Ofek Jerassi, Author at EuroMix

Ireland: Will There Be Changes to the Eurovision National Selection Format?

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After criticism from many who demanded moving the Eurovision national selection from the stage of "The Late Late Show" to a larger and more appropriate stage, the head of the Irish delegation to Eurovision discusses the obstacles and explains why this hasn't happened yet. Following the confirmation by Michael Kealy, head of the Irish delegation to Eurovision, that Ireland's national selection for Eurovision 2025 will again take place as part of "The Late Late Show", significant criticism was heard from contest enthusiasts and former Eurovision contestants regarding the decision. "The Late Late Show" has broadcast the national selection for the past three years, as well as from 2006-2007 and 2009 to 2015. Now, Kealy addresses the claims and clarifies his desire to separate the selection from the talk show, discussing the obstacles and explaining why this hasn't happened yet. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sound Issues and Performance Limitations Highlighted by Past Contestants Erica-Cody, who competed last year in the...

Serbia: Eurovision Representative to be Chosen on March 1st

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After confirming its participation in Eurovision 2025, Serbian national broadcaster RTS reveals new details about their national selection "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025". In July, Serbian national broadcaster RTS announced that Serbia would participate in Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, and opened the submission window for its national selection, "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025". Now, new details about the selection process have been revealed, including the date for choosing the representative for Eurovision 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an interview with Serbian media, the producer of the national selection, Olivera Kovačević, reveals that the final of "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025" will take place on March 1st. The event will include two semi-finals, with the winner representing Serbia at Eurovision 2025. Additionally, the selection will feature between 26 and 36 songs, with the names of the participants to be announced in December. Kovačević believes that Eurovision is an event with a rich tradition and history, and she aims to promote the...

Estonia: 175 Songs Submitted for Eurovision National Selection

October 22, 2024November 2, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonian national broadcaster ERR has announced that 175 songs have been submitted for "Eesti Laul 2025," the national selection process to choose Estonia's representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Following ERR's confirmation of Estonia's participation in Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland, and the use of the "Eesti Laul 2025" format for selecting their entry, the broadcaster has now revealed the number of submissions received. While this figure is lower than the 215 songs submitted for the 2024 selection, it still represents a significant interest in the competition. ERR disclosed that among the submitted songs, 110 are in Estonian, while 65 are in foreign languages (including English, French, German, and Italian). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Selection Process and International Aspirations A panel of over 35 judges will select 15 of the 16 songs that will advance to the Estonian national final. The additional song will be chosen by the public through online voting. The 15...

Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2025 Ticket Sales to Open on November 6

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As rumors swirl about the participants of Melodifestivalen 2025, the Swedish national broadcaster announces that ticket sales for the Eurovision national finals will commence on November 6th. Melodifestivalen 2025, Sweden's Eurovision Song Contest national selection, is set to choose the country's representative and song in the grand finale scheduled for March 8th in Stockholm. Last year, Marcus & Martinus were selected to represent Sweden, the host country of Eurovision 2024 in Malmö. Despite facing criticism from their home country Norway, they achieved a respectable ninth place finish. Following a tumultuous season and amid numerous rumors about Melodifestivalen contestants, Swedish national broadcaster SVT will open ticket sales for the renowned Eurovision pre-selection on Wednesday, November 6th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Event Structure and Ticket Availability Ticket sales for all Melodifestivalen shows will open on Ticketmaster.se in two weeks, on November 6th. This is the largest Eurovision national selection organized by any participating country, and once again, it will span several host cities and massive...

Germany: Changes are Expected in Eurovision Selection Process

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland, but has yet to announce a selection process. Recent developments suggest a shift in the country's approach to choosing its representative. The German national broadcaster ARD has announced Germany's participation in Eurovision 2025 but has left the selection process unclear. It has now been revealed that changes are coming, at least in terms of the production company involved. German media reports that after three consecutive years of producing the German national selection, "Bildergarten Entertainment" will not be part of the production this year. Karsten Roeder, CEO of the company, stated, "Bildergarten is not in talks with the German national broadcaster this year." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Bildergarten Entertainment" has been producing Germany's national selection since 2022, making changes and adaptations to its format in collaboration with the German national broadcaster NDR. The selection show has undergone several name changes: 2022: "Germany 12 Points" 2023:...

Drama in the Netherlands: Joost Klein Faces Harsh Criticism on Dutch Television

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "He Should Be in A Mental Asylum": Joost Klein, Eurovision 2024 Dutch Representative Who Got Disqualified Hours Before The Final, Under Fire On Dutch TV. During the TV show "Vandaag Inside" (Today Inside), which featured guest journalist Aran Bade, who has been covering the Eurovision Song Contest for several years, a heated discussion erupted criticizing singer Joost Klein. Klein represented the Netherlands in the recent Eurovision contest but was disqualified just hours before the final due to an alleged violent incident with a Swedish production photographer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Klein still has supporters in the Eurovision fan community, it's clear that his image is not entirely positive, and he's stirring up anger in the Netherlands due to his inappropriate behavior. Johan Derksen, one of the show's hosts, stated, "How annoying Klein was. What an idiot he is, huh? This guy thinks he's funny and interesting, but he's really nobody." Johan believes it's...

Eurovision 2025 Preparations: Challenges and Innovative Initiatives in Basel

October 19, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place in Basel, will be an event-packed spectacle requiring round-the-clock efforts from numerous teams during the week of the competition. How is the city of Basel planning to tackle this task? Organizing Eurovision, an enormous event in every aspect, can be complex for a modestly sized city like Basel. Having never hosted events of this magnitude before, Basel has appointed a core team of 20 officials responsible for organizing the event from a municipal perspective. Leading this project is Beat Läuchli, founder and manager of Belco Consulting GmbH, a company with a track record of producing and organizing numerous events in Basel, including festivals, concerts, and sporting events. Läuchli brings 18 years of experience to the table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tackling Major Challenges: Transportation and Security Among the many challenges Läuchli describes are coordinating and reinforcing public transportation, and of course, the heavy security required for an event of this...

Greece Opens Registration for Eurovision National Selection

October 18, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following the festive announcement and after many artists showed their interest in participation, the Greek national broadcaster opened the registration and published the rules of the Eurovision national final. Greece has officially opened the registration window for its Eurovision national selection, marking a significant return to this format after 22 years. The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has released the rules and guidelines for participants. The national selection will consist of a single evening event, with the winner determined by an equal split between public voting and professional judges (50-50). Twelve artists will compete in the final, with three additional songs selected as backups in case of withdrawals or disqualifications. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eligibility and Submission Process Participation is open to artists with Greek citizenship or those with at least one parent of Greek origin. However, songwriters and composers can be from any country worldwide. Interested participants can submit their entries through the official link, along with a short...

France: Will Louane Represent France at Eurovision 2025?

October 16, 2024October 26, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Will French singer Louane represent the country at Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland? In recent hours, speculation about her participation in the competition has been growing. France TV, the French national broadcaster, has already confirmed France's participation in Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Now, speculation is growing about who will represent the country. French singer Louane, one of the hottest names in the French music industry in recent years, has sparked considerable speculation among Eurovision fans with an unusual move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Louane's Mysterious Schedule Change Louane's decision to cancel all her performances in April and May 2025 has sparked widespread speculation about her potential selection to represent France at Eurovision 2025. This move closely resembles the actions taken by La Zarra and Slimane in the previous two editions of the contest, further intensifying the rumors. It's worth noting that the Eurovision traditionally takes place in May. Contestants typically dedicate the month of April to...

Montenegro: Songwriters for Eurovision National Selection Revealed!

October 16, 2024February 9, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Montenegrin national broadcaster has unveiled the names of the songwriters for the 16 entries in the Montenegrin Eurovision national selection "Montesong"! Among the writers are some familiar names. Who are they? The Montenegrin national broadcaster RTCG announced the 16 contestants and song titles that will compete in the Eurovision national selection "Montesong", scheduled for Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The winner of the local competition will represent Montanegro at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Last night, Montenegro took another step forward and revealed the writers of the 16 songs vying for the Montenegrin ticket to Basel! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Contestants, Songs, and Their Songwriters: Anastasija Koprolčec - Kraj / Bojan Marović, Stevan Molanović Bend "9" - Stop War / Milić Sarović Boban Rajović - Suze / G. Ratković, M. Bogosavljević, B. Gulsac Dolce Hera - Repeat / A. Prelević Palladino, T. Tadić, M. Caćić Đurđa - To Ljubav Je / Kristina Kovač, O. Patocska, Đ.Petrović Poljak, J. Jensen Glumci Bend...