Nitsan Eliraz, Author at EuroMix

Eurovision 2025: Which Veteran Eurovision Artist Will Perform During the Interval Act?

April 25, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprise in the preparations for Eurovision in Basel: Denmark’s representative and Eurovision 2000 winner is expected to take part in one of the interval acts at Eurovision 2025! When will the artist perform? All the details inside. Today (Thursday), the Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR released a video on its official Instagram page, revealing new details about the opening and interval acts for Eurovision 2025. The organizers also announced the participation of Jørgen Olsen, a member of the Olsen Brothers, Denmark’s representatives and winners of Eurovision 2000, who will perform in one of the interval acts! This revelation excites veteran Eurovision fans who are looking forward to a nostalgic interval performance featuring artists from recent years. Full details continue below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Which Artist Returns to the Eurovision Stage in Basel After 25 Years? On the official Eurovision Instagram page, it was revealed that the artist performing in one of the interval acts is none other than...

Cyprus in Eurovision 2025: Stage Director Reveals First Details!

April 9, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I don’t think every artist can do what he’s going to do on stage": The Cypriot director shares insights into Cyprus' Eurovision 2025 performance. All the details are in the article! In just a month, the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will begin in Basel, Switzerland. Renowned Spanish director Sergio Jaén, who is directing Cyprus' performance, has revealed exciting details about Theo Evan's act, leaving fans eager for more. What Can We Expect from Cyprus' Eurovision Performance? Jaén, who directed Ireland’s performance in Eurovision 2024, is not only working on Cyprus' entry but also collaborating with Austria’s JJ, one of this year’s top contenders. He received his first call from the Cypriot national broadcaster while serving as a creative consultant for Finland’s Yle during UMK 2025. Simultaneously, he continues to work on Erika Vikman’s staging for her song "Ich Komme." In an interview with a Eurovision-focused website, Jaén praised choreographer Borja Rueda, known for his work with stars like Ana Mena. Rueda is responsible...

Netherlands: Claude Joins as a Judge on the Dutch Version of “The Voice”!

March 31, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Netherlands at Eurovision 2025: Claude, who will represent the country in Basel, Switzerland, has been selected as a judge for the upcoming season of the Dutch "The Voice," which resumes after a hiatus due to backstage misconduct allegations. Singer Claude, representing the Netherlands with his song "C'est La Vie" (translated as "That's Life"), will perform as entry number 13 in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, scheduled for May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. Alongside this, he has been chosen as a judge for the Dutch version of "The Voice," which is set to return soon. The show had been suspended in January 2022 following revelations of sexual misconduct involving participants, including accusations against one coach and a band leader. While some cases have been closed, one remains under investigation. The program is now making a comeback with stricter regulations to ensure complete separation between contestants and coaches, preventing future incidents. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On Instagram, Claude shared his excitement: "When I was...

“The Story is Very Beautiful and Hopeful”: Anne-Marie David Praises Yuval Raphael!

March 30, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Anne-Marie David, Eurovision 1973 winner and France's representative in 1979, shares a Facebook post about Israel's Eurovision 2025 song, "New Day Will Rise," expressing her admiration for its emotional impact. With the release of "New Day Will Rise," performed by Yuval Raphael, Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025, warm responses have poured in globally. Among them is high praise from Eurovision legend Anne-Marie David. Representing Luxembourg in Eurovision 1973 with "Tu Te Reconnaîtras" ("You'll Recognize Yourself"), David secured Luxembourg's fourth victory and second consecutive win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Israeli entry clearly left a strong impression on Anne-Marie David, who shared her feelings in a Facebook post: "I'm very emotional discovering the song that represents Israel at Eurovision this year. She's exactly what I expect from a song. The performer is upsetting - the orchestration built with very efficient crescendo that reinforces the theme... Bravo! And it’s not often that I want to share my feeling...

Norway: Head of Delegation Reveals Changes to Eurovision Stage Performance!

March 29, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway at Eurovision 2025: The Norwegian delegation unveils major changes to the staging for Kyle Alessandro's "Lighter" for Eurovision 2025 in Basel. During last week’s Nordic Eurovision Party in Oslo, Mads Tørklep, head of the Norwegian delegation, disclosed to Danish broadcaster TV2 that significant adjustments are planned for the staging of "Lighter," as seen in Melodi Grand Prix. Tørklep emphasized that the larger Eurovision stage in Basel presents an opportunity to captivate the European audience. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Revealed Changes In his interview, Tørklep outlined several updates. These include modifications to the LED screen graphics and choreography, with some dancers being replaced by backing vocalists. Additionally, logistical challenges surrounding two towering stage props were addressed. These towers will be redesigned to fold and reach a height of four meters. Changes to the song itself are also planned. A one-second pause will be added during the performance. According to Tørklep: "It's when the song is already in 'break', and we’re standing with...

Tonight at 22:05 CET: Portugal Selects Song for Eurovision

March 8, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: tonight at 22:05 CET as the Portuguese Eurovision national final "Festival da Canção 2025" takes place, selecting Portugal's representative and song for Eurovision 2025. A viewing link is provided. Tonight at 22:05 CET, the grand final of the Portuguese Eurovision national selection "Festival da Canção 2025" will take place. Twelve songs will be performed, with the winner chosen to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The victor will be determined by a combination of 50% voting from seven regional juries and 50% public vote The final will be hosted by Filomena Cautela, who previously hosted Eurovision 2018 in Lisbon, and Vasco Palmeirim. This duo has been co-hosting the Portuguese Eurovision national final since 20191. The event will be held at the studios of the national broadcaster RTP in the country's capital, Lisbon. The broadcast starts at 22:05 CET - Click here to watch! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who to Watch Out for Tonight? The Euromix editorial team selected Diana Vilarinho to...

Eurovision 2025: Why Haven’t Ukraine’s Representatives Received Approval to Travel to Eurovision Yet?

March 7, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine at Eurovision 2025: Members of the Ziferblat band have not yet received approval from the Ukrainian government to leave the country to participate in the Eurovision competition. The members of Ziferblat, who are expected to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2025, have not yet received permission to leave their country. The band consists of three men of conscription age, and due to the security situation and the war in Ukraine, they have encountered bureaucratic difficulties on their way to the big stage in Basel, Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the country has been under martial law, requiring all men of conscription age to remain in the country for possible mobilization. However, some artists were allowed to leave the country in the past three years for charity performances worldwide. At the end of February, the Ukrainian government stopped these authorizations, claiming that some artists used this loophole to leave the...

Germany: Results of the Semi-Final of “Chefsache ESC”

February 22, 2025March 2, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The semi final of Germany's Eurovision national selection "Chefsache ESC" concluded, advancing 9 out of 14 competitors to the final. Check out the full results! The German Eurovision national selection, "Chefsache ESC", continued tonight with the semi-final. 14 contestants sang their Eurovision song for the first time and competed to advance to the German Eurovision national selection final that will take place on March 1st, of which only nine artists continued forward. The semi-final results were determined by judges' voting only (100%). The semi-final took place at the 8 EMG studios in the city of Cologne, hosted by the well-known German presenter Barbara Schöneberger. The judges in the semi-final are pre-selection producer Stefan Raab, TV host and German delegation spokesperson at Eurovision 2023 Elton, and singer and songwriter Yvonne Catterfeld. Joining them is a guest judge, singer and songwriter Max Giesinger who was part of the German judging panel in the Eurovision contest in 2018 and 2022. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chefsache ESC 2025 Semi...

Tonight at 20:15 CET: The Semi-Final of Germany’s Chefsache ESC

February 22, 2025March 2, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch tonight at 20:15 CET as the semi final of the German Eurovision national selection, "Chefsache ESC," takes place. 9 contestants will secure their spots in the final. Click below to watch. The German Eurovision preselection, "Chefsache ESC," continues tonight with the semi final at 20:15 (CET). This stage will feature 14 competitors, vying for a spot in the final scheduled for March 1. 9 contestants from tonight's semi final will qualify for the 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 judges in the semi final that will decide tonight's qualifiers are the national selection's producer Stefan Raab, TV presenter and spokesperson for the German Eurovision 2023 delegation Elton, and singer-songwriter Yvonne Catterfeld. They will be joined by the guest judge, Max Giesinger a German singer-songwriter, that was a jury member...

Germany: Results of the Second Heat of “Chefsache ESC”

February 15, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The second heat of Germany's Eurovision national selection "Chefsache ESC" concluded, advancing 7 out of 12 competitors to the semifinals. Check out the full results! The German Eurovision national selection, "Chefsache ESC", kicked off with its second heat. Twelve competitors vied for a chance to progress to "Chefsache ESC" semifinals scheduled for February 22, with only seven artists moving forward. The second heat results were determined solely by a panel of judges (100%). The second quarterfinal took place at the 8 EMG studios in Cologne, hosted by the renowned German presenter Barbara Schöneberger. The judges for the second heat were "Chefsache ESC" producer Stefan Raab, TV presenter and spokesperson for the German Eurovision 2023 delegation Elton, and singer-songwriter Yvonne Catterfeld. They were joined by guest judge and German singer-songwriter Johannes Oerding, who was also one of Germany's judges the last time the country won in 2010, with the song "Satellite" performed by Lena. Now, the German selection process for...