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Greece: Participation Fees for Eurovision 2025 Revealed

December 5, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Greek national broadcaster ERT has published its participation fee for Eurovision 2025, amounting to approximately 143,000 euros. The Greek national broadcaster ERT yesterday published an official document on their website, stating that the network's participation fee for Eurovision 2025 will stand at just over 143,000 euros. While this is a significant amount, it represents good news for Greece and other participating national broadcasters in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, last year the Greek national broadcaster paid the European Broadcasting Union over 176,000 euros for their participation in the contest in Malmö. This represents a significant decrease of about 33,000 euros from the previous year. In recent years, there has been an increase in participation fees for each country, which has led to the withdrawal of several countries from the competition, such as Bulgaria and North Macedonia. Participation fees are determined, among other factors, based on the size of the participating country and its economic...

Croatia: Contestants for Eurovision National Selection Revealed!

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Croatian national broadcaster unveiled this morning the 24 contestants for the Croatian Eurovision national selection, "Dora 2025", with the winner set to represent Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The Croatian national broadcaster, HRT, revealed this morning the 24 contestants expected to participate in the Croatian Eurovision national selection "Dora 2025" for Eurovision 2025. Additionally, the national broadcaster disclosed four backup songs chosen in case one of the participants withdraws. It's worth noting that the song of Croatia's 2024 representative, Baby Lasagna, was one of the backup songs and was eventually selected, reaching second place at Eurovision. The Croatian national selection will take place during February, at a location yet to be disclosed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Contestants 1. Ananda - "Lies Lay Cold" 2. EoT - "Bye, Bye, Bye" 3. Filomena - "Strong" 4. Irma - "Enigma" 5. IVXN - "Monopol" 6. Jelena Radan - "SALUT!" 7. Lara feat. LSQ - "MAMA" 8. laurakojapjeva - "NPC" 9. LELEK - "The Soul of my Soul" 10. Luka Nižetić - "Južina" 11. Magazin - "AaAaA" 12. Marin...

Drama in Montenegro: NeonoeN Withdraws From Eurovision!

December 4, 2024February 9, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The band NeonoeN, chosen to represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025, has withdrawn from the competition. What is the reason for the withdrawal and who will represent Montenegro in their place? NeonoeN, the band chosen to represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025 after winning the national selection "Montesong 2024" last week, has withdrawn from the competition. The withdrawal came in the wake of a scandal in which the band was involved, where it was found that they had performed a different version of their song "Clickbait" well before September 1, 2024, which contravenes contest regulations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It should be noted that the band withdrew on their own initiative, without involvement from the Montenegrin national broadcaster or the European Broadcasting Union. In their withdrawal letter, the band expressed gratitude for the support they received during the national selection. They stated: "We are not interested in being part of gossip that does not involve music," and that "Eurovision was never our...

Latvia: Songs for Latvian Eurovision National Selection Revealed!

December 4, 2024February 15, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: The Latvian national broadcaster, LTV, today revealed the songs that will compete in the Latvian Eurovision national selection, "Supernova 2025". The Latvian representative and song for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen on February 8. The Latvian national broadcaster LTV today released for listening the 20 competing songs in the Eurovision national selection "Supernova 2025", which will be held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. The winner of the local competition will represent the country at Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland. 96 songs were submitted to the local Eurovision national selection, of which, as mentioned, 20 songs were chosen. The Latvian selection will take place over two evenings: the semi-final will be held on Saturday, February 1st, and the final of the competition will take place a week later, on Saturday, February 8th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Latvian national selection for Eurovision 2025 features a diverse array of artists and musical styles. The full list...

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Return to Eurovision Further Away Than Ever!

December 3, 2024December 13, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bosnia and Herzegovina withdrew from Eurovision in 2017 due to financial debt to the European Broadcasting Union. It has now been revealed that the debt has grown, and the country is very far from returning to the competition. The Bosnian national broadcaster BHRT announced a few months ago that the country, which has not participated in the contest for almost a decade, will also be absent from Eurovision 2025 to be held in Switzerland. The reason for the country's absence from Eurovision is due to a financial debt owed by BHRT to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Despite calls for the country to return to the competition, it appears that the national broadcaster has not changed its conduct, and its debt to the EBU has even increased. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Staggering Debt and Its Implications Bosnia and Herzegovina's debt to the European Broadcasting Union now stands at about 10 million euros, as revealed by Lejla Babović, former head of...

Italy: Which Major Artists Were Left Out of the Eurovision National Selection?

December 2, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Italian national broadcaster revealed yesterday the 30 artists who will participate in the Italian Eurovision national selection, Festival di Sanremo 2025, out of hundreds of artists who submitted songs. Who are the major artists, including past representatives, who were left out? The Italian television network, RAI, revealed yesterday (Sunday) the list of participants who will take part in the Italian Eurovision national selection, the San Remo Festival 2025. The festival will be held as usual in February, and at its conclusion, the winner will be announced and given the right to represent Italy at Eurovision 2025, in Basel, Switzerland. Hundreds of artists submitted songs to the festival, hoping to compete for a win and the right to represent Italy at Eurovision, but only 30 were accepted, leaving many big names in the Italian music industry out. Who are they? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jalisse is an Italian duo that represented Italy at Eurovision 1997 with the song...

Eurovision 2025 Odds: Sweden Leads as Betting Season Opens

November 30, 2024February 26, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The betting season has begun: Sweden is leading the odds for winning Eurovision 2025, followed by Ukraine, Italy and Israel. Where does Montenegro, which has already chosen its Eurovision entry, stand? Every year, betting agencies worldwide prepare to predict the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest. This year, several betting agencies have already opened the possibility to bet on the country that will win the competition, even before the official list of participating countries in Eurovision 2025 has been revealed. The betting tables will close during the Eurovision final on May 17, 2025. At this stage, Sweden is ranked first, Ukraine second, Italy third, and Israel fourth. We've examined how the betting table looks and its significance at such an early stage, after only one song has been chosen – Montenegro's entry. The full betting table is provided later in the article. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last Wednesday, the first song to compete in Eurovision 2025 was revealed: "Clickbait" by...

Tonight at 20:00: Montenegro Selects its Eurovision Entry

November 27, 2024February 9, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch live: Tonight at 20:00 CET, Montenegro's Eurovision national selection "Montesong 2024" will determine its representative and song for Eurovision 2025. Watch the live broadcast online. Tonight at 20:00 (CET), Montenegro's Eurovision national selection "Montesong 2024" will be held, at the end of which Montenegro's representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen. Montenegro is holding its national selection after a two-year absence from the Eurovision Song Contest. The winner of the final will be determined through a combination of public voting (50%) and jury voting (50%), with songs required to include at least 51% Montenegrin language content. The final will begin at 20:00. To watch the live broadcast – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who to Watch Out for Tonight? The main favorite to win is singer Nina Žižić, who will perform the song "Dobrodošli". Žižić attempted to represent Serbia and Montenegro in 2004 when she competed with the girl group Negre, performing the song "K'o Nijedna...

The Netherlands: Which Singer Might Represent the Country at Eurovision 2025?

November 27, 2024December 13, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rumors are spreading: Is young singer Emma Kok a potential candidate to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2025? Along with confirming the Netherlands' participation in Eurovision 2025, the Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS opened its song submission window. The registration closed last Friday (November 22), with the decision expected to be made in December. Meanwhile, rumors are circulating. Many names of well-known singers, including some who have previously participated in Eurovision, have been suggested as possibilities to represent the Netherlands in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. Now, unofficial sources report that young singer Emma Kok has also submitted a song to the national broadcaster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Emma Kok: A Rising Star with a Unique Story Emma Kok is a young and talented Dutch singer born on March 12, 2008 (16 years old) in Maastricht, Netherlands. She first gained fame in 2021 when she won the tenth season of "The Voice Kids" in the Netherlands. In 2023, she gained international attention...

Montenegro: Rehearsals Begin for Eurovision National Selection, Voting Rules Revealed

November 27, 2024February 9, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As rehearsals commence for today's Eurovision national selection, Montenegro unveils the voting rules for "Montesong 2024". Today at 20:00 (CET), Montenegro's Eurovision national selection "Montesong 2024" will take place, culminating in the selection of Montenegro's representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Rehearsals for the national final began two days ago (Monday) in Podgorica, Montenegro's capital, with sixteen competing artists arriving yesterday for their first full rehearsals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Danijel Alibabić from Montenegro's Entertainment Association stated: "The performers have become familiar with the large stage and the sound. We are trying to use modern technology to make it easier for the performers to sing and perform. We will have 16 real Eurovision performances, and whoever wins from the 16 will be a deserving winner. We should all stand by the winner who will be sent to Basel so they can do as well as possible at Eurovision." Montenegro is holding its national selection after a two-year absence...