Category: Eurovision

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); High threat level: Special forces, roadblocks, and security checks - the Swiss army is preparing for any scenario in Basel. Here’s how security will be managed at Eurovision 2025. As Eurovision 2025 approaches rapidly, Switzerland is preparing for the event with an unprecedented level of security planning in the contest's history. The city of Basel, set to host Eurovision from May 13th to May 17th, is expected to welcome around 500,000 tourists from across Europe. Alongside an audience of over 160 million television viewers worldwide, the country is taking no risks. As part of preparations to prevent chemical, biological, or explosive threats, Stefan Hofer, spokesperson for the Swiss army, confirmed that the military would act "For the Canton of Basel." According to Hofer: "The reason for such cooperation must be of national or international importance or a matter of public interest. For this purpose, it must be proven that the event cannot be carried out with civilian means alone." Since the...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Exclusive to Euromix: A deep analysis of Eurovision 2025 data unveils recurring patterns, gender imbalance, and placements that spark questions. Is the production shaping the narrative before the competition begins? As Eurovision 2025 approaches, participating countries have unveiled their songs, revealing this year's prominent musical trends. From quiet ballads to crowd-pleasing anthems, and from solo artists to cohesive bands, an analysis of the semi-finalists and automatic qualifiers for the final paints a rich, multi-layered, and sometimes surprising picture of the competition's direction. To understand the main trends of the year, we went through each song, country by country, and examined the type of song, the identity of the performer, the language of the lyrics, the nature of the ensemble, and other fascinating parameters that provide a deep insight into the spirit of Eurovision 2025. The fascinating data continues in this article! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Crowd-Pleasing Songs vs. Ballads: Who Will Take the Spotlight? Among the 37 songs competing in...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Basel stands alone: Zurich refuses to participate in securing Eurovision 2025 due to local strain and fears of antisemitic incidents. Can Basel host the event without external support? As Basel prepares to host Eurovision 2025, one of the world's largest cultural events, tensions surrounding security arrangements are escalating. Over half a million visitors are expected to flood the Swiss city during the five-day festival. However, Basel, which has long faced police staffing shortages, has sought assistance nationwide. According to the Swiss newspaper "NZZ", Basel's cantonal police requested reinforcements from all Swiss cantons. So far, 1,297 officers have been recruited from across Switzerland: 243 from Northwestern Switzerland, 191 from the West, 90 from the East, 68 from the Central region, and 30 from Ticino. Yet notably, Zurich - the country's most populous and influential canton - has refused to send any officers. Its sole contribution is a police helicopter. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zurich: "We Are Under Heavy Strain Ourselves" Zurich’s...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); For the fourth consecutive year, leading real estate app idealista will sponsor Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, joining Basler Kantonalbank, Novartis, and insurance giant Helvetia. Eurovision 2025, set for May in Basel, Switzerland, will again partner with idealista - the top real estate app in Greece, Spain, and Portugal. This marks their fourth straight year of collaboration, reinforcing shared commitments to music, creativity, innovation, and diversity. The announcement follows confirmations from Helvetia, Basler Kantonalbank (BKB) and Novartis as official sponsors. Notably, this is Novartis’ first sponsorship in three years, replacing TikTok, which held the role since 2022. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Fourth Year of Partnership: Idealista joins to the sopnsors' list The announcement of the renewed partnership comes from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which confirms idealista's return as a key player in the world's biggest music event. The partnership between the parties has been ongoing since 2022, when idealista joined Eurovision in Turin, and since then it has only grown stronger—especially as each views the...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The running order for Eurovision 2025 has been revealed! The EBU unveiled the semi-final running order for the competition, which will take place in May. All the details in the article. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Swiss national broadcaster (SRG SSR) revealed tonight on the official Eurovision YouTube channel the performance order for the Eurovision 2025 semi-finals, which will take place on May 13 and 15 in Basel. In January, the semi-final groupings were published. The first semi-final, held on May 13, will open with Iceland in first place and close with Cyprus in last place, performing as song number 15. The second semi-final on May 9 will begin with Australia performing first and end with Finland performing as song number 16. It is important to note that countries competing automatically in the final—Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and France, along with the host country Switzerland, will have their songs featured in the semi-finals for the first time...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The second wave of ticket sales for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, is approaching. Sales will open on Thursday, March 27th at 12:00 (CET). This article provides essential information for potential buyers. An email was sent today to all pre-registered ticket buyers for Eurovision, providing additional information from Ticketcorner about the second wave of sales. This sale will take place on Thursday, March 27th at 12:00 (CET). The email included the access code for ticket ordering, along with clarifications on the ticket purchasing process and information about new seating options available in this second wave. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How the Second Wave Works The sale will again be conducted through the TicketCorner website, exclusively for pre-registered buyers. Anyone who registered for the waiting list by January 10th, 2025, at 23:59 CET, but hasn't yet succeeded in purchasing tickets, received their personal purchase code for the second wave in today's email. This code is the same as the one...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025: Will we still see Celine Dion on the Eurovision stage in Basel, Switzerland? All the details in the article! Will we still see Celine Dion on the Eurovision 2025 stage? The answer is still not definitive, but there are signs that the story is far from over. After a report by the Swiss newspaper "Le Matin" stating that the singer had declined the invitation to perform at Eurovision 2025 due to her health condition, confusion arose among fans. However, it turns out that things are not as they seemed – in response to a query from the EuroMix website to the Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, confirmation was received that Celine Dion is still in talks about performing at the 69th edition of the competition, which will take place in Basel this upcoming May. Watch Celine Dion's winning Eurovision 1988 performance: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In recent months, speculation about Celine Dion's possible...