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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following the festive announcement and after many artists showed their interest in participation, the Greek national broadcaster opened the registration and published the rules of the Eurovision national final. Greece has officially opened the registration window for its Eurovision national selection, marking a significant return to this format after 22 years. The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has released the rules and guidelines for participants. The national selection will consist of a single evening event, with the winner determined by an equal split between public voting and professional judges (50-50). Twelve artists will compete in the final, with three additional songs selected as backups in case of withdrawals or disqualifications. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eligibility and Submission Process Participation is open to artists with Greek citizenship or those with at least one parent of Greek origin. However, songwriters and composers can be from any country worldwide. Interested participants can submit their entries through the official link, along with a short...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In response to the announcement of Greece's Eurovision national final, local artists have commenced preparations, and the Greek broadcaster is developing a selection format expected to surprise audiences. ERT, the Greek national broadcaster, announced last Wednesday that Greece will hold an open national final for the first time in 22 years. This decision has prompted artists across the country to begin preparations while the broadcaster develops the selection format. The exciting announcement comes after Greek audiences demanded involvement in choosing the representative and song for Eurovision, following criticism of ERT's selections in recent years. The submission window will be open to any artist wishing to represent Greece at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Growing Interest from Artists Last week, 26 potential contestants expressed interest in competing in the national final. Now, more details are emerging about preparations and songwriting collaborations: Music production team Arcade, known for working with Greek stars and Eurovision alumni like Eleni Foureira and Helena...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After ERT announced Greece's first open national selection in 22 years, the question arose: who will raise the Greek flag in Basel? Which artists have shown interest in competing? A brief overview. The Greek broadcaster ERT held a press conference last Wednesday, announcing an open national final for Eurovision for the first time in 22 years. The song submission window will be open to any artist wishing to represent Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. This exciting announcement comes after the Greek public demanded involvement in choosing the representative and song for Eurovision, following criticism of ERT's selections in recent years. Since the announcement, several artists have expressed their desire to compete in the upcoming Eurovision. In this article, we'll review the interesting names who have expressed interest in competing in Greece's national final. Ready? Let's begin! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Just this week, before the official announcement of the national selection, it was revealed that...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Greek national broadcaster ERT has officially announced that for the first time in 22 years, Greece will hold an open national final for Eurovision. ERT, the Greek national broadcaster, held an official unveiling ceremony today announcing the organization of an open national final in Greece for the first time in 22 years. The song submission window will be open to any artist wishing to represent Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place in Basel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ERT's Decision-Making Process After extensive discussions regarding Greece's participation in Eurovision 2025, ERT has reached a final decision. Following the end of Konstantinos Zoulas' term as president of Greek national broadcaster on September 16th, Katerina Kaskanioti took over, and the official announcement ceremony took place at the Athens Conservatory. For 22 years, Greece selected its representatives through internal selection or closed national finals. The last open national final held in Greece was in 2003. The growing interest from...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Is ZAF heading to Eurovision? With news of a national selection in Greece, new names are emerging, including the Greek singer ZAF. Is it time for this up-and-coming artist? Following changes in the management of the Greek national broadcaster ERT, rumors are circulating that the country will hold a national final to choose the Greek representative and song for Eurovision 2025. One of the main names that might take part in the selection process is ZAF, an artist of Greek origin who, despite being only in his first year of his career, has already released several successful songs in Greece. So who is ZAF, and what is his connection to a past Eurovision representative who made history? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With the news of a Greek national selection, discussions about potential names have already begun, with many well-known and talented artists expressing interest in participating in the local competition. Some have already publicly declared their desire to...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Greek national broadcaster is positively considering holding a national final to select the song for the upcoming contest in Basel. Although the final decision has not yet been made, it is expected to be reached within the next two weeks. Greece is moving forward with plans for the new television season following changes in the management of the Greek national broadcaster ERT and confirmation of their Eurovision participation. One of the key issues at hand is the selection method for Greece's Eurovision entry, with ERT strongly leaning towards holding an open national final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece's Eurovision Selection Process The last open national final in Greece took place in 2003. ERT management, aiming to maximize both television ratings and commercial success from the Eurovision project, is favoring the idea of a national final. This decision is partly influenced by the numerous artists who have expressed interest in representing Greece at the contest. Public involvement is likely to...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland. The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland. Greece becomes the 29th country so far to express interest in participating in the upcoming Eurovision, joining Austria, Azerbaijan, Italy, Belgium, United Kingdom, Georgia, Germany, Denmark, Israel, Luxembourg, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Malta, Norway, San Marino, Spain, Serbia, Portugal, Finland, Czech Republic, France, Cyprus, Croatia, Sweden, Ukraine and host country Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ERT has not yet revealed information about the country's selection process for the next Eurovision due to ongoing administrative changes at the broadcaster, which are expected to be completed during the current week. Greece typically selects its representatives through an internal selection process - without a national final - choosing a song and artist directly by the television network. However, reports in Greece suggest that the broadcaster may...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece's participation in Eurovision 2025 remains uncertain as the Greek national broadcaster postpones its decision until mid-September. This delay is primarily due to impending structural changes within the Greek national broadcaster (ERT). While artists like Shaya, Josephine, and Evangelia have already expressed their interest in representing Greece next year, ERT has yet to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2025. The main reason for this hesitation is the anticipated restructuring of ERT's board of directors, scheduled for mid-September. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In contrast to neighboring Cyprus, which has already selected a song and artist with plans to announce their representative in early September, Greece has taken a more cautious approach. Initially, ERT stated that Eurovision was not on its agenda, focusing instead on broadcasting the Euro and Olympic Games. However, as the Eurovision season approaches, critical structural changes within the broadcaster are expected to influence the decision regarding participation. According to the Greek Eurovision website Eurovisionfun, no decisions have...