Finland: Erika Vikman to Perform “Ich Komme” at Eurovision

Finland: Erika Vikman to Perform “Ich Komme” at Eurovision

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland at Eurovision 2025: Erika Vikman won the Finnish national selection and will perform "Ich Komme" on the Eurovision 2025 stage. Listen to the song. "Ich Komme" is the title of the song that will be performed by singer Erika Vikman, who will represent Finland in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, taking place on May 15th in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written by Christel Roosberg and Jori Roosberg. This is the first song by these writers to compete in Eurovision. The song is performed in Finnish, with the title in German. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Erika took the stage of the national selection wearing black leather clothing with golden elements and a golden collar, an outfit that emphasizes the sexual nature of the song, and performs alone throughout the song. Erika exudes confidence and sexuality, exactly the message of her song that speaks about passion. Towards the end of the climax, Erika climbs onto a giant golden...
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Tonight at 20:00 CET: Finland Selects Its Entry For Eurovision!

Tonight at 20:00 CET: Finland Selects Its Entry For Eurovision!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:00 CET as the Grand Final of "UMK 2025", takes place. At the end of the broadcast, the Finnish representative and song for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen. A link to watch is provided. Tonight at 22:00 CET, the grand final of "UMK 2025" will take place, at the end of which the representative and song representing Finland at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen. Finland will be the 10th country to reveal its song for the international competition, following Montenegro, Albania, Luxembourg, Greece, Slovenia, Belgium, Spain, Ireland and Ukraine. Six contestants will participate in the local pre-selection tonight, with the winner to be selected by a jury panel comprising 25% of the total vote, and an additional 75% from the general public. To watch the broadcast starting at 20:00 CET, click here! Six acts will compete tonight at Tampere’s Nokia Arena, hosted by Sanni and Jasmin Beloued. The winner will be determined by a combined vote (75%...
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Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Finland at Eurovision 2025?

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in UMK 2025. Who should represent Finland at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Finnish Eurovision national selection, "UMK 2025", is set to take place tonight at 20:00 featuring 6 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Finland 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 Finnish national selection. Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Finland? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Nelli Matula - "Hitaammin Hautaan" The Finnish national selection has many good pop song, but Nelli Matula's song got me the best, it's a very good and catchy song that you can hum for yourself from first listening. Despite the hype around Erika Vikman, who we all remember from UMK 2020, her song is very weak this time. Ofek Jerassi: First Place - Erika Vikman - "Ich Komme" The...
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Drama in Finland: One Morning Left Got Disqualified from “UMK 2025” Due to Serious Allegations

Drama in Finland: One Morning Left Got Disqualified from “UMK 2025” Due to Serious Allegations

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish National Broadcaster YLE announced One Morning Left's withdrawal from "UMK 2025" due to allegations against a member, leading to the band's dissolution. The Finnish National Broadcaster YLE announced today that One Morning Left, scheduled to perform "Puppy" in the Finnish Eurovision national final "UMK 2025", will not participate in the competition to choose Finland's representative for Eurovision 2025. The band explained in a detailed post that serious allegations were raised against one of its members, leading to the band's dissolution as other members refused to perform with him. The Finnish national final, set for February 8th, 2025, will proceed as usual with six contestants instead of seven. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In their post, the band stated: "We were made aware of serious anonymous allegations against one of our members on social media. According to these allegations, Mika Lahti allegedly contacted a presumably minor person between 2007 and 2010, knowingly or unknowingly. These allegations came as a complete...
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Finland: Listen to the Songs Competing in UMK 2025!

Finland: Listen to the Songs Competing in UMK 2025!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has just finished publishing the seven songs participating in the Finnish Eurovision selection, "UMK 2025" for listening! The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has finished publishing the seven songs competing in the Eurovision selection "UMK 2025". The Finnish Eurovision selection will take place on February 8, 2025, at the Nokia Hall located in the city of Tampere in southern Finland. The participating artists were announced last Wednesday, and the seven songs were released one after the other between January 9th to January 17th at midnight Finnish time each business day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Participants and Their Backgrounds Neea River – "Nightmares" – A Finnish indie artist who describes her major influences as Rihanna and The Weeknd. She was involved in writing "Rodeo" for Poland's Eurovision 2023 representative, Blanka. Nelli Matula – "Hitaammin hautaan" – A Finnish pop artist who was on a break from music and considered retiring from the industry in...
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Finland: UMK 2025 Participants Revealed!

Finland: UMK 2025 Participants Revealed!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has published this evening the seven artists participating in the Finnish Eurovision selection, "UMK 2025". Who are they? And when will their songs be released? The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, today unveiled the seven artists competing in the Eurovision selection "UMK 2025". The Finnish Eurovision selection will take place on February 8, 2025, at the Nokia Hall located in the city of Tampere in southern Finland. The participating artists were announced, as mentioned, this evening, and the seven songs will be released one after the other between January 9th to January 17th at midnight Finnish time each day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Participants and Their Backgrounds Here are the participants in the Finnish Eurovision selection, whose songs will be released in the following order, day after day, from midnight on January 9 to January 17: Neea River – "Nightmares" – A Finnish indie artist who describes her major influences as Rihanna and...
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Finland: First Glimpse of UMK 2025 Songs!

Finland: First Glimpse of UMK 2025 Songs!

(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...
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Käärijä: New Album from Eurovision 2023 Runner-Up – “People’s Champion”

Käärijä: New Album from Eurovision 2023 Runner-Up – “People’s Champion”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Käärijä, the winner of the televote at Eurovision 2023, launches a new album – "People's Champion". The album includes Käärijä's famous Eurovision song and a track describing his feelings about the competition. Käärijä, who achieved Finland's best Eurovision result since 2006 by placing second in the 2023 contest, while winning the public vote with his hit "Cha Cha Cha," has released a new album. The title track directly addresses his experiences at the 2023 competition and his feelings about it. Coinciding with the album release, Käärijä has embarked on a tour across Finland, following the recent conclusion of his European tour. Fans are encouraged to listen to the new album! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Album Composition: A Mix of Old and New The new album features 12 tracks, including six previously released songs such as "Rouska," featuring singer Erika Vikman, and the widely popular "Cha Cha Cha," which earned Käärijä the title of "People's Champion" after winning the televote at...
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Finland: Blind Channel Announces Hiatus and New Documentary Series

Finland: Blind Channel Announces Hiatus and New Documentary Series

(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...
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Finland: Record-Breaking 485 Entries Submitted for UMK 2025

Finland: Record-Breaking 485 Entries Submitted for UMK 2025

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, reveals that 485 songs have been submitted for the Eurovision national final "UMK 2025". The list of contestants will be announced on January 8. The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has unveiled new details regarding the Finnish Eurovision national final, "UMK 2025". Yesterday, the national broadcaster announced that the selection will take place on February 8, 2025, at the Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland's third-largest city located in the south. Today, they revealed that a record-breaking 485 songs have been submitted for the Eurovision selection. This marks an increase of 66 songs from last year and sets a new record since the selection began its current format in 2020. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Steady Increase in Song Submissions Over the Years The Finnish national broadcaster has recorded a consistent rise in the number of songs submitted to the competition in recent years: 2025 - 485 songs 2024 - 419 songs 2023 - 363 songs 2022...
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