Luxembourg: Jury Panel Revealed for Eurovision 2025 National Final

Luxembourg: Jury Panel Revealed for Eurovision 2025 National Final

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Luxembourg's national broadcaster RTL has announced the jury panel for the upcoming Eurovision national final, featuring experienced Eurovision personalities. Luxembourg is set to make its mark on Eurovision 2025 with a national selection process that promises to showcase the best of the country's musical talent. The "Luxembourg Song Contest 2025" is shaping up to be an exciting event, with the list of participating artists scheduled to be revealed on November 18th, and the final selection of Luxembourg's representative to take place on January 25th. Today, Luxembourg's national broadcaster RTL announced the composition of the jury panel that will play a crucial role in selecting the country's representative for Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland, in May. The jury consists of five individuals with significant Eurovision experience, ensuring a knowledgeable and discerning selection process. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Meet the Jury The professional jury includes well-known names in the Eurovision community, mostly comprised of past winners, but also...
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Sweden: Five Additional Artists Expected to Participate in Melodifestivalen 2025!

Sweden: Five Additional Artists Expected to Participate in Melodifestivalen 2025!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The list of contestants for Melodifestivalen 2025 continues to generate rumors and headlines among Eurovision fans and news sites worldwide, alongside several additional artists expected to participate in the Swedish national final for Eurovision 2025. Melodifestivalen, Sweden's national selection for Eurovision, is one of the most popular and widely watched pre-Eurovision events. While the official list of contestants for Melodifestivalen 2025 has not yet been released, rumors about potential participants continue to circulate. Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet has revealed several new names expected to participate in Melodifestivalen 2025. Although this is not an official report from the national broadcaster SVT, Aftonbladet has a track record of accurately predicting contestants before the official announcement. Last year, they correctly predicted 29 out of 30 names. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Potential New Contestants Erik Segerstedt: No stranger to Melodifestivalen, Erik previously finished third in 2009 as part of EMD and reached the Second Chance round in 2013 with Tone Damli. New Girl Group:...
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Sweden: These are the hosts of Melodifestivalen 2025!

Sweden: These are the hosts of Melodifestivalen 2025!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swedish national broadcaster announced the hosts for the Swedish Eurovision final, Melodifestivalen 2025: Kristina "Keyyo" Petrushina and Edvin Törnblom. Swedish national broadcaster SVT has announced that Kristina "Keyyo" Petrushina and Edvin Törnblom will host Melodifestivalen 2025, Sweden's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. Both are well-known comedians in Sweden and will be hosting the show for the first time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Melodifestivalen 2025 Hosts Revealed Petrushina, originally from Russia, gained popularity through her YouTube comedy sketches. She has since progressed to hosting podcasts and TV shows, including the talent show "Talang" and the entertainment program "Keyyo & Co". Currently, she hosts the podcast "Frågar åt en kompis" (Asking for a Friend). Törnblom has appeared in Swedish series and films and published an autobiographical book titled "Bögen är lös" (The Gay is Loose) in 2022. Hosts' Reactions "This is an opportunity I never dreamed of," said Petrushina. "I'm excited to share the stage with Edvin and celebrate our beloved competition. We'll make every...
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Sweden: Melfest WKND 2025 Dates Revealed!

Sweden: Melfest WKND 2025 Dates Revealed!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden's Eurovision Pre-Party Melfest WKND Dates Revealed Along with Tickets Sale Opening Date! As part of the preparations for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, Eurovision pre-parties are being organized across Europe, as they are every year. These events feature current contest participants, past representatives, and national finals contestants from previous years. Today, plans for two nights of parties in Stockholm, Sweden, were revealed, coinciding with the final weekend of Sweden's national final, Melodifestivalen 2025. The tickets sale date has also been announced. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish Melfest WKND Pre-Party Following the tradition established in 2020, two main parties will take place leading up to the Swedish national final: The pre-party on Friday, March 7, held the evening before the Melodifestivalen final, will host Eurovision artists from previous years. The main party on Saturday, March 8, will commence immediately after the final concludes. These events are organized by the Swedish Eurovision fan club, Melodifestivalklubben OGAE. General ticket sales will begin...
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Portugal: RTP Reveals First Details of Festival da Canção 2025

Portugal: RTP Reveals First Details of Festival da Canção 2025

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTP announces dates and composers for Festival da Canção 2025, Portugal's Eurovision national final. Portugal's national broadcaster, RTP, has unveiled initial details about its Eurovision national final, "Festival da Canção 2025". The first semi-final will take place on February 22, the second semi-final on March 1, and the grand final on March 8 at RTP studios in Lisbon, where Portugal's representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel will be chosen. RTP has also revealed the 20 composers who will create the songs for this year's national selection. Of these, 14 were independently chosen by RTP, while 6 were selected through an open submission process conducted by the broadcaster. Portugal returns to Eurovision 2025 after finishing eighth in Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, following which they demanded discussions with the European Broadcasting Union regarding the events of the last Eurovision. The question remains: what does the future hold for Portugal in Basel? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Selected Composers The composers...
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Denmark: Former Eurovision Contestant Will Participate in the 2025 National Final

Denmark: Former Eurovision Contestant Will Participate in the 2025 National Final

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New details about the Danish national final 2025 have been revealed - including how many songs will compete for the ticket to Eurovision and the news that a former representative will try to return to the competition. After Denmark confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland, the country will select its representative through the esteemed national final, "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix," scheduled for March 1, 2025. Exciting new details about the Danish national final have now emerged. Erik Struve Hansen, head of the Danish Eurovision delegation and producer of the national final, announced that eight songs will compete for the coveted opportunity to represent Denmark in the upcoming Eurovision. The contestants will be revealed approximately three weeks before the grand final. Additionally, Erik shared that among the eight songs, four have already been selected, and notably, one of the competitors is a former Eurovision contestant! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Voting System and Selection...
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Käärijä: New Album from Eurovision 2023 Runner-Up – “People’s Champion”

Käärijä: New Album from Eurovision 2023 Runner-Up – “People’s Champion”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Käärijä, the winner of the televote at Eurovision 2023, launches a new album – "People's Champion". The album includes Käärijä's famous Eurovision song and a track describing his feelings about the competition. Käärijä, who achieved Finland's best Eurovision result since 2006 by placing second in the 2023 contest, while winning the public vote with his hit "Cha Cha Cha," has released a new album. The title track directly addresses his experiences at the 2023 competition and his feelings about it. Coinciding with the album release, Käärijä has embarked on a tour across Finland, following the recent conclusion of his European tour. Fans are encouraged to listen to the new album! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Album Composition: A Mix of Old and New The new album features 12 tracks, including six previously released songs such as "Rouska," featuring singer Erika Vikman, and the widely popular "Cha Cha Cha," which earned Käärijä the title of "People's Champion" after winning the televote at...
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Ahead of Their Time: Eurovision Songs That Proved Their Power Outside the Contest

Ahead of Their Time: Eurovision Songs That Proved Their Power Outside the Contest

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ahead of Their Time - A Journey Following the Great Eurovision Songs That Conquered Millions Outside the Contest. In the world of Eurovision, not every song wins the competition or even reaches the top spots. Some songs that initially seemed like failures later blossomed and became global hits. Sometimes, the Eurovision audience doesn't recognize the true potential of certain songs in real-time, but over the years, they become timeless classics in world music. These are songs that were ahead of their time – those that failed at the moment they competed but years later achieved overwhelming success due to their innovation or because the audience wasn't ready to grasp their message or style at the time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Years: Unexpected Classics One of the most prominent cases of a song that didn't win Eurovision but became a global classic is "Nel blu dipinto di blu" (in English: "Blue Painted Blue"), by Italian singer Domenico Modugno. The...
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Italy: Contestants for Sanremo 2025 to Be Revealed on December 2

Italy: Contestants for Sanremo 2025 to Be Revealed on December 2

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Italian national broadcaster RAI announced today that it will reveal the participants in the Italian Eurovision national final "Festival di Sanremo 2025" on December 2nd. RAI, the Italian national broadcaster, announced today that the list of contestants for the 75th edition of the Italian Eurovision national final "Festival di Sanremo 2025" will be revealed on December 2nd by the artistic director and festival host, Carlo Conti. The festival will take place from February 11-15, featuring 24 artists competing for the opportunity to represent Italy at Eurovision 2025. If the winner declines to represent Italy in the competition, RAI will select its Eurovision representative from among the Sanremo contestants.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Potential Returning Eurovision Stars at Sanremo 2025 While the official list of Sanremo participants has not yet been released, recent leaks suggest that several former Italian Eurovision representatives are expected to return to the festival. These include: Francesco Gabbani (Italy, Eurovision 2017) Achille Lauro (San Marino,...
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Estonia: Contestants Selected for ‘Eesti Laul 2025’!

Estonia: Contestants Selected for ‘Eesti Laul 2025’!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The contestants for the Estonian Eurovision national final, 'Eesti Laul 2025', have been chosen by a committee of the Estonian national broadcaster ERR and will be revealed in a few days! Estonia's national broadcaster ERR has chosen the contestants for "Eesti Laul 2025," the national selection for Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland. The contestants will be revealed on the TV show "Ringvaade" on November 4th and 5th, while the competing songs will be unveiled on the "Start" TV program on December 6th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Impressive Submission Numbers and Linguistic Diversity Out of 175 submitted songs, 110 were in Estonian, and 65 in foreign languages (English, French, German, and Italian). A jury of 34 people selected 15 out of 16 songs that will participate in the Eesti Laul final. The additional song will be chosen by the public through an online vote in early January. Notably, for the first time, there will be no semi-finals,...
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