Entries by Giannis Apladenakis

Norway: MGP 2025 Voting System Announced

Norwegian broadcaster NRK has revealed the voting system for Melodi Grand Prix 2025, the national selection through which Norway chooses its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. The voting process remains the same as in previous years and will take place online or via mobile. In addition to the public vote, points will also be […]

Malta: The Running Order for the First Semi-Final of MESC 2025!

PBS, Malta’s national broadcaster, has revealed the running order for the first semi-final of the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. During last month’s draw, the allocation of finalists across the two semi-finals was announced, along with the opening and closing performance slots for each semi-final. The running order for the first semi-final […]

Poland: Wildcard Entry in Polskie Kwalifikacje?

According to the latest information, Polish-Norwegian singer Teo Tomczuk, born in 2006, may be added to the list of national qualifiers and compete on February 14 for the chance to represent Poland in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. His song, “Immortal”, written by Jeremi Sikorski, was originally submitted and performed during auditions but was not […]

Latvia: A Surprise Withdrawal from Latvia’s Supernova 2025

A surprise withdrawal was announced just days before the start of Supernova 2025, Latvia’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland. Contestant Grēta (Grēta Grantiņa), who was set to compete in the semi-final of the national competition with her song “Monster”,  was forced to withdraw due to […]

Greece: The countries of the international jury for the national final

With rehearsals at the Christmas Theatre officially underway and just three days left until the Ethnikos Telikos, the five countries that will form the international jury for the big night have been revealed. The hosting country, Switzerland, was initially on ERT’s shortlist but ultimately withdrew, prompting the broadcaster to seek an immediate replacement. In today’s […]

Italy: Sanremo 2025 Duets Revealed!

With just under two weeks until the 75th Sanremo Festival, excitement is building day by day. A total of 34 artists will compete for the Golden Lion and the chance to represent Italy at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. The new artistic director of Sanremo, Carlo Conti, has revealed the duets for […]

Spain: The Professional Jury for Benidorm Fest 2025 Announced!

RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, has announced the members of the professional jury for Benidorm Fest 2025. The jury consists of eight esteemed professionals—four national and four international—who will collectively contribute 50% of the total score. The national jury includes: Roberto Santamaría (Director of Radio Nacional de España) Javier Llano (Head of music programming at […]