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Israel: Yuval Raphael’s Eurovision Song Approved by the EBU!

February 17, 2025 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It's confirmed: The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has informed the Israeli national broadcaster "KAN" that the song to be performed by Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025, Yuval Raphael, has been fully approved. The song and video will be revealed on March 9th. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced today (Monday) that it has approved Israel's song for Eurovision 2025. The song, written and composed by Keren Peles and produced by Tomer Biran, will be performed by Yuval Raphael in the second semi-final on May 15th in Basel, Switzerland. The approval of the song, including its lyrics and title, which will be revealed later in a special broadcast on "KAN 11" on March 9th, comes against the backdrop of difficulties in approving Israel's Eurovision 2024 entry and concerns about a repeat scenario, especially given the use of a quote from the Song of Songs. The next step will be to send the song performance and music video for EBU approval. ...

Israeli Songwriter Yinon Yahel: “My Song Was Head to Head Against Nemo’s Song”

February 14, 2025February 26, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an exclusive interview, Israeli Eurovision producer Yinon Yahel, who produced Parg's song for the Armenian Eurovision national selection "Depi Evratesil," discusses the reception he receives as an Israeli songwriter, the production of the Armenian song, and shares exclusive details. About a week ago, the Armenian national broadcaster, AMPTV, revealed the list of songs competing in the local Eurovision national selection "Depi Evratesil," scheduled for February 16. Among the entries is the song "Survivor" by singer Parg, co-produced by Israeli music producer and songwriter Yinon Yahel along with other Armenian and international songwriter. In an exclusive interview with EuroMix, Yanon discusses the process of writing the song, the treatment he received from the rest of the writing team, and his personal experience as an Israeli producer involved in the industry in Europe. Yinon has written numerous songs for Eurovision, such as "Golden Boy" for Israel at Eurovision 2015, which finished ninth in the grand final, "Feker Libi" intended...

Israel: Revealed – The Verse that Will Appear in the Israeli Song at Eurovision 2025!

February 7, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel at Eurovision 2025: After being selected by a professional committee, it's revealed that Israel's Eurovision 2025 entry, performed by Yuval Raphael, includes verses from the "Song of Songs", showcasing one of its most beautiful and renowned passages. The song, whose name has not yet been disclosed, was chosen by a professional committee led by Barak Itzkovitz, the head of music stations at "KAN". Written and composed by Keren Peles and produced by Tomer Biran, it will be performed by Yuval Raphael on the grand stage in Basel this May. The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, "KAN 11", confirmed today that the song includes quotes from the "Song of Songs" and will feature them as part of the lyrics. Now revealed, one of the quotes from the scroll is: "Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Song of Songs in Contemporary Music The Song of Songs, the first...

Israel at Eurovision 2025: Song Selected for Competition! Does It Violate Contest Rules?

February 7, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel at Eurovision 2025: The Israeli song, to be performed by Yuval Raphael, has been chosen by a professional committee. Composed by Keren Peles, the song includes verses from "Song of Songs," potentially breaching contest regulations. The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, "Kan 11," confirms that the Israeli song for Eurovision 2025 has been selected! The track, penned and composed by Keren Peles and to be performed by Yuval Raphael in Basel this May, was chosen by a professional committee led by Barak Itzkovitz, the head of music stations at Kan. The committee consisted of senior music editors from the corporation, key figures in the Israeli music and television industry, and a public representative. The committee, which voted secretly to select the song, operated under the close legal supervision of attorney Tomer Karni, the deputy legal advisor of the corporation. Committee members reviewed about 50 songs without knowing the creators behind each piece. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle...

Israel at Eurovision: Will Eden Golan Return to Eurovision 2025?

February 3, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Israeli entry for Eurovision 2025, to be performed by Yuval Raphael, will be selected soon. It has now been revealed that Israel's 2024 representative, Eden Golan, has submitted a song to the selection committee. Read on for all the details! Dozens of creators were invited to submit a song for Yuval Raphael, who is expected to perform at the Eurovision 2025 semi-finals on May 15 in Basel, Switzerland, hoping to secure Israel's fifth win. The deadline for submissions was yesterday, February 2. According to reports, among the artists approached were Keren Peles and Avi Ohayon, Yasmin Moallem, Odia, Osher Cohen, Ron Biton, Ofir Cohen, and many others. Also, Asaf Amdursky, a judge on "HaKokhav HaBa," appears to have been invited to submit a song and revealed to us his plans to do so. The song's name and its creators are expected to be revealed on March 9 in a special broadcast on "Kan 11." It was revealed...

Israel in Eurovision 2025: The Song Will Be Revealed on March 9th!

February 3, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Israeli entry for Eurovision 2025, performed by Yuval Raphael, will be unveiled during a special announcement broadcast on March 9th on Kan 11. The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, "Kan 11," continues its preparations for Eurovision 2025. Over 50 songs written for Yuval Raphael by numerous creators have been submitted to the Eurovision song selection committee. The Israeli entry is expected to be chosen soon by the committee, which will review the songs anonymously before conducting a secret vote to select the song that will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025. The chosen song, once approved by the corporation's legal advisor, will be submitted to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for official approval. It's worth mentioning that last year, the EBU requested changes to the submitted song due to references to October 7th which were contrary to the competition's rules prohibiting "political" content. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Song Unveiling The song will be revealed on...

Is Israel’s Eurovision Spot at Risk? New “Kan” Legislation Passed Preliminary Reading!

January 29, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The future of Israel's public broadcasting is at risk: MK Osher Shkalim's bill from the coalition passed in a preliminary reading, paving the way for government control over "Kan". Is Israel's participation in Eurovision still in jeopardy? All the details in the report! Government Efforts to Control Media: The Israeli coalition does not stop in its attempt to control free media in Israel. The bill introduced by MK Osher Shkalim from Likud, which subordinates the appointment of the corporation's board members to the Minister of Communications and eliminates the need for a recommendation from the search committee, was approved in a preliminary reading in the Knesset (Israel's Parlament) plenum. The bill, aimed at changing the current mechanism in which a search committee headed by a retired judge operates, led to sharp reactions from the opposition and the public. During the vote, 53 members of the Knesset voted in favor of advancing the law, against 48 who opposed. The...

Messages of Peace? Achinoam Nini and Mira Awad to Perform at Sanremo Festival

January 29, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Achinoam Nini, an Israeli Jew, and Mira Awad, an Arab-Israeli, who represented Israel at Eurovision 2009, are set to appear on the stage of the prestigious San Remo Festival! The duo's Eurovision 2009 entry, "There Must Be Another Way," is considered one of the most politically charged and protest-oriented songs Israel has ever sent to the Eurovision Song Contest. The song represented Israel at the 2009 Eurovision held in Moscow and was performed by Israeli singers Achinoam Nini and Mira Awad. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Israeli representatives will perform together again, this time as guests on the opening night of the San Remo Festival on Tuesday, February 11th. They will perform John Lennon's "Imagine" on stage to promote peace, against the backdrop of the fragile ceasefire currently in place. The collaboration between Achinoam Nini and Mira Awad began in 2002 when they performed The Beatles' "We Can Work It Out". Nini, known in Italy...

Eurovision 2025: Ticket Sales Begin Today at 10:00 CET!

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At 10:00 AM CET, the first round of ticket sales for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will commence. This article provides details on how to order and the cost of tickets. This morning at 10:00 AM CET, the first round of ticket sales for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will commence. This round marks the initial sale of tickets. Unlike previous years, purchasing tickets this year required prior registration on the TicketCorner mailing list to prevent ticket resale, a phenomenon that has made it difficult for many fans to acquire tickets for live performances. The early registration closed on January 11, 2025, at 00:59 CET, and tickets cannot be purchased without prior registration. To purchase a ticket – click here! - General rehearsals for semi-finals: From 10 Swiss Francs to 170 Swiss Francs - Semi-finals – live broadcast: From 70 Swiss Francs to 270 Swiss Francs - General rehearsals for the final: From 25 Swiss Francs to 220 Swiss Francs - The...

Eurovision 2025: The Astronomical Amount Israel Will Invest in Its Performance!

January 28, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Photo: Screenshot from HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025, courtesy of Keshet 12. Just under a week ago, Yuval Raphael was chosen to represent Israel in Eurovision 2025, and now the amount "Keshet 12" will finance for the Israeli Eurovision delegation to Basel has been revealed: 3.5 million shekels! All details in the article. Last week's finale of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" recorded a five-year peak rating for "Keshet 12". Yuval Raphael was chosen to represent Israel at Eurovision 2025, which will be held in Basel on May 13, 15, and 17, in hopes of bringing Israel its fifth win in the contest. Under the agreement between Keshet and the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation "Kan", Keshet will finance the delegation at a cost of approximately 3.5 million Shekels (almost 1 million Euros)! The funding covers the entire delegation, including the necessary security for such an event amid war and rampant antisemitism, alongside the production of the song for Eurovision and...