Category: Lithuania

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuania has officially announced the start of its submittion window for Eurovizija.LT, inviting artists to submit their entries between August 18th and November 11th. The Lithuanian representative for Eurovision 2026 will once again be chosen through Eurovizija.LT, with the song submission window opening today. Once the submission period closes, a jury panel will convene to select at least 30 songs that will compete across five or six semi-finals. The first semi-final is scheduled for January 17th, 2026. The semi-finals will be held on a weekly basis, every Saturday, leading up to the grand final immediately afterward. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By launching the submission process early, Lithuania positions itself strongly for Eurovision 2026. Since 2022, the country has consistently sent entries that include or entirely in Lithuanian language, showcasing its national culture through music. This strategy has proven successful: Lithuania has qualified for the Eurovision Final several years in a row, usually finishing in the mid-to-upper rankings of...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Televoting as tie-breaker instead of the jury, a new voting app, and an online rescue round: here is what awaits the contestants in "Eurovizija.LT" this year. While many enjoy following the suspense and songs competing in Eurovizija.LT, this year brings several innovations that raise questions and curiosity: how will the new rules and format affect both the contestants and the viewing experience? Will audience voting provide a stronger sense of control for the public? And what exactly is the online “second chance round” everyone will be talking about? In the following paragraphs, we delve into all the major changes in Lithuania’s Eurovizija.LT. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cancellation of the Super-Final and Expanded Opportunities for Contestants The Lithuanian national broadcaster LRT announced that this year, the super-final stage - introduced over the past two years - will be cancelled. In that format, the top three entries competed again in a second round of voting by both audience and jury during the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuanian national broadcaster LRT has confirmed Lithuania’s participation in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Austria. Lithuania is expected to select its entry again through Eurovizija.LT. The Lithuanian national broadcaster has officially announced that Lithuania will participate in Eurovision 2026, which will be hosted in Austria. Lithuania becomes the 20th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,  the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The national broadcaster confirmed its participation to the Eurovision website ESC Today for the upcoming contest in Austria. It appears that "Eurovizija.LT" will once again serve as Lithuania’s pre-selection format, marking the third consecutive year that the Lithuanian entry is expected to be chosen through this platform. Additional details about the national selection process will be revealed in due course. Lithuania’s use of "Eurovizija.LT" has shown both advantages and disadvantages. The country has maintained relatively consistent results...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuania's Eurovision 2025 representatives, Katarsis, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Tavo akyss." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Katasis, Lithuania's Eurovision 2025 representatives, were the eighth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Tavo akys". They will perform as song number 8 in the secound semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. The rehearsal clip opens with the lead singer and two guitarists walking toward the front of the stage, while a top-down camera angle creates the impression that the ground beneath them is cracking. The blowing wind effect and the flashing lights, synchronized with the rhythm of the song, amplify the drama and highlight the song’s intensity. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Choreography, Lighting, and Dramatic Ending Katarsis maintains the spirit of their act from the Lithuanian selection, with a performance that will be very similar but adapted for the larger stage and also a variety of effects. The band members wear blue costumes,...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuania's Eurovision 2025 representatives, Katarsis, held their first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Tavo akyss." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Katasis, Lithuania's Eurovision 2025 representatives, are the last act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Tavo akyss". Theo will perform as song number 8 in the secound semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. Katarsis maintains the spirit of their act from the Lithuanian selection, with a performance that will be very similar but adapted for the larger stage and also a variety of effects. The band members wear blue costumes, and the screens display a bleak landscape. The exploding house and flying rocks that appeared on the screens during the song’s climax in the pre-selection also appear on the Eurovision stage, but in a bigger and more impressive way. This time, the effect will include the LED floor and add to the overall atmosphere. The camera angles remain similar in terms of the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuania at Eurovision 2025: Katarsis won "Eurovizija.LT 2025" and will perform "Tavo akys" on the Eurovision 2025 stage. Listen to the song. "Tavo akys" (translated as: "Your Eyes") is the song that will be performed by Katarsis representing Lithuania in the first half of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025 on May 15th in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written solely by the lead vocalist Lukas Radzevičius. This is the songwriter's first entry in the Eurovision competition. The song is performed in Lithuanian. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The performance on the national selection stage began with blue light and a cloud effect surrounding the lead singer, his vocals chilling as the drum rhythm starts. The rest of the band members accompany him with amazing energy. During the chorus, the stage lighting goes wild, creating a mesmerizing illusion. The graphics on the screen show stones or rocks floating in the air, giving a sense of time standing still. The...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:30 CET will take place the Grand Final of the Lithuanian "Eurovizija.LT 2025",selecting Lithuania's representative and song for Eurovision 2025, in Basel, Switzerland. A viewing link is provided. Lithuania's Eurovision pre-selection, "Eurovizija.LT," concludes tonight! Twelve artists will compete for the chance to represent Lithuania at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The grand final will take place at the Žalgiris Arena in Kaunas, hosted by Gabriele Martirosian, Augustė Nombeko, and Rimvydas Černiauskas. The results will be determined in two rounds. In the first round, voting will be split between public voting (50%) and a jury vote (50%). The top three songs will then proceed to a "super final," where the winner will be chosen by 100% public vote. The Grand Final will begin at 20:30 and continue until 23:00 CET. To watch the Grand Final of the Lithuanian pre-Eurovision – click here! And to watch on YouTube click here! Who Are the Favorites Tonight? The EuroMix editorial team, which listened to the songs...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Eurovizija.LT 2025. Who should represent Lithuania at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Lithuanian Eurovision national selection, "Eurovizija.LT 2025", is set to take place tonight at 20:30, featuring 12 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Lithuania 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 Lithuanian national selection. Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Lithuania? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Gebrasy - "Whole" What can I say about Lithuania? Not a particularly strong Eurovision pre-selection! Nevertheless, Gebrasy returns again to the Eurovision pre-selection, this time with an electro-pop song called "Whole". The vocal performance in the semi-final was excellent. The lighting, LED screens, and the dancer managed to immerse me in the song's atmosphere. It's a great performance, although it's not expected to reach very high at...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The fifth semi-final in Lithuania is behind us: two contestants advanced to the grand final of the Lithuanian Eurovision pre-selection, which will include 10 finalists and take place next week. The fifth and last semi-final stage of the Lithuanian Eurovision pre-selection "Eurovizija.LT", kicked off today! Nine artists competed tonight for two spots in the final. The results were determined by public voting (50%) and jury voting (50%). The semi-final took place at the LRT national broadcaster studios in Vilnius, hosted by Gabrielė Martirosian, Augustė Nombeko, and Rimvydas Černiauskas. Qualified to the final: Lion Ceccah and Sophie Ali. They will Join Katarsis and Amoralu which qualified to the grand final from the fourth semi-final, and Gebrasy, Gøya, Noy, Petunija, Justė Baradulinaitė and Anyanya, which qualified to the grand final from previous semi-finals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Results of the Fifth Semi-Final: Lion Ceccah – "Drobė" (12+12=24) Sophie Ali – "The Bluest Bell" (8+10=18) Matas Ligeika – "Saule" (10+7=17) Ieva Zasimauskaitė – "Don't You Ever...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:00 CET will take place the fifth semi-final of the Lithuanian Eurovision pre-selection "Eurovizija.LT 2025", at its end, two last songs will be chosen to secure their place in the final. Here is a link to watch the broadcast. The fifth semi-final stage in the Lithuanian Eurovision pre-selection, "Eurovizija.LT", is setting out today! Nine artists will compete tonight for the last two places in the final. The results will be determined by public voting (50%) and judges' voting (50%). The semi-final will take place in the Lithuanian National Broadcaster LRT studios in the city of Vilnius, hosted by Gabriele Martirosian, Augustė Nombeko, and Rimvydas Černiauskas. The semi-final will begin at 20:00 and continue until 22:00 CET. To watch the semi-final of the Lithuanian pre-Eurovision – click here! And to watch on YouTube click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This year, 45 contestants will participate in the Lithuanian Eurovision pre-selection. Similar to Melodifestivalen, this year’s format spans six broadcasts – five...