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Ireland: Which Former Representative Wants to Return to Eurovision?

November 19, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ireland's Eurovision 2005 representative, Donna McCaul, who represented the country alongside her brother Joe McCaul, is interested in returning to Eurovision, this time without him! Donna McCaul, who represented Ireland in Eurovision 2005 with her brother Joe McCaul, has announced her desire to represent Ireland again, this time without her brother, as a more experienced artist with her own musical career. As previously reported, the national selection "Eurosong 2025" will be used by Ireland to choose its representative, and McCaul's voice is one of the artists expressing interest in participating (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Donna McCaul represented Ireland in Eurovision 2005 with her brother but did not qualify for the final with their song "Love?". At the time, the selection in Ireland was through a musical reality show called "You're A Star", whose final program served as the national selection. The McCaul siblings were 20 and 16 years old at the time, making them the youngest artists to ever represent Ireland. Since then,...

Moldova: Song Submission Window Opens for the National Selection

November 19, 2024November 23, 2024 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova's national broadcaster has opened the song submission window for the Eurovision national selection "Selecția Națională 2025", scheduled for late February. Ten contestants will compete to represent the country at Eurovision 2025. Moldova's national broadcaster, TRM, announced yesterday (Monday) the opening of the song submission window for the local Eurovision selection "Selecția Națională 2025". A few days ago, Moldova confirmed its participation in the competition, and now the details of the country's song selection process are being revealed. Those interested in submitting a song for the selection can do so through the provided link. The submission window will remain open until December 27. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Submission Process and Timeline Between December 28, 2024, and January 15, 2025, a professional committee will convene to evaluate the submitted songs. The evaluation will be based on professional criteria, and singers found suitable will be invited to live auditions, which will take place between January 15 and February 5, 2025. After...

Drama in France: A Second Complaint Against Sliman for Sexual Harassment

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The investigation deepens: New allegations emerge against Slimane, with a second complaint filed for sexual assault within three weeks! French singer Slimane, who represented France in Eurovision 2024, is once again at the center of a legal storm. Just three weeks after the first complaint of sexual harassment was filed against him, a second and more severe accusation has surfaced, this time for sexual assault and attempted sexual assault. This new development raises questions about his professional future, especially after he was recently crowned "French Artist of the Year" at the NRJ Music Awards and gained international recognition by securing fourth place in Eurovision with his song "Mon Amour", which earned platinum status in France. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The controversy began with a complaint filed by a technician who worked with Slimane during his tour. According to the complaint, the 35-year-old singer allegedly harassed the technician at a party following one of his performances. It is claimed...

Georgia: Which Eurovision Artist Expressed Her Interest to Host Junior Eurovision?

November 18, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Iru, the 2011 Junior Eurovision winner and Georgia's 2023 Eurovision representative, has expressed interest in hosting next year's Junior Eurovision in Georgia. Last Saturday, Georgia clinched its fourth Junior Eurovision victory when 12-year-old Andria Putkaradze represented the country with the song "To My Mom," securing first place with 239 points. This win reaffirms Georgia's position as the record holder for Junior Eurovision victories. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Iru's Eurovision Journey Iru (Irina Khechanovi) has a rich history with Eurovision competitions: In 2011, she won Junior Eurovision as part of the girl group Candy with the song "Candy Music." 12 years later, she represented Georgia at Eurovision 2023 with "Echo," but did not advance to the grand final. Despite the disappointment of not reaching the final, Iru remains committed to the Eurovision community. She has expressed her desire to host next year's Junior Eurovision in Georgia, sharing reports of her interest on her Instagram story and expressing gratitude for fan support. Iru's Continued Involvement in...

Historic Honor: Eden Golan Awarded the Key to the City of Miami!

November 18, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "This is the highest honor that can be bestowed": In an emotional ceremony, Eden Golan received the Key to the City of Miami and is set to perform at an exclusive festival in Switzerland. Israel's representative for Eurovision 2024, Eden Golan, who secured fifth place in Malmö with her song "Hurricane", is undoubtedly experiencing the most pivotal year of her life. Last night, in a moving ceremony held at the office of Miami’s Mayor, Francis Suarez, the artist was honored with a heartfelt speech recognizing her contributions. According to the mayor, the decision to grant Golan this distinction stemmed from her significant contributions to Jewish communities worldwide over the past year and her ability to address social and political issues through her art. Thank you Miami . Amazing !!! Eden Golan was invited to receive the "Key to the City" as a sign of honor from the Mayor of Miami* Aden was chosen to receive the "Key to the City"...

ESC Top 250: The Annual Eurovision Song Poll for 2024 has Begun!

November 18, 2024November 23, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As is tradition, the international Eurovision song poll "ESC Top 250" is being held again this year! Will Loreen conquer the first place once more? Voting is already open. The annual ESC Top 250 poll, organized by Belgian Eurovision website Songfestival.be and online radio station EFR12Radio, has once again crowned Loreen's "Euphoria" as the best Eurovision song of all time. The Swedish entry, which won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012, has consistently dominated the poll since its inception, only briefly losing the top spot in 2022 to Chanel's "SloMo" from Spain. In 2023, Loreen not only won Eurovision for the second time with "Tattoo" but also reclaimed her position at the top of the ESC Top 250. This year's poll is now open for voting, with fans eagerly anticipating the results to be revealed on December 31st via EFR12Radio. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rising Stars and Fan Favorites While Loreen's songs remain strong contenders, other notable entries are expected to perform well in this...

Israel: Red Band with Moran Aharoni, Tamir Vaknin, Amit Sade, and Aviad Klein Advance to the Next Stage

November 18, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 3: Four more contestants passed the first audition and continue in the program. The successful contestants are: Aviad Klein, Amit Sade, Tamir Vaknin, and the collaboration of Red Band with Moran Aharoni. The third episode of the reality show "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" (The Next Start), which will select Israel's representative for the next Eurovision, aired tonight. We witnessed five auditions, with four contestants successfully passing and advancing to the next stage with the support of the judges and studio audience. One of them could potentially represent Israel at the Eurovision in May. The judging panel remained consistent, featuring Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, Ran Danker, and Itay Levi. Each contestant needed to surpass a 70% threshold of votes, with each judge contributing 10% of the vote. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aviad Klein Aviad Klein, a 25-year-old accountant from Rishon LeZion, is also a composer who has written for several well-known Israeli artists....

Luxembourg: Eurovision National Final Contestants Revealed!

November 18, 2024November 23, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Luxembourg national broadcaster has today released the list of seven artists who will participate in the "Luxembourg Song Contest 2025", including artists who have previously taken part in the Luxembourg national selection. Luxembourg's national broadcaster, RTL, has today revealed the identities of the seven contestants for the Luxembourg Eurovision national selection, "Luxembourg Song Contest 2025". 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 Salvi (27, keyboards, French teacher), Tom Sagramola (35, guitar, civil servant), and Alessandro...

Eurovision Junior Debuts: Revolutionary Scoring Concept!

November 17, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision scoring board has undergone various changes over the years, though most have been minor. This year, Junior Eurovision in Madrid is introducing a radically different scoring concept. Could this innovative design be a precursor to Eurovision 2025 in Basel? One of the highlights of every Eurovision contest is the scoring board, which builds suspense as the votes are revealed. Over the years, the scoring board has seen several adjustments, evolving into a digital graphic that aligns with the annual branding of Eurovision. For instance, this year in Malmö, designer Sidney Lim restructured the screen layout and added a scoring board behind the hosts. However, most changes over the years have been minor, reflecting general technological advancements and trends in graphic design. This year, Junior Eurovision has decided to take a bold leap, introducing a completely revamped scoring concept. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The redesigned scoring board replaces the traditional horizontal list with a vertical display located...

Georgia Will Host Junior Eurovision 2025!

November 17, 2024November 23, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Georgian national broadcaster, GPB, has confirmed that it is prepared to host Junior Eurovision 2025 following its victory in Junior Eurovision 2024 held last night in Madrid. Georgia has confirmed that it will host next year's Junior Eurovision following its triumph in Junior Eurovision 2024, which took place last night in Madrid. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest is an international singing competition for children aged 9-14, modeled after the Eurovision Song Contest. The winning representative, 12-year-old Andria Putkaradze, represented Georgia with the song "To My Mom," clinching first place with 239 points. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tinatin Berdzenishvili, Director of the Georgian national broadcaster, congratulated Georgia on its fourth Junior Eurovision win, stating: "I congratulate Georgia on winning Junior Eurovision! Andria represented the country with great dignity. We are ready for Georgia to host Eurovision." Berdzenishvili noted that the winning song received widespread support from many countries that awarded Georgia the maximum points. She added, "Andria's voice and excellent song proved...