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Call for Peace: Lebanese Singer Performs Israeli Eurovision 2024 Song in Arabic

October 3, 2024October 25, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A message of solidarity from Lebanon: Lebanese singer Carine Bassili performs "October Rain" in Arabic as a gesture of support, marking one year since the October 7th massacre in Israel. Lebanese singer Carine Bassili is making headlines. As the commemoration events for the first anniversary of the October 7th massacre approach, Bassili has decided to record Eden Golan's song, "October Rain," as a show of support for Israel. This song was previously disqualified by the European Broadcasting Union from participating in the Eurovision contest, citing it as too political. Carine is a Christian singer born and raised in Lebanon who moved to the United States a few years ago. In recent years, she has taken a clear stance in support of Israel, even at great personal cost. She has shared that she is no longer in contact with her mother, part of her family in Lebanon, and most of her friends. Bassili has been issued a lifetime ban...

Montenegro: 32 Songs Submitted for the National Final of Eurovision 2025

October 2, 2024October 10, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After a two-year absence from Eurovision, 32 songs have been submitted for Montesong, Montenegro's national selection set to take place on November 27th. Montenegro's national broadcaster, RTCG, has disclosed that 32 songs have been submitted for the Montesong Festival, which will serve as Montenegro's official national selection for Eurovision 2025. The event, set to take place at the Vučo Sports Hall in Podgorica, aims to choose the representative Montenegro will send to Basel after a two-year hiatus from the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Key Details of Montesong 2024 Montenegro confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025 on August 7, 2024, and opened the registration window for the festival on September 5. Although the registration window officially closed on October 1, festival organizers allowed a few additional days for song submissions arriving by mail. In total, 32 songs were received, from which the professional committee will select 16 finalists. The names of the songs and artists will be revealed on...

Finland: Record-Breaking 485 Entries Submitted for UMK 2025

October 2, 2024October 3, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, reveals that 485 songs have been submitted for the Eurovision national final "UMK 2025". The list of contestants will be announced on January 8. The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has unveiled new details regarding the Finnish Eurovision national final, "UMK 2025". Yesterday, the national broadcaster announced that the selection will take place on February 8, 2025, at the Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland's third-largest city located in the south. Today, they revealed that a record-breaking 485 songs have been submitted for the Eurovision selection. This marks an increase of 66 songs from last year and sets a new record since the selection began its current format in 2020. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Steady Increase in Song Submissions Over the Years The Finnish national broadcaster has recorded a consistent rise in the number of songs submitted to the competition in recent years: 2025 - 485 songs 2024 - 419 songs 2023 - 363 songs 2022...

Eurovision 1976 Winner, ‘Brotherhood of Man’ Member, Passes Away at 77

October 1, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martin Lee, member of British band 'Brotherhood of Man' that won Eurovision 1976, passed away at age 77 due to heart failure. The band 'Brotherhood of Man' sadly announces today that Martin Lee, passed away on Sunday evening, September 29, at the age of 77. Martin was the lead singer who performed the song "Save Your Kisses For Me" that won Eurovision 1976, Britain's third Eurovision victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martin Lee's Legacy and Impact on Eurovision Martin passed away from heart failure after battling an illness. In a statement released by the band, they wrote: "Over the past 50 years the four of us have toured the world together in harmony and have so many happy memories but now we are in total shock and cannot imagine a world without Martin Lee." Martin was born in London in 1946 as Martin Barnes and joined the 'Brotherhood of Man' in 1972. Martin, along with band members Nicky Stevens, Lee...

Nebulossa: “I Cried Due to Criticism of My Eurovision Performance”

October 1, 2024October 21, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the duo Nebulossa, who represented Spain at Eurovision 2024, share in a special interview about the difficult period experienced by lead singer María following the criticisms at Eurovision. María Bas, lead singer of the band Nebulossa, and the band's producer Mark Dasousa recently appeared on the Spanish TV show "Socialité" to promote their new single, "Cotilleo". The new song focuses on gossip and criticism, which led the conversation to the harsh reviews María received after their provocative performance of the unconventional lyrics of "Zorra" on the Eurovision 2024 stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Criticism of Nebulossa and Its Emotional Impact During the interview, María revealed that many of the criticisms she received after the competition caused her to burst into tears. After finishing 22nd in the contest, María explained that the new song is a way to try "in a relative perspective" to process what she and the duo have gone through since then. "Because I'm in the...

Finland: National Eurovision Selection to be Held on February 8th

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish Eurovision national selection, UMK 2025, will be held on February 8th in Tampere. The competing artists and songs are anticipated to be revealed in January. Finland has announced details for its upcoming Eurovision Song Contest national selection. The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has announced that the national final, "UMK 2025," will take place on February 8th, 2025, at Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland's third-largest city. This marks the fourth time the venue, which can accommodate 15,000 spectators, will host the event. Ticket sales for UMK 2025 are set to begin on October 3rd at 9:00AM (8:00AM CEST). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Diverse Lineup Teased for UMK 2025 As anticipation builds for UMK 2025, fans eagerly await the reveal of the competing artists and songs, expected to be announced in January. Tapio Hakanen, head of the UMK jury, has provided intriguing hints about the upcoming competition line-up: "This season, UMK will see both a great continuation of Finnish pop tradition and...

Albania: Eurovision 2025 Participation Confirmed

September 30, 2024October 10, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTSH has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, which will be held in Basel, Switzerland. The national selection "Festivali i Këngës" will be used to choose the representative and song. Albania's national broadcaster, RTSH, has confirmed to us that Albania will participate in Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. Albania becomes the 33rd country to express its intention to compete in Eurovision 2025, following Austria, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Estonia, Belgium, United Kingdom, Georgia, Germany, Denmark, Greece, Israel, Luxembourg, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Malta, Norway, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Serbia, Portugal, Finland, Czech Republic, France, Cyprus, Croatia, Sweden, and the host country, Switzerland. Additionally, the broadcaster has confirmed that the well-known festival, "Festivali i Këngës", will once again serve as the method for choosing both the song and the representative. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Submission Process and Festival Details The submission window for the festival, which will also function as Albania's Eurovision national selection, was open for...

Ireland: Former Eurovision Representatives Demand Change in National Selection Format

September 29, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision fans and past contestants demand moving the Irish national selection from "The Late Late Show" to a larger, more suitable stage. After Irish Head of Delegation for Eurovision, Michael Kealy, confirmed that Ireland's national selection for Eurovision 2025 will again be part of "The Late Late Show", significant criticism emerged from contest fans and former Eurovision contestants. "The Late Late Show" has hosted the national selection for the past three years, as well as from 2006-2007 and 2009 to 2015. It's a light-hearted talk show featuring celebrities from various fields, dedicating a special February episode to showcase about six artists' Eurovision entries, from which Ireland's representative is chosen. Many argue that the decision to continue holding the national selection as part of the talk show hinders Ireland's chances of achieving high results in Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sound Issues and Performance Limitations Highlighted by Past Contestants Erica-Cody, who competed last year in the national contest and placed fourth...

Nemo: “I Never Wanted to Withdraw, I’m Awaiting EBU’s Response on What Happened”

September 28, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After conquering Eurovision, Nemo reveals the dramatic impact of the win on their personal life, the behind-the-scenes incident with the Israeli delegation that deeply affected them, the move to London, and plans for the future. On May 12, 2024, Swiss artist Nemo became an international star by winning Eurovision in Malmö, Sweden, with their song "The Code". This victory instantly changed their life, placing them among prestigious Swiss winners like Lys Assia and Celine Dion. "Everything is still happening so fast," they say. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A New World of Possibilities Last Thursday, Nemo performed at an event in Zurich organized by financial companies Postfinance and Yuh. They appeared in a long tulle dress, floating 10 meters above the ground while performing "The Code". On combining art and music in their performances, Nemo says: "It's quite crazy. Even today, during the performance, there were moments when I thought this wasn't taken for granted at all. A few months...

Eurovision Song Contest: The Debate on Returning Artists and Winners

September 28, 2024November 1, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Many contestants have participated in Eurovision and returned to compete in the contest multiple times, with some even winning once or twice. With criticisms against singers returning for a second participation, does this give them an advantage? Should singers be limited to only one participation? Opinion The Eurovision Song Contest has been held annually since 1956 (with one exception in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Many artists have graced the Eurovision stage, representing their countries and competing for the coveted first place. Most participated only once, while some returned; some won Eurovision and never came back, others returned to defend their title, and some won only on their second (or later) attempt. There are also two special cases of winners who conquered Europe twice. With numerous criticisms arising against the repeated participation of past contestants and winners, let's examine various cases from the competition's long history. We'll explore whether there's truly an advantage for singers returning to...