Ireland: Eurosong 2025 will take place on February 7th!

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In recent news, Éirevision podcast confirmed that the Irish national selection for Eurovision 2025 will once again take place as part of The Late Late Show. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the popular talk show will host the special edition of Eurosong, with the event scheduled for Friday, February 7th, 2025.

Eurosong 2025

Six acts will compete for the Irish representation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Given the success of last year’s representative, Bambie Thug, expectations are high for a highly competitive edition.

RTÉ also addressed the possibility of introducing a separate, standalone national selection for Eurovision in the future. However, due to financial constraints, this plan has been delayed, with the broadcaster citing instability in funding as the primary reason. Despite this, the Irish delegation remains optimistic about implementing such a format in the coming years.

While further details about the artists and songs competing in Eurosong 2025 have not yet been revealed, snippets of the rumored Eurosong acts have started circulating on social media.

Bambie Thug triumphed in last year’s Eurosong with their song “Doomsday Blue”, securing Ireland’s spot in the Grand Final for the first time in six years, ultimately finishing in the sixth place.

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Source: Éirevision

Montenegro: Thoughts of a revamp for Dobrodošli!

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Nina Zizic, who is now officially the representative of Montenegro for Eurovision 2025, in an interview with Wiwiblogs talked about a lot! Her life, her career and the difficulties she faced all along the way and her thoughts on the competition. Among them, she shared her thoughts about the song she will compete with, Dobrodošli, a song about female strength despite the obstacles and difficulties a woman can face.

 

The singer, with many years of professional experience in the music industry, confided in her interview about the whole process of choosing the song she chose to compete with. Specifically, she said:

I wanted a song that I believed in, personally!

 

After 12 years since her Eurovision 2013 entry with Ingranka alongside Who See, where she failed to progress to the grand final, she returns to bring Montenegro back to the grand final.

Among other things, it was noted in the interview that there will be a revamp of the song and the staging. Nina, shared that she would like a more dynamic version with backing vocals so that she would also feel a more confident on stage. As far as the stage presence is concerned, it is most likely to stay in a simple pattern, minimalistic as she said but definitely more iconic as it is the big Eurovision stage!

 

Source: Wiwiblogs

 

 

 

So we are waiting for the new version of the track! Tell us in the comments, are you excited about Nina Zizic’s participation in the competition and the new version of Dobrodošli?

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Israel: The song for Eurovision 2025 to be selected by a professional committee!

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Israel‘s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, to be performed by the winner of HaKokhav Haba, will be selected by a committee of professionals on behalf of the national broadcaster IPBC and Keshet 12. Song submissions will be open to distinguished artists who will receive an invitation from the committee of professionals.

IPBC and Keshet 12 have begun contacting 120 artists from all genres of Israeli music, selected by a professional committee, to propose songs to represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. The submission process will be open until February 2, 2025.

The IPBC stressed to the creators that the song for the Eurovision Song Contest can be in any language, but it must contain some sentences in Hebrew. An applicant creator will be allowed to submit a song alone or with other artists, but all but one of the creators must have Israeli citizenship.

The jury, which will consist of professionals from IPBC and Keshet, who have musical and television knowledge and experience, will then meet. The jury is expected to listen to the songs and select the most suitable one.

The selected song will be arranged, recorded and a video clip will be created in order to be presented in March 2025 in a special televised show.

The return of the “Hurricane” team

Two of the creators of this year’s Israeli entry “Hurricane”, performed by Eden Golan last May at Eurovision 2024, are set to participate in the song submission process for Eurovision 2025. These two members of the “Hurricane” team are Keren Peles and Avi Ohayon.

https://youtu.be/K60BWlEhtAA

The professional committee

The special professional committee will consist of 7 members:

  • The chairman of the committee – the director of the IPBC music stations.
  • Two representatives of the radio – music editors to be selected by the chairman of the committee.
  • Two representatives of the television – the director of the IPBC entertainment and culture department and one more representative to be selected by her.
  • Two representatives of Keshet.

The vote of each member of the committee will be in accordance with professional criteria, such as: the quality and originality of the lyrics and melody, the suitability of the song for the representative artist, the suitability of the song for the Eurovision Song Contest, the chances of the song succeeding in the Eurovision Song Contest, the suitability for representing the company as a public broadcaster, the overall impression the song leaves and other relevant criteria as decided by the jury. The proposed songs will be played and their lyrics will be presented to the committee anonymously, without revealing the identity of the song creators to the jury members. Creators participating in the selection process for the Israeli song will not be able to participate in writting/comppsing a song for another country for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

According to the regulations, if the committee does not find a suitable song, it may publish an invitation to the general public for additional songs, select a song that was publicly published after September 1, or select a song from other songs submitted to the company for participation in the Eurovision Song Contest between the years 2022-2024.

Sources: euromix / euromix

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Spain: Betting Odds for Benidorm Fest 2025

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As Eurovision 2025 approaches, excitement is building in Spain as the country prepares for its national final, Benidorm Fest. With a lineup of talented artists vying for the chance to represent their country on the global stage, betting odds from EurovisionWorld provide an early glimpse into who could claim the ticket to Basel. Here’s an in-depth look at the current frontrunners and contenders.

The Favorites

Lachispa (25%) and Melody (23%) are clear frontrunners, jointly commanding nearly half of the winning probability (48%). Their odds, 1.8 and 1.9 respectively, suggest a tight race at the top.

The Contenders

Trailing the leaders, J Kbello (9%) and Carla Frigo (8%) emerge as the next tier of competitors. While their winning chances are notably lower, their odds (5.0 and 5.5) indicate they could still pose a threat if their performances resonate with the audience.

The Dark Horses

Three acts — Daniela Blasco, DeTeresa, and Sonia & Selena — each hold a 6% chance of winning, with odds of 8.0. Though less likely to secure victory, their placement in the mid-tier suggests potential for surprises.

The Outsiders

Further down the list, Celine Van Heel and K!ngdom (3% each, 15.0 odds) are seen as long shots, while acts like Chica Sobresalto, Mel Ömana, David Afonso, and Henry Semler (2% each, 18.0-25.0 odds) face an uphill battle.

The Long Shots

At the bottom, Kuve, Lucas Bun, and Mawot each hold a mere 1% chance of winning, with odds between 30.0 and 50.0. While their chances appear slim, surprises are always possible in live events.

You can listen to Benidorm Fest 2025 songs below:

 

Benidorm Fest 2025

As in previous years, Benidorm Fest will consist of two semi-finals and a Grand Final. Throughout each phase of the contest, results will be determined by a 50% expert jury, 25% demoscopic jury, and 25% public vote.

The two semi-finals will air on January 28 and January 30, featuring eight entries, with four advancing to the final from each. The Grand Final will take place on February 1, with eight songs vying for the honour of representing Spain.

The winners of last year’s Benidorm Fest and Spain’s representatives in Eurovision 2024 were Nebulossa with the song “Zorra” who ended up in 22nd place.

Who is your favorite to represent Spain in Eurovision 2025?

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Source: Eurovision World 

Latvia: Betting Odds for Supernova 2025!

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After Latvia’s unexpected qualification for the Grand Final of Eurovision 2024, interest in the country has notably increased, with a strong national selection planned for 2025. Betting companies have already released their odds for the national final, having two clear favourites to win and be Latvia’s representative. Read more

Israel: Everything that happened in the 21st episode of HaKokhav Haba!

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Yesterday, Saturday December 28, the 21st episode of HaKokhav Haba, the singing competition through which Israel will select its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, was broadcast.

With 15 artists participating, the continuation of the HaKokhav Haba duels phase began. Four pairs of contestants competed in this latest episode, where one of them was eliminated by the end of the competition process.

Hosts and Judges

In yesterday’s episode, the judging panel welcomed a new addition, the singer Nasrin Kadri. Rotem Sela continues to host the show alongside Assi Azar, who was one of the hosts of Eurovision 2019. Since the first season of HaKokhav Haba in 2013, Azar has been a host, while Rotem Sela joined from the second season and continues her role to this day.

The judging panel includes:

  • Assaf Amdursky
  • Keren Peles
  • Shiri Maimon
  • Eden Hason
  • Ran Danker
  • Itay Levi
  • Nasrin Kadri

The Pairs

Nathalie Zafar and Udi Schneider
Nathalie chose to perform “Total Eclipse of the Heart”. The judges gave mixed feedback, and she scored 85%. Udi performed “Shir HaBricha”, received positive votes from the judges, scored 91%, and advanced to the Top 14.

Red Band with Moran Aharonia and Valerie Hamati
Red Band and Moran Aharonia performed “One”. Their performance failed to impress the judges, earning a score of 67%. Valerie performed “Desert Rose”, impressed the judges, and advanced to the Top 14 with a score of 74%.

Amit Sadeh and Aviad Klein
Amit performed “Kach Oti” and scored 71%. Aviad performed “Iris”, but with only 56%, he was left in the elimination zone.

Alma Maimon de Razon and Yuval Gold
Alma performed “Yellow Brick Road” and scored only 55%. Yuval performed “LeOlam BeIkvot HaShemesh”, delighted the judges, scored 90%, and advanced to the Top 14.

The Elimination of the Night

The contestants at risk of elimination were Nathalie Zafar, Red Band and Moran Aharonia, Aviad Klein, and Alma Maimon de Razon. Ultimately, the judges decided that Aviad Klein’s journey ended here.

The previous winner of HaKokhav Haba and Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2024 was Eden Golan. With her song “Hurricane”, Eden Golan finished in fifth place in the final rankings.

 

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Source: euromix

 

Luxembourg: Betting Odds for the Luxembourg Song Contest 2025

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Luxembourg is making a strong comeback to the Eurovision stage for the second consecutive year, with its national final drawing attention from fans and bookmakers alike. According to the latest odds, one clear favorite has emerged: Laura Thorn, who seems to stand out among her competitors.

Laura Thorn – “La poupée monte le son”

Winning Chance: 57%
Odds: 1.4
Laura Thorn is considered the frontrunner with her danceable and nostalgic track captivating both audiences and critics. Her song has garnered the most bets, suggesting she could be Luxembourg’s next Eurovision representative. The song makes a clear reference to Luxembourg’s classic Eurovision-winning entry from 1965, Poupée de cire, poupée de son.

Luzac – “Je danse”

Winning Chance: 22%
Odds: 3.7
A dynamic track with modern elements and an intense beat. Luzac holds the second position, with a solid chance of overtaking Laura Thorn. According to bookmakers, Luzac is her only real competitor.

Rafa Ela – “No Thank You”

Winning Chance: 10%
Odds: 8
Rafa Ela delivers a modern and unconventional pop song. While it isn’t favored by the bookmakers, the track has its own loyal following.

Rhythmic Soulwave – “Stronger”

Winning Chance: 4%
Odds: 18
This upbeat and optimistic entry, despite its high odds, hasn’t attracted significant support to challenge for the top spot.

Mäna – “Human Eyes”, One Last Time – “Gambler’s Song”, Zero Point Five – “Ride”

Winning Chance: 2% (each)
Odds: 35
While these artists bring interesting songs to the table, bookmakers don’t see them as strong contenders for victory.

What Will the Outcome Be?

Betting odds suggest that Laura Thorn has a clear lead, but nothing is certain until the final night. Live performances and the votes from the audience and jury will ultimately decide the winner.

As Luxembourg prepares to select its entry for Eurovision 2025, excitement is building, bringing fresh energy and high expectations. The Luxembourg Song Contest 2025 will take place on Saturday, January 25.

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Greece: Selection of finalists for Greece’s Eurovision 2025 national final completed

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The preliminary jury of ERT has completed its work in selecting the songs that will compete in the national final to determine Greece’s representative for Eurovision 2025. As announced earlier on MEGA’s show Akomi Den Eides Tipota (You Haven’t Seen Anything Yet), the jury has chosen the 12 finalists.

In the coming days, ERT will officially announce the 12 artists who earned their spot through the preliminary jury’s evaluation. These artists will compete on January 30th at the Christmas Theater in the national final, vying for the honor of representing Greece in Basel, Switzerland, at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest.

The names of the jury members who selected the 12 finalists will be revealed after the conclusion of the national final. The winner will be determined by a combination of public voting, which will account for 50% of the final score, and two separate juries—one domestic and one international—each contributing 25% to the final results.

A total of 187 artists submitted their entries to ERT, marking Greece’s first open national final for Eurovision in 23 years.

The anticipation is building, as we eagerly await ERT’s final announcements and the unveiling of the 12 artists who will compete in the national final.

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Finland: A First Look at the UMK 2025 Songs

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Yle has unveiled a sneak peek of the songs competing in UMK 2025, Finland’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest.

This year’s UMK hosts, Sanni and Jasmin Beloued, shared their initial impressions of the seven competing entries in a teaser video released by Yle. Their reactions offer a glimpse of what fans can expect from the upcoming competition.

The names of the UMK 2025 artists will be announced live from Yle Studios in Helsinki on January 8. The reveal will be streamed worldwide on Yle Areena, with live English commentary provided by Jaakko Oleander-Turja.

Starting January 9, the songs will be released one at a time each day at midnight Finnish time, with the final song revealed on January 17.

The UMK 2025 final will take place on February 8 at the Nokia Arena in Tampere. This marks the fourth time Tampere will host UMK and the second time it will be held in the Nokia Arena, Finland’s largest indoor venue.

At Eurovision 2024, Finland was represented by Windows95man with the song “No Rules!”. The entry placed 19th in the Grand Final, earning a total of 38 points.

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Iceland: The first semi-final of Söngvakeppnin 2025 on 8th of February 2025!

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The national broadcaster of Iceland, RÚV, through its television programme which is avaialble on its official website, seems to have set the date of at least the first semi-final of Söngvakeppnin, the national song contest through which the nation of fire and ice chooses its representative at the Eurovision Song Contest.

The information on the national song contest of Iceland for the upcoming Eurovision 2025 seems to be released in dribbles. Without any official update/announcement from RÚV, anyone who looks at the television schedule available on its website will find that the date for at least the first semi-final has been set for Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Regarding the second semi-final and the final of Söngvakeppnin, there is no information yet, but based on the way the Icelandic competition is conducted, they will most likely be held on Saturdays, February 15 and 22, respectively.

Regarding the artists who will compete for the Icelandic representation, as we mentioned in a previous article (here), the announcement is scheduled for Friday, January 17, 2025 at 20:40 CET through the special broadcast “Lögin í Söngvakeppninni 2025”. And this information was only made known through a search in the broadcaster’s television schedule.

This year, Hera Björk represented Iceland for the second time with the song “Scared of Heights”, but this time the land of fire and ice did not manage to reach the grand final as it finished in the 15th place of the first semi-final with 3 points.

https://youtu.be/VChBgcycVl8

Source: RÚV

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