Roy Moreno, Author at EuroMix

ESC Top 250: Loreen Is The Big Winner of 2024!

January 1, 2025 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As per tradition, the international Eurovision chart "ESC Top 250" was held this year as well! At the end of the calendar year, and for the second consecutive year, Loreen remains at the top of the chart! Every year, as the calendar year draws to a close, Eurovision fans across the globe rank their all-time favorite Eurovision songs in a survey called "ESC Top 250". This chart is organized by the Belgian Eurovision website Songfestival.be in collaboration with EFR12Radio, an online radio station that broadcasts Eurovision songs. The chart began in 2007, and one artist who has consistently stood out over the years is Loreen, the 2012 Eurovision winner, whose song "Euphoria" has topped the chart every year since her victory. In 2022, a different song claimed the top spot: "SloMo" by Chanel from Spain, which finished third in the Eurovision contest. Last year, in 2023, Loreen won Eurovision for the second time with her song "Tattoo", and reclaimed the first...

Belgium: Eurosong 2025 Dates Revealed!

December 22, 2024February 9, 2025 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgium: Eurovision national selection will include two semi-finals and a final. The selection process will begin on January 18 with the first semi-final. The Belgian national broadcaster, VRT, has unveiled that the Belgian Eurovision selection process "Eurosong" for Eurovision 2025 will include two semi-finals. The first semi-final is scheduled for January 18, the second for January 25, and the final, where Belgium's representative for Basel will be chosen, will take place on February 1, 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Semi-Final Contestants The contestants for the first semi-final are: Grace Khuabi Leez Le Manou Len Neefs The contestants for the second semi-final are: Jelle Van Dal Mentissa Stefanie Callebaut Red Sebastian For more details about each contestant, click here. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgian National Final Format In each semi-final, four contestants will perform a new version of a Eurovision song, followed by their original song with which they are competing to represent Belgium in Basel. After each semi-final, the performed songs will be...

Monaco: New Public National Broadcaster to Begin Operations in 2025

December 22, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Monaco is unifying its two existing public national broadcasters to create a new national broadcaster that will begin operating in 2025. Will the new Monégasque national broadcaster bring the country back to Eurovision? Monaco currently operates two public national broadcasters - Monaco Info and TVMONACO. The principality is now taking steps to consolidate these broadcasters into a single national broadcaster responsible for public broadcasting. This decision comes on the heels of TVMONACO's success in securing a position on the board of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), demonstrating Monaco's interest in the organization and potentially in Eurovision participation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rationale Behind the Merger The merger of the national broadcasters is driven by the frequent content overlaps between the two, given Monaco's small size. Prince Albert II stated, "We are too small to have two separate channels competing on the same subjects." Recently, Monaco's Minister of State, Didier Guillaume, confirmed plans for a new national broadcaster, saying, "This...

Estonia: Eesti Laul Hosts Revealed!

December 21, 2024February 15, 2025 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has revealed the two hosts for the Estonian Eurovision national selection, "Eesti Laul 2025," which will take place on February 15 in Tallinn. Who are the hosts, and how are they connected to the world of Eurovision? Estonian national broadcaster ERR has revealed that "Eesti Laul 2025" will be hosted by Eda-Ines Etti and Korea, a member of the band 5Miinust. Both hosts have previously represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest. Eda-Ines Etti represented Estonia in 2000 with the song "Once in a lifetime," finishing in fourth place. Korea, a member of 5Miinust, represented Estonia in Eurovision 2024 with the song "(Nendest) Narkootikumidest Ei Tea Me (Küll) Midagi," placing 20th. While both artists are well-known for their Eurovision appearances, this will be their first time co-hosting an event together. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Contestants and Songs in the Estonian Eurovision Pre-Selection Minimal Wind - "Armageddon" Andrei Zevakin & Karita - "Ma Ei Tea Sind" Gem98 -...

Netherlands: Claude to Compete in Eurovision 2025

December 19, 2024February 27, 2025 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Netherlands at Eurovision 2025: Claude has been chosen to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland. The song will be revealed in the coming months. Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS has announced 21-year-old Dutch-Congolese singer Claude as their representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel. The announcement comes after the Netherlands' unexpected confirmation of participation in Eurovision 2025. Following the incident with singer Joost Klein, who was disqualified from the final after a publicized confrontation with a production photographer, many thought the Netherlands would not participate in Eurovision this year. The Dutch national broadcaster even went so far as to declare that their chances of participating in 2025 were slim. However, after discussions with the European Broadcasting Union, the Netherlands relented and confirmed participation for Eurovision 2026 as well! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Claude's Background and Eurovision Journey Claude was born in Congo and moved to the Netherlands with his family at the age of 13. The first...

Luxembourg: Luxembourg Song Contest Songs Revealed!

December 19, 2024February 6, 2025 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: Luxembourg's national broadcaster, RTL, today revealed the songs competing in the second edition of the Luxembourgish Eurovision national selection "Luxembourg Song Contest". The Luxembourgish representative and song for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen on January 25th. Luxembourg's national broadcaster, RTL, has today unveiled the seven songs competing in the Luxembourgish Eurovision pre-selection, "Luxembourg Song Contest 2025." The national final will take place on Saturday, January 25th, at the Rockhal concert hall in Esch-sur-Alzette. This second edition of the Eurovision pre-selection will maintain last year's format, where contestants perform live in front of an audience, competing for the votes of both judges (50%) and the public (50%) to determine who will secure the coveted ticket to Basel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Competing Entries The songs participating in the Luxembourgish Eurovision pre-selection are: One Last Time - "Gambler's Song" Rafaela Teixeira Fernandes - "No, Thank You" Laura Thorn - "La poupée monte le son" Luzac - "Je Danse" Rhythmic Soulwave...

Eurovision 2025: Hints at Changes in Semi-Final Results Announcement Format!

December 18, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The producers of the Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR reveal expected changes for Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland, in an attempt to create more interest among viewers during the semi-final stage. The Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR has been tasked with organizing the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 35 years, and its producers are determined to leave their mark on the competition. This week, Eurovision fans got their first glimpse of what awaits them in the May 2025 contest, with the unveiling of the competition logo, stage design, and details about ticket sales for the shows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Proposed Changes to Semi-Final Results Swiss producers Moritz Stadler and Reto Peritz discuss their intentions to change the semi-final results announcement in an interview. They state, "We are thinking of changes for the Semi-Finals, the voting is amazing in the Grand Final – there are a lot of emotions. For the Semi-Finals it’s not that exciting because you just...

Croatia: The Croatian Representative for Eurovision Will Be Chosen on March 2

December 17, 2024December 18, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to a local news site, the Croatian Eurovision national selection will take place on March 2 and will be hosted in the city of Opatija, Croatia. Who are the most prominent songwriters from the revealed list? The Croatian national broadcaster HRT officially revealed the list of participants for the Croatian Eurovision pre-selection, "Dora 2025," along with their song titles. The chief editor of the selection process disclosed a significant improvement in song quality and substantial changes to the voting format. A local newspaper reported that the Dora final will take place on March 2 in the northern Croatian city of Opatija. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Former Eurovision Representatives Among Songwriters HRT officially released the list of songwriters for the pre-selection competition, which includes writers from various countries and former Eurovision representatives: Mia Dimšić, Croatia's representative at Eurovision 2022, co-wrote the song "Through the dark" for contestant Marko Tolja. Matej Zec, a member of the band Let 3 who represented...

Eurovision 2025: The Eurovision hosts will be revealed in January!

December 15, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More details about Eurovision 2025 are being published at any moment, and soon we will discover who the hosts of Eurovision in Basel will be – with the reveal in January! Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland is taking shape as we enter the peak season, with one of the most important details – the Eurovision hosts – set to be announced during January! This announcement follows the release of the list of participating countries in Eurovision 2025, which includes 38 nations, and the announcement of the date for the semi-final allocation draw and host city insignia exchange ceremony, scheduled for January 28. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Edi Estermann, spokesperson for the Swiss national broadcaster SRG, reported that they are now in the final stages of signing contracts with the designated hosts. They sought professional candidates who fit the spirit of Eurovision and also speak English at a high level. Additionally, Estermann describes the hosting role as currently the...

Denmark: DMGP Artists to Be Revealed on February 6

December 15, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Danish national broadcaster DR announced that the Eurovision national selection artists will be revealed on February 6, including a former Eurovision contestant. Denmark's national broadcaster has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland. The country will select its representative through the long-standing national selection show "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix," scheduled for March 1, 2025. Erik Struve Hansen, Head of Delegation for Denmark and producer of the national selection, revealed that eight songs will compete for the coveted spot to represent Denmark in the upcoming Eurovision. The contestants for the national selection will be unveiled on February 6. Interestingly, four of the eight competing songs have already been chosen, and among them is a former Eurovision contestant. The identity of this returning artist remains undisclosed at this time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Voting System and Selection Process The voting system for the Danish national final will remain similar to the one used in 2024. Here's how...