Ofek Jerassi, Author at EuroMix

Greece: Who Are the Artists Who Submitted Songs for Eurovision?

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The submission window for the Greek Eurovision national selection closed yesterday, and now the names of artists who submitted songs for the selection are being revealed. Which artists have submitted songs? And who among them is already familiar to us? The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, closed the submission window for the Greek Eurovision national selection yesterday. While the exact number of submitted songs is not yet known, estimates suggest between 150 to 200 entries. This is a high number for the first year of a format that hasn't yet proven itself, especially considering the relatively strict criteria set by the Greek national broadcaster for song submissions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Notable Participants Among the song submitters for the Greek national selection are several familiar names: Evangelia - A Greek-American singer who has competed to represent Greece at Eurovision in previous years. She hinted at another attempt to represent Greece as early as last August. According to her, the song she...

The Netherlands: Douwe Bob Aims to Represent the Country Again

November 8, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Douwe Bob, the Dutch singer and 2016 Eurovision representative, appeared on a local radio show and announced that he has submitted a song for internal selection, hoping to represent the Netherlands in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Will the former representative return to the competition stage? With the confirmation of the Netherlands' participation in Eurovision 2025, the national broadcaster AVROTROS has opened the window for song submissions. Although registration is still open and the decision is expected to be made only in December, the 2016 Dutch representative Douwe Bob confirms that he has submitted a song for internal selection, with which he wishes to represent the Netherlands and return to the Eurovision competition in 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an interview with the radio program "538 Avondshow," Douwe shares his Eurovision participation experience and reveals that he has a song with which he intends to return to the competition stage. "When I participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in...

Eurovision 2025 Voting System to Remain Unchanged

November 8, 2024November 20, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The voting system for Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland, will remain unchanged, reports the Croatian Head of Delegation to Eurovision. Eurovision 2025 will be held in Basel, Switzerland, following Nemo's victory with the song "The Code". Despite Switzerland's controversial win at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö due to the Eurovision voting system, where the public vote winner doesn't necessarily win the competition, it was revealed today that no changes will be made to the voting system for Eurovision 2025, and it will remain identical for at least another year. This news was shared in an interview by Tomislav Štengl, the Croatian Head of Delegation and a member of Eurovision's governing board on behalf of the EBU, the Reference Group. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Voting System to Remain 50:50 According to Štengl, the voting will remain at a 50:50 ratio between the public and the jury this year. He said in the interview: "Changes have been made with different...

Martin Österdahl: “It’s The Audience’s Right to Express Their Views”

November 8, 2024November 20, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After facing boos in Malmö, Eurovision Executive Supervisor Martin Österdahl addresses questions about democracy, protests, and Israel's participation. Photo: Sören Vilks The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmö, Sweden, was one of the most talked-about and complex competitions in terms of managing criticism and political sentiments in the background. Among the events that led to the heightened interest were the war in Gaza, which caused tumultuous protests outside the competition venue, and the boos received by Eurovision's Executive Supervisor, Martin Österdahl, when he announced that the final voting results had been checked and approved. "This is how it should be in a democracy," Österdahl said in an interview with the Swedish morning show SVT Morgonstudion, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression in such an international event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Difficult Decisions During Political Crisis Österdahl, the Executive Supervisor of Eurovision, faced various criticisms from different audiences this year, especially regarding Israel's participation despite the tense security situation. "It's...

Poland Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2025

November 8, 2024November 20, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Polish national broadcaster, TVP, has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland. Poland will use a national selection to choose its representative, which will take place on February 14. The Polish national broadcaster, TVP, has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. Poland becomes the 36th country to express interest in participating in Eurovision 2025, following Austria, Australia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Albania, Estonia, Belgium, United Kingdom, Georgia, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Greece, Israel, Luxembourg, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Malta, Norway, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Serbia, Portugal, Finland, Czech Republic, France, Cyprus, Croatia, Sweden, and host country Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); National Selection Process Unlike last year when they opted for an internal committee, Poland will use a national selection this year. The rules for the Polish national selection were formulated by the OGAE Poland community in collaboration with artists, various Polish record companies, songwriters, and music...

San Marino: The Story Behind the Collaboration with Flo Rida

November 7, 2024November 18, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2021 viewers were stunned to see famous American rapper Flo Rida, known for numerous hits from the early 2000s, representing the tiny nation of San Marino. However, it turns out he wasn't the first rapper approached. The Eurovision Song Contest is known for its colorful performances, powerful songs, and the controversies that arise during the voting process. However, in 2021, viewers were surprised for a different reason. They got a taste of Hollywood when rapper Flo Rida competed for San Marino alongside singer Senhit. Fans and viewers alike were astonished when the famous rapper chose to fly to the Netherlands to represent the country in the world's largest music event. However, it has now been revealed that other music stars were also in line to sing for San Marino. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Search for a Eurovision Rap Star In an interview, Senhit, who now hosts "Eurovision on Tour," revealed that after she was supposed to represent San Marino at...

No EBU Member Officially Complained About Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2024!

November 6, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was officially revealed that complaints from various sources against the conduct of the Israeli delegation at Eurovision 2024 were unfounded, and no official complaint was filed against it with the European Broadcasting Union. Last night, in a quiet but highly significant move, it was officially disclosed that not a single complaint was filed against the Israeli delegation at Eurovision 2024. As a reminder, the participation of Eden Golan, Israel's representative for Eurovision 2024, and her delegation in the competition, provoked numerous reactions from journalists and complaints from various contestants that escalated to threats of withdrawal from the competition. This revelation was made by the head of the contest's reference group, Bakel Walden, in an interview with a fan podcast. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Walden explained the decision to accept Israel into Eurovision 2024 simply, emphasizing that as long as the Israeli national broadcaster meets all the rules, it can participate. Walden stated that despite...

San Marino: Besa Kokedhima to Compete in National Selection!

November 5, 2024November 10, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Surprise: Besa Kokedhima, who represented Albania at Eurovision 2024 but didn't make it to the final, will compete to represent San Marino at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland! San Marino's Eurovision national selection, known for its colorful and multicultural nature, continues to provide surprising candidates to represent the country at Eurovision. After Ronela Hajati, who represented Albania at Eurovision 2022 with "Sekret" and attempted to represent San Marino through their national selection the following year, it's now Besa's turn. The Albanian representative in 2024 is expected to participate in the auditions for San Marino's Una Voce Per San Marino next week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After Besa's management team confirmed her participation in San Marino's Eurovision national selection, it can be announced that this year will mark Besa's third attempt in the Eurovision world. Besa's journey began in 2009 when she competed in the Romanian national selection with the song "Nothing Gonna Change" but didn't win. Her second attempt was in...

Spain: Benidorm Fest Participants to be Revealed on November 12th!

November 5, 2024November 10, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The list of contestants for the Spanish Eurovision National Finals, Benidorm Fest 2025, will be unveiled on November 12th! The Spanish Eurovision national final, Benidorm Fest, will serve for the fourth time as the national selection process to choose Spain's representative for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Basel, Switzerland. The Spanish national broadcaster, RTVE, had initially planned to hold a press conference to reveal the contestants on Thursday, November 7th. However, it was reported yesterday that the reveal date would be postponed, just three days before the scheduled press conference. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTVE did not provide an explanation for the postponement of the press conference. However, it is likely due to the situation in eastern Spain, which is experiencing one of the worst floods in Spanish and European history. Reports indicate over 200 casualties in the Valencia region. Today, RTVE announced that the 16 Benidorm Fest contestants will be revealed on Tuesday, November...

Drama in Greece: Marina Satti Stirs Controversy with A Controversial Statement!

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marina Satti, Greece's representative for Eurovision 2024, faces harsh criticism in Greece after comparing her country to Turkey, a nation with which Greece has very cold relations. Marina Satti, Greece's representative for Eurovision 2024, continues her local career in Greece. While garnering awards and appreciation from audiences attending her tour, she's also embroiled in significant scandals and keeps getting into trouble. In June, she clashed with TV host Athinais Nega at a local awards ceremony for speaking against Israel. In September, eggs were thrown at her during a performance. Now, she faces severe criticism after comparing her country to Turkey, a nation that has hostile relations with Greece. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marina Satti performed in Istanbul, Turkey, in an unprecedented move, given the long-standing hostility between the two countries. Turkey, or more precisely the Ottoman Empire, was an occupying force in Greece, which fought for its independence and liberation. Many Greeks who lived in what is now...