Israel: Red Band with Moran Aharoni, Tamir Vaknin, Amit Sade, and Aviad Klein Advance to the Next Stage

Israel: Red Band with Moran Aharoni, Tamir Vaknin, Amit Sade, and Aviad Klein Advance to the Next Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 3: Four more contestants passed the first audition and continue in the program. The successful contestants are: Aviad Klein, Amit Sade, Tamir Vaknin, and the collaboration of Red Band with Moran Aharoni. The third episode of the reality show "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" (The Next Start), which will select Israel's representative for the next Eurovision, aired tonight. We witnessed five auditions, with four contestants successfully passing and advancing to the next stage with the support of the judges and studio audience. One of them could potentially represent Israel at the Eurovision in May. The judging panel remained consistent, featuring Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, Ran Danker, and Itay Levi. Each contestant needed to surpass a 70% threshold of votes, with each judge contributing 10% of the vote. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aviad Klein Aviad Klein, a 25-year-old accountant from Rishon LeZion, is also a composer who has written for several well-known Israeli artists....
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Israel: Perfylove, Ilay, Hili, Ronen, and Alma Advance to the Next Stage

Israel: Perfylove, Ilay, Hili, Ronen, and Alma Advance to the Next Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 2: Five new contestants passed the first audition and advance to the next stage. The successful contestants are: Perfylove Mongoza, Ilay Katz, Hili Goren, Ronen Binder, and Alma Maimon De Razon. Six days have passed since the premiere episode aired on Sunday (November 10). In the new episode, we witnessed six additional auditions, with five contestants successfully passing and advancing to the next stage, thanks to the support of the judges and the studio audience. One of them could potentially be Israel's representative at Eurovision 2025. The judging panel remained the same, featuring Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, Ran Danker, and Itay Levi. Each contestant needed to surpass a 70% threshold of votes, with each judge contributing 10% of the vote. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Perfylove Mongoza Perfylove Mongoza, a 22-year-old from Holon, was born in Israel to Congolese parents. Her name, given by her father, means "Perfect Love". As a model, she believes...
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Three Eurovision Stars Win 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards!

Three Eurovision Stars Win 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards!

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Noa Kirel, Nemo, and Annalisa won MTV EMA awards in 2024, alongside other big names in the music world! Slimane, France's Eurovision 2024 representative facing legal charges, did not win an award. Last night, the MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA) 2024 ceremony took place in Manchester, England, where several prominent Eurovision stars from recent years were nominated. Three artists associated with Eurovision won awards in their respective categories: Noa Kirel, Israel's representative and third-place winner at Eurovision 2023, won in the "Best Israeli Act" category; Nemo, Switzerland's representative and Eurovision 2024 winner, won in the "Best Swiss Act" category; and Annalisa, third-place winner at the San Remo Festival 2024 and winner of the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2024, won in the "Best Italian Act" category. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Success at MTV EMAs Noa Kirel, who represented Israel with the song "Unicorn" at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool, won the award in the "Best Israeli Act" category, beating nominees such as...
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Israel: The First Five Contestants Advance to the Next Stage

Israel: The First Five Contestants Advance to the Next Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 1: The new season kicked off tonight. Five contestants passed the first audition and are moving on to the next stage. The contestants who advanced are Daniel Wais, Ido Malka, Renana Boaziza, KLÉR, and Nati Livian. The new season of 'HaKokhav HaBa' for Eurovision 2025 launched tonight with its premiere episode. The show promises music and talent that will bring some joy to all Israelis during these challenging times. At the start of the episode, the hosts Assi Azar and Rotem Sela covered Eden Golan's journey leading up to the Eurovision competition, after which she performed a short segment of her song on the 'HaKokhav HaBa' stage. This season, judges Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, Ran Danker, and Itay Levi will evaluate the contestants. Each contestant must achieve at least 70% of the votes, with each judge contributing 10% to the total score. The premiere episode continued with six auditions, during which five contestants successfully passed the first audition, thanks to the support of both the judges...
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Tonight: ‘HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025’ Launches!

Tonight: ‘HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025’ Launches!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 20:30 (CET), the premiere episode of 'HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision' will be broadcast. The season finale will determine Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025. Stay tuned! The 11th season of 'HaKokhav HaBa' for Eurovision 2025 kicks off tonight! At 20:30 (CET), the premiere episode of the reality show that will select Israel's next Eurovision representative will air. Season filming began about a month ago, on October 10th, with the audition stage set to be broadcast over the coming weeks. The winner at the end of the season will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025. The show will be available on Keshet 12 and Mako LIVE. Click here to watch! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hosts, Judges, and Contestants Assi Azar and Rotem Sela will host the 11th season. As most of you probably remember, Assi Azar hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019, which took place in Tel Aviv. The judging panel includes Assaf Amdursky, Ran Danker, Shiri Maimon, Keren Peles, Itay...
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Israel: European Broadcasting Union Opposes New Law by the Israeli Government

Israel: European Broadcasting Union Opposes New Law by the Israeli Government

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an unusual move, the European Broadcasting Union responds to a bill from the Israeli government that threatens the independence of the Israeli national broadcaster, which could lead to Israel's removal from Eurovision competitions. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), responsible for the Eurovision Song Contest, has come out against a proposed law that threatens to place the budget of the Israeli national broadcaster, Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, under the budget of the State of Israel. This would effectively give the government the ability to intervene in and cut the budget, with cuts subject to government discontent. This is currently not possible, as the broadcaster is separate from the government and is not affected by changes it makes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a statement issued by the EBU, it was noted: "We are deeply concerned about the proposed legislation from the Israeli government that would allow them to change or cancel items in...
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No EBU Member Officially Complained About Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2024!

No EBU Member Officially Complained About Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2024!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was officially revealed that complaints from various sources against the conduct of the Israeli delegation at Eurovision 2024 were unfounded, and no official complaint was filed against it with the European Broadcasting Union. Last night, in a quiet but highly significant move, it was officially disclosed that not a single complaint was filed against the Israeli delegation at Eurovision 2024. As a reminder, the participation of Eden Golan, Israel's representative for Eurovision 2024, and her delegation in the competition, provoked numerous reactions from journalists and complaints from various contestants that escalated to threats of withdrawal from the competition. This revelation was made by the head of the contest's reference group, Bakel Walden, in an interview with a fan podcast.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Walden explained the decision to accept Israel into Eurovision 2024 simply, emphasizing that as long as the Israeli national broadcaster meets all the rules, it can participate. Walden stated that despite...
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Israel’s Eurovision 2024 Representative Eden Golan to Perform at Massive Hanukkah Show; “Next”

Israel’s Eurovision 2024 Representative Eden Golan to Perform at Massive Hanukkah Show; “Next”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan, Eurovision star and "The Next Star" winner, will perform at the "Next" show alongside top local artists. This unique event features a 360-degree stage and spectacular pyrotechnics, promising to amaze the audience. Eden Golan, Israel's representative at Eurovision 2024 who finished fifth in Malmö with the song "Hurricane", will make her first appearance before a large Israeli audience at the "Next" show. Eden, who gained international recognition for her successful performance, joins Israel's top artists including Osher Cohen, Eli Yatzpan, Dana International (Eurovision 1998 winner), Nasrin Kadri, Omer Adam, Idan Raichel, Ran Danker, Sarit Hadad, and more. This festive performance will take place during the upcoming Hanukkah and will serve as another springboard for Eden Golan's local career. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Revolutionary 360-Degree Performance Experience "Next" is a revolutionary and exceptionally large-scale show where singers, dancers, stand-up comedians, and pyrotechnic artists perform on a 360-degree stage, creating an unprecedented musical...
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Israel: “HaKokhav HaBa” to Air on November 10th

Israel: “HaKokhav HaBa” to Air on November 10th

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 11th season of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" will premiere next Sunday, November 10th. The winner of the show will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025. The reality show "HaKokhav HaBa" is set to air next Sunday, November 10th, with the broadcast of the first audition episode. Filming of the audition episodes began in early October, and well-known artists who may surprise us during the season came to audition for the show. The beloved hosts Assi Azar and Rotem Sela will once again lead the season. The judging panel for this season will again include Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, Ran Danker, and Itay Levi. The winner of the 11th season of "HaKokhav HaBa" will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Collaboration Between 'Kan' and 'Keshet' On July 23rd, we revealed that the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC) and the commercial TV Broadcaster 'Keshet' agreed to continue their collaboration for Eurovision 2025. The agreement allows for the...
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Israel: Auditions Continue for “HaKokhav HaBa” with Well-Known Artists

Israel: Auditions Continue for “HaKokhav HaBa” with Well-Known Artists

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The auditions for "HaKokhav HaBa" for Eurovision are ongoing, with more renowned artists trying their luck in the competition. Among them: Hamsa band, Ron Buhnik, Anna Timofei, and more... The reality show "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" has already begun filming its 11th season. This program will select Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025, and after a complex Eurovision year that ended with satisfactory results, expectations are high. The beloved hosts Assi Azar and Rotem Sela will once again lead the season. The judging panel for this season includes Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, Ran Danker, and Itay Levi, bringing with them extensive and diverse experience, ensuring a competition no less fascinating and challenging than the previous season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Familiar Faces and New Contenders We have already reported on several well-known singers and artists who have come to the auditions with the goal of reaching Switzerland, and now we can report on several additional artists who have joined the competition! Hamsa...
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