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Greece: Marina Satti to Perform at Eurovision 2025!

May 4, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece at Eurovision 2025: Marina Satti, who represented Greece in 2024, will perform in Eurovision 2025. Full details inside! The drama surrounding Greece’s participation in Eurovision continues, this time with an especially intriguing update: Marina Satti, who represented Greece at Eurovision 2024 with the song "Zari", is set to take the Eurovision stage once again in 2025 – but not as a competitor. The official news was revealed on the Instagram page of the Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, sparking immediate excitement among Eurovision fans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Video That Set Social Media Ablaze In the Instagram video, Marina Satti appears, making a brief but very clear announcement about her upcoming participation: “Hello everyone, this is Marina Sati from Greece. So, I'm going to be in Basel this year, 2025, and I hope to see you there.” This direct and mysterious message stirred plenty of curiosity, especially since Marina herself had recently made it clear she had no intention...

San Marino’s First Rehearsal: Gabry Ponte Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 4, 2025May 5, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Gabry Ponte, held his first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Tutta L’Italia". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Gabry Ponte, San Marino's representative, is the fourth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Tutta L’Italia". Gabry will perform as song number 11 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. Gabry is clearly at home on massive stages and in front of huge audiences, and once again he’s totally commanding this performance. As we saw at San Marino's national selection, the show focuses squarely on Gabry in a shiny silver jacket, set against a backdrop of flashing lights and graffiti covering the LED screen. His DJ booth is a giant structure that looks like it’s built from mirrored panels, bouncing the lights right back at us. The dancers from earlier stages have disappeared, replaced now by two live musicians – one on accordion, the other on...

Graffiti Protests Against Israel at Eurovision 2025 in Basel: Police Stay Out

May 3, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “If Russia – then also Israel”: Full details on the provocative graffiti shaking Basel ahead of Eurovision 2025. Have the protesters crossed the line in their efforts to target Israel? As the first rehearsals for Eurovision 2025 began in the city of Basel, Switzerland, graffiti started to appear across the main streets, sparking major controversy. These chalk drawings openly call for a boycott of the contest, directing harsh criticism at Israel’s participation. How did the police respond, and who is behind these graffiti messages? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Call for a Boycott: "Boycott Eurovision" On Basel’s main street, Freie Strasse, a clear message was displayed: “Boycott Eurovision”. Johanniterbrücke, one of the city’s main bridges, was also marked with a particularly harsh statement: “No art for apartheid. Stand with Palestine”. These messages undoubtedly express a strong political stance. The graffiti refers, among other things, to the policies of the Israeli government. This has long been a central topic in international public...

Ukraine: Production Team Revealed — How Much Will the Eurovision 2025 Staging Cost?

May 3, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine at Eurovision 2025: The full production team behind the performance of Ziferblat has been revealed. Who are the familiar faces — and how much will the staging in Basel cost? The anticipation surrounding Ukraine's performance at Eurovision 2025 in Basel is rising, and this time, new details about the production team for the song “Bird of Pray”, to be performed by Ziferblat, have been revealed. The show, which is already being dubbed one of the most talked-about of the year, is artistically directed by Maria Korostelova, who has established herself as one of the most sought-after directors in Ukraine. Who is the renowned costume designer behind the performance — and what is the cost of the staging in Basel? All the details are below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Is Behind the Staging? Maria Korostelova, who in recent years has directed countless performances for the Ukrainian national selection "Vidbir" and worked on stage with...

Slovenia: Klemen Reveals Details About His Eurovision 2025 Performance

May 3, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Anything else would be meaningless": Slovenia's Eurovision 2025 representative, Klemen, breaks silence and reveals insights about his preparation and the meaning behind his song. Plus – a rare comment on Israel's participation. As the world counts down the days to Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Klemen, Slovenia’s representative with the song "How Much Time Do We Have Left", is slowly revealing the cards behind his intriguing performance. At a press conference of the Slovenian national broadcaster, RTV SLO, he spoke about the intense preparations, the deep meaning embedded in his staging, and did not shy away from addressing the sensitive topic occupying Slovenia – Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2025. What is really hidden behind the performance that promises to turn the audience upside down? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Physical Training: Daily Handstands The enthusiastic reactions to Klemen’s song at the pre-Eurovision parties strengthened his positive feeling ahead of the contest. During the press conference, he shared a unique training method...

Returns to Eurovision 2025? Celine Dion Reveals a Clue That Sets the Internet Ablaze!

May 2, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Celine Dion is stirring up the internet: the famous singer unveils a bold hint that sends expectations soaring. Is this the ultimate proof that she is returning to the Eurovision stage? Is it possible that we will see Celine Dion on the Eurovision 2025 stage after all? The answer remains unclear, but there are signs suggesting that the story is far from over. The renowned singer caused a sensation online after posting a particularly surprising post on her Instagram account. The Canadian-French singer, who won Eurovision 1988 and has since become one of the world’s biggest stars, uploaded a series of nostalgic photos from her Eurovision days—leaving fans shocked and full of hope. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Sudden Post That Sparked a Storm In the post, which appeared “out of nowhere” and without any prior warning, Celine Dion shared four photos capturing moments from the Eurovision 1988 contest held in Dublin, Ireland, as well...

Czechia: ADONXS’ Creative Team for Eurovision 2025 Revealed!

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Czechia at Eurovision 2025: The creative team behind ADONXS' performance in Basel has been announced. Who are the familiar names, and which other Eurovision performances have they worked on? The Czech delegation for Eurovision 2025 is revealing all its cards: in recent days, Czechia announced who is behind the staging, choreography, and design of the Czech song for Eurovision 2025 – "Kiss Kiss Goodbye", which will be performed by Adonxs. He will represent Czechia as song number 12 in the running order of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, taking place on May 15 in Basel, Switzerland. In an official post published on the Instagram page of "Eurovision Czechia", full details were shared about the selected creative team responsible for shaping Adonxs' performance on the Eurovision Song Contest stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Are the Key Figures in the Production? At the center of the announcement were three prominent names. The first is Matyáš Vorda, who serves as Chief...

EBU: New Commercial Director Announced for Eurovision 2025!

May 2, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A dramatic appointment: the EBU has announced the new Commercial Director of the Eurovision Song Contest. Who is he, and how will this decision impact the upcoming Contest? Just ahead of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced a bold and strategic move: Jurian Van Der Meer joins the Eurovision Song Contest as the new Commercial Director. This marks a pivotal step aimed at steering the world’s biggest music competition toward a clear commercial future, broadening its global impact far beyond the May events. Who is the man behind the role, and how will this appointment shape the next Contest? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Global Experience and Broad Responsibilities Jurian Van Der Meer brings extensive international experience in the media and entertainment industry. In his previous role, he served as Global Commercial and Brand Licensing Director at "ITV Studios", a major British multinational television production and distribution company, where he oversaw the commercial strategy of...

Little Big? How Russia’s Eurovision 2020 Representatives Are Trying to Circumvent Russian Law

May 2, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Back to business: Russian Eurovision 2020 representatives Little Big seek ways to bypass Russian law amid the ongoing war with Ukraine. Is the next scandal on the horizon? In 2020, the band Little Big was on the verge of conquering Europe. With their song "Uno" (translated as: "One"), the band became a top favorite to win according to betting odds, until Eurovision was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, despite their growing success, the band declined to participate again, and singer Manizha represented Russia instead. Nevertheless, Little Big continued building a massive international fan base. It has now been revealed that the band is attempting to sidestep Russian law and resume profiting within Russia amid the war in Ukraine. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Relocating to the U.S. and Conflict with the Russian Regime At the start of the Ukraine war, the band did not hide their stance: on their social media pages, they posted an image with...

“You Can’t Afford Everything”: What Stands Behind Finland’s Eurovision 2025 Decision?

May 2, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland at Eurovision 2025: The country has decided to break tradition at the upcoming Eurovision in Basel, Switzerland. What is behind this surprising move – and which other country joined the trend? A stir in Finland: the Finnish national broadcaster, Yle, announced that for Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland, it will not send local commentators to cover the live broadcast from the arena. The official announcement was delivered by Mikko Silvennoinen, the Finnish-language commentator for the local pre-selection "UMK" and Eurovision itself, who confirmed and revealed the news in a Finnish morning show interview. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); During the interview, Mikko revealed that this time, he will be commentating on Eurovision from Yle Studios in Pasila, Helsinki, instead of from Basel as has been customary in the past. According to him, the decision was made due to high costs and budget cuts at the national broadcaster. However, he clarified that he will still...