Poland: Submission Deadline for Eurovision Pre-Selection Extended!

Poland: Submission Deadline for Eurovision Pre-Selection Extended!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Polish national broadcaster TVP extends song submission deadline for Eurovision 2025 pre-selection to December 8th, responding to high interest and requests from artists and creators. Less than a month ago, the Polish national broadcaster, TVP, confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland. Unlike last year, when the representative was chosen through an internal committee, it was decided to use a local Eurovision pre-selection. Today, the Polish national broadcaster announced an extension of the deadline for submitting songs to the Eurovision pre-selection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rules and Regulations The rules for the Polish pre-selection were formulated by the OGAE Poland community together with artists, Polish recording companies, creators, and music producers. This comes after criticism directed at the Polish national broadcaster in 2023 for conducting a "for show" pre-Eurovision selection while actually retaining the power of choice for itself. Extended Deadline It has now been announced that the national broadcaster has decided to extend the deadline...
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Armenia Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2025!

Armenia Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2025!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Armenian national broadcaster AMPTV has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Armenia announces the return of "Depi Evratesil" national selection after 5 years to choose their representative and song for Basel. Armenian national broadcaster AMPTV has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. Armenia is the 38th country to express interest in participating in Eurovision 2025, following Austria, Australia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Albania, Estonia, Belgium, United Kingdom, Georgia, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Greece, Israel, Luxembourg, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, Malta, Norway, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Serbia, Poland, Portugal, Finland, Czech Republic, France, Cyprus, Croatia, Sweden, and host country Switzerland. After 5 years, Armenia will return to selecting its representative and song for Eurovision through the national selection "Depi Evratesil", which was used to choose the Armenian entry in 2017, 2018, and 2020. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Armenia's Recent Eurovision Performance The Armenian national broadcaster will return to Eurovision 2025...
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Greece: Hosts of Greek Eurovision National Final Revealed

Greece: Hosts of Greek Eurovision National Final Revealed

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2005 winner Helena Paparizou and Greece's Eurovision representative in 2004 and 2009 Sakis Rouvas will host the Greek national final on January 29, selecting Greece's entry for Eurovision 2025 in Basel. After selecting its representatives internally for the past 22 years, Greece will hold an open national final this year to choose its entry for Eurovision 2025 in Basel. Amidst growing excitement and rumors about the competing artists, the hosts for the national final, set to take place on January 29, have recently been revealed. Two well-known Eurovision stars in Greece will lead the broadcast: Eurovision 2005 winner Helena Paparizou and Greece's two-time Eurovision representative Sakis Rouvas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Backgrounds of the Hosts Helena and Sakis have rich backgrounds in the Eurovision world, which they will utilize to host the Greek national final for 2025 this coming January. Here's what you need to know about these two Greek Eurovision legends ahead of their new role: Helena Paparizou is Greece's...
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Surprise in Armenia: Is the Eurovision Pre-Selection Returning in 2025?

Surprise in Armenia: Is the Eurovision Pre-Selection Returning in 2025?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Another addition to Eurovision 2025? Many sources share that Armenia is expected to return to Eurovision 2025 with the pre-selection "Depi Evratesil," which will likely be used again to choose their song for Basel. Armenia's national broadcaster, AMPTV, has not yet officially announced the country's participation in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. Now, according to a post by ESC DISCORD on the social network X, it appears that the country intends to return to Eurovision with the pre-selection "Depi Evratesil" after four years of internal selection for Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 🇦🇲 EXCLUSIVE: Depi Evratesil returns as Armenia's national selection for #Eurovision 2025. The format was previously used to select Armenia's entries in 2017, 2018, and 2020, after which ARMTV switched to an internal selection. More details will be revealed soon. [image or embed] — ESC Discord (@escdiscord.com) November 22, 2024 at 1:30 PM History of Depi Evratesil In 2017, 2018, and 2020, Armenia used the "Depi Evratesil" pre-selection to choose its representative...
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Malmö Announces 38.5 Million Euro Profit from Hosting Eurovision 2024!

Malmö Announces 38.5 Million Euro Profit from Hosting Eurovision 2024!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite a tense and chaotic season that ended with the city announcing it would not host the competition again, Malmö reports high profits from Eurovision 2024. How did the event that stirred up the city become so profitable despite everything? One of the biggest incentives for countries to host Eurovision is the large number of visitors the competition attracts and the long-term positive effect the event brings to the host city. After Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city, hosted Eurovision for the third time in its history in 2024, and following a tense season where the city had to deal with chaos in its streets, pro-Palestinian demonstrations, high security expenses, rising violence and tension in its surroundings, Malmö announced that it would not host the competition again in the future. Nevertheless, in a recent report, Malmö's Department of Commerce and Tourism summarizes the high revenues and the even greater economic leap from hosting Eurovision in Malmö in 2024 compared...
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Tonight at 18:00 CET: Junior Eurovision 2024 Live from Madrid!

Tonight at 18:00 CET: Junior Eurovision 2024 Live from Madrid!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 18:00 CET, the 22nd edition of Junior Eurovision will kick off live from Spain's capital, Madrid! 17 countries will compete tonight for first place after two consecutive French victories! Below is a link to watch the broadcast. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place tonight at 6:00 PM (CET) in Madrid, Spain's capital, at the Caja Mágica arena. Spain, the runner-up in the 2023 contest, was granted the opportunity to host Junior Eurovision 2024 after France, the winner, transferred hosting rights due to the Paris Olympics held in the summer. The slogan for 2024 is "Let's Bloom". To mark the occasion, the contest production has unveiled a newly designed glass trophy, which the winner will raise at the end of the evening! Participating Countries and Notable Changes 17 countries will compete this year for first place: Ukraine, Italy, Ireland, Albania, Estonia, Armenia, Georgia, Germany, Netherlands, Malta, North Macedonia, Poland, San Marino, Portugal, France, Cyprus,...
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Luxembourg: Which Famous Stars Submitted Songs for the Eurovision National Selection?

Luxembourg: Which Famous Stars Submitted Songs for the Eurovision National Selection?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In four days, the list of contestants for the Luxembourg Eurovision national selection will be revealed. Among the singers who submitted songs, there are several familiar names that Eurovision fans will be excited to see. Who are these singers? The Eurovision season opened just over two months ago, and preparations for the competition are in full swing! After revealing the contestants in the national selections of Belgium, Albania, Spain, Estonia, and Montenegro, it's now time for Luxembourg, the country returning for its second participation after a 31-year absence. On November 18, the list of artists participating in the "Luxembourg Song Contest 2025" is expected to be revealed, with the chosen representative to be determined on January 25. 53 artists from 12 different nationalities have registered for the selection, performing no less than 79 original songs. The panel of judges determining the final list of songs includes Eurovision favorites such as Poli Genova, Bulgaria's representative in 2016, and Eldar Gasimov,...
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Baby Lasagna’s Surprising Revelation: Eurovision 2024 Runner-Up Feels Out of Place

Baby Lasagna’s Surprising Revelation: Eurovision 2024 Runner-Up Feels Out of Place

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Baby Lasagna, Croatia's representative at Eurovision 2024 who secured second place in the competition and won the public vote, has surprised his followers with a new Instagram post sharing feelings of not belonging at Eurovision. Baby Lasagna, one of the most popular names among Eurovision audiences from the Malmö 2024 season, caught fans and Eurovision enthusiasts off guard. To mark the release of his new single "Catch Me If You Can" this Friday, he posted about experiencing intense feelings of loneliness and alienation at Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Baby Lasagna‎‏ (@‏‎the_baby_lasagna_‎‏)‎‏ Unveiling the Struggle Behind the Success "Although Eurovision was something I'll remember as long as I breathe, and despite it being the performance that brought me to unimaginable heights, I often felt like I didn't belong there," Baby Lasagna wrote in his Instagram post. "Of course, such a feeling of alienation can be a bit difficult and confusing, and 'Catch Me...
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From High School Rivalry to Eurovision: The Story Behind Serbia’s Competing Representatives

From High School Rivalry to Eurovision: The Story Behind Serbia’s Competing Representatives

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jelena Tomašević dominated youth competitions, but Marija Šerifović triumphed at Eurovision – tracing the rivalry that began in the classroom and became an unforgettable musical duel. A Humble Beginning Turns into a Turbulent Relationship Marija Šerifović, the 2007 Eurovision winner with "Molitva" (Prayer), and Jelena Tomašević, Serbia's 2008 Eurovision representative with "Oro", are two of Serbia's leading stars carrying a complex and charged history that began in the hallways of their high school in Kragujevac. What started as an innocent friendship between two talented students evolved into a competitive journey that continues to resonate powerfully today. For each of them, these years not only defined their musical careers but also created a rivalry that colored their world. This rivalry, which persisted through competitions, stages, and events, reveals a deep story of pain, jealousy, and moments of humiliation – alongside rare instances of mutual respect.As high school students, Marija and Jelena found themselves sharing the stage in countless musical competitions....
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Ukraine: 374 Songs Submitted for Eurovision National Selection!

Ukraine: 374 Songs Submitted for Eurovision National Selection!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, has announced that 374 songs were submitted for "Vidbir 2025," the Eurovision national selection. The list of songs for the selection will be chosen through a combination of a professional committee and public voting, with the final list to be published on January 17. The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, has reported that 374 songs were submitted for the Eurovision national selection "Vidbir 2025." This represents a slight decrease compared to the 389 songs submitted for the Ukrainian national selection in 2024. The submission window was open from September 17 to November 10. Suspilne noted that there were 369 applications to participate in the competition, indicating that some artists submitted more than one song. In total, 232 solo artists and 72 Ukrainian bands applied, along with foreign artists from Sweden, Germany, Poland, the USA, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Selection Process and Timeline Suspilne recently published the expected schedule for...
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