The Netherlands: The Representative for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen Internally!

The Netherlands: The Representative for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen Internally!

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Netherlands in Eurovision: While the country's representative for 2025, Claude, is preparing for the contest, the Netherlands is gearing up for Eurovision 2026 by announcing an internal selection and the start of registration! While the singer Claude, who will represent the Netherlands with the song "C'est La Vie", as entry number 13 in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place on May 13th in Basel, Switzerland, is preparing vigorously to perform at Eurovision and is featured in the betting odds for a fifth-place win, the country is already warming up its engines for next year and has announced today an internal selection! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The country initially announced a selection process that would begin on August 1st, but now, the Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS has announced an internal selection process that will open just two days after the grand final of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, on May 19th! The Netherlands was the first country to...
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The Netherlands: The Date for the Eurovision Party “Eurovision In Concert 2026” Revealed

The Netherlands: The Date for the Eurovision Party “Eurovision In Concert 2026” Revealed

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The popular Eurovision party "Eurovision In Concert" is one of the largest annual events promoting the competition. So, when will it take place? For the 17th time in its history, the beloved "Eurovision In Concert" will be held on April 11th, 2026, at the AFAS Live arena in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. As per tradition, the event will bring together participants of Eurovision 2026 for a joint performance just weeks before they head to the host country to begin rehearsals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The show was announced at the conclusion of this year's edition of "Eurovision In Concert," where 30 contestants from Eurovision 2025 performed. Amsterdam Continues to Prove Its Central Role in the Eurovision Community Since its inception in 2009, "Eurovision in Concert" has become one of the major stops on the Eurovision promotional tour. Each year, thousands of fans from across Europe flock to Amsterdam to see the performers up close and to experience their acts before the...
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Austria at Eurovision 2025: New Details Revealed About the Performance

Austria at Eurovision 2025: New Details Revealed About the Performance

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It's something that hasn't been done before": Austria’s Eurovision 2025 performance director, Sergio Jaén, shares insights into staging JJ's act. One of the top contenders for Eurovision 2025 is Austria, represented by singer JJ with the song "Wasted Love". The creative director behind his performance, Sergio Jaén, who is also staging Cyprus’s and Finland’s entries, has revealed new details about the artistic process. JJ will compete in the second semi-final on May 15th in Basel, Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sergio shared: "It was a very quick process with the song. I heard it once or twice and immediately felt it. There was something I connected to right away. The initial ideas came very fast, and the production was also extremely quick. I’m so glad Teya (the songwriter) and the whole team trusted me with this. I created something very personal, full of emotion, pure feeling, focused on the song and the artist." This week, JJ revealed that the official staging plans have...
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Australia: Tony Armstrong and Courtney Act to Lead Eurovision Broadcasts

Australia: Tony Armstrong and Courtney Act to Lead Eurovision Broadcasts

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Australia at Eurovision 2025: TV presenter Tony Armstrong and Australian drag legend Courtney Act have been chosen to host Eurovision 2025 broadcasts for the Australian national broadcaster SBS. The Australian national broadcaster SBS has announced that Tony Armstrong and Courtney Act will be the new duo leading Eurovision broadcasts for 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. The live coverage will air to Australia from May 14th to May 18th, with special prime-time shows scheduled between May 16th and May 18th. Since 2017, TV and radio presenters Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey served as Eurovision commentators for SBS Australia. Over eight years, they delivered humorous and insightful commentary, becoming an integral part of the Eurovision viewing experience in the country. In December 2024, the duo announced their retirement from commentary roles, stating it was time to pass the glittering microphones to new hosts. In a joint statement, they said: “We’ve had the great privilege of hosting Eurovision for SBS, but it’s time...
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Switzerland: Veteran Commentator Announces Retirement After 33 Years!

Switzerland: Veteran Commentator Announces Retirement After 33 Years!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland at Eurovision 2025: Veteran commentator Jean-Marc Richard steps down after 33 years! He shares his thoughts on Nemo and France’s chances. Switzerland’s veteran Eurovision commentator, Jean-Marc Richard, has announced that the Eurovision 2025 will be his final broadcast. Jean-Marc, the competition’s most seasoned commentator, first covered Eurovision for Swiss French-language national broadcaster RTS in 1993 - 32 years ago! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reflecting on Switzerland’s evolving relationship with the contest, he told Blue News: "Years ago, no one wanted to broadcast this competition. I offered the role to several colleagues, but no one was interested. Now everyone wants to do it—I think that’s great. It means we’ve succeeded in creating something." Jean-Marc was involved in selecting Zoë Më and her entry "Voyage" (in English: "Journey") for Eurovision 2025. He described the song: "It’s not an ambitious track. It perfectly suits the artist performing it and stands apart from other entries. Zoë isn’t even trying to win. she just wants to sing,...
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Eurovision 2025: Stage Construction Begins!

Eurovision 2025: Stage Construction Begins!

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Preparations for Eurovision 2025 have officially started! Yesterday, work commenced on the Eurovision stage at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland - the venue hosting the contest this May. After months of planning, team selection, and concept development, St. Jakobshalle was officially handed over to the organizers, marking the start of stage construction and production infrastructure ahead of the first rehearsals. The innovative and large-scale stage combines the Swiss Alpine landscape with revolutionary technology in lighting, live movement, transparency, and dynamic topographical design. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Stage: Alpine Beauty Meets Technology The design of the Eurovision 2025 stage is entrusted to Florian Wieder, a German-Jewish stage designer renowned for his prominent contributions to international stage design, particularly within the Eurovision realm. Wieder has crafted iconic stages in recent years, including Liverpool (2023), Tel Aviv (2019), Lisbon (2018), and Stockholm (2016). Outside Eurovision, Wieder has designed stages for numerous high-profile events and TV shows such as X Factor and American Idol. His approach merges...
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Watch: The Performances from “Eurovision In Concert 2025” in Amsterdam

Watch: The Performances from “Eurovision In Concert 2025” in Amsterdam

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision party, "Eurovision in Concert 2025," took place last night in Amsterdam,The Netherlands. Who performed live for the first time? Watch the performances of the selected representatives for Eurovision 2025! Last night marked the 16th edition of the Eurovision party "Eurovision in Concert" at the AFAS Live arena, where 30 participants from Eurovision 2025, set to take place next month in Basel, Switzerland, performed. The event was hosted by Dutch television presenter Cornald Maas, who has been actively involved in the Dutch delegation in recent years and previously served as a Eurovision commentator. Maas presented the show alongside Stefania Liberakakis, Greece's representative at Eurovision 2020 (cancelled due Covid-19), then continued representing Greece at Eurovision 2021, and represented the Netherlands at Junior Eurovision 2016 as part of Kisses. The party held yesterday in Amsterdam was first launched in 2009 and has since become the largest Eurovision-related concert held annually before the main event. Many representatives choose to perform...
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Grab a Towel: Meet the Eurovision 2025 Betting Odds Favorites – KAJ!

Grab a Towel: Meet the Eurovision 2025 Betting Odds Favorites – KAJ!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden at Eurovision 2025: The winners of Melodifestivalen 2025, the band KAJ, are currently leading the betting odds for Eurovision 2025. They have an impressive musical career, but does it justify all the hype? Get to know the betting favorite! The Swedish national selection, Melodifestivalen 2025, ended with a massive twist as the band KAJ, with their song "Bara Bada Bastu" (in English: "Just Sauna"), was announced as the grand winner of one of Europe’s most beloved music competitions. The victory, dramatic in its own right, quickly turned into a true cultural earthquake - not just in Sweden, but also in Finland, the homeland of the band members. The band KAJ - comprising Kevin Holmström, Axel Åhman, and Jakob Norrgård - are three childhood friends who speak Swedish and hail from Finland, a minority group that makes up about 5% of the population. They grew up in the small town of Vörå (in Finnish: Vöyri), an area with...
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Details About Eurovision 2025 to Be Revealed at April 14th Press Conference

Details About Eurovision 2025 to Be Revealed at April 14th Press Conference

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swiss national broadcaster SRF has announced a special event on April 14th in Basel to unveil previously undisclosed details about Eurovision 2025. The preparations for Eurovision 2025 are in full swing: Sven Epiney, the commentator for the Swiss television network for Eurovision broadcasts, will host a special press conference in the host city, Basel on Monday, April 14th. The event, which will take place between 13:15 and 14:30 CET, will reveal for the first time significant details about the performances, logistics, and vision behind the upcoming competition. All the details will be provided later in the article! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Will Be Revealed at the Press Conference? According to the official announcement by Swiss natinal broadcaster, SRG SSR, the press conference will focus on several key topics: Details about the Eurovision 2025 opening ceremony. The artistic concept and vision guiding the competition. The first selected interval acts set to light up the stage. Transportation plans for audiences...
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Swiss Army Steps In: The Dramatic Security Operation at Eurovision 2025

Swiss Army Steps In: The Dramatic Security Operation at Eurovision 2025

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); High threat level: Special forces, roadblocks, and security checks - the Swiss army is preparing for any scenario in Basel. Here’s how security will be managed at Eurovision 2025. As Eurovision 2025 approaches rapidly, Switzerland is preparing for the event with an unprecedented level of security planning in the contest's history. The city of Basel, set to host Eurovision from May 13th to May 17th, is expected to welcome around 500,000 tourists from across Europe. Alongside an audience of over 160 million television viewers worldwide, the country is taking no risks. As part of preparations to prevent chemical, biological, or explosive threats, Stefan Hofer, spokesperson for the Swiss army, confirmed that the military would act "For the Canton of Basel." According to Hofer: "The reason for such cooperation must be of national or international importance or a matter of public interest. For this purpose, it must be proven that the event cannot be carried out with civilian means alone." Since the...
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