Roy Moreno, Author at EuroMix

Will Guy Sebastian Return to Represent Australia at Eurovision 2025?

October 31, 2024November 1, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision fans speculate: Will Guy Sebastian, who represented the country in 2015, do so again this year? Eurovision fans believe that Guy Sebastian might represent Australia at Eurovision 2025, following the Australian national broadcaster SBS's official confirmation of Australia's participation in the contest in Basel, Switzerland. With this news, rumors began circulating about who would represent the country, and the discourse surrounding Guy Sebastian has returned to the forefront for several reasons. Guy was Australia's first representative at Eurovision 2015, where he finished fifth with the song "Tonight Again". Since then, he has had little involvement in the Eurovision world, but it seems that in 2024, the conversation around him is gaining momentum again. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Why Fans Think Guy Sebastian Might Represent Australia at Eurovision 2025? Participation in Het Songfestivalfeest in the Netherlands Guy is participating this year in the major Eurovision event in the Netherlands, "Het Grote Songfestivalfeest" (in English: "The Great Eurovision...

Spain: Benidorm Fest Participants to be Revealed on November 7th!

October 31, 2024November 1, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Peak excitement: The list of contestants for the Spanish Eurovision National Finals, Benidorm Fest 2025, will be unveiled on November 7th! The Spanish Eurovision national final, Benidorm Fest, will serve for the fourth time as the national selection process to choose Spain's representative for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Basel, Switzerland. 16 artists will participate in the selection process, with six additional songs chosen for a waiting list to be used in case one of the contestants withdraws or is disqualified. The list of artists participating in the festival will be announced at a press conference at the Prado del Rey studios in Madrid on November 7th. This indicates that the list of artists has already been selected. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Record-Breaking Submissions for Benidorm Fest 2025 As previously reported, the Spanish national broadcaster, RTVE, announced a new record, with approximately 1,000 songs received, over 200 more than last year! After the song submission window...

Novartis: The Official Sponsor of Eurovision 2025 in Basel!

October 31, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The European Broadcasting Union announced that Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis is the official sponsor of Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, the company's hometown! Who did Novartis replace, and what are the implications for the Eurovision contest? The European Broadcasting Union recently announced Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis as the "official partner" (sponsor) for Eurovision 2025, replacing TikTok, which had held this role for the past three years. This new collaboration with Novartis provides Eurovision with a unique platform to highlight the values of science, health, and innovation, as well as celebrate the talent characteristic of the company's workforce. With 78,000 employees from over 100 countries, Novartis believes in shared creativity and international collaboration – values they share with the Eurovision Song Contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision and Novartis: A Partnership of Innovation and Excellence Martin Österdahl, the Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, stated: "We are thrilled to announce Novartis as an official partner of...

Ukraine: Eurovision 2017 Host Reveals How Much He Earned for the Job

October 29, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Timur Miroshnychenko, who hosted Eurovision 2017 in Ukraine, discusses the salary of each host and his plans for this year's Eurovision national final. The Eurovision Song Contest 2017 took place in Kyiv after Jamala's victory the previous year with her song "1944", bringing the competition to Ukraine for the second time. The event was held at the International Exhibition Center and featured three hosts – Oleksandr Skichko, Volodymyr Ostapchuk, and Timur Miroshnychenko. In a recent interview, Miroshnychenko shared details about his compensation for hosting the contest and his future plans in the Eurovision world. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Equal Pay for Eurovision Hosts During the interview, Miroshnychenko revealed that despite Skichko and Ostapchuk having more screen time, all three hosts received the same salary of $7,000. This disclosure provides interesting insight into the financial aspects of hosting such a prestigious international event. For Miroshnychenko, who has built his career around Eurovision, the hope of hosting Vidbir, Ukraine's national final,...

The Mental Strain at Eurovision: Singers Reveal the Behind-the-Scenes Mental Challenges

October 26, 2024February 26, 2025 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid expected changes backstage at Eurovision 2025 and the Eurovision 2024 events in Malmö, past contestants share their experiences of mental challenges during the competition. The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden, will be remembered not only for its dramatic moments, political controversies, and widespread statements from artists but also as a competition that changed how we, the fans, and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) view the contestants and the immense mental pressure they face. Following the dramatic disqualification of Dutch representative Joost Klein after an incident with a production photographer and his subsequent refusal to return for Eurovision 2025, despite an offer from the Dutch national broadcaster, various past Eurovision contestants have shared their experiences about the intense pressure of participating in Eurovision and how mental health plays a crucial role in their well-being during the competition. So, are the expected changes for Eurovision 2025 indeed appropriate? It seems that the EBU has taken a step...

The Netherlands: AVROTROS CEO Reveals Changes for Eurovision 2025

October 25, 2024October 26, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following the events at Eurovision 2024 and after confirming participation in Eurovision 2025, the Dutch national broadcaster reveals new details about what transpired in Malmö and how it will affect the next competition. Following the dramatic announcement this week, in which Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS confirmed the Netherlands' participation in Eurovision 2025 and Joost Klein's decision not to participate again, the broadcaster officially announced additional details for the upcoming competition in Basel. During an interview, broadcaster general director Taco Zimmermann confirmed that Claudia van der Pas, who served as assistant head of delegation at Eurovision 2024 and 2023, will serve as the new head of delegation for the Netherlands in the upcoming contest. Zimmermann expressed confidence in Claudia's abilities, saying: "She knows the ropes. She has experienced it several times. So that gives confidence. And Claudia has done well for years. And now we have given her the confidence to become the boss herself." Van der Pas will...

Latvia: 96 Songs Submitted for Eurovision national final “Supernova 2025”

October 23, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Latvian national broadcaster has announced that 96 songs have been submitted to the selection committee this year. Latvia's representative for Eurovision 2025 will once again be chosen through the national final "Supernova 2025". This year, 96 songs were submitted to the Latvian national broadcaster (LTV) in hopes of representing Latvia at Eurovision 2025. The number of submissions has decreased by 12 compared to last year's 108 entries, continuing a downward trend from 2023 when 121 songs were submitted. The songs will now be evaluated by a committee from the Latvian national broadcaster. These committee members will select the participants for the Latvian national final "Supernova 2025". This format has been used to choose Latvia's Eurovision representatives since 2015. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Selection Process and Criteria for Supernova 2025 The juries have announced the criteria they're looking for in both the song and the performer for the upcoming Eurovision: Originality. Message. Alignment with modern market trends. Potential of the...

Sweden: Three More Artists Expected to Participate in Melodifestivalen!

October 23, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The list of contestants for Melodifestivalen 2025 continues to generate rumors and headlines among Eurovision fans and news sites worldwide. Who are the three additional artists expected to participate in the Swedish Eurovision selection for 2025? Sweden's Eurovision national final, known as "Melodifestivalen," is the largest and most popular pre-Eurovision event, watched by many fans of the competition. Although the official list of contestants for Melodifestivalen 2025 has not yet been revealed, rumors about the identity of the participants in the Swedish selection continue to circulate. The Swedish newspaper "Aftonbladet" has published three new names of singers expected to take part in the Swedish Eurovision selection, Melodifestivalen. While this is not an official report from the Swedish national broadcaster "SVT," the newspaper has a track record of accurately predicting contestants before the official announcement. Last year, the newspaper predicted 29 names and was wrong about only one. So who are the three artists likely to participate in the...

The Netherlands: Eurovision 2021 host supports Joost Klein’s return to the competition in Basel

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nikkie de Jager, host of Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, shares her opinion on Dutch participation in Eurovision 2025 and whether Joost Klein should return to the competition. As the list of participating countries for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, is about to be revealed, and with the deadline extension for Dutch national broadcaster's participation approval coming to an end, Eurovision 2021 host Nikkie de Jager (Nikkie Tutorials) shared her thoughts in a brief interview. She discussed her views on the country's participation in the upcoming Eurovision and the potential return of Joost Klein, who was disqualified hours before the Eurovision 2024 final due to a backstage incident. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nikki de Jager's Perspective on Dutch Participation When asked about supporting the country's participation in Eurovision 2025, especially considering many Dutch citizens' anger towards the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for disqualifying Joost Klein, Nikkie responded: "Personally, as a big Eurovision lover, I think...

Today in History: The General Assembly that Gave Birth to the First Eurovision

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 69 years ago today – the European Broadcasting Union announced the establishment of Eurovision at the General Assembly in Rome – the story of the competition's birth. Rome, Italy, October 19, 1955: The General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) convenes in the Eternal City. During this assembly, held as part of efforts to unify television broadcasting in Europe, one of the most significant decisions in European cultural history was made – the establishment of a pan-European song contest to encourage original creation and cooperation between countries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Founding of the European Broadcasting Union The EBU was established on February 12, 1950, when the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) hosted a conference in Torquay, England, with representatives from 23 different European broadcasting bodies. The conference focused on promoting creative collaboration and the exchange of television programs. Four years later, in October 1955, the Union's representatives decided to advance the idea of a pan-European song contest...