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Iceland: VÆB Reveals Changes to Their Eurovision Stage Performance!

April 16, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Iceland at Eurovision 2025: "Everything is going to be much bigger, more beautiful, and much more understandable" - this is how VÆB's new performance in Basel will look. When watching the pre-Eurovision version of the Icelandic duo VÆB and their song "Róa" (in English: "Row"), it is hard to miss the energy and joy that erupted on stage during the Icelandic national final. But now, as Eurovision 2025 approaches, they are preparing to raise the bar significantly. In their upcoming performance in the first semi-final in Basel, they plan to make far-reaching changes - both in the visual appearance of the stage, in the graphic design, and in the storytelling elements of the show. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Stage Revolution: "The Graphics Are Simply Insane" The duo shared in an interview with the Icelandic national broadcaster that the new performance in Basel will be completely different from the version presented in the national final: "It’s going to be much bigger...

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

April 16, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprise in the preparations for Eurovision in Basel: Azerbaijan’s 2020 and 2021 representative is expected to take part in one of the interval acts at Eurovision 2025! When will the artist perform? All the details inside. Yesterday (Tuesday), during a press conference, the Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR unveiled further information about the opening and interval acts for Eurovision 2025. At the event, the identity of Samira Efendi, Azerbaijan’s representative at Eurovision 2020 and 2021, was also revealed - she will perform in one of the interval acts during the contest! This announcement marks the first time, following the selection of local artists, that a non-Swiss artist has confirmed her appearance in the interval acts of the competition. Full details follow in the article. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Samira Efendi: The First Non-Swiss Interval Performer in Basel During the press conference, it was revealed that the artist set to perform in one of the interval acts is none other...

The Netherlands: Anouk Came Second in the Internal Selection for Eurovision 2025

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Anouk, the renowned Dutch singer and the Netherlands’ Eurovision 2013 representative, revealed in an interview that she unofficially learned she finished second in the Dutch internal selection for Eurovision 2025. Anouk expressed her disappointment in an interview with RTL Boulevard: “I really didn’t need to know that I was second. Honestly, they could have just said nothing.” As previously reported, the singer appeared on a local evening show in November and announced that she had submitted a song for the internal selection, hoping to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2025. The song she submitted is “Where The Mind Goes”, from her new album released last Friday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Regarding Claude, who is expected to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2025 with the song “C’est La Vie” (in English: "That's life"), she commented: “It’s a very safe choice. He’s young, fresh, and less likely to cause controversy. The song is happy and feels good – not a risky move at...

Romania: The Reason For the Withdrawal – And the Terms For A Comeback

April 15, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Why did Romania withdraw from Eurovision? What is the main obstacle to a Eurovision comeback? The Romanian national broadcaster reveals that the crisis causing its withdrawal is deeper than we know, and sets terms and conditions for a comeback. After withdrawing from Eurovision 2024 due to financial difficulties, the Romanian national broadcaster TVR now faces a more profound crisis impacting Romania's relationship with the competition. Beyond economic challenges, what other obstacles lie ahead? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At a recent press conference, Dan Turturică, president of Romanian national broadcaster TVR, raised complex issues surrounding Romania's prolonged absence from Eurovision. He revealed that, in addition to financial struggles, there is a severe breakdown in relations between TVR and Romania's music industry, including record labels and music companies. For years, TVR collaborated with record labels and artists by offering Eurovision as an exposure platform. However, TVR now questions whether the effort is worthwhile, as labels and artists benefit significantly while the broadcaster...

Eurovision 2025: All the Details You Need to Know!

April 14, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One month to Eurovision 2025: The competition's production team has revealed new details today ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place on May 13th, 15th and 17th in Basel, Switzerland. Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be kicking off very soon! During a special press conference on the Rhine River, Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, revealed exciting new details about the Eurovision 2025 shows and accompanying events. The Eurovision production team promises that the upcoming competition will be spectacular and will include three live shows with unique themes, including tributes to Eurovision history, a huge fan celebration, and the grand and festive final competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Live Shows: A Celebration in Three Parts Each of the three live shows will be dedicated to a unique theme: First Semi-Final - "Where It All Began": A tribute to the birthplace of Eurovision, Switzerland. Second Semi-Final - "Eurovision Fans": A huge party for everyone who has ever enjoyed...

Georgia to Host Junior Eurovision 2025!

April 12, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Georgian government has officially announced Tbilisi as the host city for Junior Eurovision 2025! The competition will take place on December 13! The Georgian National Procurement Agency, a governmental body, has confirmed that Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, will host Junior Eurovision 2025! This announcement follows a leak from the Dutch national broadcaster, AVROTROS, which mentioned the decision during the first audition episode of the Dutch Junior Eurovision pre-selection show, "Juniorsongfestival." The contest is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025. Similar to this year’s event, it will be held on a Saturday but has once again shifted from November to December. Georgia earned the right to celebrate its victory in Junior Eurovision 2024, held in Madrid, with Andria Putkaradze performing the song "To My Mom". However, unlike the adult Eurovision Song Contest, winning Junior Eurovision does not automatically grant the winning country hosting rights for the following year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an official statement from the Georgian National Procurement...

Record-Breaking Demand: Fans from 80 Countries Purchase Tickets for Eurovision 2025!

April 12, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Excitement for Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland, has reached unprecedented levels with the fastest ticket sales in the competition's history! Which countries are leading in ticket purchases? Eurovision 2025 is fast approaching, and tickets for the rehearsals and finals sold out within minutes during the first wave of sales. Not only was the pace extraordinary, but the diversity was equally impressive. According to data from the European Broadcasting Union, fans from over 80 countries worldwide—spanning Europe, Latin America, and Asia—secured tickets for the event. As Switzerland prepares to host Eurovision in Basel, the competition is breaking boundaries and continents at a remarkable pace. What once was a "European song festival" is now evolving into a truly global phenomenon. Enthusiasm transcends languages, cultures, and time zones, with hundreds of thousands marking Basel as their top destination of the year. The numbers speak for themselves: this is a worldwide sensation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Leading Countries in...

EBU Rejects Spanish Request Against Israel in Eurovision!

April 12, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain's national broadcaster requested a discussion regarding Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) swiftly dismissed the Spanish request outright. Yesterday, the president of Spain's national broadcaster (RTVE), José Pablo López, sent a letter to EBU Director-General Noel Curran, calling for "a discussion within the organization" regarding the participation of Israel's public broadcaster, Kan, in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest set to take place next month in Basel, Switzerland. Overnight, the EBU issued a statement rejecting Spain's request outright. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "concerns raised by various civil society groups in Spain regarding the situation in Gaza and Kan's participation in the contest." RTVE argued that "it would be appropriate" for the EBU to "recognize this discussion and provide a space for reflection among its members regarding Israel’s broadcaster’s participation." In response to RTVE's letter, the EBU released a brief two-line statement last night: "We welcome RTVE confirming their commitment to the Eurovision Song...

Victory in Sight? Cyprus Unveils Arena Fit to Host Eurovision!

April 11, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Could victory be near? A month before Theo Evan takes the stage to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2025, the country inaugurates a newly upgraded arena that meets all EBU requirements for hosting Eurovision! With Eurovision 2025 set to begin in Basel, Switzerland, in just a month, Theo Evan, Cyprus's representative, is busy preparing for his performance in the first semi-final. Meanwhile, major developments are taking place in Cyprus, as the country upgrades its largest indoor venue, the Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol, from 6,225 seats to a capacity of 9,600—meeting the EBU's requirements for hosting Eurovision. The Mediterranean island nation has long been considered a strong contender for victory. Cyprus came close to winning Eurovision in 2018 with Eleni Foureira and her song "Fuego." Now, it's safe to say that Cyprus is fully equipped to host the contest should it secure a win. The arena previously hosted the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2008 successfully and is set to be one...

The Netherlands: The Representative for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen Internally!

April 11, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Netherlands in Eurovision: While the country's representative for 2025, Claude, is preparing for the contest, the Netherlands is gearing up for Eurovision 2026 by announcing an internal selection and the start of registration! While the singer Claude, who will represent the Netherlands with the song "C'est La Vie", as entry number 13 in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place on May 13th in Basel, Switzerland, is preparing vigorously to perform at Eurovision and is featured in the betting odds for a fifth-place win, the country is already warming up its engines for next year and has announced today an internal selection! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The country initially announced a selection process that would begin on August 1st, but now, the Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS has announced an internal selection process that will open just two days after the grand final of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, on May 19th! The Netherlands was the first country to...