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Eurovision Under Threat? Basel Prepares for Referendum Against Public Funding

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After reports of a referendum on public funding for hosting Eurovision in Basel, a conservative party in Switzerland has started collecting signatures. Is Eurovision in Basel in danger? In July, it was reported that the Federal Democratic Union of Switzerland (EDU/UDF) announced it would demand referendums against funding Eurovision 2025 by municipalities or cantons comprising local government in Switzerland. Now, after Basel was officially declared the host city, the party has begun preparing for a referendum and is in the process of collecting signatures to force a referendum in Basel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Requirements for the Referendum To compel Basel to hold a referendum, the Federal Democratic Union party must gather 2,000 signatures by the end of October. They claim there are increasing cases of antisemitism, therefore, they want to prevent the use of public funds to finance the competition. About a week ago, Basel approved the budget for the upcoming Eurovision, amounting...

Luxembourg: Eurovision 2025 Representative to be Chosen on January 25

September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Luxembourgish national broadcaster RTL announces that it will hold the Eurovision national final "Luxembourg Song Contest 2025" on January 25. The Luxembourgish broadcaster RTL announced today (Wednesday) that the national final "Luxembourg Song Contest" will take place on January 25 at the Rockhal concert hall in Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. This is the same venue that hosted the 2024 national final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Luxembourg's Eurovision Journey Continues Following their successful return to Eurovision in Malmö, Sweden, with singer Tali, Luxembourg has confirmed their participation for the second consecutive year. This comes after a 30-year absence from the contest. The date for selecting the Luxembourgish representative for Basel has now been set for January 25, 2025. Format of Luxembourg Song Contest 2025 The second edition of the "Luxembourg Song Contest" will follow last year's format, where contestants perform live in front of an audience and compete for votes from both public and the jury. The winner will secure the ticket to...

Ukraine Opens Submission Window for Eurovision 2025 National Final

September 17, 2024September 18, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian television network, Suspilne, opens the song submission window for the Eurovision national selection Vidbir. Ukraine has officially launched its search for its Eurovision 2025 representative. The national broadcaster Suspilne has opened submissions for Vidbir, the country's national final, which will remain open until November 10, 2024. The grand final of Vidbir 2025 is set to take place in February 2025 and will feature ten contestants. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This year's selection process introduces some notable changes and requirements: Contestants must be at least 16 years old by the time of the Eurovision 2025 final. Artists participating in Vidbir are not allowed to compete in other countries' national selections. Songs can be in any language except Russian, due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Performers who have appeared in Crimea after March 3, 2014, or entered/exited the peninsula are ineligible to compete. This point is important because it led to the withdrawal of the...

Sweden: Eurovision 2025 Representative to be Chosen on March 8th

September 17, 2024October 11, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swedish national broadcaster, SVT, has announced the dates and cities for the semi-finals and final of Melodifestivalen 2025. The winner will be selected on March 8th. Swedish broadcaster SVT is already in full preparation mode for Melodifestivalen 2025, which will select Sweden's representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The official dates for this national selection have now been disclosed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Format and Schedule: Six Weeks of Musical Excitement The Swedish national final, Melodifestivalen, consists of five heats and a grand final. True to form, Sweden takes the Eurovision competition very seriously. Each year, Melodifestivalen's production ensures the contest reaches diverse areas of Sweden, allowing as much of the local audience as possible to experience it live. Consequently, each heat takes place in a different city, with the final traditionally held at the Friends Arena in Stockholm. From each heat, the two songs with the best results will advance to the grand final. Two...

Estonia: National Representative to be Chosen on February 15

September 16, 2024November 2, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonia confirms its participation in Eurovision 2025. This announcement coincides with the opening of the submission window for the Estonian national final "Eesti Laul 2025." Estonia is gearing up for Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has officially announced the opening of the song submission window for its national selection, Eesti Laul 2025. As of now, Estonia is the 31st country to express interest in participating in this prestigious event, joining a diverse lineup that includes Austria, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Italy, Iceland, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Germany, Denmark, Greece, Israel, Luxembourg, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Malta, Norway, Slovenia, San Marino, Spain, Serbia, Portugal, Finland, Czech Republic, France, Cyprus, Croatia, Sweden, and host nation Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How to Submit Your Song for Eesti Laul 2025 The submission process for Eesti Laul 2025 is straightforward; entries can be submitted through the ERR website or via email at [email protected]. The deadline for...

Denmark Opens Submission Window for Eurovision 2025 National Final

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Denmark opens song submission window for Eurovision national final "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2025". The competition will be held on March 1st. Denmark has officially announced its intention to participate in Eurovision 2025, which will be held in Basel, Switzerland. This announcement came even before the conclusion of Eurovision 2024. The Danish national broadcaster, DR, confirmed that the beloved national selection show "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix," which has been a staple since 1957, will once again be used to select Denmark's representative for the prestigious competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Official Opening of Song Submissions The submission window for songs in the Danish national selection is now open. However, the date for the announcement of the local competition participants has yet to be revealed. Based on previous years' patterns, the Danish national broadcaster DR is expected to unveil the list of contestants during January. The deadline for song submissions is set for October 27, giving artists about a month and...

Greece: Who is the New Singer Expressing Interest in the Competition?

September 15, 2024September 15, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Is ZAF heading to Eurovision? With news of a national selection in Greece, new names are emerging, including the Greek singer ZAF. Is it time for this up-and-coming artist? Following changes in the management of the Greek national broadcaster ERT, rumors are circulating that the country will hold a national final to choose the Greek representative and song for Eurovision 2025. One of the main names that might take part in the selection process is ZAF, an artist of Greek origin who, despite being only in his first year of his career, has already released several successful songs in Greece. So who is ZAF, and what is his connection to a past Eurovision representative who made history? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With the news of a Greek national selection, discussions about potential names have already begun, with many well-known and talented artists expressing interest in participating in the local competition. Some have already publicly declared their desire to...

Today: Deadline for Broadcasters to Apply for Eurovision 2025

September 15, 2024September 15, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025: Today is the deadline for broadcasters to apply for participation in Switzerland next May. 30 countries have confirmed so far. Who's in, who's out, and who got an extension? As every year, September 15 is the deadline for broadcasters who are members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to submit applications to compete in Eurovision 2025, which will be held in Basel, Switzerland, in May. While the deadline for applications closes today, the list of countries expressing their willingness to participate is not yet final. Countries that have indicated their intent to participate can still change their minds until October 11 and withdraw without incurring a financial penalty. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When Will the Official List of Countries Competing in Eurovision 2025 Be Published? Based on the release dates of the list in previous years, the Eurovision production is expected to reveal the list of competing countries during November. Here is a...

Greece Considers Returning to National Selection Format for Eurovision 2025

September 15, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Greek national broadcaster is positively considering holding a national final to select the song for the upcoming contest in Basel. Although the final decision has not yet been made, it is expected to be reached within the next two weeks. Greece is moving forward with plans for the new television season following changes in the management of the Greek national broadcaster ERT and confirmation of their Eurovision participation. One of the key issues at hand is the selection method for Greece's Eurovision entry, with ERT strongly leaning towards holding an open national final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece's Eurovision Selection Process The last open national final in Greece took place in 2003. ERT management, aiming to maximize both television ratings and commercial success from the Eurovision project, is favoring the idea of a national final. This decision is partly influenced by the numerous artists who have expressed interest in representing Greece at the contest. Public involvement is likely to...

Cyprus: Theo Evan Currently Recording Eurovision Song in Athens

September 14, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Theo Evan, Cyprus' representative for Eurovision 2025, is currently in Athens recording the song he will perform at the competition in Basel, Switzerland. Theo Evan, this year's representative for Cyprus at Eurovision 2025, is currently in Athens recording the song he will perform at the contest in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written by experienced and well-known songwriters in the Eurovision world. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Song Details The songwriters of the Cypriot Eurovision song have not yet been officially announced, but they are known for their extensive experience and success in previous editions of the Eurovision Song Contest. This year's Cypriot delegation has expressed great optimism, describing the song as powerful and unique, with the potential to leave a lasting impression on Eurovision for years to come. The song is expected to blend pop with modern influences, further emphasizing Theo's stage presence. Expectations and Anticipation According to knowledgeable sources, the song, which will be revealed early next year, is considered...