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United Kingdom’s First Rehearsal: Remember Monday Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United Kingdom in Eurovision 2025: Group Remember Monday took the stage for their first rehearsal with the song “What The Hell Just Happened?”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… The British group Remember Monday were the twelfth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song "What The Hell Just Happened?". They will perform in the second semi-final on May 15th between song number 6 (Austria) and song number 7 (Greece), and in the grand final to be held on May 17th. The United Kingdom is represented this year by Remember Monday - a vocal group made up of Lauren, Holly-Anne, and Charlotte - who have built a following online thanks to their distinctive harmonies. Their entry, "What The Hell Just Happened?", has already been performed live at several pre-Eurovision parties. The song is about wanting to break free from routine, chase after intense experiences, and feel a sense of freedom, even...

Austria’s Second Rehearsal: JJ Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Maayan Eli Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria’s Eurovision 2025 representative, JJ, held his second rehearsal in Basel with the song “Wasted Love”. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. The Austrian singer JJ was the sixth artist of the day to rehearse on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Wasted Love”. He will perform as song number 6 in the second semi-final on May 15th. This year’s contest features 37 countries. Up next is Austria’s JJ, real name Johannes Pietsch from Vienna. He’s taken a break from his role as a countertenor at the Vienna State Opera to bring Wasted Love to the Eurovision stage. Like many others this year, the song was selected internally, so until now, all we had was the official video’s eerie forest atmosphere as a clue. In the video released from the performance, which is entirely filmed in black and white, JJ sits wrapped up, hugging a white cloth. The camera closes in on him and...

Serbia at Eurovision 2025: Albanian Fans Disrupt Princ’s First Rehearsal!

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbia in Eurovision 2025: Albanian fans disrupted Princ, the country’s representative, during his first rehearsal for Eurovision 2025, which took place on Tuesday! The first incident of inappropriate behavior toward an artist was recorded in Basel, as Serbian singer Princ concluded his initial Eurovision 2025 rehearsal. Princ appeared on stage in a tailored red suit, while his dancers were dressed in black-a color combination that is traditionally associated with Albania, Serbia’s southern neighbor. From there, the situation quickly escalated. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When Princ finished his performance, a group of Albanian fans present in the arena began shouting. They taunted Princ, directed various slogans at him, and claimed that he was “not performing under the right flag.” According to eyewitnesses, Princ remained calm, and security immediately intervened, escorting the Albanian fans out of the venue. The Serbian delegation quickly issued a statement clarifying that the colors on stage had no national significance. They explained that black...

Latvia’s Second Rehearsal: Tautumeitas Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Latvia’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Tautumeitas, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song “Bur Man Laimi.” Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Tautumeitas, Latvia‘s representatives, were the fourth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Bur Man Laimi." Tautumeitas will perform as song number 4 in the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. Tautumeitas is a six-member ethno-pop ensemble blending traditional Latvian folk tunes with modern rhythms. From the opening harmonies, their voices fill the empty arena with a magical resonance. "Bur Man Laimi" translates to "A Chant for Happiness," and the entire performance carries an enchanting, almost mystical energy. In the short rehearsal clip, the group members are seen lining up and performing wave-like movements in perfect harmony, matching their singing. They then form a circle as the camera angle shifts, and a water explosion animation appears on the floor, creating a particularly dramatic effect. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Magical Routine...

France’s First Rehearsal: Louane Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025May 9, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); France in Eurovision 2025: Singer Louane took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “maman”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… The French singer Louane were the eleventh act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song "maman". They will perform in the second semi-final on May 15th between song number 10 (Geogria) and song number 11 (Denmark), and in the grand final to be held on May 17th. Louane is a major figure in the French music scene who rose to fame a decade ago on "The Voice" thanks to her powerful voice and moving ballads. Her song tells the story of a life’s journey - a girl becoming a woman, a daughter becoming a mother. In the official video, the narrative moves between past and present as Louane looks into her childhood home and sees her younger self, but the staging in Basel takes a different, equally powerful...

Montenegro’s Second Rehearsal: Nina Žižić Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Nina Žižić, held her second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Dobrodošli". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Nina Žižić, Montenegro's representative was the second act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Dobrodošli". Nina Žižić will perform as song number 2 in the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. Nina stands in center stage, enveloped in smoke that floats across the stage. She is dressed in a huge, white costume, with a white scale appearing on the LED screens in the background. The costume is a bit disappointing, and it seems that no special surprises are expected on stage... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Innovative Stage Design and Visual Effects Montenegro is making a long-awaited return to Eurovision 2025, and fans are excited to welcome them back in the competition. Nina Žižić, a singer-songwriter with a career spanning two decades, is representing Montenegro for the second time. Her first appearance was...

Germany’s First Rehearsal: Abor & Tynna Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany in Eurovision 2025: Siblings Abor & Tynna took the stage for their first rehearsal with the song “Baller”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… The German siblings Abor & Tynna were the tenth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song "Baller". They will perform in the second semi-final on May 15th between song number 14 (Israel) and song number 15 (Serbia), and in the grand final to be held on May 17th. Abor and Tynna from Germany are the third pair of siblings performing together this year, following Iceland and Ireland. They come from a family of musicians in Vienna, so here we have Austrians representing Germany in Switzerland-proof that Eurovision truly crosses borders, especially when it comes to the German language. This is also the first time since 2007 that Germany is sending a song in German, and it’s already a big hit. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eurovision Song Contest...

Ireland’s Second Rehearsal: EMMY Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ireland’s Eurovision 2025 representative, EMMY held her second rehearsal in Basel with the song “Laika Party”. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. EMMY, Ireland's representative, was the third act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song “Laika Party“. EMMY will perform as song number 3 in the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. In the video released from the performance, EMMY is seen during one of the song's choruses dancing the dance associated with the song, which we know from the Irish Eurovision pre-selection. Behind her, fireworks are visible and the LED screens display an animation of a dog in a space suit. The camera angle shows the dancers from above, and the animation on the floor moves rapidly, creating a sense of fast flight. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Enhanced Choreography and Staging While the energy and spirit from Ireland’s national final remain, the choreography and staging have become much more refined. The most notable upgrade...

Australia’s Second Rehearsal: Go-Jo Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Australia’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Go-Jo held his second rehearsal in Basel with the song “Milkshake Man”. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Go-Jo, Australia's representative, was the first act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song “Milkshake Man“. Go-Jo will perform as song number 1 in the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. In the released video, Go-Joo can be seen entering the giant blender located at the center of the stage and changing outfits in a flash, while singing and performing as an orography. It seems that more surprises are expected in the performance of the Australian representative... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Retro Visuals and Surprises: The show radiates a 1970s and 1980s atmosphere, reminiscent of Australia’s Eurovision 2023 representatives, Voyager, and their staging. There’s even a keytar solo. In the middle of the performance, there’s an explosion of color that captures the same wild and cheeky energy as...

Eurovision 2024 Winner Nemo Reveals: Top Five Personal Favorites for Eurovision 2025 – Who’s Leading?

May 8, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nemo Mettler shares their top five favorite songs from Eurovision 2025, revealing surprising choices from the 2024 winner’s perspective. After making history by winning Eurovision last year with the song "The Code" and bringing the contest back to Switzerland for the first time in 36 years, Nemo Mettler once again takes center stage - this time not as a contestant but as an unofficial commentator offering insight into their personal surprising favorites for Eurovision 2025. In a special post on social media, Nemo shared the five songs that, in their opinion, captivated them this year and deserve the grand prize. The list they revealed showcases an interesting mix of musical styles, languages, and stage productions, reflecting the musical diversity of the Swiss artist who recently released another new single. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nemo’s Favorites: The Top Five Choices As mentioned, Nemo did not settle for a general statement but clearly presented their five favorite songs...