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Eurovision 2025: Hotel Prices Soar in Basel and Beyond

September 9, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After Basel was announced at the end of August as the host city for Eurovision 2025, Switzerland is now reporting a sharp increase in prices for hotel bookings and Airbnb apartments in the area during the Eurovision period. As Basel prepares to host Eurovision 2025, hotel prices are skyrocketing across Switzerland. Fans scramble for accommodations, with some rates tripling for the event weekend, impacting cities beyond the host. The recent announcement of Basel as the host city for Eurovision 2025 has set off a dramatic surge in hotel prices across Switzerland. In recent days, it has become almost impossible to find accommodation in Basel, and the few remaining places are extremely overpriced. Accommodation costs in neighboring cities are soaring, with some hotels in Zurich more than doubling their rates for the event weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In Zurich, located about an hour from Basel, the Züri by Fassbind hotel has increased its average...

Czechia: Eurovision 2025 Representative to be Chosen Through Internal Selection

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Czech broadcaster has announced the cancellation of the "ESCZ" national selection, which Czechia has used to choose its Eurovision representative and song since 2018, and a switch to an internal selection process. Four days after confirming its participation in Eurovision and opening the submission window for songs for the Czech selection process for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, the Czech national broadcaster, ČT, has released new details about the expected procedure for selecting the country's representative for the competition. The national selection used by Czechia to choose its representatives from 2018 to 2024, known as "ESCZ", has been cancelled and will be replaced by an internal selection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a statement issued by ČT, it was announced that the internal selection will be conducted by weighing the votes of Czech demoscopic jurors (a sample group representing Czech public opinion), international jurors, and a Czech professional panel - all of whom will vote and choose...

Eurovision: Swedish Citizens Honor Eden Golan with Special Award

September 8, 2024October 25, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan, Israel's representative, receives "Swedish People's Eurovision Award" after facing hostility at Eurovision 2024. Eden Golan, Israel's representative at Eurovision 2024, has been awarded the "Swedish People's Eurovision Award" through a crowdfunding initiative by Swedish citizens. This comes in response to the challenging atmosphere surrounding Israel's participation in the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest was one of the most challenging editions in the competition's history, particularly regarding Israel's participation. Competing artists and various media outlets spoke out against Israel's particiaption and Eden Golan specifically, with incidents occurring in the "Bubble" and numerous protests taking place. While the Swedish public awarded Israel 12 points, the jury did not give Israel any points. In response, two Swedish citizens, Dan Katz and Daniel Schatz, initiated a fundraising campaign that raised approximately 215,000 Swedish kronor (about 19,000 euro) from Swedish citizens to present Eden Golan with the "Swedish People's Eurovision Award." The...

Czechia: Eurovision 2025 Participation Confirmed

September 6, 2024September 9, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Czechia has confirmed participation in Eurovision 2025, opening song submissions. However, the selection method for their entry remains unclear. The Czech national broadcaster, ČT, has opened the submission window for songs to select Czechia's representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The submission period will remain open until September 30, 2024. This announcement effectively confirms Czechia's participation in the upcoming Eurovision, making it the 26th country so far to express interest in Eurovision 2025. Other confirmed countries include Austria, Azerbaijan, Italy, Belgium, United Kingdom, Georgia, Germany, Denmark, Israel, Luxembourg, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Malta, Norway, San Marino, Spain, Serbia, Portugal, Finland, France, Cyprus, Croatia, Sweden, and host country Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, no further details were provided regarding the selection process itself or specific dates for a national final or the reveal of the chosen representative and song. ČT has not yet specified whether the Czech representative will be chosen through an internal selection or via a national...

Montenegro: Eurovision Representative to be Chosen on November 27

September 5, 2024October 10, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro is launching a new national selection show called Montesong to choose its representative for Eurovision 2025. The festival will take place on November 26-27 in Podgorica. The Montenegrin broadcaster RTCG revealed today (Thursday) the official dates for the new Montesong festival, which will serve as Montenegro's national selection for Eurovision 2025. The festival will be split into two broadcasts airing on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 26-27, 2024. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro confirmed its participation on August 7, 2024, after a two-year absence. With today's announcement, RTCG opens the submission window for songs for the national selection. Local artists can submit their entries to the selection committee until October 1. A committee from RTCG will review the songs and choose 16 competitors to vie for the ticket to Basel. After the submission window closes, an internal RTCG committee will score the candidates by awarding a maximum of 50 points for melody, 30 points for lyrics, and 20 points...

Céline Dion: A Potential Eurovision 2025 Guest Performance?

September 3, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland, having won Eurovision 2024, is preparing to host the competition in 2025 and is looking to feature big names for guest performances. One standout possibility is Céline Dion, as suggested by one of the producers, who noted that it is entirely feasible. After Nemo secured Switzerland's third victory in Eurovision history in 2024, and following the announcement that Eurovision 2025 will be hosted in Basel, the teams working on producing the competition are already looking ahead to the three shows expected on May 13, 15, and 17. They are searching for artists who will guest star in the competition and perform in the interval acts and opening ceremonies. One of the most prominent names is undoubtedly the 1988 Eurovision winner for Switzerland, legendary singer Céline Dion. According to one of the competition's producers, Reto Peritz, it's absolutely possible! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about the possibility of Céline Dion appearing at...

Georgia: Eurovision 2025 Participation Confirmed

September 2, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Georgian national broadcaster GPB has announced that it confirms its participation in Eurovision 2025, which will be held in Basel, Switzerland. The Georgian national broadcaster, GPB, has announced that Georgia will participate in Eurovision 2025, which will be held in Basel, Switzerland. Georgia is the 25th country so far to express its intention to participate in Eurovision 2025, following Austria, Azerbaijan, Italy, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Israel, Luxembourg, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Malta, Norway, San Marino, Spain, Serbia, Portugal, Finland, France, Cyprus, Croatia, Sweden, and the host country Switzerland. The announcement was made to the Eurovision website Esctoday.com. In recent years, Georgia has selected its representatives through internal selection or music reality shows, but the selection process for Eurovision 2025 has not yet been disclosed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Georgia's Eurovision History: Early Success and Long-term Decline Georgia has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 16 times, never winning, and was absent once. Another planned participation in Eurovision 2020...

Cyprus: Theo Evan Will Represent the country at Eurovision 2025

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Theo Evan has been selected to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2025, which will be held in Basel, Switzerland. The song is expected to be revealed early next year. Cypriot national broadcaster RIK has announced that singer Theo Evan will represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2025, taking place in Basel in May. The singer was selected through an internal selection by the national broadcaster. The song representing Cyprus was written by leading songwriters. It is described as "unique and full of optimism, expected to bring Cyprus great success in the competition." The contest entry is set to be unveiled in early 2025. Evan is the first singer to secure his participation in the next Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); About two weeks ago, we reported that the search for the artist to represent Cyprus at the Eurovision 2025 contest had been completed, and that the representative's name would be officially revealed in early September. According to reports, Theo Evan was...

Eurovision 2025: Which artists do we want to see compete? Part 3

August 31, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(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? Australia, Israel, Greece & Cyprus. 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 Australia, Israel, Greece & Cyprus? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who should represent Greece? The Greek national broadcaster, ERT,...

Where Will Eurovision 2025 Take Place? Which City Will Host Eurovision 2025? Where Will It Be Held?

August 31, 2024November 3, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Which city will host Eurovision 2025? Where eurovision 2025 will be held? Basel is the city that will host Eurovision 2025 on May 13, 15, and 17. Basel is the third-largest city in Switzerland and is known as the cultural capital of Switzerland. Basel will host Eurovision 2025! The Swiss city will host the competition during May, with the first semi-final taking place on May 13, the second semi-final on May 15, and the grand final on May 17. The hosting venue will be St. Jakobshalle, which is expected to accommodate about 12,000 spectators during each show. Basel is the third-largest city in Switzerland and is known as the country's cultural capital. The city has a population of about 180,000 residents. The city was founded by the Romans as early as 43 BCE. The language spoken in Basel is German. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Tickets: Details regarding ticket sale dates and prices will be...