Germany: Professional Jury for Chefsache ESC 2025 revealed!

Germany’s new selection process is just a few days away, and we have just learnt the jury members that will select the entries that will qualify from each Heat to the semi-final, and from the semi-final to the final. We’re talking about a strong and experienced team, that has previously worked for the Eurovision Song Contest in Germany.

The new national final, whose full name is “Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland?”, will take place in two Heats, one semi-final and the Grand Final. While the public vote will be the only one to determine the result in the Final, the jury will be the one to vote in the Heats and the Semi-Final, thus selecting the semi-finalists at first, and then the finalists of the show. The three main members of the jury will be:

• Stefan Raab: A Eurovision legend in Germany, with a track record dating back to 1998 when he wrote Guildo Horn’s “Guildo hat euch lieb!”(7th place). He later performed “Wadde hadde dudde da?” in 2000, finishing fifth, and composed Max Mutzke’s 2004 entry, which also landed in the top 10. His crowning achievement came in 2010, when he guided Lena to victory with “Satellite”, securing Germany’s first win in nearly three decades. Raab also hosted Eurovision in 2011 and served as a juror in 2012.
• Yvonne Catterfeld: German singer who was previously involved with Eurovision, as a member of the jury for “Unser Star für Oslo” the national final that selected Lena.
• Elton: TV host who was involved in Germany’s selections in 2010 and hosted the 2018 national final, as well as being the German spokesperson in 2023.

In all three rounds before the final, a series of guest members will be added to the jury as well.

Chefsache ESC 2025

Chefsache ESC 2025 will feature 24 acts. The competition includes two heats, a semi-final, and a grand final. While RTL will broadcast the heats and the semi-final, the Grand Final will be aired on Das Erste.

Key dates for Chefsache ESC 2025 are as follows:

• Heat 1: February 14
• Heat 2: February 15
• Semi-Final: February 22
• Grand Final: March 1

In each heat, twelve acts will compete, seven of which will advance to the semi-final. A total of nine finalists will then compete in the Grand Final, where the winner will be chosen to represent Germany at Eurovision 2025 in Basel.

During the heats and semi-final, a professional jury, led by Eurovision veteran Stefan Raab, will evaluate the performances and decide which acts will qualify. However, the Grand Final will leave the decision entirely in the hands of the public, ensuring that Germany’s Eurovision representative reflects the nation’s choice.

Last year, Germany was represented by Isaak, whose song “Always on the Run” surpassed expectations, securing an impressive 13th place in the grand final.

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the German participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, in Basel!

Source: eurovision.de