Israel: Eurovision 2025 Song to be Chosen by Committee

Israel: Eurovision 2025 Song to be Chosen by Committee

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Israeli song for Eurovision 2025, to be performed by the winner of "HaKochav Haba" will be selected by a professional committee from the Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation and Keshet 12. Song submissions will be open to recognized creators who receive an official invitation from the committee. As Eurovision 2025 approaches, with the grand winner of "HaKochav Haba 2025" set to perform on Europe's biggest stage in about four months, new details have emerged regarding the selection process for Israel's song entry. The Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC) and Keshet 12 have initiated contact with approximately 120 creators from various genres of Israeli music, chosen by a professional committee, to propose songs for representing Israel at Eurovision in Basel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Creators can submit their proposed songs until February 2, 2025, subject to regulations. The IPBC emphasized that while the song can be in any language, it must include at least...
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Swiss Hotel Association Declares War on Inflated Accommodation Prices for Eurovision!

Swiss Hotel Association Declares War on Inflated Accommodation Prices for Eurovision!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025: The Swiss Hotel Association takes action against exorbitant accommodation prices in Basel during the Eurovision period! The Swiss Hotel Association has decided to act against the inflated hotel prices in Basel during the Eurovision period, which we previously reported on. The Eurovision event is expected to bring a massive number of tourists from around the world to the city, indirectly causing a rise in accommodation prices due to increased demand and limited supply. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Swiss media, the Basel branch of the Swiss Hotel Association has introduced a new regulation to prevent excessive pricing among its member hotels. In a meeting held last November, it was decided that during the competition week, room prices in hotels would be capped at double their standard rate as determined by the Basel Tourism Authority. In practice, this means that a room with a standard price of 200 Swiss francs per night will cost up to 400...
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Drama in Ukraine: TESLENKO Withdraws from Eurovision Selection!

Drama in Ukraine: TESLENKO Withdraws from Eurovision Selection!

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster revealed that singer TESLENKO has withdrawn from the public voting round of the Eurovision selection, leaving only ten contestants vying for the last ticket to the final. The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, unexpectedly revealed today that singer TESLENKO has withdrawn from the Eurovision selection process. TESLENKO was one of the artists who did not directly qualify for the final and was supposed to compete in the public voting stage to determine who would secure the last ticket to the Eurovision selection final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); TESLENKO's withdrawal came after it was revealed that singer Enleo, who is also competing in the public voting round, listens to Russian songs. This revelation caused anger among TESLENKO and his team, who apparently advocate for a complete boycott of Russia. As a result, they decided not to compete in the Eurovision selection. TESLENKO's management responded: "We cannot participate in a competition alongside someone for whom Ukrainian music is an embarrassment and...
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Poland: Preliminary Audition Stage of Eurovision Selection Concluded!

Poland: Preliminary Audition Stage of Eurovision Selection Concluded!

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Polish national broadcaster, TVP, has completed the audition stage of its Eurovision selection process, where the winner will represent the country at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The first stage of auditions for the Polish Eurovision selection has concluded, as announced by the Polish national broadcaster. About a month and a half ago, TVP confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland. Unlike last year, when the representative was chosen through an internal committee, it was decided to use a national selection process. The rules for the Polish selection were developed by the OGAE Poland community in collaboration with artists, Polish record companies, composers, and music producers. This decision came after criticism of TVP in 2023 for conducting a "superficial" national selection while retaining the power of choice for itself. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From the array of artists who submitted songs during the submission window, the top 25 were selected by a...
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Tonight at 21:00: Albania Selects its Eurovision Entry

Tonight at 21:00: Albania Selects its Eurovision Entry

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 21:00, the final evening of "Festivali i Këngës 63" will take place, determining the Albanian representative and song for Eurovision 2025. Watch the live broadcast online. Tonight at 21:00 (Central European Time), the final evening of Albania's Eurovision national selection "Festivali i Këngës 63" will commence! The festival, which has served as Albania's Eurovision selection process since 2003, will span four evenings this year. Today marks the grand final, in the end of which we will know who will wave the Albanian flag in Basel! To watch the broadcast starting at 21:00 CET, click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Format of the Festival, Venue and Hosts The festival will once again take place at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana. Three hosts will guide the event: Enkel Demi, Ornela Bregu, and Dalina Buzi, who will host from the green room. For the first time, Albania's Eurovision representative will be chosen through a combination of jury voting and public voting, split equally...
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Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Albania at Eurovision 2025?

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

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Festivali i Këngës 63. Who should represent Albania at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Albanian Eurovision national selection, "Festivali i Këngës", is set to take place tonight at 22:00, featuring 18 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Albania at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from the Albanian national selection. Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Albania? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Alis - "Mjegull" The truth? Albania has a very high-quality Eurovision national selection with many songs that could reach the Eurovision final this year. I chose Alis's song. I'm aware that this song won't be the one to receive the most votes from the audience, but I hope there are judges who will save the situation! The singer's vocal performance is excellent,...
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Tonight at 21:00: The Third Evening of Albania’s Festivali i Këngës

Tonight at 21:00: The Third Evening of Albania’s Festivali i Këngës

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 21:00, the third evening of Albania's Eurovision national selection "Festivali i Këngës 63" will take place. A link for live streaming is provided. Tonight at 21:00 (Central European Time), the third evening of Albania's Eurovision national selection "Festivali i Këngës 63" will commence, culminating in the selection of Albania's representative for Eurovision 2025. The festival, which has served as Albania's Eurovision selection process since 2003, will span four evenings this year. Today marks the "nostalgia evening," the festival's third night, where contestants will perform duets of popular Albanian songs and past Eurovision entries. The finalists will be announced at the end of this evening, with the grand finale scheduled for tomorrow, December 22nd. To watch the broadcast starting at 21:00 CET, click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Format of the Festival, Venue and Hosts The festival will once again take place at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana. Three hosts will guide the event: Enkel Demi, Ornela Bregu, and Dalina Buzi,...
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Ukraine: First Nine Finalists in Vidbir Revealed!

Ukraine: First Nine Finalists in Vidbir Revealed!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster unveils the first nine contestants in the Ukrainian Eurovision national selection - "Vidbir 2025". One additional contestant, to be chosen by the Ukrainian public, will join the list. 374 songs were submitted for the Ukrainian Eurovision national selection, from which 20 contestants were chosen for an initial shortlist. These candidates conducted auditions before a special panel of judges last week. Now, the Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne reveals nine of the ten contestants for the Ukrainian Eurovision national selection, "Vidbir 2025". One of the 11 not initially selected will receive a wildcard from the audience, so that ultimately the list of ten contestants in the final broadcast of the selection will be published on January 17. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of participants in Vidbir 2025 Final Future Culture — "Waste My Time" KHAYAT — "HONOR" KRYLATA — "STAY TRUE" MOLODI — "My Sea" Ziferblat — "Bird of Prayer" Abyei — "Dim" DK Energetik —...
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Eurovision 2025: Visuals, Logo and Stage Revealed

Eurovision 2025: Visuals, Logo and Stage Revealed

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The European Broadcasting Union and Swiss national broadcaster have released the official logo and stage design for Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel! What do they symbolize? The European Broadcasting Union and the Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, have unveiled the branding for Eurovision 2025, centered around the theme "Unity Shapes Love". The competition's logo is composed of many small hearts, intended to represent unity. The logo is accompanied by the slogan "United By Music" – which has been used for all competitions since 2023. This exact slogan accompanied the contest in Liverpool, UK, and in Malmö, Sweden. Additionally, the stage design for the competition has been revealed, incorporating many Swiss elements. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swiss Democracy Inspires Eurovision 2025 Design The design is influenced by Swiss direct democracy, which revolves around listening and constant dialogue between elected officials and the people. Artur Deyneuve, the artistic director responsible for the design, explains: "In the design, we tell the story of...
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Luxembourg: Luxembourg Song Contest Songs to be Revealed on December 19

Luxembourg: Luxembourg Song Contest Songs to be Revealed on December 19

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Luxembourgish national broadcaster has announced that it will unveil the songs for the Luxembourg Eurovision national selection "Luxembourg Song Contest 2025" on December 19! Luxembourg's national broadcaster, RTL, will reveal the 7 competing songs in the Luxembourg Eurovision national selection, "Luxembourg Song Contest 2025", on December 19. This announcement marks a significant milestone in Luxembourg's return to the Eurovision stage after a long absence. The national final will take place on Saturday, January 25th, at the Rockhal concert hall in Esch-Sur-Alzette. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Here are the seven artists competing in the Luxembourg national final: One Last Time: This band participated in last year's national selection with the song "Devil In The Detail", which wasn't enough to advance them to the second stage. With a well-defined pop-rock style and sound, One Last Time released their debut mini-album in 2022. The band members are Andrea Galleti (31, lead singer and advertising agent), Jonathan Fersino (32, bass, advertising agent and sound engineer), Barbara...
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