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Estonia: First Eight Finalists Revealed for “Eesti Laul”!

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonian national broadcaster ERR has unveiled the identities of eight out of 15 contestants chosen by the committee to compete in the Estonian Eurovision national final 'Eesti Laul 2025'. Among the contenders are Anna Sahlene and ELYSA. Estonian national broadcaster ERR announced today seven contestants who will compete in the final of the Estonian Eurovision national finals "Eesti Laul 2025" during the program "Ringvaade" (in English: "Panorama"). These join an additional contestant announced on the same show last Friday. The finalists are being revealed in two broadcasts, tonight and tomorrow, starting at 18:00 CET. The program was hosted by Grete Lõbu and Marko Reikop. A panel of 34 judges selected 15 songs to participate in the pre-selection. In early January, one additional song chosen by the public through online voting will join these 15 songs. The national final songs will be revealed on December 6th. Notably, for the first time since 2010, there will be no semi-finals, and...

Montenegro: Boban Rajović Withdraws from the Local National Final

November 4, 2024February 9, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Montenegrin national broadcaster, RTCG, has unexpectedly announced that renowned singer Boban Rajović has withdrawn from the Eurovision pre-selection contest. In his place, singer Tamara Živković will enter the competition. Montenegro's national broadcaster, RTCG, made the surprising declaration today, revealing the withdrawl of Boban Rajović, a well-known figure in Montenegro's music scene, from the Eurovision pre-selection process "Montesong". The broadcaster simultaneously announced that Tamara Živković would step in to fill the vacancy left by Rajović's withdrawal. The event is scheduled to take place on November 27, 2024. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I think it's unnecessary to talk about my desire to represent Montenegro at Eurovision, but it simply wasn’t meant to be this year, which doesn’t mean my wish won’t come true in the future," said Rajović. He sent his support to the Montesong finalists, wishing that the song with the most votes from the audience would win. The Montesong organizers announced that the Selection Committee had designated three...

Spain: Benidorm Fest 2025 Participants Reveal Postponed

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTVE has postponed the reveal of the 16 participants in the Spanish Eurovision pre-selection, Benidorm Fest 2025, originally scheduled for Thursday, November 7th. The new date for the announcement remains unknown. Benidorm Fest, Spain's Eurovision national selection event, will serve the country for the fourth time, selecting the Spanish representative for the Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Basel, Switzerland. Sixteen artists will participate in the selection process, with six additional songs chosen for a waiting list in case of withdrawals or disqualifications. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTVE has not provided an official reason for the delay, but it's likely related to the severe flooding in eastern Spain, particularly in the Valencia region, where reports indicate over 200 casualties. This natural disaster is considered one of the worst to hit Spain and Europe in recent times. A new date for the participants' reveal has not been set. There's speculation that RTVE might wait until the Junior Eurovision week,...

Israel’s Eurovision 2024 Representative Eden Golan to Perform at Massive Hanukkah Show; “Next”

November 4, 2024 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan, Eurovision star and "The Next Star" winner, will perform at the "Next" show alongside top local artists. This unique event features a 360-degree stage and spectacular pyrotechnics, promising to amaze the audience. Eden Golan, Israel's representative at Eurovision 2024 who finished fifth in Malmö with the song "Hurricane", will make her first appearance before a large Israeli audience at the "Next" show. Eden, who gained international recognition for her successful performance, joins Israel's top artists including Osher Cohen, Eli Yatzpan, Dana International (Eurovision 1998 winner), Nasrin Kadri, Omer Adam, Idan Raichel, Ran Danker, Sarit Hadad, and more. This festive performance will take place during the upcoming Hanukkah and will serve as another springboard for Eden Golan's local career. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Revolutionary 360-Degree Performance Experience "Next" is a revolutionary and exceptionally large-scale show where singers, dancers, stand-up comedians, and pyrotechnic artists perform on a 360-degree stage, creating an unprecedented musical...

Austria: 5 Artists Revealed as Potential Eurovision Representatives

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After announcing that eight songs remained in Austria's selection process, five names out of the seven contenders to represent the country at Eurovision 2025 in Basel have now been revealed. Austria announced in July that it would choose its representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, through an internal selection, as it has done every year since 2017, after calling for artists to submit songs. Now, after the song submission window has closed and it was announced that the Austrian national broadcaster ORF had only eight songs left in the selection process to represent the country in the competition, five names of artists out of the seven remaining after the screening has been revealed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Leading Candidates for Eurovision 2025 Although the Austrian national broadcaster (ORF) is keeping the names of the candidates to represent the country secret, several artists have hinted at their candidacy for the Eurovision Song Contest through...

Eurovision 2025: All the Exciting Events Coming Up in November!

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision 2025 season officially began in September, but this month, preparations for the competition are gaining momentum, with the first national selection of the season set to take place at the end of the month! So, what exactly can we expect in November? Here's a comprehensive overview! While preparations for Eurovision 2025 are ramping up among participating countries, it's worth noting that the season officially started in September with the revelation of the first singer to participate in the competition - Theo Evan, representing Cyprus. This month, we're about to receive the first song that will compete in the contest! Which country will it be from? And which other countries are expected to reveal their candidates for the national selections? Here's everything awaiting us this November! We recommend visiting our timeline page for a broader picture of the full schedule from today until the competition in May! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The First National Selection of the Season As...

Denmark: Former Eurovision Contestant Will Participate in the 2025 National Final

November 3, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New details about the Danish national final 2025 have been revealed - including how many songs will compete for the ticket to Eurovision and the news that a former representative will try to return to the competition. After Denmark confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland, the country will select its representative through the esteemed national final, "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix," scheduled for March 1, 2025. Exciting new details about the Danish national final have now emerged. Erik Struve Hansen, head of the Danish Eurovision delegation and producer of the national final, announced that eight songs will compete for the coveted opportunity to represent Denmark in the upcoming Eurovision. The contestants will be revealed approximately three weeks before the grand final. Additionally, Erik shared that among the eight songs, four have already been selected, and notably, one of the competitors is a former Eurovision contestant! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Voting System and Selection...

Israel: “HaKokhav HaBa” to Air on November 10th

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 11th season of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" will premiere next Sunday, November 10th. The winner of the show will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025. The reality show "HaKokhav HaBa" is set to air next Sunday, November 10th, with the broadcast of the first audition episode. Filming of the audition episodes began in early October, and well-known artists who may surprise us during the season came to audition for the show. The beloved hosts Assi Azar and Rotem Sela will once again lead the season. The judging panel for this season will again include Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, Ran Danker, and Itay Levi. The winner of the 11th season of "HaKokhav HaBa" will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Collaboration Between 'Kan' and 'Keshet' On July 23rd, we revealed that the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC) and the commercial TV Broadcaster 'Keshet' agreed to continue their collaboration for Eurovision 2025. The agreement allows for the...

The Revolution That Bloomed with a Song: How Eurovision Influenced a Dramatic Change in Portugal

November 3, 2024November 4, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It might sound like the beginning of a joke, but the answer is surprising. Second article in a special series: How has Eurovision influenced dramatic political events? Nice to meet you, I'm Tal. As a student of communications and political science, the connection between politics and the Eurovision Song Contest has always intrigued me. And I know what you're thinking – politics? Haven't we had enough of it after Eurovision 2024? But wait, this is going to be much more entertaining than it sounds! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After understanding how Eurovision intervened in the dissolution of Serbia and Montenegro, let's jump to Portugal! The 70s there were like a historical TV episode, and Eurovision – well, let's say it got a guest role it never even dreamed of. Portugal Under Dictatorship In 1974, Portugal was one of the last remaining dictatorships in Europe. In those days, under the influence of António Salazar (who had already passed away, but his...

NRJ Music Awards: Eurovision Stars Nominated for Prestigious Prizes

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The NRJ Music Awards ceremony featured performances by Eurovision stars and international artists, but all eyes were on France's Eurovision 2024 representative, Slimane, amid serious allegations recently published against him. The NRJ Music Awards, one of the most important ceremonies in the French music industry, took place last night in Cannes, France, accompanied by an exceptionally high level of curiosity this year. The annual event was particularly dramatic, not only due to the award announcements but also because of the presence of a certain Eurovision artist currently at the center of a storm. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slimane's Emotional Victory Amid Controversy France's representative for Eurovision 2024, Slimane, nominated for two awards at the ceremony, became the focus of attention following a sexual harassment complaint filed by one of his former employees. Until the last moment, it was unclear if he would attend, but last Thursday he was spotted in Cannes, accompanied by singer Vitaa. Ultimately, he appeared on stage and delivered...