Entries by Giannis Argyriou

Basel Faces Eurovision Uncertainty: Referendum Could Change Hosting Plans

A small conservative party has initiated a referendum to prevent the Eurovision Song Contest from taking place in Basel next year. The Federal Democratic Union, which has no representatives in the Basel parliament, is working to gather 2,000 signatures by the end of October. This is to force a referendum against the Basel City government’s […]

Sweden: Dates and host cities of Melodifestivalen 2025

Melodifestivalen 2025: Schedule and Host Cities SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster, has confirmed the dates and cities that will host Melodifestivalen 2025. Melodifestivalen 2025 will travel across Sweden, visiting cities such as Luleå, Gothenburg, Västerås, Malmö, Jönköping, and Stockholm. The event will kick off on Saturday, February 1, 2025, and will conclude on Saturday, March […]

ERT Gears Up for Eurovision 2025: A Historic National Final on the Horizon After 22 Years!

After a summer full of sports broadcasts and the recent administrative restructuring with the appointment of Giannis Papadopoulos as interim president of the company’s Board of Directors, alongside CEO Katerina Kaskanioti, ERT is now moving forward into the new television season. One of the key issues to address is the selection of Greece’s entry for […]

Cyprus: Theo Evan with a song from experienced creators, currently recording in Athens

Theo Evan, Cyprus’ representative for Eurovision 2025, is currently in Athens recording the song he will perform at the competition in Basel. The young artist, originally from Nicosia, has already made a mark with his musical talent and performance background, including an appearance on the popular TV show Euphoria. A graduate of Berklee College of […]

Tina Karol Takes on Role as Music Producer for Ukraine’s Eurovision National Selection

Tina Karol, the renowned Ukrainian artist, has been officially appointed as the music producer for Ukraine’s Eurovision National Selection. This significant development marks a new chapter for the competition, with Tina, known for her extensive experience and exceptional artistic career, set to lead the selection process for the country’s representative. The process for Ukraine’s National […]

The First Deadline for Eurovision 2025 Participation Approaches: Which Countries are Still Undecided?

The first deadline set by the EBU for its member broadcasters to submit their preliminary participation in Eurovision 2025 expires on September 15. Following this, and for the next month until October 11, those who have declared participation can withdraw without a penalty. After this date, any withdrawal will incur a penalty. So far, 28 […]

Dutch public broadcaster granted extension by EBU to decide on Eurovision 2025 Participation

The Dutch public broadcaster, AVROTROS, has been granted an extension by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to decide whether it will participate in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place next May in Basel, Switzerland. This announcement followed the first meeting between the EBU and AVROTROS, which was requested by the Dutch side […]

San Marino: Over 200 Participants from 20 Countries for ‘Una Voce per San Marino’

Registrations are now open for the 4th edition of the “Una Voce per San Marino” festival. The festival-contest, which in the last two years has been won by emerging bands, will give the winner the chance to represent the Republic of San Marino at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Switzerland. The festival will […]