Iceland confirms participation for Eurovision 2025!

Public broadcaster RÚV has confirmed that Iceland will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

The decision to participate in Basel contrasted with the Icelandic broadcaster’s uncertainty over their participation this year. As we reported, Iceland’s participation remained uncertain even after Söngvakeppnin had ended.

RÚV announced on Vísir their intention to be in Basel next year citing the popularity of the show as well as the shared values of Eurovision. According to the official statement, the main reasons for choosing to take part in the Festival are that it is a highly valued event in Icelandic society, a place where many people find happiness and contentment, and a treasured opportunity to spend quality time with relatives across the nation. Furthermore, several Icelandic singing treasures have come from Eurovision and Söngvakeppnin. This year, 60% of people watched the Eurovision final night, despite Iceland’s elimination from the competition. This number of viewers is comparable with the biggest sports events and the New Year’s Fair.

In addition to this, RÚV is confident that the EBU will take adequate changes after receiving criticism from other broadcasters after the handling of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

There are now nine working groups at work, and the aim is for them to deliver results from their work in the coming months. Ríkisútvarpið has added its comments in the review, where, among other things, it was reported that there was an extremely negative discussion in this country before the last competition. Almost all nations have already announced their participation in Switzerland next year.

Hera Björk represented Iceland in Malmö. This was the second time Hera Björk represented Iceland in Eurovision. She performed in the First Semifinal where she ended in last place.

Source: Vísir

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