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Revolution at the Top: Meet the New Eurovision Director!

October 15, 2024October 17, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martin Green will serve as the new Eurovision Director, after the European Broadcasting Union declared that it will make structural changes in the competition's management following the extensive criticism of Eurovision 2024. Following the previous announcements of intentions to make significant changes in Eurovision management after the events of Eurovision 2024, the European Broadcasting Union has now disclosed who will be the Eurovision Director – the new role that will oversee Eurovision 2025 in Basel. The new Eurovision Director will work alongside the existing Executive Supervisor, Martin Österdahl from Sweden, supervising his work and taking on a considerable portion of his tasks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The new Eurovision Director who will start his job in November is the British Martin Green. Green’s track record as an executive producer of major events includes the ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Hull UK City of Culture 2017, the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 and the BAFTA-winning Eurovision...

Aiko, Czechia’s Eurovision 2024 Representative, Aims to Represent Spain in Eurovision 2025!

October 14, 2024October 21, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain in Eurovision 2025: surprising collaboration of Aiko, Czechia's Eurovision 2024 representative, and Megara band member who represented San Marino in the last Eurovision, jointly attempting to represent Spain in the next Eurovision. Last Thursday, the Spanish national broadcaster RTVE officially closed the submission window for the Spanish Eurovision national finals, Benidorm Fest 2025. The broadcaster reports a new record, with approximately 1,000 songs received in the system. Among these submissions are many from artists unknown in the Eurovision world, but one entry comes from two representatives of different countries from Eurovision 2024! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unexpected Eurovision Collaboration Aiko, Czechia's representative in Eurovision 2024, and Kat, the drummer of the Spanish band Megara that represented San Marino, have confirmed that they submitted a song for Benidorm Fest 2025. The song is reportedly titled "Mi Amor". It's likely to express the relationship between the two, who met during Eurovision 2024, fell in love, and subsequently began dating. It's still unknown...

Netherlands: 25 Artists to Perform at “Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2024” Eurovision Party

October 13, 2024October 17, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); For the fourth time: The Netherlands will host the Eurovision party "Het Grote Songfestivalfeest" this December, featuring 25 well-known and beloved Eurovision participants from various years. The Dutch Eurovision event "Het Grote Songfestivalfeest" will be held for the fourth time on December 12, 2024, at the 'Ziggo Dome' arena in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. The venue can accommodate approximately 17,000 spectators. This spectacular show was first organized in late 2019 to celebrate the Netherlands' victory in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 held in Tel Aviv, and in anticipation of the 2020 contest in Rotterdam, which was ultimately postponed to 2021 due to the global pandemic. Edsilia Rombley, who represented the Netherlands in 1998 and 2007 and co-hosted the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, will once again take the helm as the event's host. This time, she will be hosting solo, without her previous co-host Cornald Maas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Star-Studded...

Sweden’s Melodifestivalen 2025: Potential Contestants Revealed?

October 13, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Potential contestants revealed? The leaked list of Melodifestivalen 2025 participants brought by the Swedish media stirs excitement within Eurovision and Melodifestivalen fans. Melodifestivalen, the Swedish Eurovision national selection, is one of the most important events for local music lovers and Eurovision fans worldwide. Every year, rumors and leaks about the list of participants fill local and international media. In recent weeks, the Swedish press has been buzzing with names of artists who might take part in Melodifestivalen 2025, which will choose the country's representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A list has now been revealed by the Swedish newspaper "Aftonbladet". It's important to note that this is not an official report, but the newspaper has a track record of accurately predicting contestants before the official announcement by the Swedish Television Network. Last year, they correctly predicted 29 out of 30 names! The rumored participants include: Måns Zelmerlöw, Frans Jeppsson Wall, Kaliffa, Arvingarna, Andreas...

Italy Wins OGAE Second Chance Contest 2024

October 12, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Italian singer Annalisa won the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2024. This competition features songs from various Eurovision national finals over the past year and is held among Eurovision fan clubs across Europe. In the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2024, the song "Sinceramente" by singer Annalisa, the runner-up in Italy's Eurovision national selection, Sanremo Festival 2024, emerged victorious. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Second Chance Contest features songs from Eurovision national finals across Europe that didn't get to represent their country at Eurovision. Members of OGAE clubs (Eurovision fan clubs comprising dozens of associations worldwide) vote for their favorite songs each year. For instance, last year's winners were Sweden's representatives for Malmö 2024, Marcus & Martinus, with their song "Air". This year's contest was held in Borås, Sweden, following the country's victory in 2023 (they won Eurovision 2023 but hosted due to their Second Chance win) and featured 16 countries out of the 37 participating nations in Eurovision...

Reports: Joost Klein Offered to Represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2025

October 12, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Report from the Netherlands: AVROTROS is holding talks with Joost Klein regarding his participation in Eurovision 2025. Will the beloved singer return to the competition stage? Rumors surrounding Joost Klein's return to Eurovision 2025 have been growing in recent days, with recent reports from the Netherlands hinting that the popular rap artist might return to the stage to represent his country once again. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What We Know So Far The report was published on RTL Boulevard, a popular Dutch entertainment program, claiming there's a high chance that Joost Klein might represent the Netherlands again at Eurovision 2025. According to sources in the program, the Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS, responsible for selecting the Dutch representative for Eurovision, is already in talks with the singer. However, the broadcaster has so far refused to confirm these reports or provide an official response on the matter. Klein represented the Netherlands at Eurovision 2024 with the song...

Poland: Is Michał Szpak on the Way to a Eurovision Comeback?

October 12, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nine years after his Eurovision appearance: Is Poland's Eurovision 2016 representative on the way to a comeback? Amid swirling rumors surrounding the topic, Michał Szpak confirms he is seriously considering it. Michał Szpak, Poland's representative at Eurovision 2016, is one of the prominent names many fans want to see return to the competition. This desire is understandable, given his impressive eighth-place finish at Eurovision and third place in the public vote with the song "Color Of Your Life". Szpak's performance brought Poland its third-highest result in the country's Eurovision history to date. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Michał Szpak's Eurovision Success and Subsequent Career Since Eurovision 2016, Michał Szpak has maintained a successful career in Poland, amassing a large fan base. He currently serves as a judge on the reality TV show "The Voice of Poland". In the national Eurovision selection, Szpak triumphed over notable competitors, including Edyta Górniak, who represented Poland in its first Eurovision participation in 1994 and...

Spain: Nearly 1,000 Songs Submitted for Benidorm Fest 2025!

October 12, 2024October 21, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A new record has been set: about 1,000 songs have been submitted to RTVE for the Spanish Eurovision national finals, Benidorm Fest 2025! The Eurovision representative will be chosen on February 1. Last Thursday, Spanish national broadcaster RTVE officially closed the submission window for the Spanish Eurovision national selection, Benidorm Fest 2025. The broadcaster now reports a new record, with approximately 1,000 songs received. Out of these 1,000 submissions, about 300 were received in just the last 24 hours! This marks an increase of nearly 200 songs compared to last year's competition, which saw 825 entries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Resurgence of Interest in Benidorm Fest This year's increase in song submissions comes after a decline in entries last year, following Blanca Paloma's disappointing performance at Eurovision 2023. Although Nebulossa didn't achieve success at Eurovision itself, their popularity in Spain seems to have reignited interest in the competition among Spaniards, transforming the festival into one of the country's largest...

Eurovision Winner Nemo Criticizes EBU: “I Felt Alone. Hope Things Will Change”

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swiss winner of Eurovision 2024, Nemo, in a ridiculous criticism towards the EBU. Nemo tries to portray themselves as a victim. Should the EBU make changes and what, in our opinion, is the first change that should be made? Five months after winning Eurovision 2024, Switzerland's representative, Nemo, interviewed with the BBC News department, sharing their feelings about the lack of support contestants experienced from the organizers during the competition. "I felt very alone," the singer told the BBC, adding hope that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will make changes next year. "I really hope they have things in place for the next year to make sure that part of the whole contest, especially mentally, gets taken care of. Because I did feel alone and I know that some other artists were also feeling that way." Nemo continues their criticism against the EBU, describing the backstage atmosphere as "quite tense," and adds: "There were situations that are...

Today: Deadline for Countries to Withdraw from Eurovision 2025 Without Financial Penalty

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025: Today is the last day for registered countries to withdraw from the competition without financial penalty. Today marks a crucial date for Eurovision 2025 participants. October 11 is the last day for countries to withdraw from the competition without facing financial penalties. This deadline comes after the initial registration period, which ended on September 15. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Significance of the Withdrawal Deadline The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) rarely imposes fines on countries that withdraw after the set date. In the past, Ukraine had to withdraw from the 2019 contest when their chosen representative, Maruv, was disqualified for refusing to cancel her performances in Russia. To our knowledge, Ukraine did not face any financial penalties at that time. However, the last known instance of such a fine being imposed was in 2005 when Lebanon was set to compete but refused to broadcast the Israeli performance by singer Shiri Maimon in Kyiv, Ukraine. Confirmed Participants and Potential...