Guy Solo, Author at EuroMix

Sweden: Official Contestants of Melodifestivalen 2025 Revealed!

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(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...

Albania: Dates for Eurovision National Selection Revealed!

November 25, 2024February 6, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(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 -...

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

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(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...

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

November 21, 2024December 2, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(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...

Sweden: Melodifestivalen Contestants to Be Revealed on November 26!

November 21, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(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...

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

November 20, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(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...

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

November 20, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(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...

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

November 19, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(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...

Drama in France: A Second Complaint Against Sliman for Sexual Harassment

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The investigation deepens: New allegations emerge against Slimane, with a second complaint filed for sexual assault within three weeks! French singer Slimane, who represented France in Eurovision 2024, is once again at the center of a legal storm. Just three weeks after the first complaint of sexual harassment was filed against him, a second and more severe accusation has surfaced, this time for sexual assault and attempted sexual assault. This new development raises questions about his professional future, especially after he was recently crowned "French Artist of the Year" at the NRJ Music Awards and gained international recognition by securing fourth place in Eurovision with his song "Mon Amour", which earned platinum status in France. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The controversy began with a complaint filed by a technician who worked with Slimane during his tour. According to the complaint, the 35-year-old singer allegedly harassed the technician at a party following one of his performances. It is claimed...

Historic Honor: Eden Golan Awarded the Key to the City of Miami!

November 18, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "This is the highest honor that can be bestowed": In an emotional ceremony, Eden Golan received the Key to the City of Miami and is set to perform at an exclusive festival in Switzerland. Israel's representative for Eurovision 2024, Eden Golan, who secured fifth place in Malmö with her song "Hurricane", is undoubtedly experiencing the most pivotal year of her life. Last night, in a moving ceremony held at the office of Miami’s Mayor, Francis Suarez, the artist was honored with a heartfelt speech recognizing her contributions. According to the mayor, the decision to grant Golan this distinction stemmed from her significant contributions to Jewish communities worldwide over the past year and her ability to address social and political issues through her art. Thank you Miami . Amazing !!! Eden Golan was invited to receive the "Key to the City" as a sign of honor from the Mayor of Miami* Aden was chosen to receive the "Key to the City"...