Tal Dahan, Author at EuroMix

Sweden: Five More Artists Expected to Participate in Melodifestivalen Revealed!

November 14, 2024November 23, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Annual Potential Troll, Swedish Billy Elliot, and a Former Melodifestivalen Artist - These Are the Additional Artists Expected to Compete in the Swedish Eurovision National Selection, Melodifestivalen 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 Victoria Silvstedt, 50, is primarily known as a model and has worked with some of the world's largest fashion brands. She's also an entrepreneur and stock market investor. She was the first runner-up in the "Miss...

My Daughter’s Crown: Czech Eurovision 2023 Representative Gave Birth to A Baby Girl!

November 13, 2024November 21, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The lead singer of Vesna, the band that represented Czechia in Eurovision 2023, announced the birth of her daughter. Patricie Kaňok, the lead singer of the Czech band Vesna, which secured the tenth place at Eurovision 2023 with the song "My Sister's Crown," shared on social media that she has given birth to a daughter named Johana. She compared the experience to the empowering themes of her band's music. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Social Media Announcement The singer expressed her joy on social media, stating: "A fairy flew to us. We named her Johana Kaňok. She is a gift from God and a warrior despite her gentle soul. Nothing compares to the feeling when our daughter was placed on our chest for the first time. Johanka, welcome to the world." Birth Experience In another post, Kaňok described her labor as a significant 37-hour experience filled with challenges, likening it to climbing Everest. Supported by midwives and doctors, she managed a natural...

The Revolution That Bloomed with a Song: How Eurovision Influenced a Dramatic Change in Portugal

November 3, 2024November 4, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It might sound like the beginning of a joke, but the answer is surprising. Second article in a special series: How has Eurovision influenced dramatic political events? Nice to meet you, I'm Tal. As a student of communications and political science, the connection between politics and the Eurovision Song Contest has always intrigued me. And I know what you're thinking – politics? Haven't we had enough of it after Eurovision 2024? But wait, this is going to be much more entertaining than it sounds! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After understanding how Eurovision intervened in the dissolution of Serbia and Montenegro, let's jump to Portugal! The 70s there were like a historical TV episode, and Eurovision – well, let's say it got a guest role it never even dreamed of. Portugal Under Dictatorship In 1974, Portugal was one of the last remaining dictatorships in Europe. In those days, under the influence of António Salazar (who had already passed away, but his...

The Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back: Which Country Disintegrated Because of Eurovision?

October 29, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It might sound like the beginning of a joke, but the answer is surprising. First article in a special series: How has Eurovision influenced dramatic political events? Nice to meet you, I'm Tal. As a student of communications and political science, the connection between politics and the Eurovision Song Contest has always intrigued me. And I know what you're thinking – politics? Haven't we had enough of it after Eurovision 2024? But wait, this is going to be much more entertaining than it sounds! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yugoslavia's Disintegration and Eurovision So here's the story: Yugoslavia, which itself participated in Eurovision as a united country in the Balkans, disintegrated in the early 90s due to wars and political conflicts. Eventually, only two countries remained in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia – Serbia and Montenegro. They held on together a bit longer than the rest, but then Eurovision came and... boom! Serbia and Montenegro participated in Eurovision as a united...

Against All Odds: Referendum May Derail Eurovision 2025 Funding in Basel

October 26, 2024November 30, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite recent reports of low public response, Basel managed to collect more than twice the required signatures to force a referendum against hosting Eurovision. How will this affect the competition's hosting? In July, it was reported that the Federal Democratic Union of Switzerland (EDU/UDF) announced it would demand referendums against funding Eurovision 2025 by municipalities or cantons comprising local government in Switzerland. In September, we reported on the party's preparations to collect signatures for a referendum, and about two weeks ago, it was reported that public response to sign the petition was very low. To force a referendum on the issue, the Federal Democratic Union party had to reach 2,000 signatures by the end of October. The public in the Basel-Stadt canton (one of the 26 states that make up Switzerland, each with its own borders, army, and currency) surprised everyone, and despite the goal seeming distant, no less than 4,203 residents signed the petition! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle...

Learning from Mistakes? Safe Space for Artists at Eurovision 2025

October 20, 2024October 21, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Chairperson of the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group, Bakel Walden, promised new conditions for artists in the upcoming competition during a recent interview, learning from incidents at Eurovision 2024. For Eurovision 2025 in Basel, organizers plan to provide participating artists with a "safe space". According to Chairperson of the ESC Reference group, Bakel Walden, in an interview to "Sonntagsblick," artists will be given a private area where they won't be filmed, aiming to ensure their mental and physical well-being during preparations and rehearsals. "We have a duty of care", Walden emphasized, promising increased attention to artists' welfare in the future. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Addressing Past Challenges Walden also addressed events that occurred at the last Eurovision in Malmö, which took place in the shadow of the Israel-Hamas war and the Middle East conflict. He acknowledged there were mistakes in communication and crisis management during the competition. "In the future, we will ensure more effective crisis management, strengthen...

Belgium: Potential Contestants for Eurovision National Selection Revealed

October 8, 2024February 9, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgian sources reveal contestants expected to participate in the Eurovision national selection, Eurosong 2025. The Belgian newspaper HLN has revealed the identities of four out of eight contestants expected to participate in the Belgian Eurovision national selection "Eurosong" for Eurovision 2025. The Flemish national broadcaster VRT, which manages the selection, has not confirmed the news, but this source has proven reliable in the past. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); VRT's Selection Process VRT announced the selection of the Belgian representative through the "Eurosong" format even before the Eurovision 2024 contest took place. After singer Mustii's failure to qualify for the Eurovision final, it was reported that the broadcaster began approaching various artists to participate in the selection. Eventually, a professional jury of more than thirty members chose eight artists to compete in the national final. Revealed Contestants Although VRT is trying to keep the identities of the participants secret at this stage, HLN unofficially revealed the names of five singers: Jelle Van...

Finland: Blind Channel Announces Hiatus and New Documentary Series

October 8, 2024October 9, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a dramatic announcement, Blind Channel, the band that represented Finland at Eurovision 2021, stated they are suspending their activities. They also released a trailer for a new documentary series. PHOTO: MONA SALMINEN The nu metal band Blind Channel, formed in 2013, represented Finland at Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with their song "Dark Side," finishing in an impressive sixth place. In the years following their Eurovision participation, the band released two albums that topped the Finnish charts and gained significant popularity both in Finland and abroad. The band consists of six members: Aleksi Kaunisvesi, Joonas Porko, Joel Hokka, Niko Moilanen, and Olli Matela. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Announcement of Hiatus and Gratitude to Fans In a statement on the band's official Instagram page, they expressed gratitude to their fans for their support over the years and announced plans for an extended break starting from the end of 2024, with uncertainty about their return date. "After two full-length studio albums...

Azerbaijan: Potential Artists to Represent the Country at Eurovision

October 8, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Initial hints have been published about the identity of the eight artists from whom the national broadcaster İTV will choose the representative for Eurovision. Who is likely competing for the ticket to Eurovision 2025? Azerbaijan's national broadcaster, İTV, has confirmed that a total of 154 potential songs were submitted to represent the country at Eurovision 2025. This marks a decrease of 60 songs compared to the previous year when 214 songs were received. Despite the decrease in submissions, the Azerbaijani national broadcaster expressed satisfaction with the significant increase in the number of songs submitted by local creators. 49% of the songs submitted this year were written by Azerbaijani artists and composers, an increase from 43% in the previous year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eight Potential Candidates The X account 'Songfestival Azerbaijan' is now publishing initial hints about the identity of eight candidates from whom the national broadcaster will choose the representative for Eurovision. Among the potential names, there are...