Entries by Giorgos Papadopoulos

Norway: Bobbysox! to compete in Melodi Grand Prix 2025

Bobbysox!, the Norwegian duo who won Eurovision 1985 with the hit “La det swinge”, is set to reunite and compete in this year’s Melodi Grand Prix (MGP). The news has been confirmed by Norwegian media ahead of the official announcements regarding this year’s competition. Elisabeth Andreassen and Hanne Krogh, the members of Bobbysox!, have both […]

Eurovision 2025: Ticket pre-registration faces bot challenges

The Eurovision Song Contest is gearing up for its 2025 edition in Basel, and ticket pre-registration has drawn significant interest, with 500,000 entries recorded. However, many of these registrations have been flagged as fake, posing a logistical challenge for organizers. Thomas Pittino, the marketing director of the ESC, stated that between one-third and half of […]

Countdown to UMK 2025: Clues about Finland’s national final candidates revealed

The countdown to the highly anticipated announcement of the artists competing in UMK 2025, Finland’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, has officially begun! With just six days left until the big reveal, Finland’s national broadcaster, Yle, has stirred excitement and speculation among fans by sharing two mysterious Instagram posts. Packed with intriguing symbols […]

Armenia: Athena Manoukian teases possible Depi Evratesil 2025 participation

Greek-Armenian singer Athena Manoukian has sparked speculations about her potential return to the Eurovision stage. Known for her selection as Armenia’s representative in 2020 with the song “Chains on You”, Athena’s Eurovision journey was cut short when the contest was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, she appears to be contemplating a comeback through […]

Eurovision 2025: Changes to semi-finals voting procedure and qualifiers announcement

Speaking on The Euro Trip Podcast, Executive Producers Moritz Stadler and Reto Peritz revealed that exciting updates are being planned for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Hosted by Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR for the first time in 35 years, the event will aim to make the Semi-Finals more engaging for viewers. The team is rethinking […]

Lithuania: LRT unveils Eurovizija.LT 2025 lineup

Lithuanian broadcaster LRT has officially revealed the 45 artists who will compete in Eurovizija.LT 2025, Lithuania‘s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. The winner will represent Lithuania in Basel, Switzerland, this May. The line up: Aistay „Meile sapnavau” Amari „Sirens Call” Amoralu „Freedom” Anyanya „Running Out Of Time” „Black Biceps” „Visaip man reik” Donata […]

Estonia: Ticket sales for Eesti Laul 2025 have begun

Τicket sales for Estonia’s national final, Eesti Laul 2025, started today, offering Eurovision fans the opportunity to experience the event live. The final will take place on February 15, 2025, in Estonia’s capital city, with tickets priced between €45 and €119, available via the Piletilevi platform. Estonia’s public broadcaster, ERR, has finalized the selection of […]