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Swiss Hotel Association Declares War on Inflated Accommodation Prices for Eurovision!

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025: The Swiss Hotel Association takes action against exorbitant accommodation prices in Basel during the Eurovision period! The Swiss Hotel Association has decided to act against the inflated hotel prices in Basel during the Eurovision period, which we previously reported on. The Eurovision event is expected to bring a massive number of tourists from around the world to the city, indirectly causing a rise in accommodation prices due to increased demand and limited supply. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Swiss media, the Basel branch of the Swiss Hotel Association has introduced a new regulation to prevent excessive pricing among its member hotels. In a meeting held last November, it was decided that during the competition week, room prices in hotels would be capped at double their standard rate as determined by the Basel Tourism Authority. In practice, this means that a room with a standard price of 200 Swiss francs per night will cost up to 400...

Greece: Eurovision Pre-Selection Participants Selected!

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The excitement is at its peak: the Greek National Broadcaster, ERT, reveals that 12 contestants have been officially selected for the Greek Eurovision pre-selection, and they will be announced in the coming days. Greece's first Eurovision national final in 22 years will take place on January 30th, a day later than originally planned. where the representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen. The judging panel at the National Broadcaster has officially selected the 12 contestants who will compete for the flag of Greece in Basel and will be revealed to the public soon. To honor this major event, ERT has chosen the Christmas Theater in Athens to host this exciting occasion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The announcement of the 12 artists who will participate in the pre-selection could occur in the coming days. The jury has finished listening to all the songs and selected the contestants through a selection process, with the names of...

Eurovision 2025: The Logo and the Red Heart Saga

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The branding and logo for Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland were unveiled last week, featuring a red heart. This design combines current trends with Swiss culture and echoes recent Eurovision messages of unity. The visual aspect of Eurovision 2025 in Basel has been revealed as one that combines contemporary trends with an attempt to connect them to Swiss culture and echo messages of brotherhood common in recent Eurovision contests. Art Director Artur Deyneuve is leading this year's visual design. Similar to last year, a designer with international experience was chosen, having worked for various agencies worldwide and currently working in the host country. Deyneuve, born in South Africa and raised in Portugal, where he studied marketing, later worked as an art director in London. In 2019, he moved to Switzerland and led, among other projects, the rebranding of SWISS Airlines. This year, he was chosen to lead the design team for Eurovision 2025 as the art director. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle...

Today: The Voting for the Last Ticket to Estonian Eurovision Preselection Opens

December 28, 2024February 15, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 16th Ticket: Today (Saturday) the voting will open to select the sixteenth artist who will compete in the final of "Eesti Laul 2025", the Estonian Eurovision preselection to be held on February 15th in Tallinn. Among the contestants are two former Eurovision representatives! The Estonian National Broadcaster, ERR, will open today at 11:00 CET the voting to select the sixteenth and final contestant who will participate in the final of the Estonian Eurovision preselection "Eesti Laul 2025". The voting, which includes 20 candidates and their songs, will be open until Sunday, January 5th, 2025, at 18:00 CET. The winner of the local competition will represent the country at Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland. Click here to vote at 11:00 CET. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Sixteenth Ticket 20 songs are competing for the last ticket in the contest, with the audience deciding which of them will get the chance to compete in the final. The...

Finland: First Glimpse of UMK 2025 Songs!

December 28, 2024 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finnish national broadcaster YLE offers a preview of UMK 2025 entries, with hosts Sanni and Jasmin Beloued reacting enthusiastically to the selected songs from 485 submissions. YLE, the Finnish national broadcaster, has provided an exclusive sneak peek of the competing songs at the national selection. Sanni and Jasmin Beloued, the UMK 2025 hosts, were filmed giving their initial, dramatic reactions to the chosen songs. Their enthusiasm was evident as they drew comparisons to previous entries and noted the diversity of the selections. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Song Descriptions The hosts provided some intriguing insights into the competing songs: One entry is described as similar to "Vox populi" by Mikael Gabriel and Nublu, which competed in last year's national selection. Another song's background reminds them of Joost Klein's style, the Dutch representative at Eurovision 2024 who was eliminated from the competition. Other entries include a female pop song, a sad piano-driven ballad, and a track that "sounds like it was performed by...

Drama in Ukraine: TESLENKO Withdraws from Eurovision Selection!

December 27, 2024February 10, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster revealed that singer TESLENKO has withdrawn from the public voting round of the Eurovision selection, leaving only ten contestants vying for the last ticket to the final. The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, unexpectedly revealed today that singer TESLENKO has withdrawn from the Eurovision selection process. TESLENKO was one of the artists who did not directly qualify for the final and was supposed to compete in the public voting stage to determine who would secure the last ticket to the Eurovision selection final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); TESLENKO's withdrawal came after it was revealed that singer Enleo, who is also competing in the public voting round, listens to Russian songs. This revelation caused anger among TESLENKO and his team, who apparently advocate for a complete boycott of Russia. As a result, they decided not to compete in the Eurovision selection. TESLENKO's management responded: "We cannot participate in a competition alongside someone for whom Ukrainian music is an embarrassment and...

Greece: Postponed by One Day – Greek Eurovision 2025 Representative to be Chosen on January 30

December 26, 2024 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek national broadcaster ERT announced a change in the date of the Eurovision national final to select Greece's representative for Eurovision 2025. The event will take place on Thursday, January 30, instead of January 29 as initially reported. Greece's first Eurovision national final in 22 years will take place on January 30, a day later than originally planned, according to information published on Diavgeia. This event will determine both the artist and the song that will represent Greece at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has chosen the Christmas Theater in Athens as the venue for this exciting event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Preparations and Jury Selection The theater has also been booked for two additional days (January 28 and 29) for rehearsals leading up to the main show. The announcement of the 12 artists who will participate in the national final is expected to be made in the coming days, possibly as early as...

Albania: Shkodra Elektronike Considering Adding New Artist to Eurovision 2025 Song

December 25, 2024February 26, 2025 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania at Eurovision 2025: Shkodra Elektronike duo revealed in an interview that they are in discussions with an additional artist who may join their song "Zjerm" at Eurovision 2025. Shkodra Elektronike, the duo chosen to represent Albania at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13th, 15th, and 17th, have disclosed that their song "Zjerm" (meaning "Fire") might undergo a refresh before the competition. After it was revealed that the duo would not translate their song into English for the contest, they now share in an interview on "A Show" that they have been in talks with another artist who may join the song. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Collaboration Plans and Language Decision The duo explains that they are interested in adding this unnamed artist to the song and revising it together. They mention that if the artist agrees to participate, they will also be involved in recomposing the song. However, if the artist cannot or refuses to take...

Albania: Shkodra Elektronike to Perform “Zjerm” in Full Albanian Language at Eurovision!

December 24, 2024February 6, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania at Eurovision 2025: The duo Shkodra Elektronike announced that they will perform the song "Zjerm" on the Eurovision 2025 stage without changes, maintaining an authentic performance. Shkodra Elektronike, the duo chosen to represent Albania at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13th, 15th, and 17th, have revealed that they will perform their song "Zjerm" (Fire) in its original version without significant changes. The duo disclosed this decision on Albania's most popular TV show, "E diela jonë" (Our Sunday). They believe the song doesn't require alterations to best represent Albania authentically. The song was written by the duo members: Beatriçe Gjergji and Lekë Gjeloshi. This marks their first Eurovision entry as both contestants and composers. It's worth noting that Albania typically performs better at Eurovision with songs in Albanian, while English translations often fail to qualify for the final. The current version of the song is 3 minutes and 3 seconds long, which likely influenced the decision to maintain it...

Armenia: Eurovision 2020 Representative Hints at Return to the Armenian Preselection?

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Athena Manoukian, Armenia's chosen representative for the canceled 2020 Eurovision due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hints at her intention to return to the Armenian Eurovision preselection "Depi Evratesil" for the 2025 contest. Will the singer make it to the competition stage this time? The Armenian national broadcaster, AMPTV, has officially announced the return of the Eurovision preselection event "Depi Evratesil" for selecting Armenia's representative and song for Eurovision 2025, opening the song submission window until January 10th. Now, Armenia's 2020 Eurovision representative, Athena Manoukian, hints at her intention to return to the preselection after missing her chance to compete in the contest that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Will luck be on her side this time to raise the Armenian flag in Basel? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Past Success and Future Hopes As previously noted, Athena won the Armenian Eurovision preselection in 2020 with her song "Chains on You," but she could not advance to the Eurovision...