Cyprus: The Song for Eurovision 2025 Has Been Selected!

Cyprus: The Song for Eurovision 2025 Has Been Selected!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus has chosen its representative and song for Eurovision 2025. The selected artist is a young Cypriot musician with extensive stage experience. After the Cypriot national broadcaster, RIK, announced that it would continue with the internal selection method this year, local media now report that the search for the artist to represent the country in the competition is almost complete. According to the reports, RIK has narrowed down the final choice to two artists deemed the "best and most suitable" to represent Cyprus in Eurovision. This follows the news from about a month ago that Eurovision experts and significant figures from the music industry would participate in the selection process, narrowing down the potential candidates while focusing on the singers' abilities to perform on the large Eurovision stage in front of millions worldwide and undergo intensive rehearsals for the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Announcement of the Representative Next Month? According to reports, the Cypriot national broadcaster is expected to...
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Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2025 Song Submission Window Opens on August 23

Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2025 Song Submission Window Opens on August 23

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SVT will open the song submission window for Melodifestivalen 2025 on August 23, through which the representative and song for Eurovision 2025, to be held in Switzerland, will be chosen. The process of selecting the Swedish song for Eurovision 2025 will begin on August 23 (this coming Friday), when the Swedish national broadcaster, SVT, opens the song submission window for the Swedish Eurovision pre-selection, Melodifestivalen 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This year as well, Melodifestivalen will serve as the Swedish Eurovision pre-selection. This is the 62nd year that the Swedish song will be chosen through this platform, through which all of Sweden's representatives for Eurovision have been selected, except for its first participation in Eurovision 1958, where singer Alice Babs was directly chosen, and except for Sweden's absences from the competition in the years 1964, 1970, and 1976. The song submission window is expected to open on August 23 at 9:00 CET and will remain open for three weeks....
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Italy: Sanremo 2025 Unveils New Regulations

Italy: Sanremo 2025 Unveils New Regulations

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The iconic Sanremo Festival returns in 2025 with a revamped format, featuring 24 artists competing for a chance to represent Italy at Eurovision. The iconic Festival di Sanremo returns with a fresh twist for 2025. The Festival di Sanremo 2025 is set to captivate audiences with a revamped format under the seasoned guidance of Carlo Conti. As the artistic director, Conti brings a wave of changes aimed at enhancing the festival's appeal and reducing bias in the voting process. This year's festival, running from February 11 to 15, will see 24 artists competing for the prestigious title and the chance to represent Italy at Eurovision 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Changes to Format and Voting System The festival will unfold over five nights, each with its own unique voting mechanism. The first three nights will feature performances from all 24 artists, with results determined by a combination of televoting, press, and radio juries. Notably, the top five performances each...
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Eurovision 2025: Which artists do we want to see compete? Part 2

Eurovision 2025: Which artists do we want to see compete? Part 2

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Special: Who are the potential artists to compete in Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland? Who are the artists we would like to see in the next competition? Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. The Eurovision 2025 season is approaching, and with it the main question: which artists will we see representing their country in the competition? In our series of articles, we will introduce you to several well-known artists from each country, whom we believe are worthy of representing their country and whom we would like to see on the Eurovision stage in Switzerland. Each article will focus on four different countries and several artists from each country, so through these articles you can get to know many new artists, and perhaps we will even see some of them in future competitions! So who are the artists that could bring the best result for Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who should represent Finland? The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE,...
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The Croatian representative backs down? “I condemn the actions of the Israeli government.”

The Croatian representative backs down? “I condemn the actions of the Israeli government.”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After facing criticism, Baby Lasagna, Croatia's Eurovision 2024 representative, has responded to his harsh critique of the Irish singer's behavior, stating: "I pray for the Palestinians." Recently, a new controversy erupted after many people were exposed to an interview Baby Lasagna gave for the podcast "Podcast Inkubator," where he criticized the Irish representative, Bambie Thug, for their conduct during the contest and their treatment of the Israeli delegation, which he claimed "was not a nuisance at all." As a result, Baby Lasagna received numerous hateful messages from fans who labeled him a "genocide supporter." Additionally, pro-Palestinian Eurovision contestants collectively unfollowed him on Instagram. Following the controversy, Baby Lasagna responded on his Instagram account with a statement regarding the issue. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the interview went viral on social media, he received both positive feedback and a flood of harsh criticism. Eurovision fans and his supporters reached out to him after he portrayed the Israeli delegation positively, calling...
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Montenegro: New Cost Sharing Model Enables Eurovision 2025 Participation

Montenegro: New Cost Sharing Model Enables Eurovision 2025 Participation

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro's Eurovision return in 2025 is supported by a cost-sharing model, easing financial burdens on the broadcaster. Montenegro is set to make a dazzling comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025, as the country gears up for its national selection event, Montesong 2024. This eagerly anticipated festival will see 16 songs vying for the chance to represent Montenegro on the grand stage in Switzerland. This initiative not only aims to select the country's representative but also serves as a vital platform for young and unestablished performers to gain essential audiovisual visibility and experience.. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cost-Sharing: A New Model for Eurovision Participation The festival, organized by RTCG in collaboration with the Association of Variety Artists and Performers of Montenegro, is set to invigorate the local music scene.  By collaborating with the Association of Variety Artists and Performers of Montenegro, RTCG has strategically alleviated much of the financial burden typically associated with participating in the Eurovision Song...
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Netherlands: EBU and AVROTROS Clash Over Eurovision Filming Dispute

Netherlands: EBU and AVROTROS Clash Over Eurovision Filming Dispute

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU and AVROTROS are at odds regarding the existence of an agreement that prohibited filming Joost Klein backstage at Eurovision 2024, intensifying the dispute. The EBU and AVROTROS clash over filming agreements, sparking a heated debate on Eurovision's backstage dynamics. The ongoing dispute between the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has intensified following the disqualification of Joost Klein from Eurovision 2024. The controversy centers on conflicting claims about filming agreements, with both parties presenting starkly different narratives. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Incident and Investigation Klein's disqualification stemmed from an incident during the Second Semi-Final, where he allegedly made a "threatening movement" towards an EBU camerawoman, hitting her camera. However, the Swedish Public Prosecutor's Office has since closed the investigation, unable to prove intent to threaten. Senior Prosecutor Fredrik Jönsson noted, "It's not possible to prove that the act was likely to cause serious fear." Dispute Over Filming Agreements The EBU maintains that no agreement was made to...
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Portugal: Song Submissions Open for National Finals

Portugal: Song Submissions Open for National Finals

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTP confirms that the representative will once again be chosen through the traditional Eurovision pre-selection 'Festival da Canção,' with the song submission window open until October 15. After the Portuguese national broadcaster, RTP, expressed its desire to participate in Eurovision 2025, which will be held in Switzerland, the song submission window is now open for artists wishing to participate in the local Eurovision pre-selection "Festival da Canção." The submission window will remain open until Tuesday, October 15.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Any citizen or resident of Portugal, whether living inside or outside the country, can submit a song for the festival until October 15. The festival will include 20 songs, with 14 songwriters invited by RTP with six additional songs selected through an open submission process. As every year, the selection process will consist of two semi-finals and a final, with six participants advancing from each semi-final to the final. Twelve songs will compete in the grand final...
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San Marino: Auditions for “Una Voce per San Marino 2025” to Begin Next Month!

San Marino: Auditions for “Una Voce per San Marino 2025” to Begin Next Month!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The casting dates for San Marino's national selection, "Una Voce per San Marino 2025," have been revealed. Auditions will start in September and end in January. After San Marino confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025 and announced that their representative will be chosen for the fourth consecutive time through the national selection "Una Voce per San Marino", the national broadcaster SMRTV has now disclosed the audition dates for the selection process: September 26-29, 2024 October 17-19, 2024 November 14-16, 2024 December 12-14, 2024 January 9-11, 2025 January 23-25, 2025 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first stage of the San Marino national selection includes registration for the competition and the "casting" phase, through which 80 contestants will be selected to proceed to the semi-final stage. This will consist of four regular semi-finals, an additional semi-final for local artists, and a "second chance" semi-final. From these semi-finals, 11 artists will advance to the final, and the winner will be chosen...
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“Yelled like an Angry Dog”: The Croatian Representative Against the Irish Representative at Eurovision

“Yelled like an Angry Dog”: The Croatian Representative Against the Irish Representative at Eurovision

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Baby Lasagna, Croatia's Eurovision 2024 representative, criticizes backstage behavior, the treatment of the Israeli delegation by other delegations, and the disqualification of Dutch representative Joost Klein. Three months have passed since the Eurovision 2024 final held in Malmö, Sweden, and the drama and scenarios that occurred behind the scenes of the competition continue to be a topic of discussion. Now, the second-place winner, Croatia's representative Baby Lasagna, is interviewed on the Croatian podcast "Podcast Inkubator" along with his public relations manager, Krešimir Šustić. They express strong criticism regarding the conduct of this year's competition, the treatment of the Israeli delegation, and the actions of the contestants. Additionally, Baby Lasagna shares his perspective on the disqualification of the Netherlands' representative, Joost Klein, in Eurovision 2024. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 🚨🇭🇷🇮🇪🇮🇱 THE PLOT THICKENS (and also confirms what an employee told me last month). Baby Lasagna - 2nd place at this year’s #Eurovision - has done an interview for a Croatian podcast...
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