Ofek Jerassi, Author at EuroMix

Ukraine: “Vidbir 2025” Songs Revealed for Listening!

January 23, 2025February 26, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, has today revealed the songs for the Ukrainian Eurovision selection "Vidbir 2025", which will choose the Ukrainian representative for Eurovision 2025! The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, unveiled the ten songs competing in Ukraine's Eurovision national selection, "Vidbir 2025", scheduled for February 8, 2025. Currently, Ukraine ranks third in the betting odds, and curiosity about the competing songs is high. Listen to the songs! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Contestants in "Vidbir 2025" National Final Future Culture — "Waste My Time" KHAYAT — "HONOR" KRYLATA — "STAY TRUE" MOLODI — "My Sea" Ziferblat — "Bird of Pray" Abyei — "Dim" DK Energetik — "Sil" Masha Kondratenko — "No Time to Cry" Vlad Sherif - "Wind of Change" FIЇNKA - "Kultura" Among the pre-selection contestants are several familiar names Ziferblat - Competed in last year's Ukrainian Eurovision pre-selection, finishing second with their song "Place I Call Home". KHAYAT - Participated in the 2020 Ukrainian Eurovision pre-selection...

Tonight at 20:30: Israel Chooses its Representative For Eurovision 2025!

January 22, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight, the finale of "HaKochav HaBa" will take place, at the end of which the Israeli representative for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen. The broadcast will begin at 20:30 CET, hosted by Assi Azar and Rotem Sela. Tonight, Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel on May 13, 15, and 17, will be chosen during the finale of HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025, which will be broadcast on Keshet 12 at 20:30 CET. Four contestants have reached the competition's finale: Yuval Raphaeli, Valerie Hamaty, Daniel Weiss, and Moran Aharoni and Red Band, and one of them will represent Israel at Eurovision! The four finalists who advanced to the grand finale will perform a well-known song, from which three contestants will progress to the last stage. In the final stage, these three contestants will perform an additional song, aiming to impress and convince the judges and audience of their ability to represent Israel at Eurovision. Following the performances, the judges and audience will...

Moldova: Moldova Withdraws from Eurovision 2025!

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moldovan national broadcaster announces a last-minute withdrawal from the Eurovision contest, despite having already set a date for the local Eurovision pre-selection final, conducted auditions, and published a list of songs. In a dramatic announcement during a press conference convened today by the Moldovan national broadcaster, TRM, Corneliu Durnescu, the director of the Moldovan national broadcaster, and Daniela Crudu, the head of the Moldovan delegation, declared that Moldova will not participate in Eurovision 2025. According to them, the decision was made "following a detailed analysis of the current situation, as well as economic, administrative, and artistic challenges." Despite withdrawing from the competition, the national broadcaster will air both semi-finals and the grand final to be held in Basel, allowing viewers to watch the contest under optimal conditions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Durnescu elaborates and explains, "The decision was not easy, but necessary in the current context. This year's pre-selection highlighted certain challenges, including a decline in public interest and the overall...

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Israel at Eurovision 2025?

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing artists in HaKochav HaBa 2025. Who should represent Israel at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Israeli Eurovision national selection, "HaKochav HaBa 2025", is set to take place tonight at 20:30 (CET), featuring 4 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered and voted to their favorites to win the national selection and represent Israel in Basel. Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Israel? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Yuval Raphael Yuval Raphael is my representative for Eurovision. Throughout the season, the young singer has proven excellent vocal abilities alongside an incredible ability to move people and deliver the song in the best way. Behind Yuval is a painful and difficult story, which can make important advocacy for Israel. In these difficult days of war alongside a ceasefire, Yuval is the only...

Moldova: Will “Etapa Națională 2025” be Cancelled?

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Surprise: A press conference is scheduled for tomorrow where, according to rumors, the Moldovan national broadcaster is expected to announce the cancellation of the Eurovision selection and an internal choice of an artist, despite auditions having already been held and a list of songs published. According to internet rumors, tomorrow at 11:00 (CET), the Moldovan national broadcaster, TRM, will hold a press conference where they will announce the cancellation of the Eurovision selection and the internal selection of Bacho and Carnival Brain with their song "Semafoare" to represent the country at Eurovision 2025. As a reminder, the broadcaster held an audition day for the selection where 26 songs competed, and a date for the final was already set for February 22, 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The announcement about Bacho and Carnival Brain, if true, likely comes as a result of the poor quality of this year's Eurovision selection. The songs in the Eurovision selection are not of satisfactory...

Salvador Sobral to Perform in Fundraising Concert for Palestinians Amid Ceasefire

January 21, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Salvador Sobral, the 2017 Eurovision winner from Portugal, will perform next month in a unique concert in Portugal in solidarity with Palestine. The proceeds will be donated to a local organization for "Palestinian liberation". Salvador Sobral will perform at the b.leza club in Lisbon at a fundraising event for the Portuguese organization "Coletivo pela Libertação da Palestina" to support the struggle for a "free Palestine" according to their statement, and to provide aid to Palestinian residents. ‎‏ The performance will take place on February 6, at 21:00 Portuguese time, coinciding with Israel being in the midst of the first phase of the hostage deal, which includes a ceasefire in Gaza, the return of 33 Israeli hostages alive and deceased, and the release of 1,000 terrorists, some who murdered brutally innocent Israeli civilians. The starting price for Sobral's performance is 15 euros, but organizers are encouraging buyers to pay even more to maximize donations to the Portuguese organization for Palestinian liberation...

Eurovision 2025: Eurovision Hosts Revealed!

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swiss national broadcaster revealed that Michelle Hunziker, Hazel Brugger, and Sandra Studer are the hosts of Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland! During a press conference broadcast live from the host city, it was revealed today that the hosts of Eurovision 2025, to be held this year in Basel, Switzerland, will be Michelle Hunziker, Hazel Brugger, and Sandra Studer. During the conference, the producers stated that the hosts were chosen because they fit Basel's motto: "Welcome Home". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Additionally, several other details were disclosed at the press conference. It was officially confirmed that half a million people registered for the pre-sale of Eurovision tickets, although this list is likely to shrink before the official ticket sale. ArenaPlus was also announced, a giant stage adjacent to the Eurovision hall where the final event will be screened, hosted by Sven Epiney and Mélanie Freymond, who will also present Switzerland's 12 points on the final night. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle...

HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025: Moran Aharoni and Red Band – Israel’s Representatives for Eurovision?

January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A few days before the grand finale of HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025: Euromix team presents a special series of articles about the final four of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision" This time: Why should Moran Aharoni and Red Band represent Israel at Eurovision 2025? Six contestants were left at this stage in the competition for "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025," with the winner representing Israel at Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel on May 13, 15, and 17. Among them are Moran Aharoni and Red Band, one of the most prominent contestants in "HaKochav HaBa for Eurovision 2025", due to their successful vocal combination and support from the judging panel, and because they are both well-known singers in the Israeli music world. Red Band are an Israeli puppet band formed in 2005 by Ari Pepper, Micha Doman, and Ami Wiesel, combining unique music and comedy. The band includes puppet characters like lead singer Red Orbach, guitarist Poncho, and...

Finland: Listen to the Songs Competing in UMK 2025!

January 16, 2025February 10, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has just finished publishing the seven songs participating in the Finnish Eurovision selection, "UMK 2025" for listening! The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has finished publishing the seven songs competing in the Eurovision selection "UMK 2025". The Finnish Eurovision selection will take place on February 8, 2025, at the Nokia Hall located in the city of Tampere in southern Finland. The participating artists were announced last Wednesday, and the seven songs were released one after the other between January 9th to January 17th at midnight Finnish time each business day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Participants and Their Backgrounds Neea River – "Nightmares" – A Finnish indie artist who describes her major influences as Rihanna and The Weeknd. She was involved in writing "Rodeo" for Poland's Eurovision 2023 representative, Blanka. Nelli Matula – "Hitaammin hautaan" – A Finnish pop artist who was on a break from music and considered retiring from the industry in...

HaKochav HaBa for Eurovision 2025: When and How Will the Grand Final Take Place?

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last week it was revealed that the final of "HaKochav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" will be held on January 22, culminating in the selection of the Israeli representative for Eurovision 2025, to be held in May in Switzerland. The representative will be chosen by the viewing audience and judges. All the details about the grand final are in this article! Eurovision 2025 is approaching, and the Israeli representative for Eurovision will be chosen during the final of "HaKochav HaBa for Eurovision 2025", which will be broadcast live on Wednesday, January 22nd. Four contestants will compete in the grand final of the show for the ticket to Basel, Switzerland, where the Israeli representative will need to advance through the semi-final stage to be held on May 13th and 15th. Last year, the grand final was held on Feburary 6th, this year it is earlier for the committee and KAN have more time to work with the chosen representative, before...