Tal Dahan, Author at EuroMix

Finland: First Glimpse of UMK 2025 Songs!

December 28, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finnish national broadcaster YLE offers a preview of UMK 2025 entries, with hosts Sanni and Jasmin Beloued reacting enthusiastically to the selected songs from 485 submissions. YLE, the Finnish national broadcaster, has provided an exclusive sneak peek of the competing songs at the national selection. Sanni and Jasmin Beloued, the UMK 2025 hosts, were filmed giving their initial, dramatic reactions to the chosen songs. Their enthusiasm was evident as they drew comparisons to previous entries and noted the diversity of the selections. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Song Descriptions The hosts provided some intriguing insights into the competing songs: One entry is described as similar to "Vox populi" by Mikael Gabriel and Nublu, which competed in last year's national selection. Another song's background reminds them of Joost Klein's style, the Dutch representative at Eurovision 2024 who was eliminated from the competition. Other entries include a female pop song, a sad piano-driven ballad, and a track that "sounds like it was performed by...

Spain: The Surprising Eurovision 2024 Duo’s Song Rejected from Benidorm Fest!

December 19, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aiko and Kat Almagro, Eurovision 2024 representatives, submitted a song to the Spanish pre-selection, Benidorm Fest, but were not selected. Aiko revealed a snippet of their song, "Mi Amor," which reflects their relationship. Two Eurovision 2024 contestants, Aiko and Kat Almagro, jointly submitted a song to the Spanish Eurovision pre-selection, Benidorm Fest, for 2025. Aiko, who represented Czechiac with the song "Pedestal" in Eurovision 2024, and Kat Almagro, the drummer for the Spanish band Megara who represented San Marino with the song "11:11," disclosed after Eurovision has ended that they are in a relationship. The couple even had aspirations to represent Spain together in the next Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, their song, "Mi Amor," was not selected for the Benidorm Fest. Following the announcement of the selected songs for the festival, Aiko shared a short snippet of "Mi Amor" on her TikTok page. @aikomakesmusic @Kat Almagro my endless muse💘 #aiko #kataiko #miamor ♬ original sound - Aikomakesmusic Song...

Eurovision 2025: 38 Countries to Compete in the Contest

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 38 countries will participate in Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 15, and 17. The list includes all 37 countries from Eurovision 2024, plus Montenegro, which returns after a two-year absence. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has revealed the list of countries participating in Eurovision 2025, which includes 38 countries. This number is an increase from the 37 countries that participated in Eurovision 2024, with Montenegro returning to the competition after a two-year absence. Israel is also among the participating countries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Non-Participating Countries Countries which will not participate in Eurovision 2025 include Turkey, which last competed in 2012; Bosnia and Herzegovina, which last participated in 2016; Hungary, which last competed in 2019; and Russia and Belarus, which have been suspended from the EBU and have not participated since 2021 (Belarus) and 2022 (Russia). Despite rumors of a possible return, Bulgaria and North Macedonia will also not participate this year. Deliberations on Participation Several countries were...

Serbia: Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025 Artists to be Revealed This Week

December 9, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The producer of Serbia's Eurovision pre-selection show, Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025, announced that participating artists will be revealed this week, while hosts will be disclosed after January 1st. The producer of Serbia's Eurovision national selection show "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025", Olivera Kovačević, has revealed that the artists participating in the popular festival are expected to be announced this week. The hosts of the selection show will be disclosed after January 1st. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Contest Details 28 artists will compete in the Serbian national selection for Eurovision. We previously reported that 222 songs were submitted for the contest. Kovačević revealed the latest news in an Instagram response when a user asked: "Tell us who will be the hosts of the national selection and who are the contestants". Surprisingly, the producer replied: "The participants in the national selection will be announced this week. The hosts after the New Year." High-Quality Submissions About a month ago, Kovačević was interviewed alongside music editor Uroš Marković on...

Montenegro: NeonoeN Responds to Accusations

December 2, 2024February 26, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); NeonoeN, Montenegro's Eurovision 2025 representatives, address allegations of rule violations. The band defends their victory and expresses readiness to support alternative decisions. NeonoeN, the band chosen to represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025 after winning the national selection "Montesong 2024" last week, has responded to accusations of violating competition rules. Just three days after their selection, the Montenegrin national broadcaster, RTCG, confirmed that the band had performed a different version of their song "Clickbait" well before September 1, 2024, which contravenes contest regulations. The band has now addressed this issue in a post on their Instagram account. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Thank you to our colleagues and everyone who called and wrote to us. We are glad they know we won under fair conditions and that we had no competitive advantage because we performed one of the working versions to a small audience, at a time when Montesong wasn't even being considered." הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎NeonoeN‎‏...

Voting That Sparked an Investigation: How Eurovision Widened the Divide Between Azerbaijan and Armenia

November 25, 2024December 13, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It might sound like the beginning of a joke, but the answer is surprising. Third 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 surprising than it sounds! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Eurovision typically symbolizes brotherhood and peace, for Azerbaijan and Armenia, their deep political conflict could not be ignored even in a song contest. This led to a police investigation of Azerbaijani citizens who "dared" to vote for the Armenian song in Eurovision 2009, suspected of treason against their homeland. How did a music contest reach a point where voting became a danger? Historical Context of the Conflict The conflict between Azerbaijan...

Georgia: Which Eurovision Artist Expressed Her Interest to Host Junior Eurovision?

November 18, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Iru, the 2011 Junior Eurovision winner and Georgia's 2023 Eurovision representative, has expressed interest in hosting next year's Junior Eurovision in Georgia. Last Saturday, Georgia clinched its fourth Junior Eurovision victory when 12-year-old Andria Putkaradze represented the country with the song "To My Mom," securing first place with 239 points. This win reaffirms Georgia's position as the record holder for Junior Eurovision victories. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Iru's Eurovision Journey Iru (Irina Khechanovi) has a rich history with Eurovision competitions: In 2011, she won Junior Eurovision as part of the girl group Candy with the song "Candy Music." 12 years later, she represented Georgia at Eurovision 2023 with "Echo," but did not advance to the grand final. Despite the disappointment of not reaching the final, Iru remains committed to the Eurovision community. She has expressed her desire to host next year's Junior Eurovision in Georgia, sharing reports of her interest on her Instagram story and expressing gratitude for fan support. Iru's Continued Involvement in...

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...