Greece: A New Surprise from ERT – Preliminary Rounds Before the National Final?

After nearly 20 years of selecting Greece’s Eurovision entry through internal selection or committee decisions, the process is once again returning to public involvement. The song and artist who will represent Greece at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen through a national final, as announced by ERT’s CEO, Katerina Kaskanioti.

The idea to bring back the competitive selection process surfaced two years ago, following Greece’s failure to qualify for the Eurovision final. Interest grew further after Marina Satti’s success in 2024. The final decision was made recently, due to the increasing demand from artists eager to participate.

According to Realnews, ERT is considering not only a national final but also the possibility of preliminary rounds, depending on the number of entries. This would turn the selection process into a multi-stage competition, similar to music talent shows.

Already, 26 artists have confirmed their intention to submit their entries to ERT, with the number steadily rising. On Wednesday, more names are expected to be announced in a follow-up article.

However, according to our information for this first year, it appears that ERT is leaning toward holding a single final night featuring 10-15 finalists.

The details of the national final format will be announced soon, providing clarity for all involved.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the latest updates!