Ido Kizel, Author at EuroMix

Drama: Malta Appeals EBU Decision to Disqualify Song Lyrics

March 6, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta at Eurovision 2025: After disqualifying the central word in Malta's song "Kant", the Maltese national broadcaster decided on a series of actions against the EBU, primarily appealing the controversial decision. The controversy continues: This week, Malta's representative Miriana Conte announced that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) decided to ban the use of a word from the song, which also serves as the song's title, "Kant" (in Maltese: "Song"). Now, the Maltese national broadcaster PBS announces that it is initiating appeal procedures against the EBU's decision, which it defines as discriminatory and unfair. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Official Response and Legal Action PBS has sent an official letter to the EBU expressing its disappointment and strong opposition to the decision made by Eurovision's supervising body, the "Reference Group," to censor the Maltese word "Kant". This group includes representatives from several participating Eurovision countries and serves as a governing body making decisions regarding the competition. PBS described the...

A Revolution in Eurovision: How The “Back Row” Artists Have Proven They Are Here to Stay

February 28, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Grotesque and amusing performances have always been a part of Eurovision. What started as a humorous and marginal phenomenon has recently evolved into a veritable empire with Käärijä, Joost Klein, and Tommy Cash. Are the representatives of the "back row" a passing fad, or are they the new face of Eurovision? Imagine a classic fairytale: the odd kid in class, the one who sat in the back row and disrupted, suddenly rises like a phoenix, transforming from the class's problem child into a star with a dizzying success story. Such myths have accompanied many famous people throughout history, but until a few years ago, it seemed impossible for them to break through in the world of Eurovision, certainly not to win, at most to be included under the niche and infamous title "Joke Entries." In 2023, a young Finn from the suburbs of Helsinki conquered the stage and put the members of the "back row" at center stage as...

Tonight at 20:15 CET: First Semi-Final of Croatia’s Dora 2025

February 27, 2025March 3, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first semi-final of Croatia's national selection "Dora 2025" will take place tonight at 20:15 CET, with eight songs advancing to the final. A link for viewing the broadcast is provided. Tonight at 20:15 (Central European Time), Croatia's national selection "Dora 2025" will launch with its first semi-final! The event will be held at the Sports hall Marino Cvetkovic in Opatija. Twelve contestants will perform, with the eight songs receiving the most votes from the audience (100%) advancing to the grand final on March 2nd, where Croatia will choose its representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The three selection nights will be hosted by Duško Čurlić, Barbara Kolar, and green room host Zlata Mück Sušec. The semi-final will begin at 21:15. To watch the broadcast – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First semi-final artists and songs in tonight's running order: Matt Saft - "Welcome to the circus" Jelena Radan - "SALUT!" NIPPLEPEOPLE - "ZNAK" Swingers - "FUL KUL" Marta May...

Meet Lumo – The New Mascot of Eurovision 2025!

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swiss national broadcaster unveiled "Lumo" - Eurovision 2025 official mascot, which will accompany the 69th edition of the contest in Basel! The Swiss national broadcaster revealed "Lumo" today - the new mascot for Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland this May. This marks the third time in Eurovision history that an official mascot has been introduced to accompany the world's largest music event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎SRG SSR‎‏ (@‏‎srg.ssr‎‏)‎‏ ‎ "Lumo" is the name of the Eurovision 2025 mascot. Similar to many international events like the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Swiss national broadcaster has brought back the idea of a mascot for Eurovision in Basel as a figure that would serve as one of the symbols for the upcoming competition in Switzerland. Lumo aligns with the graphic design of Eurovision 2025, which the Swiss national broadcaster revealed at the end of 2024, and is presented as a...

Serbia: Results of the First Semi-Final of Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025

February 25, 2025March 1, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first semi-final of the Serbian Eurovision pre-selection, "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025," took place this evening. Fifteen contestants participated, with eight advancing to the final. The Serbian Eurovision pre-selection "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025" kicked off tonight with the first semi-final. Fifteen contestants participated in the semi-final, with eight advancing to the final. The selection was based on 50% jury voting and 50% public voting. The first semi-final broadcast was hosted by Dragana Kosjerina, Kristina Radenković, along with green room hosts Stefan Popović and Đorđe Živadinović Grgur. The second semi-final will take place tomorrow, February 26, with eight more contestants advancing to the final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Semi-Final Results (finalists in bold): Bojana x David – Šesto čulo Igor Simić – Ne mogu Vampiri – Tebi treba neko kao ja Nataša Kojić – Up and Down Tropico – AI Jelena Aleen – Kameleon Filarri – Meet and Greet Kruz Roudi – Sve i odmah Milan Nikolić feat. Caka - Storia del amor Ana & The Changes – Brinem Iskaz – Trendseter Harem Girls – Aladin Biber – Da mi se vratiš Mila – Gaia Anton – U grad Click on the song...

Tonight at 20:45 CET: Iceland Selects Its Entry For Eurovision 2025

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch tonight at 20:45 CET as the Icelandic national selection "Söngvakeppnin 2025" final takes place, determining Iceland's representative and song for Eurovision 2025. A link for viewing the broadcast is provided. Tonight at 20:45 (Central European Time), the Icelandic national broadcaster RÚV will hold the final of "Söngvakeppnin 2025" - their national selection for Eurovision. The winner will represent Iceland at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Six contestants will compete in tonight's final. The winner will be determined by a 50/50 split between an international jury and Icelandic public voting. The hosts for the selection will be Benedikt Valsson, Fannar Sveinsson, and Guðrún Dís Emilsdóttir, who have previously served as commentators for the Icelandic national broadcaster at Eurovision, and have each hosted the selection in different years. The broadcast will take place from RVK Studios in Reykjavik. The jury will consist of Denmark's representative in Eurovision 2024 Saba, Irish singer and 1993 Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh, the chief producer of Eurovision 2021...

Tonight at 22:00 CET: First Semi-Final of Portugal’s “Festival da Canção 2025”

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: tonight at 22:00 CET as the First Semi-Final of Portugal's national selection "Festival da Canção 2025" takes place, where six songs will secure their spot in the final. A viewing link is provided. Tonight at 22:00 (Central European Time), Portugal’s Eurovision selection "Festival da Canção 2025" kicks off with its first semi-final. The event will feature ten contestants, out of which six will secure their spots in the grand final. The finalists will be chosen in two rounds: five participants will advance based on a combination of jury votes (50%) and audience votes (50%), while the sixth finalist will be determined solely by audience votes in a second round. The semi-final will be hosted by Jorge Gabriel and José Carlos Malato and will take place at the studios of Portugal’s national broadcaster RTP in Lisbon. The jury will include Portugal's representative in Eurovision 2024, Iolanda, former participants of Festival da Canção Kadi and Miguel Ribeiro, and former composers for...

Poland: Justyna Steczkowska to Perform “GAJA” at Eurovision

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Poland at Eurovision 2025: Justyna Steczkowska won the Polish national selection and will perform "GAJA" on the Eurovision 2025 stage. Listen to the song. "GAJA" is the title of the song that will be performed by Justyna Steczkowska, who will represent Poland in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, taking place on May 13th in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written and composed by Dominic Buczkowski-Wojtaszek, Emilian Waluchowski, Justyna Steczkowska and Patryk Kumór The song is performed mainly in English and contains parts in Polish. Some of the song's creators have previously written for the competition: Dominic Buczkowski-Wojtaszek and Patryk Kumór were among the writers and composers of "Empires" performed by Alicja Szemplińska, which won the Polish national selection in 2020 and was planned to appear at the canceled Eurovision due to COVID-19. Additionally, these creators were responsible for the winner of Junior Eurovision 2019, "Superhero," performed by Viki Gabor representing Poland. They also achieved second place in Junior...

Tonight at 20:45 CET: Poland Selects Its Entry for Eurovision

February 14, 2025February 15, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch tonight at 20:45 CET as the Polish Eurovision national selection, "Polskich Kwalifikacji 2025," takes place. Eleven artists and songs will compete for the right to represent Poland at Eurovision 2025. Click below to watch. Tonight at 20:45 (CET), the Polish national broadcaster TVP will host its Eurovision national selection event, "Polskich Kwalifikacji 2025." Eleven participants and their songs will vie for the honor of representing Poland, marking a return to the national selection format after last year's internal choice of representative and song. The national final will be hosted by Artur Orzech. Results will be determined solely by public voting (100%). The winner of this selection will go on to represent Poland at Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. The broadcast will commence at 20:45 CET To watch the final of the Polish Eurovision preselection, click here (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who to Watch Tonight The Euromix editorial ranked Justyna Steczkowska in first place, Sw@da x Niczos second place...

Tonight at 20:15 CET: The First Heat of Germany’s Chefsache ESC

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch tonight at 20:15 CET as the first heat of the German Eurovision national selection, "Chefsache ESC," takes place. 7 contestants will secure their spots in the semi-final. Click below to watch. The German Eurovision preselection, "Chefsache ESC," kicks off tonight with its first heat at 20:15 (CET). This stage will feature 12 competitors, representing half of the total contestants, vying for a spot in the semi-final scheduled for February 22. 7 contestants from tonight's heat will qualify for the semi-final. The results will be determined solely by a 100% jury vote. The event will be hosted by the renowned German presenter Barbara Schöneberger and will take place at the 8 EMG Studios in Cologne. The national selection's producer Stefan Raab and Germany's Eurovision 2004 representative and 2024 national final runner-up Max Mutzke will be the judges that will decide tonight's qualifiers. To watch the first heat of "Chefsache ESC," click here (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chefsache ESC 2025 Second...