Ofek Jerassi, Author at EuroMix

Sweden: Scarlet Expected to Compete in Melodifestivalen 2025

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Swedish media, the duo Scarlet is expected to compete in the Swedish Eurovision national selection for 2025. Melodifestivalen, the Swedish Eurovision national selection, is one of the most important events for local music lovers and Eurovision fans worldwide. Every year, rumors and leaks about the list of participants fill local and international media. According to recent reports in the Swedish press, the duo Scarlet, who starred in last year's competition, may return to compete in Melodifestivalen 2025, which will choose the country's representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Scarlet: The Metal Duo Considering a Comeback Following their successful performance last year, several sources reported to the Swedish newspaper "Expressen" that the Scarlet duo is considering returning to the competition this year. An anonymous insider reported that "they've been interested (in returning) since last spring." The reports indicate that the duo has been discussing the idea of participating again in the competition since...

Montenegro: 32 Songs Submitted for the National Final of Eurovision 2025

October 2, 2024October 10, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After a two-year absence from Eurovision, 32 songs have been submitted for Montesong, Montenegro's national selection set to take place on November 27th. Montenegro's national broadcaster, RTCG, has disclosed that 32 songs have been submitted for the Montesong Festival, which will serve as Montenegro's official national selection for Eurovision 2025. The event, set to take place at the Vučo Sports Hall in Podgorica, aims to choose the representative Montenegro will send to Basel after a two-year hiatus from the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Key Details of Montesong 2024 Montenegro confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025 on August 7, 2024, and opened the registration window for the festival on September 5. Although the registration window officially closed on October 1, festival organizers allowed a few additional days for song submissions arriving by mail. In total, 32 songs were received, from which the professional committee will select 16 finalists. The names of the songs and artists will be revealed on...

Finland: Record-Breaking 485 Entries Submitted for UMK 2025

October 2, 2024October 3, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, reveals that 485 songs have been submitted for the Eurovision national final "UMK 2025". The list of contestants will be announced on January 8. The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has unveiled new details regarding the Finnish Eurovision national final, "UMK 2025". Yesterday, the national broadcaster announced that the selection will take place on February 8, 2025, at the Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland's third-largest city located in the south. Today, they revealed that a record-breaking 485 songs have been submitted for the Eurovision selection. This marks an increase of 66 songs from last year and sets a new record since the selection began its current format in 2020. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Steady Increase in Song Submissions Over the Years The Finnish national broadcaster has recorded a consistent rise in the number of songs submitted to the competition in recent years: 2025 - 485 songs 2024 - 419 songs 2023 - 363 songs 2022...

Finland: National Eurovision Selection to be Held on February 8th

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish Eurovision national selection, UMK 2025, will be held on February 8th in Tampere. The competing artists and songs are anticipated to be revealed in January. Finland has announced details for its upcoming Eurovision Song Contest national selection. The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has announced that the national final, "UMK 2025," will take place on February 8th, 2025, at Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland's third-largest city. This marks the fourth time the venue, which can accommodate 15,000 spectators, will host the event. Ticket sales for UMK 2025 are set to begin on October 3rd at 9:00AM (8:00AM CEST). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Diverse Lineup Teased for UMK 2025 As anticipation builds for UMK 2025, fans eagerly await the reveal of the competing artists and songs, expected to be announced in January. Tapio Hakanen, head of the UMK jury, has provided intriguing hints about the upcoming competition line-up: "This season, UMK will see both a great continuation of Finnish pop tradition and...

Azerbaijan: 154 Entries Submitted for Eurovision 2025

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); İctimai TV, Azerbaijan's national broadcaster, announced that 154 songs were submitted for the country's Eurovision 2025 selection process. Among the songwriters is Azerbaijan's representative from Eurovision 2024. Following the participation confirmation and the closure of the submission window for the national selection, The Azerbaijan's national broadcaster ITV reveals some data regarding the submitted songs. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); National Broadcaster Reveals Increase in Local Songwriters Azerbaijan's national broadcaster İTV has announced that 154 songs have been submitted for consideration to represent the country at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. This marks a decrease of 60 entries compared to last year's selection process. Despite the lower number of overall submissions, İTV expressed satisfaction with a notable increase in entries from local artists and composers. 49% of the submitted songs were created by Azerbaijani songwriters, up from 43% in the previous year. The submitted entries are currently under review. A professional committee from the broadcaster will evaluate the songs and narrow down the list...

Greece: High Interest and Intense Preparations for the New National Final

September 24, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In response to the announcement of Greece's Eurovision national final, local artists have commenced preparations, and the Greek broadcaster is developing a selection format expected to surprise audiences. ERT, the Greek national broadcaster, announced last Wednesday that Greece will hold an open national final for the first time in 22 years. This decision has prompted artists across the country to begin preparations while the broadcaster develops the selection format. The exciting announcement comes after Greek audiences demanded involvement in choosing the representative and song for Eurovision, following criticism of ERT's selections in recent years. The submission window will be open to any artist wishing to represent Greece at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Growing Interest from Artists Last week, 26 potential contestants expressed interest in competing in the national final. Now, more details are emerging about preparations and songwriting collaborations: Music production team Arcade, known for working with Greek stars and Eurovision alumni like Eleni Foureira and Helena...

Will Ireland Participate? Discussions on Eurovision 2025 Selection Method

September 22, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ireland has not yet confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, but a report reveals that the Irish broadcaster plans to separate its national selection, Eurosong, from "The Late Late Show". Ireland has not yet confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, However, a new report reveals that the Irish broadcaster is already planning to separate its national selection show Eurosong from The Late Late Show. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Irish broadcaster RTÉ has not yet declared its intentions regarding participation in Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. This comes after a turbulent Eurovision season in 2024 in Malmö, with ongoing controversies involving provocations and pro-Palestinian politics by representative Bambie Thug, as well as the revealed financial cost of participating in Eurovision 2024. Despite Ireland's potential pride in their Eurovision 2024 achievements (sixth place in the final and first qualification since 2018), their participation intentions remain unclear. Nevertheless, a British-Irish website reports, along with several large Eurovision-focused Instagram pages, that preparations for...

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Calls to Return to Eurovision!

September 22, 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. Now, a well-known Eurovision figure is calling for its return to the competition. The Bosnian national broadcaster BHRT announced 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 EBU, amounting to about 8.36 million euros. Over the years, it appeared that Bosnia and Herzegovina had lost interest in the Eurovision Song Contest. However, a well-known Eurovision figure is now expressing renewed enthusiasm and urging the country to return to the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marija Šestić Advocates for Bosnia and Herzegovina's Return to Eurovision Marija Šestić, who represented Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2007 with the song "Rijeka bez imena", is advocating for the country's return...