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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Iceland in Eurovision 2025: The head of the Icelandic Eurovision delegation is working on reinstating jury voting in the semi-finals, claiming unfairness in the current 100% audience voting system. Iceland, represented by VÆB with the song "Róa" at Eurovision, is taking the lead in the fight to bring back jury voting to the semi-finals. In an interview, Felix Bergsson, head of the Icelandic Eurovision delegation, confirmed that he is working on this issue. He argued that the audience-only voting system in the semi-finals is unfair and does not provide equal opportunities for all countries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Bergsson, the main problem with audience voting in the semi-finals is the lack of equal opportunities for each country to reach the final. He claims that countries with large diasporas (expatriate communities) advance to the final more easily (examples include Albania, Poland, and Israel), while smaller countries (like Iceland) without significant expatriate communities miss out on opportunities even when they deserve...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Iceland in Eurovision 2025: Offir Cohen demands disqualification over plagiarism allegations against the Icelandic entry, citing similarities to his song "Hatunat HaShana." Following the victory of the Icelandic duo Væb in the national Eurovision selection with the song "Róa," a dispute has arisen over alleged plagiarism and copyright infringement. Israeli composer Offir Cohen claims that the song is a copy of his work "Hatunat HaShana," which became a hit performed by Eyal Golan and Itay Levy about seven years ago. The similarity between the songs is evident not only in the chorus melody but also in the arrangement resembling the Festigal version of "Hatunat HaShana," and in that both songs are performed by male duos. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen to both songs:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by EuroMixNews (@euromix.en) Legal Action and Official Response N12's culture reporter and editor, Noam Cohen, reports that the Israeli songwriter has sent a cease-and-desist letter through his lawyer. The letter was addressed...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch tonight at 20:45 CET as the Icelandic national selection "Söngvakeppnin 2025" final takes place, determining Iceland's representative and song for Eurovision 2025. A link for viewing the broadcast is provided. Tonight at 20:45 (Central European Time), the Icelandic national broadcaster RÚV will hold the final of "Söngvakeppnin 2025" - their national selection for Eurovision. The winner will represent Iceland at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Six contestants will compete in tonight's final. The winner will be determined by a 50/50 split between an international jury and Icelandic public voting. The hosts for the selection will be Benedikt Valsson, Fannar Sveinsson, and Guðrún Dís Emilsdóttir, who have previously served as commentators for the Icelandic national broadcaster at Eurovision, and have each hosted the selection in different years. The broadcast will take place from RVK Studios in Reykjavik. The jury will consist of Denmark's representative in Eurovision 2024 Saba, Irish singer and 1993 Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh, the chief producer of Eurovision 2021...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Songvakeppnin 2025. Who should represent Iceland at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Icelandic Eurovision national selection, "Songvakeppnin 2025", is set to take place tonight at 20:45, featuring 6 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Iceland 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 Icelandic national selection. Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Iceland? Ofek Jerassi: First Place - Stebbi Jak - "Set Me Free" After a dramatic year last year in the Icelandic pre-selection (but with a happy ending), it seems that everything is calm in Iceland this year, but unfortunately, the quality hasn't particularly improved. This year's Icelandic pre-selection is weak, with mostly formulaic songs, and that's not a recipe that will get Iceland to the final. Iceland's only chances of qualifying...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight, the second-final of the Icelandic Eurovision pre-selection, "Söngvakeppnin 2025", took place. Five contestants participated in the second semi-final, and three of them advanced to the final. The Icelandic Eurovision pre-selection "Söngvakeppnin 2025" continued this evening with the second semi-final. Five contestants participated in the semi-final, and three of them advanced to the final. The three were chosen solely by the audience vote. The second semi-final was hosted by Benedikt Valsson, Fannar Sveinsson, and Guðrún Dís Emilsdóttir. Now, Iceland's Eurovision selection process has the grand final that will be held on Saturday, February 22. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Results of the first second-final (finalists are highlighted): Dagur Sig – Flugdrekar / Carousel Júlí & Dísa – Eldur / Fire Bára Kristín – Rísum upp / Rise Above Bjarni Arason – Aðeins lengur Tinna – Þrá / Words In each semi-final that will include five songs as in previous years, three of them will advance to the final. This year, the winner will be determined by a vote of seven international judging points...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: tonight at 20:45 CET, the Second Semi-Final of "Söngvakeppnin 2025" takes place, where three more songs will secure their spot in the final. A viewing link is provided. Tonight at 20:45 CET, "Söngvakeppnin 2025" will kick off with its Second Semi-Final. Five contestants will participate in tonight's semi-final, from which three will advance to the final. The finalists will be chosen solely by the viewing audience. The hosts for the selection will be Benedikt Valsson, Fannar Sveinsson, and Guðrún Dís Emilsdóttir, who have previously served as commentators for the Icelandic national broadcaster at Eurovision, and have each hosted the selection in different years. The broadcast will take place from RVK Studios in Reykjavik. The second semi-final will begin at 20:45 CET. To watch the semi-final – click here! You may need to use a VPN. It's recommended to check for updates close to the broadcast time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Semi-Final Running Order Dagur Sig - Flugdrekar / Carousel Júlí & Dísa - Eldur /...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight, the first semi-final of the Icelandic Eurovision pre-selection, "Söngvakeppnin 2025", took place. Five contestants participated in the first semi-final, and three of them advanced to the final. The Icelandic Eurovision pre-selection "Söngvakeppnin 2025" kicked off this evening with the first semi-final. Five contestants participated in the semi-final, and three of them advanced to the final. The three were chosen solely by the audience vote. The first semi-final was hosted by Benedikt Valsson, Fannar Sveinsson, and Guðrún Dís Emilsdóttir. Now, Iceland's Eurovision selection process has one more semi-final remaining, which will take place on Saturday, February 15, and the grand final will be held on Saturday, February 22. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Results of the first semi-final (finalists are highlighted): Stebbi Jak - Frelsið Mitt / Set Me Free Birgo - Ég flýg í storminn / Stormchaser Ágúst - Eins og þú / Like You Bia - Norðurljós / Northern Lights VÆB - Róa In each semi-final that will include five songs as in previous...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: tonight at 20:45 CET, the First Semi-Final of "Söngvakeppnin 2025" takes place, where three songs will secure their spot in the final. A viewing link is provided. Tonight at 20:45 CET, "Söngvakeppnin 2025" will kick off with its First Semi-Final. Five contestants will participate in tonight's semi-final, from which three will advance to the final. The finalists will be chosen solely by the viewing audience. The hosts for the selection will be Benedikt Valsson, Fannar Sveinsson, and Guðrún Dís Emilsdóttir, who have previously served as commentators for the Icelandic national broadcaster at Eurovision, and have each hosted the selection in different years. The broadcast will take place from RVK Studios in Reykjavik. The first semi-final will begin at 20:45 CET. To watch the semi-final – click here! You may need to use a VPN. It's recommended to check for updates close to the broadcast time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Semi-Final Running Order Stebbi Jak - Frelsið Mitt / Set Me Free Birgo - Ég flýg...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following the revelation of songs in the Icelandic Eurovision selection and numerous accusations surrounding the duo allegedly copying an Israeli song, the creator of the Israeli song now responds to the supposed copying by the Icelandic duo: "Considering legal action." About a month ago, the Icelandic national broadcaster, RÚV, revealed the ten artists and songs that will compete in the Icelandic Eurovision selection "Söngvakeppnin 2025," scheduled for February 22nd. The winner will represent Iceland at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. As previously reported, minutes after the songs were unveiled, social media was flooded with comments claiming that the song "Róa" by the duo VÆB bears a controversial resemblance in its chorus to "Hatunat HaShana" by Israeli singers Eyal Golan and Itay Levy, a popular wedding song released about 7 years ago. After the duo's official response, the creator of the Israeli song - "Hatunat HaShana", Ofir Cohen, has now reacted. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ofir Cohen, the creator of the...