Israel: Perfylove, Ilay, Hili, Ronen, and Alma Advance to the Next Stage

Israel: Perfylove, Ilay, Hili, Ronen, and Alma Advance to the Next Stage

by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 2: Five new contestants passed the first audition and advance to the next stage. The successful contestants are: Perfylove Mongoza, Ilay Katz, Hili Goren, Ronen Binder, and Alma Maimon De Razon. Six days have passed since the premiere episode aired on Sunday (November 10). In the new episode, we witnessed six additional auditions, with five contestants successfully passing and advancing to the next stage, thanks to the support of the judges and the studio audience. One of them could potentially be Israel's representative at Eurovision 2025. The judging panel remained the same, 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({}); Perfylove Mongoza Perfylove Mongoza, a 22-year-old from Holon, was born in Israel to Congolese parents. Her name, given by her father, means "Perfect Love". As a model, she believes...
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Junior Eurovision 2024: Georgia Takes Home the Grand Prize!

Junior Eurovision 2024: Georgia Takes Home the Grand Prize!

by Guy Solo Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Georgia emerges victorious in Junior Eurovision 2024! Read on for the full results and all the event highlights. The Junior Eurovision 2024 was held tonight in Madrid, Spain’s capital, featuring young artists aged 9 to 14 from 17 participating countries across Europe. Georgia was declared the winner of this year's Junior Eurovision with the song "To My Mom" performed by Andria Putkaradze. This victory marks Georgia's fourth win in the competition, solidifying its position as the most successful country in Junior Eurovision history. Previously tied with France at three wins each, Georgia now claims the title outright. The competition’s results were once again determined by a combination of public votes (50%) and jury votes (50%). Portugal topped the public vote, while Georgia secured first place in the jury vote. This dramatic turn in the jury voting ensured Georgia’s win despite a modest public vote ranking. Portugal claimed second place overall, and Ukraine finished third. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hosting...
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Tvorchi: When Music Becomes a Weapon in the Fight for Culture

Tvorchi: When Music Becomes a Weapon in the Fight for Culture

by Guy Solo Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The duo Tvorchi, Ukraine's representatives for Eurovision 2023, reveal how musical collaboration and the Ukrainian language have become tools in their national struggle. When discussing art and culture during wartime, the duo Tvorchi remain among the most prominent names. The Ukrainian duo, comprising music producer Andrii Hutsuliak and vocalist Jimoh Augustus Kehinde, also known as Jeffrey, has inspired millions in Ukraine and beyond with their song "Heart of Steel", which secured sixth place at Eurovision 2023 with 243 points. The duo shares insights into their creative process amid uncertainty, the challenges of being artists in a war-torn country, and their dreams of driving social and cultural change while advocating for Ukraine. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Creating Amid Pain and Hope Tvorchi's latest album, Planet X, released last September, is, in their view, much more than a musical project. It represents three years of intensive and emotional work, symbolizing their personal and collective journey through turbulent times. Describing it as...
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Tonight at 18:00 CET: Junior Eurovision 2024 Live from Madrid!

Tonight at 18:00 CET: Junior Eurovision 2024 Live from Madrid!

by Ido Kizel Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 18:00 CET, the 22nd edition of Junior Eurovision will kick off live from Spain's capital, Madrid! 17 countries will compete tonight for first place after two consecutive French victories! Below is a link to watch the broadcast. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place tonight at 6:00 PM (CET) in Madrid, Spain's capital, at the Caja Mágica arena. Spain, the runner-up in the 2023 contest, was granted the opportunity to host Junior Eurovision 2024 after France, the winner, transferred hosting rights due to the Paris Olympics held in the summer. The slogan for 2024 is "Let's Bloom". To mark the occasion, the contest production has unveiled a newly designed glass trophy, which the winner will raise at the end of the evening! Participating Countries and Notable Changes 17 countries will compete this year for first place: Ukraine, Italy, Ireland, Albania, Estonia, Armenia, Georgia, Germany, Netherlands, Malta, North Macedonia, Poland, San Marino, Portugal, France, Cyprus,...
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Moldova Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2025

Moldova Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2025

by Roy Moreno Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moldovan national broadcaster, TRM, has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland. Moldova will use a national final to choose its representative, with the date yet to be announced. Moldova's national broadcaster, TRM, has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. Moldova becomes the 37th country to express interest in participating in Eurovision 2025, following Austria, Australia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Albania, Estonia, Belgium, United Kingdom, Georgia, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Greece, Israel, Luxembourg, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Malta, Norway, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Serbia, Poland, Portugal, Finland, Czechia, France, Cyprus, Croatia, Sweden, and the host country Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); National Selection Process On Moldova's official Eurovision page, a window has opened for registration to the national final that will determine the country's representative for Eurovision 2025, effectively confirming the country's participation in the Basel competition. However, the submission window for songs has not yet opened...
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Greece: The Greek Representative for Eurovision 2025 Will Be Chosen on January 29

Greece: The Greek Representative for Eurovision 2025 Will Be Chosen on January 29

by Roy Moreno Comment Closed
  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek national broadcaster ERT sets January 29, 2025, for Greece's first open national final in 22 years, with 187 song submissions and a 50-50 jury-public voting system. The Greek national broadcaster ERT has closed the submission window for its Eurovision 2025 national final and announced the event will take place on January 29, 2025. This marks the first open national final in Greece in 22 years, featuring a single evening event where the results will be determined equally by public vote and professional juries (50%-50%). ERT has revealed that 187 songs were submitted for the selection process, with 12 artists set to participate in the final, and 3 additional songs chosen as backups in case of withdrawals or disqualifications. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Record-Breaking Submissions and Musical Diversity ERT reported a record-breaking 187 song submissions for the national selection, representing a wide array of genres and musical styles. The diverse pool of entries ranges from traditional and folk music...
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Ahead of Their Time: Eurovision Songs That Proved Their Power Outside the Contest – Part 2

Ahead of Their Time: Eurovision Songs That Proved Their Power Outside the Contest – Part 2

by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ahead of Their Time - A Journey Following the Great Eurovision Songs That Conquered Millions Outside the Contest - Part 2 Every year, a vast array of songs graces the Eurovision stage, each carrying the hope of captivating hearts and claiming the coveted first place. While many fade into obscurity immediately after the competition, some songs manage to transcend the boundaries of time and stage. Often, it's the songs that didn't win first place or even come close to the top that resonate with the audience and find their place in collective memory. These are the songs that sound different, new, and perhaps too strange for the moment they first appeared - but over the years, they reveal their full beauty and fill radio stations and hearts anew. In Part I of the series, we delved into several memorable songs throughout the contest's history. In this article, we'll continue our journey into the past to those songs that...
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Albania: 30 Song Titles Revealed for Eurovision National Selection “Festivali i Këngës”

Albania: 30 Song Titles Revealed for Eurovision National Selection “Festivali i Këngës”

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Albanian National Broadcaster RTSH has recently revealed the names of the songs that will compete in the Albanian Eurovision national selection "Festivali i Këngës". This 63rd edition of the festival will once again serve as the national selection to select Albania's representative for Eurovision 2025. About 5 weeks ago, the National Broadcaster announced that for the first time, the Eurovision representative will be chosen through a combination of jury voting and public voting. The jury will have significantly more power than the public, with a voting ratio of 60%-40% in favor of the jury. This change comes after the past two years where the jury's favorite was crowned the festival winner, while the public's favorite was chosen to represent Albania in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Competitors and Song Titles The following 30 artists and songs will compete in the Albanian Eurovision national selection "Festivali i Këngës": Algert Sala - Bosh Alis Kallacej - Mjegull ...
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Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Win Junior Eurovision 2024?

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Win Junior Eurovision 2024?

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Junior Eurovision 2024, to be held in Madrid, Spain. Who should win Junior Eurovision according to the editorial team? Junior Eurovision 2024 will take place tomorrow - Saturday, November 16th, and will be held in Madrid, the capital of Spain. Spain reached second place in last year's Junior Eurovision in Nice and received the right to host this year's competition from the winning France. Junior Eurovision has been held since 2003 and is intended for participants aged 9 to 14. This will be the 22nd edition of the Eurovision spin-off competition, and the first time Spain hosts the contest on its soil. Editorial Picks: Who Should Win Junior Eurovision? Ofek Jerassi: First place – Albania: Nikol Çabeli – "Vallëzoj" The Albanian song is very interesting, beautifully constructed, and reminiscent of James Bond movie ballads. The performance looks exceptionally polished, which is not typical for Albania in the Junior...
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Sweden: Five More Artists Expected to Participate in Melodifestivalen Revealed!

Sweden: Five More Artists Expected to Participate in Melodifestivalen Revealed!

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Annual Potential Troll, Swedish Billy Elliot, and a Former Melodifestivalen Artist - These Are the Additional Artists Expected to Compete in the Swedish Eurovision National Selection, Melodifestivalen 2025. Melodifestivalen, Sweden's national selection for Eurovision, is one of the most popular and widely watched pre-Eurovision events. While the official list of contestants for Melodifestivalen 2025 has not yet been released, rumors about potential participants continue to circulate. Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet has revealed several new names expected to participate in Melodifestivalen 2025. Although this is not an official report from the national broadcaster SVT, Aftonbladet has a track record of accurately predicting contestants before the official announcement. Last year, they correctly predicted 29 out of 30 names. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Potential New Contestants Victoria Silvstedt, 50, is primarily known as a model and has worked with some of the world's largest fashion brands. She's also an entrepreneur and stock market investor. She was the first runner-up in the "Miss...
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