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The Drama Behind Eurovision 2025: The Stormy Season of Withdrawals

May 2, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025’s withdrawal season: Full stories behind the dramas-what truly unfolded behind the scenes of national selections, from scandals to criminal investigations. Eurovision 2025 has not yet begun, but behind the scenes, a true revolution has taken place. Surprising withdrawals, media scandals, public threats, and dramatic decisions have shaken the current selection season, making it one of the most turbulent in the competition’s history. What happened in Montenegro? Why did Ukraine erupt in controversy? And how did a criminal investigation change the fate of one of Sanremo’s biggest stars? Here are all the full, dramatic, and unexpected stories behind the seismic wave of withdrawals in Eurovision 2025 - story after story. It’s time to dive into the dramas that illuminated the stages even before the lights were turned on. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro: The Surprising Withdrawal of the Famous Singer and the Unexpected Turn November 4th, 2024, marked a particularly surprising day for Eurovision fans in Montenegro and...

EBU: New Commercial Director Announced for Eurovision 2025!

May 2, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A dramatic appointment: the EBU has announced the new Commercial Director of the Eurovision Song Contest. Who is he, and how will this decision impact the upcoming Contest? Just ahead of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced a bold and strategic move: Jurian Van Der Meer joins the Eurovision Song Contest as the new Commercial Director. This marks a pivotal step aimed at steering the world’s biggest music competition toward a clear commercial future, broadening its global impact far beyond the May events. Who is the man behind the role, and how will this appointment shape the next Contest? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Global Experience and Broad Responsibilities Jurian Van Der Meer brings extensive international experience in the media and entertainment industry. In his previous role, he served as Global Commercial and Brand Licensing Director at "ITV Studios", a major British multinational television production and distribution company, where he oversaw the commercial strategy of...

Switzerland Imposes Comprehensive Ban on Hamas – How Will This Impact Eurovision 2025?

May 2, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Essential tools to combat terrorism": Switzerland takes a firm stance with new legislation against Hamas. How will the new ban affect Eurovision 2025? In a move that could change the rules of the game, Switzerland—a country long renowned for its unwavering neutrality and cautious diplomacy—has imposed a comprehensive ban on Hamas, just ahead of Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel. The new legislation, born out of the deadly terrorist attack of October 7, marks a dramatic shift in Switzerland’s foreign policy and has sparked widespread reactions both domestically and internationally. Will this step ensure a safer competition, or might it further inflame tensions surrounding the year’s biggest event? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New Legislation Against Hamas: "Essential Tools to Combat Terrorism" The Swiss government announced that a new law banning Hamas and all affiliated organizations will come into force on May 15, the same day that Israel’s representative, Yuval Raphael, is set to take the Eurovision stage....

Watch Now: Eurovision 2025 Stage Revealed!

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision 2025 stage was officially unveiled in a video on the contest’s official YouTube channel. What does the stage look like in action? All the details are in the article! Less than a day before rehearsals begin at St. Jakobshalle-the venue set to host Eurovision 2025 in Basel in less than two weeks-the Eurovision page has released a special video revealing the competition’s stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Stage: Alpine Beauty Meets Technology The stage designer, Florian Weider, now designing for the eighth time, stated that the stage design highlights numerous Swiss elements. The Alps are visible on stage, which, according to Weider, are “what makes Switzerland so special”. Additionally, the stage features a four-sided frame representing Switzerland’s four official languages: German, French, Romansh, and Italian. The stage is wrapped in a three-dimensional network of lights, with LED screens positioned behind it. This year, the audience will be closer to the stage than ever before, as the venue’s space...

How Did the EBU Respond to Calls to Ban Israel from Eurovision?

April 30, 2025May 1, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A firm response: How did the EBU react to calls to ban Israel from Eurovision? And what is the official guideline regarding Palestinian flags? All the details inside. In about a week, the Israeli delegation will head to Basel, Switzerland, accompanied by Yuval Raphael, Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2025. She will perform the song “New Day Will Rise” as the 14th act in the running order of the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15. Against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Gaza and increasing calls from several European Union countries to boycott Israel, the EBU has released a firm and clear response: Israel will continue to participate in Eurovision 2025, doing so exactly as it has since 1973 – as a full member of the union, not as an extension of its government. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "This Is Not a Contest Between Governments": A Clear and Decisive Message The EBU left no room for doubt. In an official response...

Basel Approves: Protests Against Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2025 Will Proceed

April 30, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Drama in Basel ahead of Eurovision 2025, as protests targeting Israel spark security concerns. Authorities respond with a surprising decision. What threatens the festive spirit of Europe’s biggest music event? Eurovision 2025 is less than two weeks away, yet the drama has already begun. In recent days, public calls have circulated on Swiss social media platforms urging people to participate in a mass protest against Israel’s participation in the upcoming contest in Basel, Switzerland. Behind these calls stands a new movement named "Escalate For Palestine", which is promoting a full boycott of the event in protest of Israel not being excluded from the competition—despite its ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip. The movement has announced plans for a major demonstration on May 17, the day of the Eurovision Grand Final, at Barfüsserplatz, the city’s central square. Additionally, it has promoted a series of protest actions throughout Eurovision week in Basel, including encouraging the public to engage in...

Audience Champions: Will the Notorious Eurovision Runners-Up Return to the 2025 Stage?

April 30, 2025May 3, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Beloved audience favorites are set to return: Käärijä and Baby Lasagna, both crowd-vote winners and runners-up, will perform as guest acts at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. A post published on the official Eurovision social media channels revealed that two of the contest’s most prominent stars in recent years, Käärijä and Baby Lasagna, will appear at Eurovision 2025 as part of one of the interval acts. Käärijä, who represented Finland at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool, England. with the song “Cha Cha Cha”, secured first place in the public vote and finished second overall-a result that marked Finland’s best performance since its 2006 only victory. In addition, Käärijä also performed as a guest at Eurovision 2024, held in Malmö, Sweden. Joining him on stage will be Baby Lasagna, who represented Croatia at Eurovision 2024 with the song “Rim Tim Tagi Dim”. He too won the public vote and finished second in the final - Croatia’s highest-ever ranking in Eurovision history. The two, known as close...

Malta: Which Fan-Favorite Former Representative Will Perform at Eurovision 2025?

April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Another beloved past star returns to the stage: Destiny, Malta's representative for Eurovision 2021 (and the canceled 2020 contest) and winner of Junior Eurovision 2015, will take part in the guest performances at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. In a joint announcement on social media by Destiny and the Swiss national broadcaster and the official Eurovision page, the singer revealed that she is expected to perform at Eurovision 2025. Destiny, who was chosen to represent Malta in Eurovision 2020 with the song "All of My Love," did not get to perform that year due to the contest's cancellation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The following year, she returned to the stage with the song "Je me casse," which earned her seventh place with 255 points - one of Malta's best results in the past decade. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At this stage, it has not yet been announced in which of the three broadcasts of the competition Destiny will appear - one...

Swiss Parliament Member in Harsh Attack: “Eurovision Could Destroy Europe”

April 29, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "For an entire year, all anyone talks about is gays and lesbians": A Swiss parliament member launches a rare attack against Eurovision. What lies behind these harsh words — and why is Europe stirred? Eurovision 2025 will take place in less than two weeks, and even before it has started, it is already under attack. Eric Weber, a member of the Grand Council of the Canton of Basel-Stadt in Switzerland, has launched an unprecedented assault against the Eurovision contest and its associated cultural influences. In an interview broadcast on the Belarusian channel STV, Weber warned about the dangers he perceives in the contest's existence and the cultural values it allegedly promotes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Eurovision? It’s Destroying Europe" Eric Michael Weber (born June 24, 1963) is a Swiss far-right populist publisher, journalist, and politician. He is currently serving his third term as a member of the Grand Council of Basel-Stadt, representing his independent political movement "VA", which is...

Israel at Eurovision 2025: Yuval Raphael’s Stand-In Double Delivers a Surprising Message!

April 28, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yuval Raphael’s double at the stand-in rehearsals shares a behind-the-scenes message from Eurovision 2025 hall in Basel. Could the photo taken reveal an intriguing glimpse of what awaits us on stage soon? In about a week, the Israeli delegation will head to Basel, Switzerland, accompanied by Yuval Raphael, Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2025. She will perform the song “New Day Will Rise” as the 14th act in the running order of the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15. While intensive preparations continue in Israel, rehearsals in Basel have already begun, starting last week with the stand-in rehearsals. These rehearsals are conducted under strict secrecy, sparking fresh speculation about the upcoming performances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Message with a Hint The artist chosen to portray Yuval Raphael during the stand-in performance at St. Jakobshalle is actress Debby Gerber. She has been sharing her behind-the-scenes experiences on her Instagram account. Among her posts, Debby uploaded a story describing her excitement about participating...