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Sweden: Petra Mede to Commentate the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final Broadcast!

April 25, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As preparations continue for the band KAJ, which will represent Sweden at Eurovision 2025, the Swedish national broadcaster has revealed the commentators for Eurovision 2025—and one of them is Petra Mede, who has hosted Eurovision three times! Amid the preparations of KAJ, Sweden’s representative for Eurovision 2025 with the song “Bara Bada Bastu,” the Swedish national broadcaster has announced that Edward af Sillen and Petra Mede will be the commentators for the Swedish broadcast of the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Af Sillen, a seasoned Eurovision commentator, has provided commentary every year since 2009 and will handle the semi-finals solo this year. For the first time ever, Petra Mede, who hosted Eurovision in 2013, 2016, and 2024, will join him in the commentary booth for the Grand Final This marks the first time Petra Mede will serve as a commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest, after her extensive experience as a host: "It’s the first time I’ve had the honor...

Eurovision 2025: Which Veteran Eurovision Artist Will Perform During the Interval Act?

April 25, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprise in the preparations for Eurovision in Basel: Denmark’s representative and Eurovision 2000 winner is expected to take part in one of the interval acts at Eurovision 2025! When will the artist perform? All the details inside. Today (Thursday), the Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR released a video on its official Instagram page, revealing new details about the opening and interval acts for Eurovision 2025. The organizers also announced the participation of Jørgen Olsen, a member of the Olsen Brothers, Denmark’s representatives and winners of Eurovision 2000, who will perform in one of the interval acts! This revelation excites veteran Eurovision fans who are looking forward to a nostalgic interval performance featuring artists from recent years. Full details continue below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Which Artist Returns to the Eurovision Stage in Basel After 25 Years? On the official Eurovision Instagram page, it was revealed that the artist performing in one of the interval acts is none other than...

Cyprus: New Details Revealed About the Extraordinary Eurovision 2025 Performance!

April 24, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Recent reports in the Greek media reveal that Cyprus’s Eurovision 2025 performance will be one of the most intriguing and unconventional acts of the year. Preparations for Eurovision 2025 in Basel are in full swing, and one performance already generating significant buzz is that of Cyprus, led by singer Theo Evan. According to Greek media reports, Theo’s act is set to be one of the most striking this year, featuring scaffolding, constant movement, physically demanding elements, and acrobatics designed to leave viewers astonished. What Can We Expect from Cyprus' Eurovision Performance? During a broadcast of the Greek morning show “Super Katerina,” journalist Giannis Poulopoulos revealed that Theo Evan will not touch the ground at all during his performance. “This young man is going to perform three minutes of acrobatics while singing live. He will move on a scaffolding structure, maybe even jump. It’s physically and vocally challenging,” Poulopoulos noted. Christer Björkman, a veteran Swedish icon in the Eurovision scene, served as the contest’s producer for...

Germany Changes Direction: Abor & Tynna Prepare a Surprise for Basel!

April 23, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s Eurovision 2025 representatives Abor & Tynna reveal inspiration from past winners, homeschooling, and a belief in positive messaging - crafting a performance poised to surprise Europe. With mere weeks until the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final, the duo Abor & Tynna, representing Germany with the song “Baller” (in English: “Shooter”), assert: “The Basel performance will be entirely different from what you saw in the national final”. In an interview with German broadcaster NDR, they teased: “It’ll be very, very cool and distinct from the pre-Eurovision events” - a statement stirring curiosity among fans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Song Born from Heartbreak, Fueled by Optimism The track they’ll perform in the final emerged from personal and artistic reinvention. Tynna explains: “‘Baller’ was born after a week of writing melancholic breakup songs. We thought, ‘Enough sad vibes - let’s process this story in an uplifting, almost positive way’. Abor suggested using vocal chops as instruments, leading to the line ‘I’m balalala holes in the night’. The song celebrates...

Listen Now: Is This the Most Touching Eurovision Winners’ Duet Ever?

April 23, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Three Eurovision winners, one song: a historic collaboration between two Eurovision legends brought us to tears. Listen to the unforgettable duet! A surprising musical collaboration between two of the biggest names in Eurovision history has deeply moved fans across Europe. Johnny Logan, the Irish singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest twice—in 1980 with "What’s Another Year" and in 1987 with his self-written "Hold Me Now"—joined forces with Charlotte Perrelli, Sweden’s 1999 winner with "Take Me to Your Heaven", for a renewed and heartfelt rendition of the ballad "Have I Told You Lately". The rendition is a delicate and emotional take on the original 1989 Van Morrison ballad, featuring a solo by Åsa Jinder—herself a Eurovision winner as part of Secret Garden, the Irish-Norwegian group that won in 1995. This collaboration is not just music; it's history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Romantic Gesture or a Musical Prayer? "Have I Told You Lately" was originally written by Van Morrison and...

Portugal: How to Take Part in the Eurovision Music Video!

April 23, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); NAPA, the band representing Portugal at Eurovision 2025, has invited people to participate in the official music video for their entry, "Deslocado." "Deslocado" (translated as: "Displaced") is the song that will be performed by NAPA band, representing Portugal as song number 13 at Eurovision 2025's first semi-fina on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. The song does not yet have an official music video, and in a social media post, the band called on people to take part and explained how to do so. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song expresses the deep feelings of a person who feels out of place in their current environment, longing intensely for their true home—the island of Madeira, Portugal. It also conveys the singer’s powerful connection to their homeland, where they find peace and tranquility, describing open spaces and a place from which they draw strength. Every word in the song is filled with the pain of leaving home and the hope of...

Eurovision 2025: Historic Justice – The Song Stopped by COVID Finally Reaches the Big Stage!

April 22, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprise in the preparations for Eurovision in Basel: Lithuania’s representatives for Eurovision 2020 and 2021, the band The Roop, are expected to take part in one of the interval acts at Eurovision 2025! And with which song? Today (Tuesday), the Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, released a video featuring members of The Roop on its official Instagram page. In the video, the band members announce: “Hey, we are The Roop from Lithuania. We are so excited to finally bring ‘On Fire’ to the big stage at Eurovision 2025. After all these years, it’s finally happening. See you in May.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song "On Fire" by The Roop won the Lithuanian national selection in 2020 but ultimately did not get to participate in Eurovision due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The following year, the band once again competed in the Lithuanian national selection, won, and this time their dream came true as they performed on the big stage in Rotterdam...

Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2025: Asaf Mishiyev announces a Surprise Exit from Local TV Show!

April 22, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asaf Mishiyev, the Jewish lead singer of Mamagama, Azerbaijan’s Eurovision 2025 repersentative, has announced a surprise departure from a local TV show to fully focus on preparations for the contest. Yesterday, it was announced on social media that Asaf Mishiyev, lead singer of Mamagama, will not continue competing in the local version of "The Voice". Mishiyev had joined the show before Mamagama was selected as Azerbaijan’s Eurovision 2025 representatives. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Mamagama‎‏ (@‏‎mamagama_official‎‏)‎‏ In an Instagram post, he confirmed his withdrawal from the show to focus entirely on preparations for Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Basel in about a month. Mishiyev appeared in the latest episode of the show, broadcast last night on the Azerbaijani TV channel Ictimai. Mamagama were announced as Azerbaijan’s representatives for Eurovision 2025 on February 4th. The band’s song, “Run With U”, was selected through an internal selection conducted by a committee from the national broadcaster...

Greece’s Klavdia: “There’s Going to Be a Big Surprise for Everyone”

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece at Eurovision 2025: “Our staging will be different from what you’ve seen” - what is Klavdia planning for the stage in Basel, and what advice did a Eurovision winner offer her? When watching Klavdia’s performance in the Greek national selection with the song “Asteromáta” (in English: “Starry Eyes”), it seemed that Greece was preparing a show that relied mainly on her vocals and the emotion she conveyed, with minimal artistic elements on stage. However, as Eurovision 2025 approaches, she is preparing to surprise everyone. Ahead of her upcoming performance in the second semi-final, she says that many surprises are planned for the stage in Basel - and everything will be different from what was seen in the Greek national selection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek Revolution in Basel: “Everything Will Change from the Greek National Selection” Klavdia revealed that the new performance in Basel will be completely different from the version presented in the selection: “I can tell you that our staging...

Eurovision Director Breaks His Silence: The Full Truth Behind Eurovision 2025

April 22, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "History is full of corpses of those who tried to be the moral compass": the Malta controversy, inflated budgets, Israel and Finland – Martin Green, Eurovision's new director, reveals everything. Eurovision's new director, Martin Green, who had until now remained silent and refrained from addressing controversial matters personally, reveals in an interview his views on a range of explosive issues and shares his vision for the future of Europe's biggest and most colorful musical brand. As a reminder, Green’s role was created following the lessons learned by the European Broadcasting Union after the events of Eurovision 2024, and he operates alongside the current contest supervisor, Martin Österdahl from Sweden. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The "KANT" Controversy – And It's Not Just About the Sound Green directly addressed the storm surrounding the song "KANT" (translated as "Song") by Malta's representative Miriana Conte. He explained that although the word means "song" in Maltese, it is pronounced identically to one of the...