San Marino: Eurovision Pre-Selection to be Held on March 8th Under a New Name!

San Marino: Eurovision Pre-Selection to be Held on March 8th Under a New Name!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino's national broadcaster SMRTV announced today the renaming of the "Una Voce Per San Marino" competition and the postponement of the final broadcast to March 8th. Today (Monday), San Marino's national broadcaster SMRTV announced several changes to their traditional Eurovision pre-selection. Despite auditions running since September, the competition's final has been postponed by almost two weeks. Additionally, the broadcaster declared a name change for the contest. From now on, the competition will be called "San Marino Song Contest". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New Schedule and Format The grand final of the "San Marino Song Contest" was initially planned for February 22nd, then pushed to February 23rd. Now it's revealed to be postponed to March 8th, competing with other countries broadcasting their pre-selections on the same date, such as Sweden and Portugal.Here's the complete list of performance dates for the San Marino Eurovision pre-selection "San Marino Song Contest!": The first semi-final will be held on Monday, February 17th, from...
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Eurovision 2025: Visuals, Logo and Stage Revealed

Eurovision 2025: Visuals, Logo and Stage Revealed

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The European Broadcasting Union and Swiss national broadcaster have released the official logo and stage design for Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel! What do they symbolize? The European Broadcasting Union and the Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, have unveiled the branding for Eurovision 2025, centered around the theme "Unity Shapes Love". The competition's logo is composed of many small hearts, intended to represent unity. The logo is accompanied by the slogan "United By Music" – which has been used for all competitions since 2023. This exact slogan accompanied the contest in Liverpool, UK, and in Malmö, Sweden. Additionally, the stage design for the competition has been revealed, incorporating many Swiss elements. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swiss Democracy Inspires Eurovision 2025 Design The design is influenced by Swiss direct democracy, which revolves around listening and constant dialogue between elected officials and the people. Artur Deyneuve, the artistic director responsible for the design, explains: "In the design, we tell the story of...
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Eurovision 2025: The Eurovision hosts will be revealed in January!

Eurovision 2025: The Eurovision hosts will be revealed in January!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More details about Eurovision 2025 are being published at any moment, and soon we will discover who the hosts of Eurovision in Basel will be – with the reveal in January! Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland is taking shape as we enter the peak season, with one of the most important details – the Eurovision hosts – set to be announced during January! This announcement follows the release of the list of participating countries in Eurovision 2025, which includes 38 nations, and the announcement of the date for the semi-final allocation draw and host city insignia exchange ceremony, scheduled for January 28. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Edi Estermann, spokesperson for the Swiss national broadcaster SRG, reported that they are now in the final stages of signing contracts with the designated hosts. They sought professional candidates who fit the spirit of Eurovision and also speak English at a high level. Additionally, Estermann describes the hosting role as currently the...
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Denmark: DMGP Artists to Be Revealed on February 6

Denmark: DMGP Artists to Be Revealed on February 6

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Danish national broadcaster DR announced that the Eurovision national selection artists will be revealed on February 6, including a former Eurovision contestant. Denmark's national broadcaster has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland. The country will select its representative through the long-standing national selection show "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix," scheduled for March 1, 2025. Erik Struve Hansen, Head of Delegation for Denmark and producer of the national selection, revealed that eight songs will compete for the coveted spot to represent Denmark in the upcoming Eurovision. The contestants for the national selection will be unveiled on February 6. Interestingly, four of the eight competing songs have already been chosen, and among them is a former Eurovision contestant. The identity of this returning artist remains undisclosed at this time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Voting System and Selection Process The voting system for the Danish national final will remain similar to the one used in 2024. Here's how...
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Slovenia: EMA 2025 Contestants Revealed!

Slovenia: EMA 2025 Contestants Revealed!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Slovenian national broadcaster revealed today the 12 artists competing in the Slovenian Eurovision selection "EMA 2025" and the song titles. The representative and song for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen on February 1. The Slovenian national broadcaster has today released the list of artists participating in the Slovenian Eurovision selection "EMA 2025," which will determine Slovenia's representative for Eurovision 2025. The competition, set to take place on February 1, 2025, will feature 12 entries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 12 Participating Artists of EMA 2025 Eva Pavli - "Niti" Kiki - "O-ou!" Jon Vitezič - "Vse Ti Dam" Trine - "Grace" Klemen - "How Much Time Do We Have Left?" Žan Videc - "Pusti Da Gori" ANNA - "Čau" July Jones - "New Religion" ZveN - "Divja" PolarAce - "Kind" Astrid & The Scandals - "Touché" RAI - "Frederick's Dead" (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Notable Contestants Among the contestants, several familiar names stand out: Jon Vitezič - He competed in...
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Lithuania: Change in Eurovision National Selection Lineup!

Lithuania: Change in Eurovision National Selection Lineup!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Lithuanian national broadcaster LRT announced that singer Evelina Gancewska will not compete in the Eurovision national final, and singer Austėja Lukaitė will enter the competition in her place. Lithuania's national broadcaster has announced that Evelina Gancewska will not compete in the Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision 2025. Instead, Austėja Lukaitė will join the lineup with her song "Who Am I Without You?". This change comes in light of the fact that the song Evelina submitted to the Lithuanian selection, "Aurora", was also sent to the Croatian national selection where she will be competing. Since the same song cannot compete in two different national selections simultaneously, the swap with Austėja was implemented. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision, "Eurovizija.LT", kicks off in January 2025 with 45 songs competing for the chance to perform on Europe’s biggest stage in Basel, Switzerland. The finale is scheduled for February 15 at Žalgirio Arena in Kaunas, Lithuania’s largest indoor venue. The event will...
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Malta: MESC 2025 Contestants Revealed!

Malta: MESC 2025 Contestants Revealed!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Maltese national broadcaster has today unveiled the 24 artists that will compete in the Maltese Eurovision pre-selection "MESC 2025", along with a brief snippet of each song. Hosts of the radio show "Magic 91.7", Daniel and Ylenia, revealed during a special broadcast the 24 song titles that will compete in the Maltese Eurovision pre-selection, along with a 10-second teaser of each. One of these will represent Malta at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The representative and song for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen on February 8th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The participants competing in the Maltese national selection are: “Magnolia” – Alexandra Alden “365” – Kelsey Bellante “Heaven Sent” – Kristy Spiteri “AZIZ/A” – Kurt Calleja “Kant” – Miriana Conte “Hideaway” – Mark Anthony Bartolo “Concrete” – Nathan Psaila “Breaking the Cycle” – Miguel Bonello “Control” – Matthew Cilia “Te Amo” – Dre’ Curmi “Yo Listen” – Martina Borg “LalaRataTakeke LalaRataKabum” – Kantera “Still I Rise” – Justine Shorfid “Rubble & Stone” – The Alchemists “Unheard” – Krista Šujak “Love Me Loud” – Kelsy...
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Eurovision 2025: Semi-Final Allocation Draw to Take Place on January 28

Eurovision 2025: Semi-Final Allocation Draw to Take Place on January 28

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Semi-Final Allocation Draw and Host City Insignia Exchange Ceremony will be held on January 28. During the draw, it will be determined which country will compete in the first and second semi-final. The Semi-Final Allocation Draw and Host City Insignia Exchange Ceremony is the first Eurovision event of the year organized by the national broadcaster, this year Switzerland's SRG SSR. During the event, the 38 participating countries will be divided into two semi-finals, each with 16 participants. The first semi-final will take place on May 13, and the second on May 15. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 32 countries participating in the semi-finals will be divided into two groups, with each country allowed to vote only in the semi-final in which it participates. Prior to the draw, they will be divided into five or six groups based on historical voting patterns. For example, former Yugoslav countries (Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia) will be allocated to the same pot....
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Eurovision 2025: 38 Countries to Compete in the Contest

Eurovision 2025: 38 Countries to Compete in the Contest

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 38 countries will participate in Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 15, and 17. The list includes all 37 countries from Eurovision 2024, plus Montenegro, which returns after a two-year absence. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has revealed the list of countries participating in Eurovision 2025, which includes 38 countries. This number is an increase from the 37 countries that participated in Eurovision 2024, with Montenegro returning to the competition after a two-year absence. Israel is also among the participating countries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Non-Participating Countries Countries which will not participate in Eurovision 2025 include Turkey, which last competed in 2012; Bosnia and Herzegovina, which last participated in 2016; Hungary, which last competed in 2019; and Russia and Belarus, which have been suspended from the EBU and have not participated since 2021 (Belarus) and 2022 (Russia). Despite rumors of a possible return, Bulgaria and North Macedonia will also not participate this year. Deliberations on Participation Several countries were...
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Luxembourg: Luxembourg Song Contest Songs to be Revealed on December 19

Luxembourg: Luxembourg Song Contest Songs to be Revealed on December 19

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Luxembourgish national broadcaster has announced that it will unveil the songs for the Luxembourg Eurovision national selection "Luxembourg Song Contest 2025" on December 19! Luxembourg's national broadcaster, RTL, will reveal the 7 competing songs in the Luxembourg Eurovision national selection, "Luxembourg Song Contest 2025", on December 19. This announcement marks a significant milestone in Luxembourg's return to the Eurovision stage after a long absence. The national final will take place on Saturday, January 25th, at the Rockhal concert hall in Esch-Sur-Alzette. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Here are the seven artists competing in the Luxembourg national final: One Last Time: This band participated in last year's national selection with the song "Devil In The Detail", which wasn't enough to advance them to the second stage. With a well-defined pop-rock style and sound, One Last Time released their debut mini-album in 2022. The band members are Andrea Galleti (31, lead singer and advertising agent), Jonathan Fersino (32, bass, advertising agent and sound engineer), Barbara...
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