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

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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 how voting results are revealed in the Semi-Finals. Peritz explained:

“The Grand Final voting is full of emotion, but the Semi-Finals aren’t as exciting. We’re brainstorming ways to make the results more engaging.”

In 2023, the BBC tried a new format where contestants stood on stage to hear if they qualified, but the idea was dropped after a trial run. While Peritz didn’t share details, the Swiss team plans to bring fresh ideas to the process.

The length of the Grand Final is another focus. Recent shows have run over four hours, which SRG SSR sees as the maximum limit.

“At some point, it’s just too long,” Stadler said. “We won’t make it longer in 2025, but we’re looking at ways to streamline it.”

While some parts of the show, like interval acts, could be shortened, other elements are essential and can’t be cut. Stadler emphasized the importance of balance and small adjustments.

More updates about the 2025 contest are expected soon. Peritz revealed that the hosts will be announced in January, and the creative team, led by Yves Schifferle, is working on interval acts for the live shows in May. Details about special guests are yet to be revealed.

What do you think about these potential changes?

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the latest updates on Eurovision 2025!

Source: The Eurotrip Podcast 

Croatia: “Dora 2025” comes back in Opatija on the 2nd of March!

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During the press conference that was held today in Croatia by the country’s National Broadcaster, HRT, the city where “Dora 2025” is going to take place for 2025 was announced, as well as the dates of the national final.

More specifically speaking, “Dora 2025” will return in the beautiful town of Opatija, after one year of absence, while the official date of the Croatian national final is going to be the second (2nd) of March.

The National Broadcaster of Croatia, HRT, has already announced the official list that includes all of the twenty four (24) artists that are expected to participate in order to get the longed-for ticket to Basel for 2025, as well as the titles of their songs, in which you can take a look:

  1. Ananda – “Lies Lay Cold”
  2. EoT – “Bye, Bye, Bye”
  3. Filomena – “Strong”
  4. Irma – “Enigma”
  5. IVXN – “Monopoly”
  6. Jelena Radan – “SALUT!”
  7. Lara feat. LSQ – “MAMA”
  8. Laurakojasong – “NPC”
  9. LELEK – “The Soul of my Soul”
  10. Luka Nižetić – “Južina”
  11. Magazine – “AaAaA”
  12. Marin Jurić Čivro – “It Burned”
  13. Marko Bošnjak – “Poison Cake”
  14. Marko Škugor – “What Should I Ask of God”
  15. Marko Tolja – “Through the dark”
  16. Martha May – “Running to the Light”
  17. Matt Shaft – “Welcome to the circus”
  18. Natalie Balmix – “LIFE GOES ON”
  19. Natally – “Home to My Heart”
  20. NIPPLEPEOPLE – “SIGN”
  21. Fire – “Give, Give”
  22. Petar Brkljačić – “THE END”
  23. Supersonic Trio – “Animal”
  24. Teenah – “Aurora”

The four standby entries:

  1. SWINGERS – “FUL COOL (Full cool)”
  2. Fenksta – “Extra”
  3. Patricia Gasparini – “KARMA”
  4. llyricum – “TANANAI” (MOTHER)

Remember that Baby Lasagna, singing his song “Rim Tim Tagi Dim“, was not only the winner of “Dora 2024” but he was both the runner-up of Eurovision 2024 and the public’s winner. Take a look:

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for even more news regarding Croatia’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland!

Source: Novi list

 

Malta: Dario Bezzina & Żeppi l-Muni Replace Alexandra Alden at MESC 2025!

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As we previously reported, Alexandra Alden, a well-known singer and judge on Malta’s X-Factor, has been excluded from the Malta Eurovision Song Contest (MESC) 2025. According to the announcement by PBS, Malta’s national broadcaster, her song “Magnolia” had been released before the permitted date, violating the contest’s rules.

Dario Bezzina ft. Żeppi l-Muni have been announced as Alexandra Alden’s replacements for MESC 2025. Their song, titled “Għażliet”, will compete in the MESC 2025 semi-finals.

Dario Bezzina is a prominent name in Malta’s music scene, while Żeppi l-Muni is an emerging artist with a unique style.

Dario Bezzina ft. Żeppi l-Muni

Dario Bezzina ft. Żeppi l-Muni

You can listen to a 10-second snippet of their song [HERE].

MESC 2025

The following 24 artists will compete in the two semi-finals of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025:

  1. “Għażliet” – Dario Bezzina ft. Żeppi l-Muni
  2. “365” – Kelsey Bellante
  3. “Heaven Sent” – Kristy Spiteri
  4. “AZIZ/A” – Kurt Calleja
  5. “Kant” – Miriana Conte
  6. “Hideaway” – Mark Anthony Bartolo
  7. “Concrete” – Nathan Psaila
  8. “Breaking the Cycle” – Miguel Bonello
  9. “Control” – Matthew Cilia
  10. “Te Amo” – Dre’ Curmi
  11. “Yo Listen” – Martina Borg
  12. “LalaRataTakeke LalaRataKabum” – Kantera
  13. “Still I Rise” – Justine Shorfid
  14. “Rubble & Stone” – The Alchemists
  15. “Unheard” – Krista Šujak
  16. “Love Me Loud” – Kelsy Attard
  17. “Festa (No Time for Siesta)” – JVF (Jessika, Victorio, Fabrizio)
  18. “Wildflower” – Marie Claire
  19. “Miegħek Biss” – Kurt Anthony Cassar
  20. “Silenced” – Raquela Dalli
  21. “Lablab (Talk Talk)” – Stefan Galea
  22. “Qalb ma’ Qalb” – Adria Twins
  23. “Whistleblower” – Haley Azzopardi
  24. “Juno” – Victoria Sciberra

The MESC 2025 will consist of two semi-finals on February 4 and 6, followed by the grand final on February 8.

Last year, Sarah Bonnici won with her song “Loop” and represented Malta in Malmö. Unfortunately, she failed to qualify for the final, finishing in last place in her semi-final.

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Source: TVMNews

Albania: Slimane and Noizy to perform as guests on the First Night of Festivali i Këngës 63!

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In just a few days, Festivali i Këngës 63, Albania’s prestigious music festival and preselection for Eurovision 2025, will kick off live from Tirana. Thirty artists will compete for the prize and the honor of representing Albania at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest.

As FiK is a major celebration of music, two international stars have been revealed as special guests for the festival’s opening night.

Slimane and Noizy to Perform on the First Night

On December 19, the Palace of Congress in Tirana will host two exciting performances.

Slimane, France’s representative in Eurovision 2024 with his hit single “Mon Amour“, will take the stage for the first time in Albania. Before participating in Eurovision, Slimane had already gained significant popularity across Europe, but his Eurovision performance turned him into a pan-European phenomenon, with sold-out concerts throughout the continent.

Additionally, the renowned Albanian rapper Noizy will perform as a special guest on the first night of the festival. Having made a name for himself in several European music charts, Noizy will bring his sound to the FiK stage for the very first time.

Festivali i Këngës 63

Thirty artists will compete in FiK 63, divided in two semi-finals, as follows:

First Night – December 19

  1. Orgesa Zaimi – “I parë”
  2. Erma Mici – “Mbaje”
  3. Luna Çausholli – “Qiell apo ferr”
  4. Ronaldo Mesuli – “N’zemër”
  5. Mihallaq Andrea – “Porositë e babait”
  6. Kejsi Jazxhi – “Kur bota hesht”
  7. Lorenc Hasrama – “Frymë”
  8. Jet – “Gjallë”
  9. Djemtë e Detit – “Larg”
  10. Nita Latifi – “Zemrës”
  11. Martina Serreqi – “Nese qaj”
  12. Alis Kallacej – “Mjegull”
  13. Shkodra Elektronike – “Zjerm”
  14. Kleansa Susaj – “Ta dija”
  15. Ardit Çuni – “Amane”

Second Night – December 20

  1. Mal Retkoceri – “Antihero”
  2. Klea Dina – “Dashuri Ngiej“
  3. Devis Xherahu – “Ka momente”
  4. Vesa Smolica – “Lutem”
  5. Algert Sala – “Bosh”
  6. Gresa Gjocera – “E vërteta”
  7. Frensi Revania – “Rreziko”
  8. Endrik Beba – “Ishe ti”
  9. Epos – “Kurajo dhe Zjarr”
  10. Laurjan Ejlli & Adelina Corraj – “A thu”
  11. Santino De Bartolo – “Kur nata vjen si bora”
  12. Rea Nuhu – “Sot”
  13. Elvana Gjata – “Karnaval”
  14. Stine – “E kishim nis”
  15. Gjergj Kaçinari – “Larg jetës pa ty”

During the first two nights, the thirty competing artists will perform their original songs. The third night, named Nostalgia Night, will feature performances in a non-competitive manner. During the end of the third night, the eighteen finalists will be revealed.

The Albanian festival will take place during 19-23 December. The winner of Festivali i Këngës 63 and therefore the Albanian representative in Basel will be decided by a combination of jury and public votes, while the vote of diaspora will also have a say in the final result.

Last year’s televote winner of Festivali i Këngës was Besa with “Zemrën n’dorë”. Besa released an English version titled “Titan” for Eurovision. However, she did not qualify to the Grand Final, finishing 14th in the second semi-final.

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Source: RTSH

Estonia: The twenty songs competing for the wildcard spot revealed!

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A month ago, ERR unveiled the fifteen entries selected for Eesti Laul 2025, Estonia’s national selection for Eurovision. While these fifteen songs were chosen by a panel of judges, the final spot in the competition was left to the public to decide. Today, the broadcaster has revealed the twenty songs competing for the wildcard spot in the Estonian pre-selection.

The 20 songs vying for the Eesti Laul 2025 wildcard are the following:

  1. AG x Laura Põldvere – “Pimepäev”
  2. Antsud Metal Project – “Ei enam”
  3. Bel-Etage Swingorkester – “Mind kõikjal näed”
  4. Carol Suurevälja – “Purpose”
  5. Cecilia – “Rollercoaster”
  6. Ela – “Südamés”
  7. Elina Martinson – “Sinitihane”
  8. Everfall – “Stories We Hold”
  9. Felix Enghult – “More Than Innocent”
  10. Gerli Padar – “Võõraks jääd”
  11. Horror Dance Squad – “The Rebel Reborn”
  12. Kozy – “Jääb nii (tahan, et tead)”
  13. Marianne Leibur – “Pluto and Mars”
  14. Marta Lotta – “Tantsin veel”
  15. Merwis – “Aknal langevaid pisaraid”
  16. Mick Pedaja – “Sound Of Pines”
  17. Sarah Murray – “High On Myself New”
  18. Silver Jusilo – “Turn Back Time”
  19. Sten-Olle – “Noorex”
  20. Synne Valtri – “Butterflies & Bees”

Among these 20 artists, two former Eurovision participants are featured. Laura Põldvere previously represented Estonia in 2005 as part of Suntribe and again in 2017 with Koit Toome. Meanwhile, Gerli Padar represented Estonia in Eurovision 2007.

You can listen to the songs on the Raadio 2 website.

How will the wildcard be decided?

The final entry for Eesti Laul 2025 will be determined by the public vote. Voting will open on December 28 on the Raadio 2 website and will close on January 5. The winner will be announced on January 6 during a live broadcast on Raadio 2.

Eesti Laul 2025

Sixteen artists will participate in Eesti Laul 2025. The first fifteen have been announced and their songs have also been released:

  1. An-Marlen – “Külm”
  2. Anna Sahlene – “Love Me Low”
  3. ANT – “Tomorrow Never Comes”
  4. ELYSA – “The Last to Know”
  5. FELIN – “Solo Anthem”
  6. Räpina Jack feat. Kaisa Ling – “Tule”
  7. Stereo Terror – “Prty Till the End of the World”
  8. Tuuli Rand – “Rem”
  9. Andrei Zevakin feat. Karita – “Ma ei tea sind”
  10. Frants Tikerpuu  – “Trouble”
  11. Gem98 – “Psycho”
  12. Janek – “Frozen”
  13. Joelle – “Eyes Don’t Lie”
  14. Minimal Wind – “Armageddon”
  15. Tommy Cash – “Espresso Macchiato”

The Estonian selection will only consist of an one night-show, in which sixteen songs are going to compete and will take place February 15, 2025, while the voting will take place in two stages.

  • During the first stage, all sixteen participants will perform their entries. Following the voting of the jury panel and the public’s vote in equal shares, a number of them will advance to the Superfinal.
  • During the Superfinal, the winner of Eesti Laul 2025 and therefore the Estonian representative in Eurovision 2025 will be decided exclusively by the public.

The previous winners of Eesti Laul and Estonia’s representatives at Eurovision 2024 were 5MIINUST x Puuluup with their song “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi”, who finished in 20th place in the grand final.

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Source: Raadio2

 

Norway: Nora Foss Al-Jabri is rumored for Melodi Grand Prix 2025!

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Television broadcaster TV2 has revealed that Nora Foss Al-Jabri will compete in Melodi Grand Prix 2025, following her 2nd place finish in the 2012 national final.

 

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The singer who became known through Norske Talenter, according to sources who spoke to TV 2, is set to make her comeback at Melodi Grand Prix 2025. In 2012, the singer competed in Melodi Grand Prix with “Somewhere Beautiful” and despite being the jury’s favorite, she finished in 2nd place in the Norwegian final for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Nora Foss Al-Jabri told TV2 that she knows nothing about Melodi Grand Prix, but the singer confirmed that she signed with Sony Music earlier this week and is looking forward to releasing new music in 2025.

Ten artists will compete for the coveted title and the ticket to Eurovision. They will be officially revealed during a grand press event on Thursday, January 16. Media invitations will be sent out early in the new year, adding to the anticipation of who will take the stage at the Oslo Spektrum.

For those eager to experience the  live show, ticket sales begin on Friday, November 22, at 12:00. This is a unique opportunity to witness the excitement and glamour of Norway’s biggest music competition up close.

Last year’s MGP winners, Gåte, represented Norway in Malmö with their song “Ulveham”, finishing in last place.

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Source: TV2

 

Malta: Alexandra Alden disqualified from MESC 2025!

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PBS, the Maltese broadcaster, has announced a disqualification among the artists set to participate in the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Alexandra Alden, who was originally scheduled to perform her song “Magnolia,” has been removed from the line-up following the broadcaster’s decision.

Why was Alexandra Alden disqualified?

As previously mentioned, Alexandra Alden, also a judge on X-Factor Malta, was set to enter the competition for the first time with her song “Magnolia.”

However, PBS discovered that the song had been released prior to the official eligibility date of November 30th. According to the contest’s rules, songs must not be published before this date in order to qualify for Malta Eurovision Song Contest. Due to this breach, Alden’s entry was disqualified and can no longer participate in the Maltese selection.

At the moment, there is no official announcement on whether another artist will replace Alden in the line-up or if the competition will proceed with 23 artists in the semi-finals.

MESC 2025

The following 23 artists will take part in the semi-finals of MESC 2025 and therefore compete for the Maltese representation in Basel:

  1. “365” – Kelsey Bellante
  2. “Heaven Sent” – Kristy Spiteri
  3. “AZIZ/A” – Kurt Calleja
  4. “Kant” – Miriana Conte
  5. “Hideaway” – Mark Anthony Bartolo
  6. “Concrete” – Nathan Psaila
  7. “Breaking the Cycle” – Miguel Bonello
  8. “Control” – Matthew Cilia
  9. “Te Amo” – Dre’ Curmi
  10. “Yo Listen” – Martina Borg
  11. “LalaRataTakeke LalaRataKabum” – Kantera
  12. “Still I Rise” – Justine Shorfid
  13. “Rubble & Stone” – The Alchemists
  14. “Unheard” – Krista Šujak
  15. “Love Me Loud” – Kelsy Attard
  16. “Festa (No Time for Siesta)” – JVF (Jessika, Victorio, Fabrizio)
  17. “Wildflower” – Marie Claire
  18. “Miegħek Biss” – Kurt Anthony Cassar
  19. “Silenced” – Raquela Dalli
  20. “Lablab (Talk Talk)” – Stefan Galea
  21. “Qalb ma’ Qalb” – Adria Twins
  22. “Whistleblower” – Haley Azzopardi
  23. “Juno” – Victoria Sciberras

Among the participants of this year’s MESC, we find two former Eurovision contestants who have teamed up, aiming to return to the Eurovision stage. Fabrizio Faniello, who represented Malta in 2001 and 2006, is collaborating with Jessika, known for representing San Marino in 2018. Together with Victorio, they are setting their sights on Eurovision once again.

Also making a comeback to the MESC stage is Kurt Calleja, Malta’s representative in 2012.

MESC 2025 will consist of two semi-finals, on February 4th and 6th, while the Grand Final will take place on February 8th.

Sarah Bonnici was Malta’s pick for Eurovision 2024 with her song “Loop”. Despite her strong performance, Sarah did not qualify to the Grand Final, placing dead last in the second semi-final.

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Source: TVMNews

Ukraine 2025: the voting to chose Vidbir Jury has opened!

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The voting for Vidbir 2025 has opened.  As in previous editions, the public will have a say on who are the professionals in charge of giving 50% of the total of the voting in the Ukrainian national final for Eurovision.

Ukraine broadcaster Suspilne has enabled the Diya app from December 16 to 23. The public can vote for one of the proposed jurors for Vidbir 2025.

The candidates for one of the spots on the national jury are:

  • Anna Svyrydova – director of Radio Pyatnitsa, host of YouTube show Muzroom
  • Andriy Hutsulyak – member of TVORCHI (Ukraine Eurovision 2023)
  • Dymtro Shurov – music producer of Vidbir 2022 and 2023
  • Dymtro Zezyulin – lead singer and composer of LATEXFAUNA
  • Jamala – winner of Eurovision 2016
  • Kateryna Pavlenko – lead singer of Go_A (Ukraine Eurovision 2021)
  • Katya Tsaryk – film director and screenwriter
  • Oleh Psyuk – member of Kalush Orchestra (Eurovision 2022 winners)
  • Serhiy Tanchynets – lead singer of rock band Bez Obmezhen’
  • Sasha Chemerov – musician, singer and producer

The top three candidates who get the most votes will be part of the jury for the next jury.  The jury determines 50% of the final result while the vote of the audience will determine the remaining 50% of the result.  According to the Vidbir rules, should one of the jurors withdraws the candidate with the next highest amount of votes will take the role.

Vidbir 2025 will take place in February, 2025.  The winner of Vidbir 2025 will have the chance to represent Ukraine in Basel.

Source: Suspilne

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Eurovision 2025: Stage and visual design revealed | The ticket sale commences now!

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Today marks an exciting milestone for the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. SRG SSR, the host broadcaster, has revealed the first images of the stage, along with the visual design of the upcoming contest!  Meanwhile, the first information on the ticket sale were unveiled and the procedure starts as soon as today.

Take a first look at the stage of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest

The person behind the stage design is no other than Florian Wieder. It is the ninth edition that Florian Wieder designs the stage, with the first being in 2011.

Eurovision 2025 Stage – SRG SSR

The stage is deeply inspired by Swiss elements, reflecting the country’s four distinct language groups and its mountainous landscape. At the same time, the design ensures that the audience is an integral part of the experience, maintaining the connection between performers and viewers throughout the event.

At the same time, SRG SSR also unveiled the visual design of the 2025 Eurovision. Inspired by the Swiss tradition of direct democracy, the “listening” theme is present in the graphic design. Moreover, the classic heart-shaped symbol will be used again in Eurovision, standing for unity.

At the end of the video below, you can also catch a glimpse of the competition stage in action:

The first stage of ticket sale commences today

This year, the ticket sale process will feature a pre-registration phase to assist those interested in purchasing tickets for the event. Interested individuals can register starting today on TicketCorner, with registration open until January 10.

The official ticket sale will begin on January 29, the day after the semi-final allocation draw. Meanwhile, the ticket prices will range from 42 to 373 euros each.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place in Basel, Switzerland, from May 13 to 17, following Nemo’s victory in Malmö.

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Source: Eurovision.tv

San Marino: Changes in the name of the national contest and the date of the final!

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Pivotal changes were announced today regarding the process that is followed in San Marino for the selection of their entry in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland!

Despite the fact that the auditions have commenced since September, today the national broadcaster of the Most Serene Republic, RTV, announced through its official account on X, two big changes. The first big change has to do with the rebranding of the national song contest Una Voce per San Marino. The new name of the national contest is San Marino Song Contest! The second change has to do with the date of the final of San Marino Song Contest. Initially, the final was scheduled to take place on 22 February 2025, but it was postponed for 8 March 2025.

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