Marcus & Martinus: “The Norwegian Media is Bullying Us”

Marcus & Martinus: “The Norwegian Media is Bullying Us”

by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden's representatives at Eurovision 2024, Norwegian twins Marcus & Martinus, reveal in an interview that the Norwegian media struggles to support their success: "They said we were betraying our homeland". The Norwegian twins Marcus & Martinus have gained significant popularity in Sweden in recent years. In 2023, they participated in the Swedish Eurovision pre-selection (Melodifestivalen), finishing second behind Loreen, who won with "Tattoo." The following year, in 2024, they returned to Melodifestivalen and won with "Unforgettable," earning the right to represent Sweden at Eurovision 2024. Their success in Sweden has garnered them a large fan base beyond Norway's borders. However, their breakthrough in Sweden was not well-received by many Norwegians. Now, in an interview to Aftonbladet, the twins respond to the negative reactions from their home country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The young twins (22) began their career in Norway at age 10, winning the children's version of the Norwegian pre-selection ("Melodi Grand Prix Junior 2012"). Three years...
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Switzerland: 431 Entries Received for Eurovision 2025

Switzerland: 431 Entries Received for Eurovision 2025

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland: 431 songs were submitted for Eurovision 2025. How will the Swiss song be chosen and how many songs were submitted last year? Switzerland will once again select its Eurovision 2025 representative through an internal selection process, as announced by the Swiss national broadcaster in early July 2024. The submission window for songs opened on August 8 and officially closed on August 22. It has now been revealed that no fewer than 431 songs were submitted to the national broadcaster's committee to represent Switzerland in its homeland in May 2025. This impressive number comes after Nemo's notable victory in the May 2024 contest held in Malmö, a win that brings Eurovision to Switzerland in 2025 after 36 years. This marks a slight increase from the 427 songs submitted to the committee last year. According to last year's data, 40% of the songs were submitted by locals, while the rest came from other countries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With the...
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When Will the Host City of Eurovision 2025 Be Revealed?

When Will the Host City of Eurovision 2025 Be Revealed?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025 host city to be revealed Soon: get all the details on the announcement Date. Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR has set the stage for a highly anticipated announcement regarding the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The organization confirmed through its official Instagram channel that the host city for the prestigious event will be unveiled on August 30 at 10:00 AM CET. This revelation comes as no surprise to Eurovision enthusiasts, as SRG SSR had previously indicated its intention to make this announcement on August 30, a plan disclosed in late July. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The competition for hosting rights has narrowed down to two contenders: Basel and Geneva. These cities emerged as finalists from an initial pool of four applicants, following a rigorous selection process. A dedicated committee, under the supervision of PricewaterhouseCoopers, meticulously evaluated the submissions before shortlisting the two frontrunners. Currently, SRG SSR is conducting a thorough reassessment of the bids from Basel and Geneva. This...
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Turkey’s Eurovision Winner: “I’m Ashamed of Israel’s Participation in Eurovision”

Turkey’s Eurovision Winner: “I’m Ashamed of Israel’s Participation in Eurovision”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sertab Erener, Turkey's Eurovision 2003 winner, was filmed in behind-the-scenes videos of Eurovision 2024, in which she reacts harshly to Israel's participation in the competition. More than three months after the Eurovision 2024 finale, a new controversy has emerged involving Sertab Erener, Turkey's 2003 Eurovision champion. Erener, known for her winning performance of "Everyway That I Can," made a guest appearance at the 2024 contest. In recent days, backstage footage from Eurovision 2024 shows Erener expressing disapproval of Israel's participation. In the videos, she allegedly reacts negatively to the Israeli song and suggests that Israel shouldn't be part of the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first video that has been circulating online in recent days was recorded during the second semi-final of Eurovision 2024, where Sertab performed alongside past winners Elena Paparizou and Charlotte Perelli. In the video, Sertab is seen preparing for her performance backstage and reacting dismissively to the context of Eden Golan's song after...
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United Kingdom: The Original Staging Concept For “Dizzy” Was Turned Down by SVT

United Kingdom: The Original Staging Concept For “Dizzy” Was Turned Down by SVT

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Olly Alexander represented the UK at Eurovision 2024, delivering a simpler performance than planned, which received mixed reviews from the audience. Representing the UK at Eurovision 2024, pop sensation Olly Alexander delivered a performance that, while visually striking with its unique camera angles, ended up being simpler than initially envisioned by his team, particularly by Theo Adams. In an interview for “The Euro Trip Podcast,” Ola Melzig, the Technical Director of Eurovision 2024, discussed the BBC's original plans: "Their first idea was impossible to do on our stage because we have less than 50 seconds to do a changeover – you can’t show up with something that weighs a tonne and takes two minutes to do." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Additionally, Ola mentioned in the interview that to achieve a result as close as possible to the original idea, broadcasters need to understand the importance of early communication: "If the UK hadn’t reached out very early on this year,...
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Netherlands: AVROTROS Will Not Take Legal Action Against the EBU

Netherlands: AVROTROS Will Not Take Legal Action Against the EBU

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has decided against legal action following Joost Klein's controversial disqualification from the Eurovision Song Contest. A spokesperson for the Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced that they will not pursue legal action against the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) concerning Joost Klein's disqualification. This decision was communicated in response to an open letter published in the Dutch newspaper Volkskrant by lawyer Gerard Spong, who suggested that AVROTROS could file a libel complaint against the EBU. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); AVROTROS's Stance Joost Klein, the Dutch representative, was disqualified from Eurovision 2024 due to allegations of threatening behavior towards a camerawoman. The incident, which occurred just before the grand finale in Malmö, led to Klein's abrupt removal from the contest. Despite his disqualification, Swedish prosecutors have since dropped the case, citing insufficient evidence to prove any intent to cause harm. AVROTROS stated that their aim is not to gain financially or improve their status from this situation. Instead, they wish...
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Cyprus: The Song for Eurovision 2025 Has Been Selected!

Cyprus: The Song for Eurovision 2025 Has Been Selected!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus has chosen its representative and song for Eurovision 2025. The selected artist is a young Cypriot musician with extensive stage experience. After the Cypriot national broadcaster, RIK, announced that it would continue with the internal selection method this year, local media now report that the search for the artist to represent the country in the competition is almost complete. According to the reports, RIK has narrowed down the final choice to two artists deemed the "best and most suitable" to represent Cyprus in Eurovision. This follows the news from about a month ago that Eurovision experts and significant figures from the music industry would participate in the selection process, narrowing down the potential candidates while focusing on the singers' abilities to perform on the large Eurovision stage in front of millions worldwide and undergo intensive rehearsals for the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Announcement of the Representative Next Month? According to reports, the Cypriot national broadcaster is expected to...
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Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2025 Song Submission Window Opens on August 23

Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2025 Song Submission Window Opens on August 23

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SVT will open the song submission window for Melodifestivalen 2025 on August 23, through which the representative and song for Eurovision 2025, to be held in Switzerland, will be chosen. The process of selecting the Swedish song for Eurovision 2025 will begin on August 23 (this coming Friday), when the Swedish national broadcaster, SVT, opens the song submission window for the Swedish Eurovision pre-selection, Melodifestivalen 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This year as well, Melodifestivalen will serve as the Swedish Eurovision pre-selection. This is the 62nd year that the Swedish song will be chosen through this platform, through which all of Sweden's representatives for Eurovision have been selected, except for its first participation in Eurovision 1958, where singer Alice Babs was directly chosen, and except for Sweden's absences from the competition in the years 1964, 1970, and 1976. The song submission window is expected to open on August 23 at 9:00 CET and will remain open for three weeks....
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Italy: Sanremo 2025 Unveils New Regulations

Italy: Sanremo 2025 Unveils New Regulations

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The iconic Sanremo Festival returns in 2025 with a revamped format, featuring 24 artists competing for a chance to represent Italy at Eurovision. The iconic Festival di Sanremo returns with a fresh twist for 2025. The Festival di Sanremo 2025 is set to captivate audiences with a revamped format under the seasoned guidance of Carlo Conti. As the artistic director, Conti brings a wave of changes aimed at enhancing the festival's appeal and reducing bias in the voting process. This year's festival, running from February 11 to 15, will see 24 artists competing for the prestigious title and the chance to represent Italy at Eurovision 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Changes to Format and Voting System The festival will unfold over five nights, each with its own unique voting mechanism. The first three nights will feature performances from all 24 artists, with results determined by a combination of televoting, press, and radio juries. Notably, the top five performances each...
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Eurovision 2025: Which artists do we want to see compete? Part 2

Eurovision 2025: Which artists do we want to see compete? Part 2

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Special: Who are the potential artists to compete in Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland? Who are the artists we would like to see in the next competition? Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. The Eurovision 2025 season is approaching, and with it the main question: which artists will we see representing their country in the competition? In our series of articles, we will introduce you to several well-known artists from each country, whom we believe are worthy of representing their country and whom we would like to see on the Eurovision stage in Switzerland. Each article will focus on four different countries and several artists from each country, so through these articles you can get to know many new artists, and perhaps we will even see some of them in future competitions! So who are the artists that could bring the best result for Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who should represent Finland? The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE,...
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