Estonia’s First Rehearsal: Tommy Cash Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Estonia’s First Rehearsal: Tommy Cash Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonia’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Tommy Cash, held his first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Espresso Macchiato". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Tommy Cash, Estonia’s representative, is the fourth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Espresso Macchiato". Tommy Cash will perform as song number 4 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. Tommy Cash has two things that are particularly complex - content and language - as he is the first of three songs performed in Italian, and one of two songs that sing about Italy. Tommy Cash remains in the same suit he wore at the "Eesti Laul", a dark blue suit with a long red tie. However, there will be minor changes in the performance - the four bodyguards who appeared with him in the national selection will split into two pairs: two bodyguards will dance with him from the beginning, and two more will join later...
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“The Issue Has Been Resolved”: ERR Responds to Tommy Cash’s Controversial Song

“The Issue Has Been Resolved”: ERR Responds to Tommy Cash’s Controversial Song

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The provocative single by Estonia's Eurovision 2025 representative Tommy Cash and 2024 Dutch contestant Joost Klein, sparked controversy with the EBU. The Estonian broadcaster clarified the situation, and the matter is now considered closed. Tommy Cash, Estonia’s Eurovision 2025 representative, and Joost Klein, the Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision 2024, released a provocative joint single in February titled "United By Music." The song’s lyrics, including phrases like "Fuck the EBU" (referring to the European Broadcasting Union), left little to the imagination and called for rebellion against the European broadcasting Union and contemporary social and political norms. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonian Broadcaster and EBU Address the Fallout Following public uproar, Estonian national broadcaster ERR was required to respond to the European Broadcasting Union. In an interview with Sky Radio, Karmel Killandi, Head of Entertainment at ERR, explained that the EBU immediately contacted the broadcaster for clarification. ERR informed the EBU that the two artists maintain a friendly relationship and that the controversial song...
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Estonia’s Tommy Cash: “We Will Make Changes to the Performance for Eurovision”

Estonia’s Tommy Cash: “We Will Make Changes to the Performance for Eurovision”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonia at Eurovision 2025: Tommy Cash who will perform "Espresso Macchiato" on the Eurovision 2025 stage, revealed in an interview that he plans to make changes to his performance – and aims to win Eurovision in Basel!  is the name of the song that will be performed by singer Tommy Cash, who will represent Estonia with "Espresso Macchiato" in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025 on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland, has announced his intention to revamp his performance in an interview, and clarified that he is aiming for the win in Basel! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking in an interview, Cash expressed his determination to refine his act compared to the one presented during Estonia's national selection. "We took off stuff that didn’t work, left the stuff that works and got more things to play around with," he explained. "I want to show a different side of Tommy – he has many sides, and I want to let him out." While Cash...
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A Revolution in Eurovision: How The “Back Row” Artists Have Proven They Are Here to Stay

A Revolution in Eurovision: How The “Back Row” Artists Have Proven They Are Here to Stay

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Grotesque and amusing performances have always been a part of Eurovision. What started as a humorous and marginal phenomenon has recently evolved into a veritable empire with Käärijä, Joost Klein, and Tommy Cash. Are the representatives of the "back row" a passing fad, or are they the new face of Eurovision? Imagine a classic fairytale: the odd kid in class, the one who sat in the back row and disrupted, suddenly rises like a phoenix, transforming from the class's problem child into a star with a dizzying success story. Such myths have accompanied many famous people throughout history, but until a few years ago, it seemed impossible for them to break through in the world of Eurovision, certainly not to win, at most to be included under the niche and infamous title "Joke Entries." In 2023, a young Finn from the suburbs of Helsinki conquered the stage and put the members of the "back row" at center stage as...
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“Fuck the EBU”: Tommy Cash and Joost Klein’s New Song Sparks Controversy

“Fuck the EBU”: Tommy Cash and Joost Klein’s New Song Sparks Controversy

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unnecessary provocation: Tommy Cash, Estonia's representative at Eurovision 2025, and Joost Klein, released a single with controversial lyrics. Is the Estonian's participation in jeopardy? Is it an amusing song or a dangerous provocation? Tommy Cash, Estonia’s representative at Eurovision 2025, and Joost Klein, the Dutch representative who was eliminated from Eurovision 2024, have surprised everyone with a new collaboration featuring provocative lyrics that push boundaries in every way. Cash, always known for his bold and politically charged musical style, chose to collaborate with Joost, and together they released a song that causes controversy with each line, both in the music and political worlds. Lyrics such as "Fuck the EBU" (referring to the European Broadcasting Union), which appears right at the start of the song, leave no room for ambiguity: the song calls for rebellion against the European broadcasting system, and even against societal and political norms of our time. Listen to the song: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The immediate...
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Estonia: Tommy Cash to Perform “Espresso Macchiato” at Eurovision

Estonia: Tommy Cash to Perform “Espresso Macchiato” at Eurovision

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonia at Eurovision 2025: Tommy Cash won the Estonian national selection and will perform "Espresso Macchiato" on the Eurovision 2025 stage. Listen to the song. "Espresso Macchiato" is the name of the song that will be performed by singer Tommy Cash, who will represent Estonia in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025 on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written by the singer himself along with Johanness Naukkarinen, who wrote "Cha Cha Cha" performed by Käärijä at Eurovision 2023 representing Finland and finishing second. This is Tommy Cash's first song in the competition. The song is performed in English and Italian. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tommy Cash opens the performance dressed in a suit and tie, drinking from a coffee cup, with a note attached to him that reads "I love Eurovision". With interesting and peculiar dance moves, he is accompanied by dancers dressed in black resembling bodyguards. The performance is serious on one hand but mocking on the other, in line with the spirit of the song and Tommy...
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Tonight at 18:15 CET: Estonia Selects Its Entry For Eurovision!

Tonight at 18:15 CET: Estonia Selects Its Entry For Eurovision!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 18:15 CET, the final of "Eesti Laul 2025" will take place, selecting Estonia's representative and song for Eurovision 2025, in Basel, Switzerland. A viewing link is provided. Tonight at 18:15 CET, the Estonian national broadcaster, ERR, will hold the final of "Eesti Laul 2025" – which will determine Estonia's representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. 16 contestants will compete in tonight's final, with 15 of them revealed in two special broadcasts of the Estonian program "Ringvaade" on November 4th and 5th, 2024. The identity of the 16th and final contestant was revealed two months later, after competing with 19 additional songs for public votes. This year marks the first time since 2010 that the "Eesti Laul" will be held without semi-finals. The "Eesti Laul" venue is "Unibet Arena" (formerly: "Saku Suurhall") in Tallinn, the same hall that hosted Eurovision 2002. The competition final will be hosted by Estonia's Eurovision 2000 representative, Eda-Ines...
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Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Estonia at Eurovision 2025?

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Estonia at Eurovision 2025?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Eesti Laul 2025. Who should represent Estonia at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Estonian Eurovision national selection, "Eesti Laul 2025", is set to take place tonight at 18:15, featuring 16 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Estonia at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from the Estonian national selection. Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Estonia? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Elysa - "The Last to Know" Elysa returns to the Estonian Eurovision pre-selection for the fourth time, bringing a well-produced, catchy, and emotional song about pain and betrayal leading to a relationship crisis. It's a song that both the audience and judges can connect with. However, her chances of winning the local competition are quite slim. It's a shame... I'm still looking...
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Estonia: Winner of the Last Ticket to Eesti Laul Final Revealed!

Estonia: Winner of the Last Ticket to Eesti Laul Final Revealed!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Estonian national broadcaster ERR today revealed the grand winner of the ticket to the final, from among 20 contestants competing for the 16th and last place in the Estonian Eurovision selection final, "Eesti Laul 2025", to be held on February 15 in Tallinn. The Estonian national broadcaster ERR disclosed today that contestant Marta Lotta with the song "Tantsin Veel" (in English: "I'm Still Dancing") won the entry ticket to the selection process final. She emerged victorious from among 20 contestants vying for the 16th and last spot in the Estonian Eurovision pre-selection show "Eesti Laul 2025", scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2025. The winner of this local competition will represent the country at Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland. The grand winner was chosen through a public vote that was open for a week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Sixteenth Ticket Securing the first place, Marta Lotta with "Tantsin veel" will participate in the Estonian Eurovision selection...
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Today: The Voting for the Last Ticket to Estonian Eurovision Preselection Opens

Today: The Voting for the Last Ticket to Estonian Eurovision Preselection Opens

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 16th Ticket: Today (Saturday) the voting will open to select the sixteenth artist who will compete in the final of "Eesti Laul 2025", the Estonian Eurovision preselection to be held on February 15th in Tallinn. Among the contestants are two former Eurovision representatives! The Estonian National Broadcaster, ERR, will open today at 11:00 CET the voting to select the sixteenth and final contestant who will participate in the final of the Estonian Eurovision preselection "Eesti Laul 2025". The voting, which includes 20 candidates and their songs, will be open until Sunday, January 5th, 2025, at 18:00 CET. The winner of the local competition will represent the country at Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland. Click here to vote at 11:00 CET. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Sixteenth Ticket 20 songs are competing for the last ticket in the contest, with the audience deciding which of them will get the chance to compete in the final. The...
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