Greece: Marina Satti Excluded from the Greek Eurovision National Selection!

Greece: Marina Satti Excluded from the Greek Eurovision National Selection!

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Not invited: Preparations for the Greek Eurovision National Selection continue, promising notable guests, but it’s revealed that last year's representative Marina Satti will be watching from home as her successor is chosen. As Greece gears up for its first open Eurovision preliminary in 22 years, scheduled for January 30th, where the representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland will be selected, excitement reaches its peak. However, fans of last year’s Greek representative, Marina Satti, will face disappointment: Satti is expected to miss the broadcast. This comes as a surprise since the presence of the previous year's representative during the crowning of the new one has become a tradition across Europe. So why will Satti be absent from the preliminary? According to reports, it’s unclear whether Marina Satti was not invited to the event or if she declined to participate due to scheduling conflicts. Recall that Greek officials were not pleased with her "childish" behavior at last...
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Italy: Is Mahmood Heading to Sanremo Once Again?

Italy: Is Mahmood Heading to Sanremo Once Again?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rumors are intensifying: Is Mahmood, Italy's Eurovision representative in 2019 and 2022, returning to host Sanremo Festival 2025? Get all the details here! The Italian Eurovision precursor, Sanremo Festival 2025, is approaching rapidly, and the audience is eager for new details and possible surprises. After the announcement of the list of adult and young competitors and their songs, the public's curiosity is now directed towards the reveal of the guest hosts. Traditionally, each night of the five-day festival features a guest host alongside the main host. The festival is held annually in February, culminating in the announcement of the winner who will represent Italy at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The artistic director and primary host of the festival, Carlo Conti, emphasized in an interview that we are still in "turbulent days" concerning this matter, but new information about the identity of the guest hosts is flooding Italian news sites. The respected Italian news outlet, Dagospia, reported that:...
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From Ukraine to San Marino: Which Artist Changed Plans Last Minute?

From Ukraine to San Marino: Which Artist Changed Plans Last Minute?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following a high-profile withdrawal from Ukraine's Eurovision pre-selection, the singer Teslenko appeared in San Marino's casting lists. What are the Consequences? All the details are in the article! Just days after a notable withdrawal from the initial candidate list for Ukraine's Eurovision pre-selection, Vidbir 2025, the name of the singer TESLENKO surfaced in the casting list for San Marino's Eurovision pre-selection, San Marino Song Contest. The Ukrainian singer, who started his music career several years ago, has become a prominent figure in the Ukrainian music scene in recent years. Now, following his departure from Ukraine's pre-selection, Teslenko's name appeared on the casting list for San Marino's contest scheduled for January 11, 2025, which was published today at 17:10. This move indicates a desire to professionalize and gain fame on the international stage, aiming to reach Eurovision under any flag. The opportunity in San Marino offers him a new and global platform that could enable him to reach new audiences...
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Armenia: Eurovision 2020 Representative Hints at Return to the Armenian Preselection?

Armenia: Eurovision 2020 Representative Hints at Return to the Armenian Preselection?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Athena Manoukian, Armenia's chosen representative for the canceled 2020 Eurovision due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hints at her intention to return to the Armenian Eurovision preselection "Depi Evratesil" for the 2025 contest. Will the singer make it to the competition stage this time? The Armenian national broadcaster, AMPTV, has officially announced the return of the Eurovision preselection event "Depi Evratesil" for selecting Armenia's representative and song for Eurovision 2025, opening the song submission window until January 10th. Now, Armenia's 2020 Eurovision representative, Athena Manoukian, hints at her intention to return to the preselection after missing her chance to compete in the contest that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Will luck be on her side this time to raise the Armenian flag in Basel?   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Past Success and Future Hopes As previously noted, Athena won the Armenian Eurovision preselection in 2020 with her song "Chains on You," but she could not advance to the Eurovision...
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Israel Reacts to Slovenia’s Demand for Eurovision Disqualification!

Israel Reacts to Slovenia’s Demand for Eurovision Disqualification!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last night, it was revealed that Slovenia has demanded Israel's disqualification from the Eurovision Song Contest. This evening, the Israeli national broadcaster responds to the demand! Last night, it was revealed that the Slovenian television network, RTVSLO, submitted a request to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to disqualify Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Basel, Switzerland on May 13, 15, and 17, 2025. Slovenia has taken the step of issuing a formal demand and updating the board of directors of the Slovenian television network on the efforts. At this stage, no operational decision has been made in Slovenia despite two additional proposals on the table in case the European Broadcasting Union does not respond to the demand - Slovenia's withdrawal or blacking out the broadcast during Israel's performance (contrary to competition rules). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovenia's Decision Making The decision to demand Israel's disqualification from Eurovision was made in the last session of the...
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Greece: Venue for Eurovision Preselection 2025 Unveiled!

Greece: Venue for Eurovision Preselection 2025 Unveiled!

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has chosen the Christmas Theater in Athens to host the Greek national final for Eurovision 2025, set to take place on January 29, where Greece's representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel will be selected. The first Greek Eurovision national final in 22 years will take place on January 29, where the representative and song that will represent Greece at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen. For this significant event, the Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has selected the Christmas Theater in Athens to host this exciting occasion. Excitement is mounting as the unveiling of the participants expected to partake in the pre-Eurovision is scheduled for early January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Choosing the Venue: Christmas Theater The Christmas Theater is one of the most modern and impressive cultural complexes in Athens, boasting a capacity of 3,000 seats, and it has been officially chosen to host this thrilling event. This selection came...
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Ukraine: Jerry Heil and Alyona Alyona Reveals Their Preferred Candidate for Vidbir 2025

Ukraine: Jerry Heil and Alyona Alyona Reveals Their Preferred Candidate for Vidbir 2025

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine's representatives for Eurovision 2024, Jerry Heil and Alyona Alyona, reveal in an interview who they believe is the most deserving candidate to represent the country at Eurovision 2025 from the "Vidbir 2025" Ukrainian pre-selection list. Jerry Heil and Alyona Alyona, who represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, Sweden, assert that the most deserving successor is the singer Fiinka, who competed in the Ukrainian pre-Eurovision event in 2023 and secured fourth place with her song "Dovbush". The artists share their appreciation for many contenders eager to represent Ukraine in Basel next May, but particularly encourage Fiinka for this year's Eurovision, valuing her musical style and her contributions to raising awareness of Hutsul culture (a Ukrainian ethno-cultural group). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Encouraging New Talent Alyona mentions her support for Fiinka's victory in the pre-Eurovision contest, adding, "I haven't seen any big names on the list of competitors and am keen to listen to the works of the participating...
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Lithuania: Eurovision Preselection Contestants Revealed!

Lithuania: Eurovision Preselection Contestants Revealed!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuania’s Eurovision preselection, Eurovizija.LT, is set to begin in January 2025, featuring 45 competing songs. The grand finale will take place on February 15, revealing the nation's representative for Eurovision 2025. The Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision, "Eurovizija.LT", kicks off in January 2025 with 45 songs competing for the chance to perform on Europe’s biggest stage in Basel, Switzerland. The finale is scheduled for February 15 at Žalgirio Arena in Kaunas, Lithuania’s largest indoor venue. The event will be broadcast live on the national broadcaster and the LRT website. The semi-finals commence on January 11 at 20:00 CET and will span five rounds, each featuring nine contestants. The top two performers from each semi-final, determined by combined jury and audience votes, will advance to the grand finale. When Lithuania confirmed its Eurovision 2025 participation in August, national broadcaster LRT opened song submissions for "Eurovizija.LT", initially setting a November 11 deadline. However, the deadline was extended to November 25 due to...
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Germany: Over 3,000 Artists Compete to Represent Germany at Eurovision!

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

(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!

(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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