Ofek Jerassi, Author at EuroMix

She’s Titanium: Eden Golan Performs Alongside a Particularly Famous Singer!

November 19, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan participated in the Anti-Defamation League's special event in Washington with the song "October Rain" and received praise from all sides! And who was the famous singer she met backstage who also contributed to the show? Eden Golan, who finished fifth in Malmö with the song "Hurricane", has been filling her schedule with project after project since representing Israel at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, Sweden. After receiving the key to the city of Miami, she continued to Washington, where she took part in a special performance for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) with the original version of her song – "October Rain". During the event, Scooter Braun received an award for his work for Israel since the October 7th massacre, but the compliments Eden Golan received for her performance came from all directions! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Star-Studded Praise and Recognition Eden Golan garnered numerous compliments for her performance in Washington, starting with the event's...

Ireland: Which Former Representative Wants to Return to Eurovision?

November 19, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ireland's Eurovision 2005 representative, Donna McCaul, who represented the country alongside her brother Joe McCaul, is interested in returning to Eurovision, this time without him! Donna McCaul, who represented Ireland in Eurovision 2005 with her brother Joe McCaul, has announced her desire to represent Ireland again, this time without her brother, as a more experienced artist with her own musical career. As previously reported, the national selection "Eurosong 2025" will be used by Ireland to choose its representative, and McCaul's voice is one of the artists expressing interest in participating (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Donna McCaul represented Ireland in Eurovision 2005 with her brother but did not qualify for the final with their song "Love?". At the time, the selection in Ireland was through a musical reality show called "You're A Star", whose final program served as the national selection. The McCaul siblings were 20 and 16 years old at the time, making them the youngest artists to ever represent Ireland. Since then,...

Luxembourg: Eurovision National Final Contestants Revealed!

November 18, 2024November 23, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Luxembourg national broadcaster has today released the list of seven artists who will participate in the "Luxembourg Song Contest 2025", including artists who have previously taken part in the Luxembourg national selection. Luxembourg's national broadcaster, RTL, has today revealed the identities of the seven contestants for the Luxembourg Eurovision national selection, "Luxembourg Song Contest 2025". 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 Salvi (27, keyboards, French teacher), Tom Sagramola (35, guitar, civil servant), and Alessandro...

Georgia Will Host Junior Eurovision 2025!

November 17, 2024November 23, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Georgian national broadcaster, GPB, has confirmed that it is prepared to host Junior Eurovision 2025 following its victory in Junior Eurovision 2024 held last night in Madrid. Georgia has confirmed that it will host next year's Junior Eurovision following its triumph in Junior Eurovision 2024, which took place last night in Madrid. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest is an international singing competition for children aged 9-14, modeled after the Eurovision Song Contest. The winning representative, 12-year-old Andria Putkaradze, represented Georgia with the song "To My Mom," clinching first place with 239 points. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tinatin Berdzenishvili, Director of the Georgian national broadcaster, congratulated Georgia on its fourth Junior Eurovision win, stating: "I congratulate Georgia on winning Junior Eurovision! Andria represented the country with great dignity. We are ready for Georgia to host Eurovision." Berdzenishvili noted that the winning song received widespread support from many countries that awarded Georgia the maximum points. She added, "Andria's voice and excellent song proved...

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Win Junior Eurovision 2024?

November 15, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Junior Eurovision 2024, to be held in Madrid, Spain. Who should win Junior Eurovision according to the editorial team? Junior Eurovision 2024 will take place tomorrow - Saturday, November 16th, and will be held in Madrid, the capital of Spain. Spain reached second place in last year's Junior Eurovision in Nice and received the right to host this year's competition from the winning France. Junior Eurovision has been held since 2003 and is intended for participants aged 9 to 14. This will be the 22nd edition of the Eurovision spin-off competition, and the first time Spain hosts the contest on its soil. Editorial Picks: Who Should Win Junior Eurovision? Ofek Jerassi: First place – Albania: Nikol Çabeli – "Vallëzoj" The Albanian song is very interesting, beautifully constructed, and reminiscent of James Bond movie ballads. The performance looks exceptionally polished, which is not typical for Albania in the Junior...

Belgium: Eurovision National Selection Contestants Revealed!

November 14, 2024February 9, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgian national broadcaster unveiled this morning the contestants for the Belgian Eurovision National Selection, Eurosong 2025, and the date when the Belgian representative for Basel will be chosen - February 1st. The Flemish-Belgian national broadcaster, VRT, revealed this morning the eight contestants expected to participate in the Belgian Eurovision national selection "Eurosong" for Eurovision 2025. Additionally, the broadcaster disclosed the date of the national selection final where the Belgian flag bearer for Basel will be chosen - February 1st, 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Contestants in the Belgian Eurovision National Selection Jelle Van Dal first gained fame in 2008 when she was chosen in a talent competition to be the new singer of the electronic music group Lasgo. Earlier this year, she participated in the "Sing Again" program broadcast on VRT, featuring singers who had previously participated in various talent shows. LEEZ: The stage name of Lisa Van Rossem, sister of Joris Van Rossem, known as the singer Metejoor. Stefanie Callebaut was...

Germany: Stefan Raab Declares – “Failure is Not an Option!”

November 14, 2024November 23, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bold commitment: Stefan Raab takes the lead in finding a German representative for Eurovision 2025, promising to take responsibility if Germany doesn't win. Stefan Raab, one of the most famous and influential figures in German television and music culture, returns to the Eurovision spotlight with a dramatic declaration and unprecedented commitment - "If Germany doesn't win Eurovision 2025, I am responsible." Raab announced to his colleagues in German television that he is taking full responsibility for success, or failure, in leading Germany to victory in 2025, after being absent from the competition for more than a decade. This dramatic statement confirms Germany's deep desire for a better result, as we reported when the new format for the German Eurovision pre-selection for 2025, "Chefsache ESC", was revealed. In May, Germany confirmed its participation in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Stefan's Personal Challenge - To Win Raab's comeback to the Eurovision world comes through a new television program called "Chefsache ESC", which...

Eurovision 2024: Many Visitors, Heavy Security, and an Atmosphere That Could Have Been Different

November 11, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Over 160,000 visitors, 1,500 police officers, road closures and security checks, protests against Israel, and a different atmosphere than usual. What happened to Malmö's famous Eurovision atmosphere in 2024? Every year, Eurovision manages to infuse host countries with a vibrant and colorful atmosphere, as fans from around the world flood the streets and fill venues with contagious energy. However, in the past year, something changed in Malmö. Although the Swedish city was previously known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, Eurovision 2024 provided a different experience – less friendly, less relaxed, and much more tense. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As part of the preparations for Eurovision, no less than 1,500 police officers were deployed in Malmö, arriving from all over Sweden and even neighboring countries like Norway and Denmark. Central areas of the city, such as the Malmö Arena complex and Malmö Live, were covered with security fences, and police greeted visitors with strict security checks. Additionally, visitors...

Slovenia: Klemen Slakonja has submitted a song for the EMA 2025 national selection

November 11, 2024November 21, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovene singer Klemen Slakonja, already familiar with the Eurovision world, has announced that he submitted a song for the Slovene national selection to choose the representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel. Slovene singer Klemen Slakonja has officially announced that he submitted a song for the Slovene national selection. Slakonja is a well-known figure in the Slovene Eurovision scene, having hosted the national selection four times and delivered Slovenia's points at Eurovision in 2011. Slovenia has confirmed its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 and declared that the representative will be chosen through the national selection "EMA 2025", scheduled for February 1st, which will determine Slovenia's representative for Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slakonja piqued the interest of Eurovision fans in Slovenia when he asked his followers: "I have a song that's not 'typical Eurovision' but at the same time sounds ideal for Eurovision – should I try?" Today, Slakonja announced in a post on his Instagram...

Serbia: Changes in the Voting System for Eurovision 2025 National Selection!

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The dramatic change in Serbia's Eurovision national selection voting system has been unveiled: This is how past flaws will be corrected and a true balance between jury and public voting will be achieved. The Serbian national broadcaster unveils a dramatic change in the voting system for the Serbian Eurovision national selection, "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025". This change comes after RTS confirmed Serbia's participation in Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland, in July. Serbia has already revealed the format for selecting their Eurovision representative and has closed the submission window for songs to the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Previous System and Its Main Flaw A significant change is emerging in the voting system for Serbia's Eurovision 2025 national selection. This change aims to correct distortions discovered in previous years and create a better balance between jury opinions and public will. The new voting method, mentioned in Article 5 of the Serbian national selection regulations, introduces a proportional...