Finland: How Did Erika Vikman React to the Controversial Statement by Finland’s President?

Finland: How Did Erika Vikman React to the Controversial Statement by Finland’s President?

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland at Eurovision 2025: The president’s statement sparked controversy. What really happened behind the scenes, and how did Finland’s Eurovision representative Erika Vikman respond? As rehearsals for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, are underway, a political-cultural storm broke out in Finland following a visit by President Alexander Stubb to the town of Vora, birthplace of the Swedish band KAJ. During his visit last Tuesday, the president attended an event where the local band performed before a packed hall of excited high school students. When asked whom he supports in the upcoming Eurovision, Stubb surprised many by declaring: “There is a band with almost the same name as mine – my name is Cai-Göran Alexander Stubb. If KAJ wins Eurovision, in the end it is Finland and Vora that win”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Warm Performance and Enthusiastic Reception The event took place in the Norvala High School sports hall in Vora, where the president and his wife were warmly welcomed. KAJ electrified the...
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“You Can’t Afford Everything”: What Stands Behind Finland’s Eurovision 2025 Decision?

“You Can’t Afford Everything”: What Stands Behind Finland’s Eurovision 2025 Decision?

by Guy Solo Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland at Eurovision 2025: The country has decided to break tradition at the upcoming Eurovision in Basel, Switzerland. What is behind this surprising move – and which other country joined the trend? A stir in Finland: the Finnish national broadcaster, Yle, announced that for Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland, it will not send local commentators to cover the live broadcast from the arena. The official announcement was delivered by Mikko Silvennoinen, the Finnish-language commentator for the local pre-selection "UMK" and Eurovision itself, who confirmed and revealed the news in a Finnish morning show interview. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); During the interview, Mikko revealed that this time, he will be commentating on Eurovision from Yle Studios in Pasila, Helsinki, instead of from Basel as has been customary in the past. According to him, the decision was made due to high costs and budget cuts at the national broadcaster. However, he clarified that he will still...
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Audience Champions: Will the Notorious Eurovision Runners-Up Return to the 2025 Stage?

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

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...
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Finland: Boycott Petition Against Israel at Eurovision Expands and Receives Response from National Broadcaster!

Finland: Boycott Petition Against Israel at Eurovision Expands and Receives Response from National Broadcaster!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland at Eurovision 2025: The online petition calling for a boycott of the competition and demanding to prevent Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025 is expanding, and even receives an official response from the Finnish national broadcaster! In Finland, a country of approximately 5.5 million inhabitants, a protest has emerged calling for Israel's exclusion from the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. The petition, published by "Sumud", the Finnish Network for Palestine, urges the Finnish national broadcaster, Yle, to demand that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) prevent Israel's participation in the competition. The petition, launched last month, has grown to over 10,000 citizen signatures and an additional 500 artists and creators. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In previous years, similar calls to boycott Israel were heard, especially in Nordic countries like Norway and Iceland, where numerous demonstrations against Israel's participation took place. However, this year has seen relative silence on the issue in these countries, with the Finnish protest standing out as somewhat...
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Malta’s Eurovision 2025 Representative Reveals: “I Have a Girlfriend”!

Malta’s Eurovision 2025 Representative Reveals: “I Have a Girlfriend”!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   During a live Instagram broadcast yesterday between Malta's and Finland's Eurovision 2025 representatives, Miriana Conte and Erika Vikman, the artists revealed they belong in the LGBTQ+ community! Conte also disclosed her relationship with a girlfriend. A virtual summit took place last night between Miriana Conte, Malta's representative for Eurovision 2025, and Erika Vikman, Finland's representative. The two conducted a joint live Instagram broadcast, discussing Eurovision, their preparations for the competition, and their personal lives. A prominent topic in the conversation was both singers' affiliation with the LGBTQ+ community and their appreciation for the support they receive from it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Miriana Conte, Malta's representative, expressed her thoughts on the LGBTQ+ community's support: "I think they support us the most. Because they get the perspective, they get the message we're trying to send". She referred to the subtle sexual references in both their Eurovision songs. Conte herself had to change her song title from "Kant" (Maltese for...
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Is the EBU Demanding Changes to Finland’s Eurovision Performance?

Is the EBU Demanding Changes to Finland’s Eurovision Performance?

by Guy Solo Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland at Eurovision 2025: Erika Vikman reveals drastic changes to her performance on the Eurovision stage in Basel, Switzerland, due to requests from the EBU. How did Finland respond? All the details in the article! Erika Vikman, Finland's representative for Eurovision 2025, revealed in an interview with the Swedish newspaper "Expressen" that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has requested changes regarding her performance of the song "Ich Komme" (translated as: "I'm comming"), which will be performed in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, taking place on May 15th in Basel, Switzerland. "They want to cover my butt," the singer said directly, explaining that the requests aren't just about her clothing but encompass many aspects of the performance. The changes won’t be limited to costume selection; they will also include the way she moves on stage, the message conveyed through the song itself, and even the coordination with the stage direction. Vikman revealed that the EBU claims that her...
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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

by Ido Kizel Comment Closed
(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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Finland: “Boycott Eurovision if Israel Participates”

Finland: “Boycott Eurovision if Israel Participates”

by Guy Solo Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland at Eurovision 2025: An online petition calls for boycotting the contest and preventing Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Is Israel’s participation at risk once again? A new wave of protest is emerging in Finland, a country of approximately 5.5 million people, as an online petition calls for Israel to be banned from participating in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. The petition, launched by the group "Sumud", the Finnish Palestine Network, urges the national broadcaster, YLE, to demand that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) prevent Israel’s participation. Additionally, the petition’s creators state that if Israel is allowed to compete, Finland should refrain from sending a representative to the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Petition with Limited Impact? So far, the petition has gathered around 400 signatures, including those of Finnish artists and actors. However, given the country's population, this number is relatively small, indicating that the protest is not gaining significant public support. The petition...
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Finland: Erika Vikman to Perform “Ich Komme” at Eurovision

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

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(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!

by Ido Kizel Comment Closed
(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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