Tal Dahan, Author at EuroMix

Running Order for Eurovision 2025 Grand Final Revealed!

May 16, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The running order for the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final has been announced. Norway will open, Albania will close. Here’s the full list. The stage is set for the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final, which will take place this coming Saturday with 26 countries participating. Twenty songs advanced from the semi-finals and will join the Big 5 countries, who automatically qualify for the final-alongside the host country, Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Each country drew its position in one of two halves of the show prior to the official press conference: the first half (songs 2–13), the second half (songs 14–26), or a “producer’s choice” slot, which allows the production team to determine both the half and the exact running order for that country. Since 2013, the precise running order has been set by the Eurovision production team and approved by the European Broadcasting Union. The aim is to create a dynamic and varied show, avoiding consecutive up-tempo or slow...

Why Is Sweden Worried About Hosting Eurovision 2026?

May 15, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swedish national broadcaster’s finance department expresses concern over a potential 2025 win, warning that hosting Eurovision again could force a scaled-down contest due to high costs. The Swedish national broadcaster, SVT, incurred a loss of about 100 million SEK (About 9,000,000 Euro) from hosting Eurovision 2024, mainly due to the significant expenses involved in staging the event. Now, with Sweden considered a frontrunner to win Eurovision 2025 thanks to the band KAJ and their song “Bara Bada Bastu,” the broadcaster is expressing serious concern about the prospect of hosting again next year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "A win this year could mean next year's show will be smaller and darker to save money," says SVT’s Head of Programming, Anton Glanzelius. "There might be a smaller stage and lighting rig, but whatever we do, the costs will be substantial." Mixed Feelings About a Swedish Victory Glanzelius explains that a Swedish victory at Eurovision 2025 would be a double-edged sword. "On one hand, it’s a fantastic...

Martin Green: “If someone really wants to, they could hack the stream”

May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martin Green, Eurovision 2025 Director, responded to the leak of footage from the first semi-final's dress rehearsal, addressing the challenges of securing the broadcast. The jury rehearsal for the first semi-final (the second dress rehearsal) of Eurovision 2025 took place last night. Despite a strict ban on filming and publishing images from the screen or the venue, social media was flooded with clips from the rehearsal. Eurovision Director, Martin Green, addressed the issue several hours after the rehearsal, revealing that leaking such material is not particularly difficult. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ”We have to broadcast the stream by satellite to the juries in each country. Technology differs between the broadcasters and unfortunately, if someone really wants to, they could hack the stream and leak the footage,” said Green. Security Measures and Ongoing Challenges Furthermore, Green emphasized that regardless of the security measures in place, some individuals have managed to access the audiovisual material: ”Although we try to tighten up security and we...

Eurovision 2025 Rehearsals Continue: Join Us for Coverage of the Ninth Rehearsal Day

May 12, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Today, rehearsals for Eurovision 2025 continue with two dress rehearsals ahead of tomorrow’s first semi-final, broadcast live from Basel. We’ll provide updates throughout the day as new information arrives. Preparations for Eurovision 2025 are in full swing. Yesterday, the official opening ceremony took place, and after a day’s break, rehearsals have resumed at the contest's venue. This evening, the first two dress rehearsals for the first semi-final will be held, ahead of tomorrow’s live broadcast from Basel, Switzerland at 21:00 CET. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first dress rehearsal is scheduled for today at 15:30 and will run until 18:30. The second dress rehearsal will take place at 21:00 and conclude at 23:45. During these rehearsals, all 15 countries participating in tomorrow’s first semi-final will perform in order, with Iceland opening the show and Cyprus closing it. The EuroMix team is currently stationed inside the Media Center in Basel and will provide continuous updates on each dress rehearsal as...

Belgium’s Second Rehearsal: Red Sebastian Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgium’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Red Sebastian, held his second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Strobe Lights." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Red Sebastian, Belgium’s representative, was the ninth act to have his second rehearsal today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Strobe Lights". Red Sebastian will perform as song number 9 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13. In the video of the second rehearsal, Red Sebastian can be seen standing and walking along the front edge of the stage, dressed entirely in a red outfit resembling a leather-like armor. Beside him are dancers who appear similarly dressed, except that underneath their red armor-like outfits, they wear black suits, creating a contrast with the red and a clear distinction between Red and the dancers. As Red moves across the stage, he mimics the pose of each dancer he passes. He uses a microphone with a stand, while the dancers hold display microphones...

Norway’s Second Rehearsal: Kyle Alessandro Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Kyle Alessandro, held his second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Lighter". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Kyle Alessandro, Norway's representative, is the eighth act to have his second rehearsal today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Lighter". Kyle will perform as song number 8 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. In the video, Kyle appears during the quieter part of the performance. A dim blue light washes over him, and on stage, beams can be seen behind him, held at angles. As the song intensifies, the stage bursts into flames, and next to Kyle is another dancer, performing flips across the stage. ‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Stage Design The giant LED screens display graphics of mountains in a post-apocalyptic atmosphere, connecting to the prominent mountain motif featured this year in the contest. One of the most notable upgrades is a mobile lighting system installed on the ceiling of the stage,...

Sweden’s Second Rehearsal: KAJ Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, KAJ, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Bara Bada Bastu". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. KAJ, Sweden's representatives, were the sixth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Bara Bada Bastu." KAJ will perform as song number 6 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. In a video posted on the official Eurovision Instagram page, the band members can be seen sitting in a sauna-like setup on stage (similar to the one used in Melodifestivalen), with three dancers behind them instead of four. The dancers are covered in towels and wearing bucket hats. To our surprise, despite the allowance of pre-recorded backing vocals, all three dancers are equipped with headset microphones and are singing live alongside the band. Surrounding the group and the dancers are spruce trees, with a campfire burning in front of them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More Details About Sweden's Performance: KAJ,...

Slovenia’s Second Rehearsal: Klemen Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovenia’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Klemen, held his second rehearsal in Basel with the song "How Much Time Do We Have Left." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Klemen, Slovenia’s representative, was the third act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "How Much Time Do We Have Left". Klemen will perform as song number 3 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. In a short video posted on the official Eurovision Instagram page, Klemen is seen wearing a shimmering black suit and delivering the high note near the end of his song with great precision. He is backlit by orange-yellow lighting. Later, the camera circles around him, revealing a woman in a white dress behind him (presumably his wife). At the end of the clip, the two look at each other. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More Details About Slovenia's Performance: "How Much Time Do We Have Left" explores the delicate nature of existence, and...

Iceland’s Second Rehearsal: VÆB Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Iceland’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, the duo VÆB, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Róa." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. VÆB, Iceland’s representatives, were the first act to have their second rehearsal today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Róa" (in English: "Row"). VÆB will perform as the opening act (song number 1) in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13. In a short clip from the performance posted on the official Eurovision Instagram page, the singers can be seen wearing silver suits and sunglasses, with three dancers behind them dressed in silver overalls over traditional Icelandic sweaters. They are also wearing bucket hats and sunglasses. A pixelated volcano is visible on the LED screens in the background. The singers’ vocal performance is not entirely accurate, and the camera angles need improvement before the live show. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More Details About Iceland's Performance: The LED screen at the back of the stage...

Serbia’s First Rehearsal: Princ Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 6, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbia in Eurovision 2025: Singer Princ took the stage for his first rehearsal with the song “Mila”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Serbia was the seventh country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Serbian singer Princ is the seventh contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Mila”. Princ will perform as song number 15 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. For this year’s performance, Princ has completely revamped his staging from the national selection. Gone are the moon prop, spinning dancer, and leather outfits. Instead, he starts center stage, singing the opening lines in shadow, as three male dancers in black join him for a contemporary routine. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Further details about Serbia's performance: He wears a sharp red suit, and at one...