Ofek Jerassi, Author at EuroMix

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...

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

November 26, 2024February 9, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Montesong 2024. Who should represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025 according to the editorial team? The Montenegrin national final, "Montesong", will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, November 27, 2024, featuring 16 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Out of 36 submitted songs, 16 were selected for the competition. The winner will be determined by a combination of 50% jury votes and 50% public votes, with songs required to include at least 51% in the Montenegrin language. Just before the national final, the Euromix editorial team convened to listen to the participating songs and choose their favorites from the Montenegrin national final. Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Montenegro? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Anastasija Koprolčec - "Kraj" We kick off Eurovision selection season with Montenegro returning after a two-year break—but with an extremely weak and unnecessary pre-selection. It's disappointing....

Referendum Results: Basel Says “Yes” to Eurovision 2025!

November 24, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The threat has been removed: The results of the referendum in Basel on approving the Eurovision budget indicate that residents want to host Eurovision and fund the event with public money. Today, a referendum was held in Basel on the question of the Eurovision budget. After two weeks of postal voting, the initial sample shows that Basel residents are interested in hosting Eurovision, with about two-thirds voting in favor of funding the event and only one-third voting against. The referendum was initiated after the Swiss Federal Democratic Union party (EDU/UDF) unexpectedly managed to gather enough signatures for it to take place. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In Switzerland, citizens participate directly in the legislative process, enabling a party to call for a referendum if sufficient public support is demonstrated. As early as July, the EDU/UDF, in collaboration with the Federation of German Taxpayers, demanded a referendum against funding Eurovision 2025 through municipal or cantonal budgets in Switzerland. The EDU/UDF, known...

Latvia: National Selection Contestants Revealed!

November 20, 2024February 15, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Latvian national broadcaster has today released the list of artists who will participate in the semi-final of the Eurovision national selection "Supernova 2025". Among the contestants are former Eurovision representatives of Latvia. Latvia's national broadcaster, LTV, has today revealed the identity of the contestants for the Latvian Eurovision national selection, "Supernova 2025", and released previews of the songs. 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 of contestants and their songs is as follows: Adelina – "ELECTRIC LOVE" Bel Tempo X Legzdina – "The Water" Chris Noah – "Romance Isn't Dead" Citi Zeni – "RAMTAI" Emilija – "Heartbeat" Grēta – "Monster" Lulianna – "Something In The Water" JUSTS...

“A Traumatic Story”: O.Torvald Speak Out for the First Time About Their Contest Experience

November 19, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It's quite a traumatic story": Members of the band O.Torvald, Ukraine's representatives at Eurovision 2017, speak for the first time about their Eurovision experience. Zhenya Galich, lead singer of the Ukrainian band O.Torvald, which represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2017 in Kyiv following Jamala's victory, speaks candidly in a television interview about their Eurovision experience, the treatment from the media and fans, and of course, the disappointing final results. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It's quite a traumatic story with complete disregard for us by the media and most fans after the defeat in 2017. So 2018 was a terrible year," says Galich. The band faced a wave of hate after their performance in the contest. "The fact is that there was a wave of hate, and we didn't overcome it, and that's probably our fault. We didn't have a 'Plan B'. We didn't even expect or want to represent Ukraine at Eurovision! We just thought to expand our audience through the national selection." The...