Ilay Gaist, Author at EuroMix

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

April 6, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(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...

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

April 5, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(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...

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

April 5, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(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...

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

April 5, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(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...

Eurovision 2025 Data Revealed: Is the Production Steering the Winners?

April 5, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Exclusive to Euromix: A deep analysis of Eurovision 2025 data unveils recurring patterns, gender imbalance, and placements that spark questions. Is the production shaping the narrative before the competition begins? As Eurovision 2025 approaches, participating countries have unveiled their songs, revealing this year's prominent musical trends. From quiet ballads to crowd-pleasing anthems, and from solo artists to cohesive bands, an analysis of the semi-finalists and automatic qualifiers for the final paints a rich, multi-layered, and sometimes surprising picture of the competition's direction. To understand the main trends of the year, we went through each song, country by country, and examined the type of song, the identity of the performer, the language of the lyrics, the nature of the ensemble, and other fascinating parameters that provide a deep insight into the spirit of Eurovision 2025. The fascinating data continues in this article! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Crowd-Pleasing Songs vs. Ballads: Who Will Take the Spotlight? Among the 37 songs competing in...

Drama in Liechtenstein: National Broadcaster Shuts Down – Eurovision Dream Shattered

April 3, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No Broadcasts, No Eurovision: Liechtenstein's sole public radio station, which once aspired to bring the country to the Eurovision stage, ceased operations permanently, leaving the nation without a national broadcaster. What will be the consequences for Liechtenstein's future at Eurovision? On April 3rd, 2025, Liechtenstein’s only public radio station, Radio Liechtenstein, ended its broadcasts permanently. The station, which had long aimed to secure the country’s debut at the Eurovision Song Contest, fell victim to political and economic shifts that halted public funding and thwarted privatization efforts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With 55.4% of The Votes: Public Referendum Seals Fate The closure followed an October 2025 referendum initiated by the Democrats for Liechtenstein (DpL) party, which proposed abolishing laws governing public broadcasting. A decisive 55.4% of voters supported the move, terminating government funding for the station. Though the budget cutoff was slated for December 31st, 2025, operational challenges forced an early shutdown in April. The current move...

Will the Intervision Surpass Eurovision? Philipp Kirkorov Makes Surprising Statement!

April 3, 2025April 11, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Nothing else even comes close": Russia's 1995 Eurovision representative and one of the contest's greatest composers, Philipp Kirkorov criticizes Eurovision and promises a competition to surpass the veteran event. and a familiar face in Eurovision, has once again sparked headlines - not with praise for the European contest, but by promoting the newly revived Intervision Song Contest. Kirkorov, who represented Russia in 1995 with “Kolybelnaya dlya vulkana” (in English: “Lullaby for the Volcano”), finishing 17th, claims Intervision will be “bigger, more impressive, and far more relevant” than Eurovision. Russia prepares to host the song competition "Intervision" during 2025 in Saint Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is a significant cultural event for Russia during a time when Russia is facing widespread Western sanctions by many countries. The countries participating in the competition are mainly former Soviet Union countries, Arab countries, and 3 additional countries from the world's largest economies: Brazil, China, and India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Nothing...

Doctor Who? The Long-Running TV Series Dedicates Special Episode to Eurovision!

April 3, 2025April 11, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The British sci-fi series "Doctor Who" released a trailer for a Eurovision-inspired episode featuring a special guest appearance, set to air amid scheduling challenges between major TV events. The iconic British series "Doctor Who", which premiered in the 1960s, follows an alien ("The Doctor") who travels through time and space to save civilizations. Deeply rooted in British culture, the show frequently incorporates pop culture references and guest appearances. Previous connections to Eurovision have been indirect, but the upcoming 15th season takes a bold leap. In 2023, David Tennant (reprising his role as the Tenth Doctor) promoted Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool, England. However, the new season features Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor, who will accompany his companion Varada Sethu (as Ruby Sunday) to the "Interstellar Song Contest" - a Eurovision-inspired event set in outer space. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Eurovision-Related Special Guest in The Series? The trailer reveals Rylan Clark-Neal, a prominent British Eurovision commentator and presenter, making a guest appearance,...

Celebrating Eurovision: BBC Radio Launches “21st Century Eurovision Song” Poll

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A historic vote in the UK asks: What is the greatest Eurovision song of the 21st century? Discover all the details in this article! As Eurovision 2025 approaches its grand finale in Basel, Switzerland - marking the city's first-ever hosting of the event - the UK's most popular radio station, "BBC Radio 2", has launched a special project celebrating British love for Eurovision. The initiative invites listeners to select their favorite Eurovision song of the 21st century. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Your Ultimate 21st Century Eurovision Song Poll Yesterday, voting opened for “Your Ultimate 21st Century Eurovision Song,” where listeners can choose up to five songs from a curated list of 67 tracks. Compiled by Eurovision experts, the list includes all winning songs from 2000–2024 alongside iconic runner-ups and fan favorites. These include memorable performances that have become legendary among Eurovision enthusiasts. Voting closes on Friday, April 11th, at 12:00 CET. According to Michelle Visage, judge and host of "RuPaul's...

Senhit to Announce the San Marino Votes at Eurovision 2025!

March 31, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino at Eurovision 2025: Senhit, who represented San Marino in Eurovision 2021, returns to the contest as the official vote spokesperson for San Marino in Basel. What surprises await during the celebration of 15 years of participation? During a press conference held this morning at San Marino's Government Palace, it was announced that Senhit, San Marino's representative at Eurovision 2021, will serve as the official vote announcer for San Marino during the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final in Basel, Switzerland, on May 17th. The press conference was jointly organized by San Marino's national broadcaster RTV, Italy's national broadcaster RAI, and San Marino's Secretariat of State for Tourism and Communication. Senhit, an Eritrean decent Italian singer from Bologna, represented San Marino in Eurovision 2011 with "Stand By", under her former name Senit (the letter H added by her in 2014), returned in 2021 with "Adrenalina", and was selected for the canceled 2020 edition with "Freaky". She will join the delegation in...