Poland: TVP launches a national selection for Eurovision 2025!

Submission Process: Rules and Regulations

The submission window for potential Eurovision entries opens today, with the deadline set for December 4, 2024. TVP has outlined several key requirements for those wishing to enter:

1. Nationality: The main artist must be a Polish citizen.
2. Song Submission: The final version of the song must be submitted to TVP by the deadline.
3. Languages: Songs can be performed in Polish, English, German, French, Italian, or any of the officially recognized minority languages in Poland, including Ukrainian, Armenian, and Karaim. Additionally, sign language can be used as a vocal element in another language.
4. Confidentiality: Artists must not publicly announce their participation in the selection process. The list of participants will remain confidential until the official reveal.

Evaluation and Selection Process

Once the submission window closes, entries will be reviewed by a professional jury. This panel will consist of between nine to fifteen members, including representatives from TVP, artists, media professionals, and Eurovision fans.

The jury will select a maximum of twenty-five songs from all submissions. A casting process will be held among these selected artists, with the possibility that some acts could be directly qualified for the final without needing to go through the casting.

From this group, eight to ten artists will progress to the televised national final. Additionally, two reserve entries will also be selected in case of any withdrawals or changes.

The Final

The grand final of Poland’s Eurovision 2025 preselection will be broadcast live on February 14th, 2025, in Warsaw. Unlike the previous editions, the winner will be determined entirely by the public, who will cast their votes via SMS.

In the event of technical difficulties with the SMS voting system, TVP has put in place a contingency plan. Should a voting failure occur, the backup jury will select the winner based on their preferences.

After the final, TVP will publish the full results of the SMS voting, ensuring transparency in the selection process.

This year Poland was represented by Luna with the song “The Tower” without however managing to qualify for the grand final as she finished in 12th place in the first semi-final with 35 points.