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Malta: Eurovision Version of “Serving” Revealed

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta in Eurovision 2025: The final and updated version of the Maltese Eurovision song, "Serving," performed by Miriana Conte, has been revealed. Listen to the song. The drama is over: The new version of Malta’s Eurovision song, "Serving," performed by Miriana Conte, has been released. Miriana Conte was selected to represent Malta in the second semifinal of Eurovision 2025, which will take place on May 15 in Basel, Switzerland. About a week ago, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced that the use of the word "Kant" (meaning "singing" in Maltese) from the song, which also serves as the song’s title, would be prohibited. Despite the Maltese national broadcaster’s efforts to challenge this decision with the EBU, the official release of the song version is now available. Currently, Malta ranks 14th in the betting odds for Eurovision 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta announced that Miriana Conte's song would be titled "Serving." Initially, it was reported...

Georgia: Mariam Shengelia Will Perform “Freedom” at Eurovision

March 14, 2025March 15, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Georgia at Eurovision 2025: Mariam Shengelia will perform the song "Freedom" on Eurovision 2025 stage. Listen to the song. "Freedom" is the title of the song that will be performed by Mariam Shengelia, who will represent Georgia in the second half of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place on May 17th in Basel, Switzerland. The song was composed by Keti Gabisiani and written by Buka Kartozia. This is the first song of the creators in the Eurovision competition. The song is performed in both Georgian and English. After the song was released, Georgia is currently ranked 17th in the betting odds tables. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The singer and song were selected by an internal committee of the Georgian television network and have now been revealed on the official Eurovision YouTube channel. Georgia is the second-to-last country to reveal its song and representative for Eurovision, maintaining a low profile and significant ambiguity, which led...

Spain: Revamped Version of “Esa Diva” Revealed!

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain at Eurovision 2025: The new and final version of the Spanish song for Eurovision 2025, "Esa Diva" by singer Melody, is reveald! Listen to the song. The revamped version of the Spanish Eurovision song "Esa Diva" (in English: "That Diva") performed by Melody is released. Melody was chosen in February to represent Spain in the Eurovision 2025 final, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland, on May 17. Shortly after her victory in the Spanish national selection "Benidorm Fest 2025," Melody confirmed that changes and adaptations were planned for the Spanish Eurovision entry. Now the singer has released the new version, which includes minor changes. With the release of the new version, the singer has slightly improved her position on the betting charts and is now in 31st place, compared to 33rd place before the release of the new version. Listen to the song: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Shortly after the updated version, the official music video for the song...

Malta: Miriana Conte to Release Her Modified Eurovision Song “Serving” Tomorrow

March 13, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta at Eurovision 2025: After EBU banned the word "Kant" from Malta's Eurovision entry, the national broadcaster announced Miriana Conte will perform "Serving" at Eurovision, to be revealed tomorrow. The controversy has ended: A week has passed since Miriana Conte announced that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) decided to ban the use of a word from her song, which also served as the song's title, "Kant" (in Maltese: "Song"). Although the national broadcaster has been working to appeal the decision to the EBU, now, the Maltese national broadcaster has announced that the revised version of the song will be released tomorrow. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta has announced that Conte's song will be called "Serving". The song, along with its official music video, will be released tomorrow at 18:00 (CET). Initially, it was reported that Malta would comply with the EBU's demand, remove the word "Kant" and replace it with "Conte", which is also Miriana Conte's...

Eurovision 2023: How the Competition Changed Liverpool Forever

March 13, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2023 was just the beginning: A new study reveals that hosting Eurovision in Liverpool boosted the region’s economy, tourism, and the city’s global standing. All the figures and details in the article! Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool was not just an ordinary music competition – it was an event that changed the city’s landscape, bringing unprecedented economic growth and a tourism revival. According to new reports commissioned by the Liverpool region government and city council, the city experienced long-term effects following Eurovision, with its impact continuing into the year after. Not only did the city host the competition, but it did so on behalf of Ukraine after the war with Russia began. The victories achieved beyond music, in collaboration with Ukraine and the enhanced global influence of Liverpool, were integral parts of the Eurovision legacy left in the city. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The new study shows that tourists returned to the city, contributing significantly to the local...

Is the EBU Demanding Changes to Finland’s Eurovision Performance?

March 13, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland at Eurovision 2025: Erika Vikman reveals drastic changes to her performance on the Eurovision stage in Basel, Switzerland, due to requests from the EBU. How did Finland respond? All the details in the article! Erika Vikman, Finland's representative for Eurovision 2025, revealed in an interview with the Swedish newspaper "Expressen" that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has requested changes regarding her performance of the song "Ich Komme" (translated as: "I'm comming"), which will be performed in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, taking place on May 15th in Basel, Switzerland. "They want to cover my butt," the singer said directly, explaining that the requests aren't just about her clothing but encompass many aspects of the performance. The changes won’t be limited to costume selection; they will also include the way she moves on stage, the message conveyed through the song itself, and even the coordination with the stage direction. Vikman revealed that the EBU claims that her...

This Friday: Pre-Eurovision Party SKG in Thessaloniki!

March 12, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Greek Eurovision website, Eurovisionfun, will host along with local radio stations the annual pre-Eurovision party in Thessaloniki on March 14 (this friday), featuring past and present Eurovision and national selection artists. EuroMix team is on-site to provide coverage! The Greek Eurovision website Eurovisionfun, in collaboration with local radio stations Zoo Radio and Transistor, will host the annual "Eurovision Party SKG" in Thessaloniki on Friday, March 14. Following last year’s success, this year’s event will feature a diverse lineup of Eurovision and national selection artists from Greece and beyond. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Performers at "Eurovision Party SKG": Shkodra Elektronike – Albania’s representatives for Eurovision 2025 with the song "Zjerm" ("Fire"). Theo Evan – Cyprus’ Eurovision 2025 representative with "Shh", released yesterday! Natalia Gordienko – Moldova’s Eurovision 2006 representative with "Loca" (20th place). She was also selected in 2020 with "Prison" (Eurovision canceled) and returned in 2021 with "Sugar" (13th place). Demy – Greece’s Eurovision 2017 representative with "This...

Listen: “New Day Will Rise” – Yuval Rafael’s Revised Eurovision Song Released!

March 12, 2025March 16, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel at Eurovision 2025: Yuval Rafael’s Eurovision song "New Day Will Rise," currently ranked third in the betting tables, was released after a pronunciation correction. Listen to the song. This week, the song "New Day Will Rise," to be performed by Yuval Rafael, who will represent Israel in the second half of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, scheduled for May 15 in Basel, Switzerland, was revealed. The song was written by Keren Peles, who was also involved in writing Israel's Eurovision 2024 song "Hurricane" Performed by Eden Golan, and joined by music producer Tomer Biran. The song combines English, French, and Hebrew. The French adaptation was entrusted to the talented musician Tamir Hitman. Less than 24 hours after the song's release, Israel jumped to fourth place in the betting tables and has since risen to third! It is evident that the excitement around the song is growing, and the Israeli Eurovision entry has already accumulated over a...

Israel at Eurovision 2025: No Revamp Planned for Yuval Rafael’s Eurovision Song!

March 12, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel at Eurovision 2025: Yuval Rafael’s Eurovision song "New Day Will Rise," currently ranked third in the betting tables, will not be revamped ahead of Eurovision. Full details in the article! This week, the song "New Day Will Rise," to be performed by Yuval Rafael, who will represent Israel in the second half of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, scheduled for May 15 in Basel, Switzerland, was revealed. The song was written by Keren Peles, who was also involved in writing Israel's Eurovision 2024 song "Hurricane" Performed by Eden Golan, and joined by music producer Tomer Biran. The song combines English, French, and Hebrew. The French adaptation was entrusted to the talented musician Tamir Hitman. Less than 24 hours after the song's release, Israel jumped to fourth place in the betting tables and has since risen to third! It is evident that the excitement around the song is growing, and the Israeli Eurovision entry has already accumulated...

Cyprus: Theo Evan to Perform “Shh” in Eurovision

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by Ronnie Glik Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus in Eurovision 2025: Theo Evan revealed his entry for Eurovision 2025, “Shh“. Listen to the song. “Shh” is the title of the song that will be performed by Theo Evan, representing Cyprus in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, set to take place on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. The song was composed by the Greek composer Dimitris Kontopoulos, who has written, produced, and composed 18 Eurovision songs to date. The song was written by Linda Dale and Lasse Nymann who co-wrote and produced the winning Eurovision 2024 song "The Code" alongside the Norwegian singer-songwriter Elsie Bay. The song is sung in English. The song was selected by an internal selection of the Cypriot television network and unveiled this evening during CyBC's news broadcast. Following its reveal, the song was published across all listening platforms and on Eurovision's official YouTube channel. The music video, directed by the singer himself, features scenes shot in a hotel room and a desert, evoking a sense of...