Irish Eurovision Winner Johnny Logan Considers a Comeback, Marking 40 Years Since His Second Victory! Read for All the Details.
The Eurovision 2025 Grand Final takes place today, but preparations for next year are already underway. Legendary Eurovision winner Johnny Logan has hinted that he is interested in returning to the contest, marking 40 years since his second victory with the iconic song “Hold Me Now.”
A Eurovision Legend’s Remarkable Track Record
The legendary Irish singer, who won Eurovision twice as a performer (in 1980 and 1987) and once more as a songwriter (in 1992), recently appeared on the podcast hosted by Nicky Byrne, who represented Ireland at Eurovision 2016 but, unlike Logan, did not qualify for the final. During their conversation, Logan sparked excitement by hinting at a possible return to the contest:
“Give me an orchestra and maybe I’ll consider it.”
“Hold Me Now” and Logan’s Ongoing Legacy
Logan’s second victory came in 1987 in Brussels with the timeless hit “Hold Me Now,” a song that continues to be played, beloved by Eurovision fans, and has truly stood the test of time in the contest.
Just last year in Malmö, Sweden, Logan made a surprise appearance during the first semi-final, performing a unique rendition of Loreen’s 2012 song “Euphoria.” The performance received enthusiastic responses from the Eurovision community.
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.
Ireland qualify for the finals.
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.
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.
