Ilay Gaist, Author at EuroMix

Audience Champions: Will the Notorious Eurovision Runners-Up Return to the 2025 Stage?

April 30, 2025May 3, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Beloved audience favorites are set to return: Käärijä and Baby Lasagna, both crowd-vote winners and runners-up, will perform as guest acts at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. A post published on the official Eurovision social media channels revealed that two of the contest’s most prominent stars in recent years, Käärijä and Baby Lasagna, will appear at Eurovision 2025 as part of one of the interval acts. Käärijä, who represented Finland at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool, England. with the song “Cha Cha Cha”, secured first place in the public vote and finished second overall-a result that marked Finland’s best performance since its 2006 only victory. In addition, Käärijä also performed as a guest at Eurovision 2024, held in Malmö, Sweden. Joining him on stage will be Baby Lasagna, who represented Croatia at Eurovision 2024 with the song “Rim Tim Tagi Dim”. He too won the public vote and finished second in the final - Croatia’s highest-ever ranking in Eurovision history. The two, known as close...

“I’ll Just Collapse in Tears”: JJ Reveals New Details About His Eurovision Performance!

April 27, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It's crazy": JJ, Austria's Eurovision 2025 representative, faces immense expectations as he aims to move Europe with a song born from pain. What will his performance entail? How was the song created? What does he say about the betting odds? JJ, Austria’s representative for Eurovision 2025, will perform "Wasted Love", as song number 6 in the second semi-final on May 15th in Basel, Switzerland. Since March 9th, the singer has consistently ranked second in betting odds, edging closer to one of the most pivotal moments of his career. What awaits on stage? What’s the true story behind the song? And how does the frontrunner view his odds? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Intimacy and Rain: The Stage Design and Creative Vision In an interview with Eurovisionworld, JJ revealed: "I’ll be alone on stage, and it’ll be deeply personal, [...] The audience at home and in the arena will get a real glimpse into my soul. They’ll feel everything I...

Georgia: New Details Mariam Shengelia’s Eurovision 2025 Performance!

April 27, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Georgia at Eurovision 2025: The Instagram story that set the internet abuzz - this is how Mariam Shengelia hints at her upcoming performance! Georgia is known as one of the most enigmatic countries in the Eurovision scene, especially when it comes to revealing details about its performances. This year, ahead of Eurovision 2025, the country once again maintains a relatively low profile. However, intriguing first hints have now emerged directly from the representative, Mariam Shengelia, who will perform the song “Freedom”, as song number 10 in the running order of the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15th in Basel, Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mariam hints: Will dancers accompany her on stage? In recent days, Mariam Shengelia posted an Instagram story in which she was seen dancing with four dancers to the Swedish song “Bara Bada Bastu”, performed by the band KAJ. Alongside the video, she wrote: “Eurovision We Are Ready”. This video sparked a wave of rumors among Eurovision fans, suggesting that those same dancers might join her on stage at the crucial...

Australia: How Did Go-Jo Get Involved with the Estonian Police?

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Live broadcast chaos: Why did three police officers arrive at Australia’s Eurovision 2025 contestant’s room? All the details from a dramatic night in an Estonian hotel room! In the midst of the intense days leading up to the Eurovision 2025 semi-finals, an unexpected event stirred the online fan community. Australia’s representative, Go Jo, set to perform “Milkshake Man”, as the opening act of the second semi-final on May 15th - found himself in an unusual encounter with local Estonian police, all while live-streaming on Instagram. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Police Intervention During a Live Stream The incident unfolded during a live broadcast featuring Go Jo alongside Kyle Alessandro, Sissal, and Klavdia. The four were chatting and joking on social media when suddenly loud knocks were heard at the hotel room door where the Australian contestant was staying. On the other side of the door stood three armed Estonian police officers who responded to a call about loud noise...

“Latvia’s Song is Underrated”: Zoë Më Reveals Everything!

April 25, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "The goal is to win people's hearts": Zoë Më, Switzerland's Eurovision 2025 representative, unveils her surprising song rankings, the story behind her entry, and her vision for the stage in Basel. For the first time since 1989, the Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Switzerland, in Basel - and the local representative, Zoë Më, who will perform the song "Voyage" (translated as: "Journey"), is already captivating attention. The 24-year-old singer from Fribourg was selected on March 5th to represent Switzerland, and since then, her name has been a constant topic among Eurovision fans. In an interview conducted about a month before her appearance on Europe's grand stage, she shared her feelings, expectations for the performance, the songwriting process, and even her personal ranking of favorite songs this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zoë Më's Approach to Eurovision: No Unnecessary Pressure Despite this being Zoë Më's first Eurovision participation, she appears unfazed by the magnitude of the event. "I try to live...

Germany Changes Direction: Abor & Tynna Prepare a Surprise for Basel!

April 23, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s Eurovision 2025 representatives Abor & Tynna reveal inspiration from past winners, homeschooling, and a belief in positive messaging - crafting a performance poised to surprise Europe. With mere weeks until the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final, the duo Abor & Tynna, representing Germany with the song “Baller” (in English: “Shooter”), assert: “The Basel performance will be entirely different from what you saw in the national final”. In an interview with German broadcaster NDR, they teased: “It’ll be very, very cool and distinct from the pre-Eurovision events” - a statement stirring curiosity among fans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Song Born from Heartbreak, Fueled by Optimism The track they’ll perform in the final emerged from personal and artistic reinvention. Tynna explains: “‘Baller’ was born after a week of writing melancholic breakup songs. We thought, ‘Enough sad vibes - let’s process this story in an uplifting, almost positive way’. Abor suggested using vocal chops as instruments, leading to the line ‘I’m balalala holes in the night’. The song celebrates...

Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2025: Asaf Mishiyev announces a Surprise Exit from Local TV Show!

April 22, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asaf Mishiyev, the Jewish lead singer of Mamagama, Azerbaijan’s Eurovision 2025 repersentative, has announced a surprise departure from a local TV show to fully focus on preparations for the contest. Yesterday, it was announced on social media that Asaf Mishiyev, lead singer of Mamagama, will not continue competing in the local version of "The Voice". Mishiyev had joined the show before Mamagama was selected as Azerbaijan’s Eurovision 2025 representatives. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Mamagama‎‏ (@‏‎mamagama_official‎‏)‎‏ In an Instagram post, he confirmed his withdrawal from the show to focus entirely on preparations for Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Basel in about a month. Mishiyev appeared in the latest episode of the show, broadcast last night on the Azerbaijani TV channel Ictimai. Mamagama were announced as Azerbaijan’s representatives for Eurovision 2025 on February 4th. The band’s song, “Run With U”, was selected through an internal selection conducted by a committee from the national broadcaster...

Greece’s Klavdia: “There’s Going to Be a Big Surprise for Everyone”

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece at Eurovision 2025: “Our staging will be different from what you’ve seen” - what is Klavdia planning for the stage in Basel, and what advice did a Eurovision winner offer her? When watching Klavdia’s performance in the Greek national selection with the song “Asteromáta” (in English: “Starry Eyes”), it seemed that Greece was preparing a show that relied mainly on her vocals and the emotion she conveyed, with minimal artistic elements on stage. However, as Eurovision 2025 approaches, she is preparing to surprise everyone. Ahead of her upcoming performance in the second semi-final, she says that many surprises are planned for the stage in Basel - and everything will be different from what was seen in the Greek national selection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek Revolution in Basel: “Everything Will Change from the Greek National Selection” Klavdia revealed that the new performance in Basel will be completely different from the version presented in the selection: “I can tell you that our staging...

“I’m a Crazy Bitch”: Marko Bošnjak Reveals Who Would Get His Poison Cake

April 20, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Just let me reach the final – please": Marko Bošnjak, Croatia’s Eurovision 2025 representative, puts homophobia and criticism behind him. Who would he give a poison cake to? Following Croatia’s historic achievement at the last Eurovision with Baby Lasagna, expectations are higher than ever. The young singer Marko Bošnjak, Croatia’s representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, is taking on the challenge with his song "Poison Cake". In a revealing interview, Marko shares his personal journey - from being Croatia’s first openly gay Eurovision representative, through media storms, to his preparations for a major Eurovision performance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “There’s the pressure of Baby Lasagna - but I don’t take it personally” In his candid interview with Eurovisionworld, Bošnjak acknowledges the high standard set by Baby Lasagna, who secured a prestigious second place for Croatia last year. However, he strives to separate himself from direct comparisons: “There’s the pressure of Baby Lasagna and every journalist in...

Iceland: VÆB Reveals Changes to Their Eurovision Stage Performance!

April 16, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Iceland at Eurovision 2025: "Everything is going to be much bigger, more beautiful, and much more understandable" - this is how VÆB's new performance in Basel will look. When watching the pre-Eurovision version of the Icelandic duo VÆB and their song "Róa" (in English: "Row"), it is hard to miss the energy and joy that erupted on stage during the Icelandic national final. But now, as Eurovision 2025 approaches, they are preparing to raise the bar significantly. In their upcoming performance in the first semi-final in Basel, they plan to make far-reaching changes - both in the visual appearance of the stage, in the graphic design, and in the storytelling elements of the show. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Stage Revolution: "The Graphics Are Simply Insane" The duo shared in an interview with the Icelandic national broadcaster that the new performance in Basel will be completely different from the version presented in the national final: "It’s going to be much bigger...