Germany: Over 3,000 Artists Compete to Represent Germany at Eurovision!

Germany: Over 3,000 Artists Compete to Represent Germany at Eurovision!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A total of 3,281 artists have applied for Germany's national selection, "Chefsache ESC," for Eurovision 2025. Among them, 1,198 submitted original songs. New details on the selection process and event dates were revealed! The German national selection, "Chefsache ESC", a collaboration between the national broadcaster ARD, RTL, and renowned music producer Stefan Raab, has been confirmed as the process to choose Germany’s Eurovision 2025 representative for Basel, Switzerland. Recent announcements revealed impressive statistics: 3,281 applications were submitted, including 1,198 original songs—a record in the history of Germany’s Eurovision selection. For comparison, only 572 songs were submitted last year, marking a significant increase in participation this year. The live broadcast of "Chefsache ESC" will air on March 1 via ARD, hosted by the well-known presenter Barbara Schöneberger. The competition drew a wide range of participants, from solo performers to bands. Among the submissions were veteran artists with established careers alongside promising young talents representing diverse musical genres. Notably, the...
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Montenegro: NeonoeN to Perform “Clickbait” at Eurovision 2025!

Montenegro: NeonoeN to Perform “Clickbait” at Eurovision 2025!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro at Eurovision 2025: NeonoeN won the Montenegrin national selection and will perform "Clickbait" on the Eurovision stage in Basel. Listen to the song here. "Clickbait" is the title of the song performed by the band NeonoeN, representing Montenegro at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Written by Ilija Pejović, this marks the songwriter's debut at the Eurovision Song Contest. The song is performed in Montenegrin. The band secured first place with 20 points, ranking second with both the audience and the international jury. Nina Žižić, with her song "Dobrodošli," topped the jury vote, while the band Baryak’s "Dva Srca" received the highest audience vote. The winner was determined by a 50/50 combination of audience and jury votes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The stage design resembles a construction site, with band members welding and hammering in sync with the song's rhythm. The band is dressed in work attire, while the lead singer's right side of the face is painted as...
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Sweden: Official Contestants of Melodifestivalen 2025 Revealed!

Sweden: Official Contestants of Melodifestivalen 2025 Revealed!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swedish national broadcaster officially announced the 30 contestants for Melodifestivalen 2025. Among the participants are Måns Zelmerlöw, John Lundvik, and the band Arvingarna. Over recent weeks, many rumors circulated about artists expected to compete in Melodifestivalen 2025, Sweden’s national selection for Eurovision. Today (Tuesday), the Swedish national broadcaster confirmed the 30 artists, along with their songs and songwriting credits. These 30 entries will compete across five heats, culminating in a grand final on Saturday, March 8. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Heat 1 – February 1, 2025: Linnea Henriksson – "Den känslan" David Lindgren Zacharias, Linnea Henriksson, Sebastian Atas Meira Omar – "Hush Hush" Anderz Wrethov, Dino Medanhodzic, Laurell Barker, Meira Omar Maja Ivarsson – "Kamikaze Life" Andreas "Giri" Lindbergh, Jimmy "Joker" Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Linnea Deb, Maja Ivarsson Albin Johnsén Feat. Pa – "Upp i luften" Albin Johnsén, Christoffer Balazik, FERNAND MP, Mattias Andréasson, Pa Modou John Lundvik – "Voice of the Silent" Jimmy Jansson, John Lundvik, Peter Boström, Thomas Gson Adrian...
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Albania: Dates for Eurovision National Selection Revealed!

Albania: Dates for Eurovision National Selection Revealed!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Today, it was announced that Albania's Eurovision selection event, Festivali i Këngës, will take place from December 19 to December 22, 2024. The 63rd edition of Albania's Eurovision national selection, Festivali i Këngës 63, will be held from December 19 to December 22. The dates chosen for this year's festival mirror those of last year, although it remains unclear if the format will follow the same structure as the previous edition. It is expected that the selection process will span four broadcasts, culminating in the grand final on December 22. During this final event, Albania's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to be held in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Competitors and Song Titles The following 30 artists and songs will compete in the Albanian Eurovision national selection "Festivali i Këngës": Algert Sala - Bosh Alis Kallacej - Mjegull Ardit Çuni - Amane Devis Xherahu - Ka Momente Djemtë e Detit -...
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Switzerland: No Plans to Cancel Eurovision 2025 Semi-Finals!

Switzerland: No Plans to Cancel Eurovision 2025 Semi-Finals!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland's national broadcaster, SRG SSR, has confirmed that there are no plans to cancel the Eurovision 2025 semi-finals. This statement comes in response to rumors and concerns sparked by a referendum in Basel regarding Eurovision's funding. In recent months, Switzerland's Federal Democratic Union Party (EDU/UDF) has gathered over 4,000 signatures to initiate a referendum opposing Eurovision's funding. The party, known for its Christian-conservative views, argues that the Eurovision Song Contest contradicts its values and represents a misuse of public funds. The referendum, set to take place this Sunday, could present significant challenges for the event's production if the decision opposes funding. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid growing concerns, Switzerland's national broadcaster, SRG SSR, was quick to address the situation, assuring reporters that there are no plans to cancel the semi-finals. This clarification underscores the organizers' commitment to delivering a complete and successful competition despite the numerous obstacles. If the referendum approves the budget, Basel will proceed with its preparations...
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Italy: Sanremo Host Reveals Dramatic Changes for the Upcoming Competition!

Italy: Sanremo Host Reveals Dramatic Changes for the Upcoming Competition!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italian Eurovision preselection host, Carlo Conti, reveals: the number of artists and songs at Sanremo 2025 will increase for the first time since 2017! During his speech at the Milan Music Week event this morning, host and artistic director Carlo Conti disclosed that the number of songs and artists competing at the Sanremo 2025 Festival will exceed the original plan. “We initially planned for 24 songs, but we’ll increase that number,” said Conti. “We can’t reach 40 songs, though, as that would require producing a post-festival. We simply can’t cross that line.” The festival will take place from February 11 to 15, with the winner earning the chance to represent Italy at Eurovision 2025. If the winner declines to participate in Eurovision, the national broadcaster RAI will select another competitor from the festival. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Increased Participation and Anticipated Announcements Rumors of an expanded roster had surfaced weeks ago, with further hints in an interview Conti gave...
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Sweden: Melodifestivalen Contestants to Be Revealed on November 26!

Sweden: Melodifestivalen Contestants to Be Revealed on November 26!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish national broadcaster, SVT, has announced it will reveal the contestants for Melodifestivalen 2025, Sweden's Eurovision selection show, on November 26. Melodifestivalen, Sweden's national selection for Eurovision, is widely regarded as the largest and most popular pre-selection, followed avidly by fans across the globe. Next Tuesday, November 26, SVT, Sweden's national broadcaster, will unveil the complete list of contestants for the 2025 edition. This year, 30 songs will compete, divided into five heats. Each heat will feature six entries, with the top two advancing directly to the grand final. Songs placed third will enter the Second Chance round, from which two more finalists will emerge. The final lineup will consist of 12 entries, with the winner determined by a combination of international jury votes (50%) and the audience vote (50%). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rumored Contestants for Melodifestivalen 2025 Although the official list has yet to be released, speculation about potential participants is running high. The Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet has...
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The Dramatic Referendum on the Eurovision 2025 Budget to Be Held This Sunday

The Dramatic Referendum on the Eurovision 2025 Budget to Be Held This Sunday

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The referendum in Basel on funding Eurovision events will take place this Sunday, November 24, deciding whether the city will continue preparations as planned or if the competition will proceed in a more limited format this year. This Sunday, November 24, Basel will hold a referendum on the Eurovision budget. The referendum holds significant influence over Basel's hosting of Eurovision 2025. It follows an unexpected development in which the Federal Democratic Union of Switzerland (EDU/UDF) succeeded in gathering enough signatures to initiate a referendum that could jeopardize the planned auxiliary events for Eurovision in Basel this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In Switzerland, citizens participate directly in the legislative process, enabling a party to call for a referendum if sufficient public support is demonstrated. As early as July, the EDU/UDF, in collaboration with the Federation of German Taxpayers, demanded a referendum against funding Eurovision 2025 through municipal or cantonal budgets in Switzerland. The EDU/UDF, known as a conservative Christian...
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Norway: New Details Revealed About the Eurovision Pre-Selection!

Norway: New Details Revealed About the Eurovision Pre-Selection!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Norwegian national broadcaster announced new details today about the 2025 Norwegian Eurovision pre-selection, Melodi Grand Prix. The event will take place as a single show on February 15, unlike recent years, which included semi-finals. Competing artists will be revealed on January 16. The Norwegian national broadcaster, NRK, has released initial details regarding the 2025 Melodi Grand Prix, Norway’s Eurovision pre-selection event. For the first time in several years, the competition will consist of a single show on February 15, eliminating the semi-final rounds that were featured in recent editions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last year’s Melodi Grand Prix included three semi-finals, where public voting determined three finalists from each round to advance to the grand final. The final results were decided by a 60/40 split between public votes and an international jury, with greater weight given to public voting. Additionally, contestants were allowed to use autotune in their performances, despite it being prohibited in the Eurovision Song...
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“I Could Have Been Smarter”: Marina Satti Responds to the Yawning Incident

“I Could Have Been Smarter”: Marina Satti Responds to the Yawning Incident

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece's Eurovision 2024 representative, Marina Satti, expressed mixed feelings about the yawning incident and the reactions it provoked: "I regret and apologize if I hurt the people who supported and trusted me." Marina Satti, Greece's representative for Eurovision 2024, gave her first television interview since the contest, where she placed 11th with the song "Zari" (translated as "Dice"). The interview aired on Greece's MEGA TV channel, where she addressed the infamous yawning incident during the press conference after the second semi-final—a moment that went viral globally and even prompted an official response from the Greek government. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The incident occurred when Satti yawned during the press conference while Eden Golan, Israel's representative, was speaking. Marina admitted she had not anticipated the extent of the reaction and only realized its impact the following day. "I could have been smarter and more cautious," the singer confessed. "At that moment, an answer was being given to a journalist's question...
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