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Swiss Parliament Member in Harsh Attack: “Eurovision Could Destroy Europe”

April 29, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "For an entire year, all anyone talks about is gays and lesbians": A Swiss parliament member launches a rare attack against Eurovision. What lies behind these harsh words — and why is Europe stirred? Eurovision 2025 will take place in less than two weeks, and even before it has started, it is already under attack. Eric Weber, a member of the Grand Council of the Canton of Basel-Stadt in Switzerland, has launched an unprecedented assault against the Eurovision contest and its associated cultural influences. In an interview broadcast on the Belarusian channel STV, Weber warned about the dangers he perceives in the contest's existence and the cultural values it allegedly promotes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Eurovision? It’s Destroying Europe" Eric Michael Weber (born June 24, 1963) is a Swiss far-right populist publisher, journalist, and politician. He is currently serving his third term as a member of the Grand Council of Basel-Stadt, representing his independent political movement "VA", which is...

Which Eurovision Winner Will Take Part in Eurovision 2025?

April 26, 2025April 29, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprise in Basel: Eurovision 2025 is set to be packed with stars! Which artists will participate in the upcoming Eurovision? Eurovision 2025 is rapidly approaching, and with each passing day, exciting details are being revealed about beloved past artists returning to the grand celebration. One of the major surprises is the participation of Jamala, the Eurovision 2016 winner for Ukraine with the song "1944", who announced that she will also take part this year – though her specific role remains unclear. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Did the Eurovision Winner Say About the Eurovision 2025 Representatives? In an interview, Jamala shared her impressions of the song representing Ukraine this year, "Bird of Prey" by the band Ziferblat: "It’s a great song, I really love the guys – they are very musical and perform their song excellently. The artists are very European and I love that. I will support them. May God give them the strength to deliver everything...

Will the Palestinian Flag Be Allowed at Eurovision 2025?

April 25, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Controversy in Europe: Will Palestinian flags be allowed at Eurovision 2025? Is this an official green light—or a far-reaching interpretation? All the details inside. A wave of controversy has erupted online and in the media over the possibility that the Palestinian flag might be allowed inside the Eurovision 2025 venue. According to a report by the Danish national broadcaster, DR, which claims to have reviewed internal documents outlining the contest’s updated flag policy, audiences may now be permitted to bring both pride flags and Palestinian flags into the hall—despite the ban imposed last year. The report, which has not been confirmed by any official sources other than the Danish national broadcaster, clarifies a significant distinction between the leniencies granted to the audience and the stricter regulations applied to participating delegations. The central caveat: any differing interpretation of the document's content may be misleading—so the information should be treated with caution. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New Guidelines: Interpretation or Real-World...

Eurovision 2024 Winner Releases New Hit – All the Details About the Post-Victory Anthem

April 25, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A new single from the Eurovision 2024 winner: after conquering Europe, Nemo surprises once again. Could this be the song that shakes the pop world? Listen now. After the historic victory at Eurovision 2024 with the song "The Code", Nemo, the Swiss singer who captured the hearts of viewers across Europe and the world, continues their artistic journey with the release of a new single titled "Casanova". This is Nemo’s second release since winning the contest, and beyond its musical significance, the song symbolizes the next chapter for one of the most fascinating figures in the modern history of Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Back on the International Stage with "Casanova" Nemo’s new single, "Casanova", comes out a few months after the previous track "Eurostar", which was released in October 2024. With this release, Nemo continues to expand their musical repertoire and establish themselves as one of the standout creators to emerge from the Eurovision contest in recent years....

“Latvia’s Song is Underrated”: Zoë Më Reveals Everything!

April 25, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "The goal is to win people's hearts": Zoë Më, Switzerland's Eurovision 2025 representative, unveils her surprising song rankings, the story behind her entry, and her vision for the stage in Basel. For the first time since 1989, the Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Switzerland, in Basel - and the local representative, Zoë Më, who will perform the song "Voyage" (translated as: "Journey"), is already captivating attention. The 24-year-old singer from Fribourg was selected on March 5th to represent Switzerland, and since then, her name has been a constant topic among Eurovision fans. In an interview conducted about a month before her appearance on Europe's grand stage, she shared her feelings, expectations for the performance, the songwriting process, and even her personal ranking of favorite songs this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zoë Më's Approach to Eurovision: No Unnecessary Pressure Despite this being Zoë Më's first Eurovision participation, she appears unfazed by the magnitude of the event. "I try to live...

Eurovision 2025: Historic Justice – The Song Stopped by COVID Finally Reaches the Big Stage!

April 22, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprise in the preparations for Eurovision in Basel: Lithuania’s representatives for Eurovision 2020 and 2021, the band The Roop, are expected to take part in one of the interval acts at Eurovision 2025! And with which song? Today (Tuesday), the Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, released a video featuring members of The Roop on its official Instagram page. In the video, the band members announce: “Hey, we are The Roop from Lithuania. We are so excited to finally bring ‘On Fire’ to the big stage at Eurovision 2025. After all these years, it’s finally happening. See you in May.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song "On Fire" by The Roop won the Lithuanian national selection in 2020 but ultimately did not get to participate in Eurovision due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The following year, the band once again competed in the Lithuanian national selection, won, and this time their dream came true as they performed on the big stage in Rotterdam...

Eurovision 2025: The 2024 Winner Returns to the Stage – And That’s Not the Only Surprise

April 19, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025 reveals exciting guest performances: Nemo returns with a new song, Efendi makes a comeback, and could Celine Dion or Damiano David join too? Full details inside! Nemo, the winner of Eurovision 2024, will return to the Eurovision 2025 stage – this time as a guest performer in the 69th edition of the contest, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. The singer, who brought Eurovision to Switzerland for the third time in its history, will perform an entirely new song in front of a global audience. What other surprises await in the upcoming contest? Full details below! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Special Guest Appearance from Last Year’s Winner In an official announcement from the Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR, it was confirmed that Nemo will participate as a guest performer during Eurovision 2025. However, it has not yet been revealed in which of the contest’s live shows the performance will occur – will it be during...

Switzerland: Veteran Commentator Announces Retirement After 33 Years!

April 9, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland at Eurovision 2025: Veteran commentator Jean-Marc Richard steps down after 33 years! He shares his thoughts on Nemo and France’s chances. Switzerland’s veteran Eurovision commentator, Jean-Marc Richard, has announced that the Eurovision 2025 will be his final broadcast. Jean-Marc, the competition’s most seasoned commentator, first covered Eurovision for Swiss French-language national broadcaster RTS in 1993 - 32 years ago! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reflecting on Switzerland’s evolving relationship with the contest, he told Blue News: "Years ago, no one wanted to broadcast this competition. I offered the role to several colleagues, but no one was interested. Now everyone wants to do it—I think that’s great. It means we’ve succeeded in creating something." Jean-Marc was involved in selecting Zoë Më and her entry "Voyage" (in English: "Journey") for Eurovision 2025. He described the song: "It’s not an ambitious track. It perfectly suits the artist performing it and stands apart from other entries. Zoë isn’t even trying to win. she just wants to sing,...

Switzerland: Who is The Successful Director Who Will Direct Zoë Më’s Performance at Eurovision?

April 5, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland at Eurovision 2025: Zoë Më who will perform her song "Voyage" in Eurovision 2025, has revealed her performance director! Switzerland's Eurovision 2025 representative, Zoë Më, who will perform the song "Voyage" in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025 on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland (and automatically advance to the Grand Final), has sparked significant interest among Eurovision fans. It has now been revealed that her performance will be creative and captivating, thanks to a collaboration with one of Europe's most provocative and intriguing creators, Theo Adams, who will direct her stage show. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); To bring Zoë Më's vision to life, British interdisciplinary artist, stage director, and creator Theo Adams has been enlisted for the task. Known for his dark, theatrical, emotional, and occasionally unsettling aesthetic, Adams founded the “Theo Adams Company” in 2008—a unique artistic collective comprising dancers, musicians, actors, and designers. The group collaborates on impressive theatrical projects with leading institutions and luxury brands such as...

Watch: Zoë Më performs “Voyage” live for the first time!

March 23, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland at Eurovision 2025: Zoë Më, Switzerland's representative at Eurovision 2025, gave her first live performance of the song "Voyage," which she will perform at the Eurovision grand final. Watch the performance! Last night, at the Nordic party for Eurovision 2025, singer Zoë Më performed her song "Voyage" (tranlated as: "Journey") live for the very first time. She will perform this song in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, set to take place on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. As the representative of the host nation, which won the competition last year, she automatically qualifies for the Grand Final on May 17. Watch the full performance from the Nordic party below! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zoë Më shares her excitement with fans Following the performance, the singer shared a video on her Instagram account, addressing her fans: "First time singing 'Voyage' live and wow, my heart is full and happy. I will cherish this memory forever – I'll be...