Ido Kizel, Author at EuroMix

Eurovision 2025: All 37 Representatives and Competing Songs Revealed!

March 16, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After a long season of internal selections and national finals across the continent, all representatives and songs from 37 participating countries in Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland have been unveiled! Listen to all the songs. All 37 participating songs for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland have been released! 37 countries and representatives from across Europe, Australia, and Israel have been selected over the past seven months, and now the competition is officially underway! A long season of internal selections and national finals has come to an end. During the last six months, participating countries have announced and chosen their representatives one after another for the upcoming contest to be held this May. 31 countries will compete in two semi-finals scheduled for May 13th and May 15th, aiming to advance to the grand final on May 17th. They will join the "Big Five" (Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and France) who have automatically secured their place in the final, along...

Malta: Miriana Conte to Release Her Modified Eurovision Song “Serving” Tomorrow

March 13, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta at Eurovision 2025: After EBU banned the word "Kant" from Malta's Eurovision entry, the national broadcaster announced Miriana Conte will perform "Serving" at Eurovision, to be revealed tomorrow. The controversy has ended: A week has passed since Miriana Conte announced that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) decided to ban the use of a word from her song, which also served as the song's title, "Kant" (in Maltese: "Song"). Although the national broadcaster has been working to appeal the decision to the EBU, now, the Maltese national broadcaster has announced that the revised version of the song will be released tomorrow. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta has announced that Conte's song will be called "Serving". The song, along with its official music video, will be released tomorrow at 18:00 (CET). Initially, it was reported that Malta would comply with the EBU's demand, remove the word "Kant" and replace it with "Conte", which is also Miriana Conte's...

France: Which Eurovision Winner Will Direct Louane’s Performance in Basel?

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); France In Eurovision 2025: Louane's song set to represent France in Basel, Switzerland, will debut on Saturday, March 15. Which Eurovision winner will direct her performance? Details inside. On Saturday, March 15, Louane will unveil France's Eurovision 2025 song during the halftime of the renowned "Six Nations Championship" rugby tournament between France and Scotland. The event will take place at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. The song, already generating significant anticipation among French audiences and Eurovision fans worldwide, is expected to be a strong contender in the competition. France is set to perform in the second semi-final on May 15. However, as one of the "Big Five" countries funding Eurovision, Louane automatically advances to the grand final on May 17. According to an exclusive report by Eurovisionfun, the stage direction in Basel will be led by none other than Fredrik Rydman, one of the world's leading directors in Eurovision staging. This is a particularly impressive choice, as Rydman is not only a director with extensive...

The Solution is Near? Malta’s Eurovision Song Change in Progress

March 9, 2025March 9, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta at Eurovision 2025: After the EBU banned the word "Kant" from Malta's song, the national broadcaster is working tirelessly to replace it. Reports suggest "Conte" will be the new central word and title. Is the scandal nearing its resolution? A week has passed since Miriana Conte announced that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) prohibited the use of the word "Kant"—the title and a key lyric of Malta's Eurovision entry. "Kant", meaning "singing" in Maltese, was deemed problematic by the EBU. While Malta's national broadcaster continues to appeal this decision, reports now suggest a potential solution may have been hiding in plain sight. Miriana Conte, Malta’s representative, revealed last week that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) prohibited the use of "Kant" (Maltese for "song") in her entry. Despite efforts by Malta's national broadcaster to appeal this decision, reports suggest a resolution is emerging—one that might have been obvious all along. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta appears...

Eurovision Winner Måns Zelmerlöw Reacts to the Defeat in the Sweden’s Melodifestivalen

March 9, 2025March 9, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last night, the band KAJ won the Swedish national selection with the song "Bara Bada Bastu," and will represent Sweden in Eurovision 2025. Eurovision 2015 winner Måns Zelmerlöw, who was expected to win, reacted with disappointment to the loss, finishing second and reacted with visible disappointment and frustration to the loss. All the details are in the article. Yesterday evening, history occurred – no less – in Sweden's Eurovision empire. The country holding the record for the most victories, seven trophies, a title it has shared with Ireland since 2023, has become one of the strongest countries in the competition's history. Over the years, Sweden has shaped its place in the European competition as a pop powerhouse, and the songs it has sent have followed this trend. This is one of the reasons why Swedish hasn't been heard on the Eurovision stage since 1998. However, yesterday the die was cast, and the band KAJ won the Swedish...

Tonight at 20:30 CET: Unveiling Israel’s Eurovision 2025 Song – “New Day Will Rise”

March 9, 2025March 9, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A special broadcast on KAN 11 tonight from 20:30 (CET) will reveal Israel's Eurovision 2025 song, "New Day Will Rise" performed by Yuval Raphael. All details and what to expect in the evening's broadcast are in this article! Tonight, following the news broadcast, a festive evening of programming will begin on KAN 11 at 20:30 CET, during which Yuval Raphael's song for Eurovision 2025 - "New Day Will Rise" will be unveiled. The chosen song, approved by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), is a ballad with lyrics expressing hope for a better future. The celebratory broadcast will be hosted by Hila Korach and will feature Yuval Raphael, Eden Golan, and the song's creator, Keren Peles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Documentary Premiere and Special Performances As part of the evening's programming, the documentary film "You Won Everything With Me" by director Shai Lahav will be aired. The film documents Yuval Raphael's extraordinary journey from the shelter at...

Montenegro: Revamped Version of “Dobrodošli” Revealed for Eurovision

March 9, 2025March 9, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro at Eurovision 2025: The revamped version of the Montenegrin entry for Eurovision 2025,"Dobrodošli" performed by Nina Žižić, has been unveiled. Listen to the updated song. Nina Žižić was chosen in early December to represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025 with the song "Dobrodošli" (translated as "Welcome"). The artist has now released the updated Eurovision version of the track, which she will perform on the Eurovision stage in Basel, Switzerland. Listen to the updated song. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro in Eurovision 2025 "Dobrodošli" (meaning "Welcome") is the title of the song that will be performed by singer Nina Žižić, who will represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written by Drako Dimitrov, an internationally renowned composer who has penned numerous Eurovision entries. The song is performed in the Montenegrin language. "Dobrodošli" addresses mental resilience and emotional complexity in the face of life's challenges. It describes a journey through uncertainty and emotional struggles, encouraging listeners to face...

Spain: Revamp Version of “Esa Diva” for Eurovision to be Released on March 13

March 7, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain at Eurovision 2025: The new and final version of the Spanish song for Eurovision 2025, "Esa Diva" by singer Melody, will be released on March 13 along with the official music video. All details in the article. On Thursday, March 13, the revamped version of the Spanish Eurovision song "Esa Diva" (in English: "That Diva") performed by Melody will be released. Melody was chosen in February to represent Spain in the Eurovision 2025 final, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland, on May 17. Shortly after her victory in the Spanish national selection "Benidorm Fest 2025," Melody confirmed that changes and adaptations were planned for the Spanish Eurovision entry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Along with the updated version, the official music video for the song will also be unveiled. The music video for "Esa Diva" was filmed last week, with Mario Ruiz directing. Ruiz will also be responsible for directing and staging the Spanish delegation's performance at Eurovision 2025. The team working with Melody on...

Eurovision Winner Måns Zelmerlöw In a Shocking Statement: “I Won’t Win Melodifestivalen”

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Måns Zelmerlöw, 2015 Eurovision winner and the strongest contender in the Swedish national selection Melodifestivalen 2025, reveals he believes other contestants may win the ticket to Eurovision 2025 in Basel. All details on this surprising statement in the article. Tomorrow marks the end of the 2025 national selection season, including Sweden's largest Eurovision pre-selection, Melodifestivalen 2025, which will hold its grand finale next Saturday, March 8, after five heats and a "Save Round". The winner will represent Sweden in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. The strongest contender to win the national selection and represent Sweden is Måns Zelmerlöw, who represented Sweden at Eurovision 2015 (exactly ten years ago) and won the competition in Vienna with his song "Heroes". Now he intends to do it again a decade later, but in an interview he gave, he describes that in his opinion he faces a close and challenging competition, and he actually believes that...

Czechia: ADONXS to Perform “Kiss Kiss Goodbye” at Eurovision

March 6, 2025March 8, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Czechia at Eurovision 2025: ADONXS who was selected to represent Czechia in Basel, Switzerland, will perform the song "Kiss Kiss Goodbye" on the Eurovision 2025 stage. Listen to the song. "Kiss Kiss Goodbye," is the song to be performed by ADONXS, who will represent the Czechia at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland in the second part of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025 to be held on May 15 in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written by the singer himself along with Michaela Charvátová, who co-wrote "Flood" for singer Maella in the Czech national selection ESCZ 2023, and Adriano Lopes da Silva, for whom this is his first Eurovision song. The song is performed in English. Listen to the song: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Kiss Kiss Goodbye" describes the complexity and pain of ending a relationship, with moments of love and despair. The title decisively portrays the breakup as an emotional event, and the song itself expands on this...