Croatia: Marko Bošnjak Reveals New Details About His Eurovision Performance!

Croatia: Marko Bošnjak Reveals New Details About His Eurovision Performance!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia at Eurovision 2025: Marko Bošnjak shares fresh insights about his upcoming performance in Basel, discusses his views on betting odds, and names his “dark horse” for Eurovision 2025. The Croatian representative for Eurovision 2025, Marko Bošnjak, who will perform the song "Poison Cake" as the 14th act in the first semi-final on May 13th, continues to generate significant buzz among Eurovision fans. Before flying to Basel, Bošnjak appeared on the Croatian TV show "Kod nas doma" (translated as: "At Our Home"), where he shared with viewers the intense preparations leading up to his big performance in Basel. Today (Sunday), the singer took the stage for his first rehearsal at Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Now is the time to show what we’ve prepared” Right at the beginning, Marko Bošnjak admitted that the excitement is real, but emphasized that after participating in pre-Eurovision events across Europe, he feels more experienced and confident: “I believe that with all the rehearsals...
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Cyprus’ first Rehearsal: Theo Evan Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Cyprus’ first Rehearsal: Theo Evan Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus’ Eurovision 2025 representative, Theo Evan held his first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Shh". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Theo Evan, Cyprus’ Eurovision 2025 representative, is the last act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Shh". Theo will perform as song number 15 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. The dramatic rehearsal includes two scaffolding towers on stage. The performance opens with Theo and two dancers creating silhouettes of a character who will later appear on stage. This figure is the one Theo sings about and is supposed to be familiar to everyone, though currently there are no reports about the character’s identity. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lighting, Costumes, and a Powerful Finale Throughout the performance, the scaffolding towers are moved around the stage to form different formations, adding dynamic elements to the set. Theo and four dancers execute perfectly synchronized, complex choreography, climbing up and down the towers. The show...
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Greece: Marina Satti to Perform at Eurovision 2025!

Greece: Marina Satti to Perform at Eurovision 2025!

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece at Eurovision 2025: Marina Satti, who represented Greece in 2024, will perform in Eurovision 2025. Full details inside! The drama surrounding Greece’s participation in Eurovision continues, this time with an especially intriguing update: Marina Satti, who represented Greece at Eurovision 2024 with the song "Zari", is set to take the Eurovision stage once again in 2025 – but not as a competitor. The official news was revealed on the Instagram page of the Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, sparking immediate excitement among Eurovision fans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Video That Set Social Media Ablaze In the Instagram video, Marina Satti appears, making a brief but very clear announcement about her upcoming participation: “Hello everyone, this is Marina Sati from Greece. So, I'm going to be in Basel this year, 2025, and I hope to see you there.” This direct and mysterious message stirred plenty of curiosity, especially since Marina herself had recently made it clear she had no intention...
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Croatia’s first Rehearsal: Marko Bošnjak Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Croatia’s first Rehearsal: Marko Bošnjak Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia's Eurovision 2025 representative, Marko Bošnjak held his first rehearsal in in Basel with the song "Poison Cake". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Marko Bošnjak, The Croatian representative, is the seventh act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Poison Cake". Marko will perform as song number 14 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. The staging has undergone a dramatic transformation-gone is everything from "Dora". The lighting now uses criss-crossing “lego” beams to create a more intimate and theatrical space, with red and green storm clouds and flames intensifying the atmosphere. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Innovative Stage Design and Visual Effects Marko’s previous black, pointed-shoulder outfit has been swapped for a striking full-length cape trimmed with fur, channeling a dark Tudor prince vibe. A grey cauldron sits center stage, with Marko and four dancers performing spell-like movements during the first verse and chorus. The dancers are dressed in coordinated blue and white costumes with frills and...
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The Netherlands’ first Rehearsal: Claude Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

The Netherlands’ first Rehearsal: Claude Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Netherlands' Eurovision 2025 representative, Claude held his first rehearsal in in Basel with the song “C’est La Vie”. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Claude, The Netherlands' representative, is the sixth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song “C'est La Vie“. Clude will perform as song number 13 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. This is another performance where we don’t have a national final to predict the staging-instead, we must look for clues in the official video, which is a work of pure contemporary art. It is also another song in French; in 2022, there were no French-language entries, but this year there are six. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It begins with a few delicate piano notes that take our breath away, gradually building momentum through the first English verse until the bass drops and the party kicks off. Beyond his vocal abilities, Claude has a natural connection with the camera, creating a strong...
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The Netherlands at Eurovision 2025: What Awaits Us on Stage – and Why Won’t Claude Dance?

The Netherlands at Eurovision 2025: What Awaits Us on Stage – and Why Won’t Claude Dance?

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Netherlands at Eurovision 2025: Singer Claude reveals the behind-the-scenes pressure, what he packed in his suitcase - and what will really happen on stage in Basel. Last night, the Netherlands’ representative for Eurovision 2025, Claude, flew to Switzerland on his way to his debut performance on the Eurovision Song Contest stage. The 21-year-old singer will perform on May 13th as the 13th act in the running order of the first semi-final, singing his song "C’est la vie". Just before departing from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, Claude excitedly shared details about his final preparations and the pressure accompanying this new experience - revealing surprising information about his Eurovision stage performance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Claude’s Final Preparations: Books, a Doll, and a Lucky Keychain According to Claude, the preparations for the trip were especially intense. He visited the hairdresser as late as 01:00 AM to be ready for the show. “I was up late packing, barely able to decide what to bring”.  he revealed. Among...
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Albania’s First Rehearsal: Shkodra Elektronike Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Albania’s First Rehearsal: Shkodra Elektronike Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Shkodra Elektronike, held their first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Zjerm". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Shkodra Elektronike, Albania’s representative, were the fifth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Zjerm". Shkodra Elektronike will perform as song number 12 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. Albania is known as a country that strongly preserves its ethnic identity in Eurovision-whether you like it or not. This year, it is going all in on ethnicity, as Shkodra Elektronike are building a well-planned Albanian performance, with Albanian characteristics present in every detail-even the smallest ones. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Innovative Stage Design and Visual Effects It seems that Albania is taking the stage of Festivali i Këngës - and has left most of it behind, with the only things remaining from it being just two colors: red and black, which will play across the screen in various geometric shapes....
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Finland: How Did Erika Vikman React to the Controversial Statement by Finland’s President?

Finland: How Did Erika Vikman React to the Controversial Statement by Finland’s President?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland at Eurovision 2025: The president’s statement sparked controversy. What really happened behind the scenes, and how did Finland’s Eurovision representative Erika Vikman respond? As rehearsals for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, are underway, a political-cultural storm broke out in Finland following a visit by President Alexander Stubb to the town of Vora, birthplace of the Swedish band KAJ. During his visit last Tuesday, the president attended an event where the local band performed before a packed hall of excited high school students. When asked whom he supports in the upcoming Eurovision, Stubb surprised many by declaring: “There is a band with almost the same name as mine – my name is Cai-Göran Alexander Stubb. If KAJ wins Eurovision, in the end it is Finland and Vora that win”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Warm Performance and Enthusiastic Reception The event took place in the Norvala High School sports hall in Vora, where the president and his wife were warmly welcomed. KAJ electrified the...
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San Marino’s First Rehearsal: Gabry Ponte Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

San Marino’s First Rehearsal: Gabry Ponte Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Gabry Ponte, held his first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Tutta L’Italia". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Gabry Ponte, San Marino's representative, is the fourth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Tutta L’Italia". Gabry will perform as song number 11 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. Gabry is clearly at home on massive stages and in front of huge audiences, and once again he’s totally commanding this performance. As we saw at San Marino's national selection, the show focuses squarely on Gabry in a shiny silver jacket, set against a backdrop of flashing lights and graffiti covering the LED screen. His DJ booth is a giant structure that looks like it’s built from mirrored panels, bouncing the lights right back at us. The dancers from earlier stages have disappeared, replaced now by two live musicians – one on accordion, the other on...
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Azerbaijan’s First Rehearsal: Mamagama Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Azerbaijan’s First Rehearsal: Mamagama Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Mamagama, held their first rehearsal in Basel with the song “Run With U“. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Mamagama, Azerbaijan’s representatives, is the third act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song “Run With U“. Mamagama will perform as song number 10 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. This is the first performance of the season where we don’t have a national final to refer back to for staging inspiration – Mamagama were selected internally by Azerbaijan’s broadcaster. The performance radiates pure joy – it channels funk-pop energy reminiscent of Daft Punk and Nile Rodgers, but blends it beautifully with Azerbaijani tradition, especially in the post-chorus segments where lead vocalist Asef plays the saz, a traditional long-necked lute. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unique Staging  The staging takes place at the center of the stage, framed by a glowing halo on the floor, echoed by a smaller ring hanging above....
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