Eurovision 2025: Historic Justice – The Song Stopped by COVID Finally Reaches the Big Stage!

Eurovision 2025: Historic Justice – The Song Stopped by COVID Finally Reaches the Big Stage!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprise in the preparations for Eurovision in Basel: Lithuania’s representatives for Eurovision 2020 and 2021, the band The Roop, are expected to take part in one of the interval acts at Eurovision 2025! And with which song? Today (Tuesday), the Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, released a video featuring members of The Roop on its official Instagram page. In the video, the band members announce: “Hey, we are The Roop from Lithuania. We are so excited to finally bring ‘On Fire’ to the big stage at Eurovision 2025. After all these years, it’s finally happening. See you in May.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song "On Fire" by The Roop won the Lithuanian national selection in 2020 but ultimately did not get to participate in Eurovision due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The following year, the band once again competed in the Lithuanian national selection, won, and this time their dream came true as they performed on the big stage in Rotterdam...
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Yuval Raphael, Take Note: What Did the Eurovision Director Say About Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2025?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision director who assumed his role this year, Martin Green, shares in an interview his perspective on Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025! The new Eurovision director, Martin Green, who until now has maintained a low profile and refrained from personally addressing controversial issues, reveals his views on Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025 in a recent interview. As a reminder, Green's position was created following lessons learned by the European Broadcasting Union after the events of Eurovision 2024, and he works alongside the current contest supervisor, Martin Osterdahl from Sweden. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked in the interview about Israel's participation in Eurovision, the interviewers—who were relatively hostile toward Israel—compared the situation to that of Russia, which, as is known, was disqualified from participating in the contest in 2022. Green clarified: "Countries don’t compete in Eurovision, public service broadcasters do." Green rejected the position of Stig Karlsen from Norway, who served as the head of the delegation that boycotted Israel in...
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Georgia to Host Junior Eurovision 2025!

Georgia to Host Junior Eurovision 2025!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Georgian government has officially announced Tbilisi as the host city for Junior Eurovision 2025! The competition will take place on December 13! The Georgian National Procurement Agency, a governmental body, has confirmed that Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, will host Junior Eurovision 2025! This announcement follows a leak from the Dutch national broadcaster, AVROTROS, which mentioned the decision during the first audition episode of the Dutch Junior Eurovision pre-selection show, "Juniorsongfestival." The contest is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025. Similar to this year’s event, it will be held on a Saturday but has once again shifted from November to December. Georgia earned the right to celebrate its victory in Junior Eurovision 2024, held in Madrid, with Andria Putkaradze performing the song "To My Mom". However, unlike the adult Eurovision Song Contest, winning Junior Eurovision does not automatically grant the winning country hosting rights for the following year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an official statement from the Georgian National Procurement...
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Record-Breaking Demand: Fans from 80 Countries Purchase Tickets for Eurovision 2025!

Record-Breaking Demand: Fans from 80 Countries Purchase Tickets for Eurovision 2025!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Excitement for Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland, has reached unprecedented levels with the fastest ticket sales in the competition's history! Which countries are leading in ticket purchases? Eurovision 2025 is fast approaching, and tickets for the rehearsals and finals sold out within minutes during the first wave of sales. Not only was the pace extraordinary, but the diversity was equally impressive. According to data from the European Broadcasting Union, fans from over 80 countries worldwide—spanning Europe, Latin America, and Asia—secured tickets for the event. As Switzerland prepares to host Eurovision in Basel, the competition is breaking boundaries and continents at a remarkable pace. What once was a "European song festival" is now evolving into a truly global phenomenon. Enthusiasm transcends languages, cultures, and time zones, with hundreds of thousands marking Basel as their top destination of the year. The numbers speak for themselves: this is a worldwide sensation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Leading Countries in...
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EBU Rejects Spanish Request Against Israel in Eurovision!

EBU Rejects Spanish Request Against Israel in Eurovision!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain's national broadcaster requested a discussion regarding Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) swiftly dismissed the Spanish request outright. Yesterday, the president of Spain's national broadcaster (RTVE), José Pablo López, sent a letter to EBU Director-General Noel Curran, calling for "a discussion within the organization" regarding the participation of Israel's public broadcaster, Kan, in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest set to take place next month in Basel, Switzerland. Overnight, the EBU issued a statement rejecting Spain's request outright. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "concerns raised by various civil society groups in Spain regarding the situation in Gaza and Kan's participation in the contest." RTVE argued that "it would be appropriate" for the EBU to "recognize this discussion and provide a space for reflection among its members regarding Israel’s broadcaster’s participation." In response to RTVE's letter, the EBU released a brief two-line statement last night: "We welcome RTVE confirming their commitment to the Eurovision Song...
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Victory in Sight? Cyprus Unveils Arena Fit to Host Eurovision!

Victory in Sight? Cyprus Unveils Arena Fit to Host Eurovision!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Could victory be near? A month before Theo Evan takes the stage to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2025, the country inaugurates a newly upgraded arena that meets all EBU requirements for hosting Eurovision! With Eurovision 2025 set to begin in Basel, Switzerland, in just a month, Theo Evan, Cyprus's representative, is busy preparing for his performance in the first semi-final. Meanwhile, major developments are taking place in Cyprus, as the country upgrades its largest indoor venue, the Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol, from 6,225 seats to a capacity of 9,600—meeting the EBU's requirements for hosting Eurovision. The Mediterranean island nation has long been considered a strong contender for victory. Cyprus came close to winning Eurovision in 2018 with Eleni Foureira and her song "Fuego." Now, it's safe to say that Cyprus is fully equipped to host the contest should it secure a win. The arena previously hosted the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2008 successfully and is set to be one...
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Spain vs. Israel: Calls for Debate on Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2025

Spain vs. Israel: Calls for Debate on Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2025

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain's national broadcaster is demanding a discussion regarding Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025. What are the potential implications of this Spanish initiative against Israel? The president of Spain's national broadcaster (RTVE), José Pablo López, has sent a letter to the Director-General of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Noel Curran, requesting "a discussion within the organization" about the participation of the Israeli public broadcaster, KAN, in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest scheduled to take place next month in Basel, Switzerland. According to RTVE sources, the letter was sent "in accordance with agreements reached by the board of directors" of Spain's national broadcaster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The letter reflects RTVE's "commitment" to Eurovision while acknowledging "concerns raised by various civil society groups in Spain regarding the situation in Gaza and KAN's participation in the contest." RTVE believes that it would be "appropriate" for the EBU to "recognize this debate and provide a space for reflection among...
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Damiano David: “No Reason to Deny Israeli Artists From Eurovision”

Damiano David: “No Reason to Deny Israeli Artists From Eurovision”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025: Amid preparations for the event, Damiano David, who won Eurovision 2021 with the band Måneskin, speaks openly to the media, stating that he sees no issue with Israel's participation in Eurovision! As the preparations for Eurovision 2025 in Basel unfold, Damiano David, a prominent candidate to perform as a guest at the event, shares his views in an interview with Spanish media. David, who gained international fame after winning Eurovision 2021 with Måneskin, openly discusses his political opinions, including his stance on Israel's participation in Eurovision. Watch Maneskin's winning Eurovision 2021 performance: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about Israel's involvement in Eurovision, David responded: "It’s a very complex situation, it depends on the person itself. If the artist is very involved (in the political situation), it’s one context. But if it’s an artist who simply happens to be born in Israel and wants to sing at Eurovision, I don’t see why they should...
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Switzerland: Who is The Successful Director Who Will Direct Zoë Më’s Performance at Eurovision?

Switzerland: Who is The Successful Director Who Will Direct Zoë Më’s Performance at Eurovision?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland at Eurovision 2025: Zoë Më who will perform her song "Voyage" in Eurovision 2025, has revealed her performance director! Switzerland's Eurovision 2025 representative, Zoë Më, who will perform the song "Voyage" in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025 on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland (and automatically advance to the Grand Final), has sparked significant interest among Eurovision fans. It has now been revealed that her performance will be creative and captivating, thanks to a collaboration with one of Europe's most provocative and intriguing creators, Theo Adams, who will direct her stage show. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); To bring Zoë Më's vision to life, British interdisciplinary artist, stage director, and creator Theo Adams has been enlisted for the task. Known for his dark, theatrical, emotional, and occasionally unsettling aesthetic, Adams founded the “Theo Adams Company” in 2008—a unique artistic collective comprising dancers, musicians, actors, and designers. The group collaborates on impressive theatrical projects with leading institutions and luxury brands such as...
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Latvia: Significant Changes Announced for Tautumeitas’ Eurovision Performance!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   Latvia at Eurovision 2025: Tautumeitas, the band representing Latvia with the song "Bur Man Laimi," has announced major changes to their performance ahead of Eurovision! Tautumeitas, who will represent Latvia in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025 on May 15 in Basel, Switzerland, have revealed a major shift in their performance concept for the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Latvian band, which won the Latvian national selection after a three-way tie and a tiebreaker, announced that they will revamp their stage concept for Eurovision 2025. This move is likely aimed at impressing the Eurovision audience and raising the bar compared to their national selection performance. The group has also hinted at changes to their signature nymph-inspired costumes, which are expected to evolve for their Eurovision appearance. Currently on a European tour, the band members are scheduled to attend Eurovision pre-parties in London and Madrid, where they will promote their song "Bur Man Laimi." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Latvia in...
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