely why this new announcement of a special performance caught many fans off guard – indicating full acceptance of her Eurovision path, despite the criticisms and pressures she faced during Eurovision 2024.
What Awaits Us in Basel?
Despite the official announcement and Marina Satti’s personal reflections, full details about her performance in Basel have yet to be revealed. This uncertainty keeps the speculation alive and heightens the anticipation for the upcoming musical spectacle set to take place in Switzerland in just a few weeks. The fact that she is one of the most recognizable and impactful figures from Eurovision 2024 only adds further intrigue to this move, which appears to be a particularly strategic surprise by the event’s organizers.
Greece at Eurovision 2025
“Asteromáta” (in English: “Starry Eyes”) is the song that will be performed by Klavdia, representing Greece in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, scheduled for May 15th in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written by the singer herself, together with the creative team Arcade, who previously wrote Greece’s Eurovision entries for 2020 and 2021, “Superg!rl” and “Last Dance”, for Stefania Liberakakis. The song is performed in Greek.
“Asteromáta” deals with deep longing and pain over separation and loss, using romantic and poetic language. The singer addresses a loved one, calling them “my little star” and “starry eyes,” expressing her wish to be close, to feel their presence, and to find peace.
Currently, Greece is ranked 19th in the betting odds for Eurovision 2025.
Klavdia – Who Are You?
Klavdia Papadopoulou, a Greek singer who rose to fame after participating in the Greek version of The Voice in 2018, is one of tonight’s most compelling contenders. Her mentor during the competition was none other than Eurovision winner Helena Paparizou, who guided her all the way to the finals.
For “Ethnikos Telikos 2025”, Klavdia collaborated with Arcade, a team of renowned music creators and producers who also wrote her entry “Asteromata“. The song blends modern elements with traditional Greek music, creating an emotional and captivating piece. With its melancholic tone, “Asteromata” draws inspiration from Klavdia’s family’s survival story during the Pontic Greek genocide – a deeply personal narrative that adds significant weight to her performance.
Eurovision 2025: This will mark Greece’s 45th participation in Eurovision. Greece joined the competition in 1974 and achieved its best result in Eurovision 2005 when singer Helena Paparizou won first place with the song “My Number One”.
