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New Song from Eurovision 2023 and 2024 Televote Winners?

January 6, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Baby Lasagna, Croatia's 2024 Eurovision runner-up and televote winner, hints at a potential collaboration with Käärijä, Finland's 2023 Eurovision runner-up. Baby Lasagna, Croatia's representative at Eurovision 2024 who finished second overall (and first in the public vote), reveals on his Instagram account that there's a potential new song with the winner of the public vote at Eurovision 2023, who also finished second overall – Käärijä from Finland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Instagram Q&A Reveals Collaboration Hint On Baby Lasagna's Instagram account, the singer answered questions from his fans. One fan asked: "Are you working on a song with Käärijä yet? It would be epic!" The singer shared the question, posted a picture of himself with his friend Käärijä, and replied: "Yes! I hope it happens." Similarities Between the Artists A collaboration between the two doesn't seem far-fetched. Both singers finished second in Eurovision and first in the public vote, and when Baby Lasagna's Eurovision song "Rim Tim Tagi Dim" was released, many compared it to Käärijä's...

Estonia: Winner of the Last Ticket to Eesti Laul Final Revealed!

January 6, 2025February 15, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Estonian national broadcaster ERR today revealed the grand winner of the ticket to the final, from among 20 contestants competing for the 16th and last place in the Estonian Eurovision selection final, "Eesti Laul 2025", to be held on February 15 in Tallinn. The Estonian national broadcaster ERR disclosed today that contestant Marta Lotta with the song "Tantsin Veel" (in English: "I'm Still Dancing") won the entry ticket to the selection process final. She emerged victorious from among 20 contestants vying for the 16th and last spot in the Estonian Eurovision pre-selection show "Eesti Laul 2025", scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2025. The winner of this local competition will represent the country at Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland. The grand winner was chosen through a public vote that was open for a week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Sixteenth Ticket Securing the first place, Marta Lotta with "Tantsin veel" will participate in the Estonian Eurovision selection...

Eurovision Preparations: New Details on Host Venue, EuroClub, and Eurovision Village!

January 6, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025: Swiss media reveals new details about the vigorous preparations for the contest in Basel. Information about the host venue, Eurovision Village, and EuroClub has been disclosed. Preparations for Eurovision continue at full speed, with new details about Basel's plan to host the competition continuing to emerge. In a program on Swiss national television, new information was revealed about the host venue, Eurovision Village, EuroClub, and additional details regarding the city's preparations to secure and host the many tourists expected to arrive. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Host Venue Preparations Thomas Kastl, manager of the St. Jakobshalle arena, disclosed the venue's schedule during the Eurovision period, stating that the arena will be reserved exclusively for the competition for 7 and a half weeks. Work on the venue will begin on April 7 and will include upgrading the arena's roof, which currently can support 120 tons of equipment but will need to support 280 tons of technical equipment during Eurovision....

Denmark: Is Tim Schou Returning to DMGP 2025?

January 4, 2025 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One month until DMGP 2025 contestants are unveiled: Is Tim Schou, Denmark's 2011 Eurovision representative, returning to Dansk Melodi Grand Prix? Erik Struve Hansen, head of the Danish Eurovision delegation and producer of the national selection, revealed that eight songs will compete for the coveted opportunity to represent Denmark in the upcoming Eurovision. The contestants will be announced on February 6th. Additionally, he disclosed that one of the eight contestants in the national selection is a former representative of the country, without revealing their identity. According to Danish sources, the former Danish representative who will compete in the national selection for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, is none other than Tim Schou. Schou was a member of the band "A Friend In London," which represented Denmark in Eurovision 2011 with the song "New Tomorrow," finishing in fifth place. The official list of contestants, as mentioned, will be published in about a month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tim Schou's Eurovision Journey Schou...

Italy: Is Mahmood Heading to Sanremo Once Again?

January 4, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rumors are intensifying: Is Mahmood, Italy's Eurovision representative in 2019 and 2022, returning to host Sanremo Festival 2025? Get all the details here! The Italian Eurovision precursor, Sanremo Festival 2025, is approaching rapidly, and the audience is eager for new details and possible surprises. After the announcement of the list of adult and young competitors and their songs, the public's curiosity is now directed towards the reveal of the guest hosts. Traditionally, each night of the five-day festival features a guest host alongside the main host. The festival is held annually in February, culminating in the announcement of the winner who will represent Italy at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The artistic director and primary host of the festival, Carlo Conti, emphasized in an interview that we are still in "turbulent days" concerning this matter, but new information about the identity of the guest hosts is flooding Italian news sites. The respected Italian news outlet, Dagospia, reported that:...

Moldova: Eurovision Representative to be Chosen on February 22nd!

January 4, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova's national broadcaster, TRM, revealed that the Eurovision pre-selection final "Selecția Națională 2025" will take place on February 22nd. Ten contestants will compete to represent the country at Eurovision 2025. Moldova's national broadcaster, TRM, has announced that the final of the local Eurovision pre-selection "Selecția Națională 2025" will take place on Saturday, February 22nd. Apart from this information, it appears that the national broadcaster is facing significant challenges: TRM has issued an official statement seeking a production company to produce the Eurovision pre-selection. As a reminder, the Moldovan national broadcaster has a very limited budget for Eurovision-related activities. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Song Selection Process After songs were submitted to the Moldovan national broadcaster, a professional committee convened to select the submitted entries. Singers deemed suitable were invited to live auditions, scheduled for January 18th. Following the auditions, ten artists will be chosen to compete in the final. Final Event Details The final event of "Selecția Națională 2025" will be held on February 22nd, 2025, and...

Croatia: Eurovision Selection Songs to be Released on January 9th!

January 4, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatian media revealed new details about the Croatian national selection, "Dora 2025", which will choose Croatia's representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland! The Croatian national broadcaster HRT officially revealed the list of participants for the Croatian Eurovision pre-selection, "Dora 2025," along with their song titles. The chief editor of the selection process disclosed a significant improvement in song quality and substantial changes to the voting format. .According to a local newspaper, the semi-finals of the Eurovision pre-selection competition will take place on February 27 and 28, while the final will be held on March 2. All performances will take place as usual in the city of Opatija in northern Croatia. Additionally, it was revealed that the selection's songs will be released for listening on January 9. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatian media reported that the songs for the Croatian Eurovision selection will be released for listening on January 9. Insiders expressed curiosity about the songs...

“Hurricane” – The Most Played Israeli Song on Israeli Radio in 2024

January 3, 2025 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel's Eurovision 2024 entry "Hurricane" by Eden Golan, which placed fifth in Malmö, has been declared the most played Israeli song on Israeli radio in 2024 by ACUM. Israel's Eurovision 2024 entry "Hurricane" by Eden Golan, which secured a surprising fifth place in the competition's final, has achieved another milestone. ACUM (Israeli Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers) recently announced that "Hurricane" was the most played Israeli song on Israeli radio stations in 2024. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Controversy to Success "Hurricane", which represented Israel at the last Eurovision, was written by Keren Peles, Avi Ohayon, and Stav Beger. It was released on March 10, 2024, following controversies and struggles to modify the lyrics as per the European Broadcasting Union's demands. The EBU had initially disqualified the original version of the song, "October Rain". Overcoming Challenges Despite calls for boycotts, loud booing from the audience, violent hatred, and protests demanding Israel's disqualification from the competition due...

Iceland: Eurovision Representative to be Chosen on February 22nd!

January 3, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Icelandic national broadcaster, RÚV, today reveals numerous details about Söngvakeppnin 2025, including its final date, February 22, 2025, and significant format changes. The Icelandic national broadcaster, RÚV, has released information about the format of the Icelandic Eurovision selection, "Söngvakeppnin 2025", whose winner will represent Iceland at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. The first semi-final will take place on February 8, the second semi-final on February 15, and the final on February 22. Participants in the Icelandic Eurovision selection will be revealed in a special broadcast called "Lögin í Söngvakeppninni" on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 21:40 (Israel time). During the broadcast, the participating artists will be introduced, along with the first snippets of the songs they will perform in the selection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The selection format includes several significant changes. Ten songs will advance to the semi-final stage, and in each semi-final, which will include five songs as in previous years, three of them will advance...

Lithuania: Eurovision Selection Hosts Revealed

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The hosts for the Lithuanian Eurovision selection "Eurovizija.LT" for Eurovision 2025 have been unveiled! Who are they? And are there any familiar faces for Eurovision fans among the hosts? Starting next week, the first semi-final of the Lithuanian Eurovision selection, "Eurovizija.LT 2025", will begin. During this process, 45 songs will compete for the coveted ticket to the grand stage in Switzerland. Now, the hosts for the selection process have been revealed. Gabrielė Martirosian and Nombeko Augustė, who have hosted previous editions of Eurovizija.LT, will be joined by a new face, presenter Rimvydas Černiauskas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The experienced hosts Gabrielė and Nombeko have already co-hosted the Eurovision selection last year, and each has also hosted it separately. In contrast, this will be the first time that Rimvydas will take part in hosting a television event like "Eurovizija.LT". In his professional career, he hosts radio programs such as "Muzikos žinios" and "OPUS pokalbis". Lithuanian National Final The Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision, "Eurovizija.LT",...