Armenia: Songs submission for Depi Evratesil 2025 began!

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The songs submission process for Depi Evratesil, which returns after 2020, has begun!

The national broadcaster of Armenia, ARMTV, commenced today the songs submission process for Depi Evratesil 2025, the song contest through which the nation of Caucasus is going to select its entry for the upcoming 69th Eurovision Song Contest, that is going to take place in Basel, Switzerland.

The application form opened officially today and is about to remain open until 10th of January 2025.

In the previous edtion of Depi Evratesil which was held for Eurovision 2020, the winner was the Greek-Armenian singer Athena Manoukian withe song “Chains On You”, but she did not manage to compete as the song contest of that year was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: eurovision.am

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Montenegro: Festival organized transparently, very significant contribution of Vladana Vučinić

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Radio Television of Montenegro (RTCG) has issued a statement regarding the public address of their esteemed colleague Vladana Vučinić, artistic director of the Montesong festival. They emphasized the need to highlight her contribution and the achievements of the festival.

Vladana, with her energy and lion-like work ethic, carried the enormous burden of this project, successfully realizing one of the most significant musical events of the year. She did so on behalf of RTCG, demonstrating dedication and professionalism that inspired the entire team involved in this demanding endeavor.

For the benefit of the Montenegrin public, it is crucial to stress that Vladana led the entire project without any financial compensation.

Despite her withdrawal from RTCG, Vladana’s contribution remains immensely significant. We hope our collaboration will continue, as the Public Media Service relies on the dedication of its members, and Vladana exemplified this through her work.

Addressing the issues Vladana raised, we affirm that the festival was organized transparently and supported by the Association of Entertainers, which covered most of the costs. Furthermore, it is essential to note that the script and the selection of the presenter were outside RTCG’s jurisdiction.

The mistakes that occurred during the festival do not detract from the positive impression it left on the audience. On the contrary, they serve as an incentive to improve future editions and raise standards even higher.

It is time to focus on evaluating the work, effort, and creativity of all participants. By showcasing positive examples, we can collectively build a stronger and higher-quality platform for promoting domestic art and culture. In this sense, Montesong has proven that Montenegrin music is vibrant with talent and ideas that deserve attention and support.

We thank all partners, performers, and audiences for their support and trust. RTCG remains committed to supporting projects that promote our artists and cultural scene, both locally and on the European stage.

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Source: RTCG

Iceland: Söngvakeppnin 2025 artists to be revealed on 17th of January!

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The date has been revealed for the announcement of the names of the artists who will compete in Söngvakeppnin 2025, the music competition that will determine Iceland’s participation in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest 2025, in Basel, Switzerland.

According to the television schedule of Iceland’s national broadcaster, RÚV, available on its website, the announcement of the artists and songs that will compete in Söngvakeppnin 2025 is scheduled for Friday, January 17, 2025 at 20:40 CET through the special show “Lögin í Söngvakeppninni 2025”.

10 songs are going to compete to represent Iceland at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, selected by a special jury.

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.

Source: RÚV

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Eurovision 2025: Florian Wieder to design the stage of the contest!

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For yet another year, German designer, Florian Wieder, will be in charge of the design of the stage, for Eurovision Song Contest 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland.

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Croatia: These are the contestants of Dora 2025!

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The list of the artists who are going to take part in Dora 2025 was published today. Dora is the song contest through which Croatia choose their representative in the Eurovision Song Contest, and their are going to do so for Eurovision 2025 as well.

In the list which was published by the national broadcaster of Croatia, HRT, you can read the names of the 24 aritsts and the titles of their respective songs, as well as the names of the 4 acts who were placed on the reserved list.

The 24 acts are as per below:

  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 4 reserved acts are:

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

Source: HRT

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Montenegro: Vladana Vučinić resigns from RTCG due to ethical concerns!

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The aftermath of Montesong 2024, Montenegro’s national selection for Eurovision 2025, has been marred by controversy and uncertainty. The selection process, which was meant to bring Montenegro’s first representative to Eurovision in three years, has taken an unexpected downward spiral, culminating in the resignation of Vladana Vučinić from RTCG, the country’s national broadcaster.

The reasons behind Vladana’s resignation

Vladana Vučinić, a Creative Director at RTCG and a co-host of Montesong 2024, took to Instagram to explain the reasons behind her resignation from the national broadcaster. In her statement, she emphasized that her decision was based on a moral obligation:

Due to such insinuations, which only harm everyone, I am taking this opportunity to inform you that I announced my resignation to RTCG the day after the end of Montesong, because I felt a moral obligation.

In addition, I would like to remind you that the Public Service of Montenegro is obliged to present to the public anyway available data and thus answers to the question questions, which I hope he will do.

– how and in what way Montesong was financed?

– who and in what way presented the whole in front of the RTCG this project?

– did anyone receive special fees?

– that RTCG’s obligations were exactly according to the contract, in terms of script, production, presenter, etc.?

– that there were mistakes and that something should be done about it, so that this festival could continue in the future.

When things are done transparently, there is no need to hear about them, because it only casts a shadow over months of hard work, and Eurovision again puts in a negative context what is happening in the last musicians in Montenegro and their promotion in Europe.

Personally, I take my hat off to the guys from NeonoeN, I think it’s a fair move and I’m honestly sorry that those with a message that is current will not represent CG.

Whoever it is, good luck – we don’t really need to make a drama about everything. One good thing in all of this is that for a short while politicians and politics are put on the back burner, that we have a stage, to which the Public Service and other media must give a little more space.

Hence, moral obligations led to Vladana Vucic’s resignation from RTCG, implying that she was uncomfortable with how things were handled. She also called for transparency, something that maybe was not present during Montesong. The lack of transparency was what created all these unnecessary rumors and damages the reputation of those involved, especially the artists and performers, and casts a shadow on months of hard work. It also affects Montenegro’s representation at Eurovision, potentially harming the country’s image in Europe.

In a more hopeful tone, Vladana emphasized that the focus should remain on the music and the artists, rather than drama or politics. She urged the RTCG and the media to give more attention to the arts and culture, promoting music and talent rather than fueling unnecessary controversies.

Until know, there is no further notice on who will represent Montenegro in Eurovision 2025, as we are waiting for the official announcements by RTCG.

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Croatia: More details for Dora 2025!

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Maja Tokić, the new editor of Dora 2025, revealed additional details about the competition through which Croatia will select its representative for Eurovision 2025.

In an interview in Slobodna Dalmacija, Maja Tokić, the new editor for Dora 2025, revealed additional details about the next edition of the Croatian music competition that will select the country’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland.

During the interview, Tokić did not confirm the official dates of Dora 2025, although it has been confirmed by Croatian head of delegation Tomislav Štengl that it will be held in the second half of February.

She then went on to discuss the changes to Dora’s format and what she is implementing to avoid “a repeat of the Baby Lasagna case”, who almost didn’t enter the contest in 2024 and then won Dora and was the runner-up at the Eurovision 2024 Grand Final. Baby Lasagna secured a place in Dora only after the withdrawal of another artist in the Croatian selection, after initially being on the reserved list.

Tokić added that, like in 2024, Dora 2025 will consist of two semi-finals and the grand final. She revealed that HRT, the national broadcaster, has completely changed the judging panel and that a jury of seven new music experts will select 24 songs and four reserves. The broadcaster has received 221 submissions, ranging in diversity and including French chansons and Irish melodies.

Finally, Tokić stated that the 50-50 voting system of the juries and the televoters remains, but she is also working on introducing online voting. Moreover the international jury will also be maintained The contest will take place either in Zagreb or Opatija. The winner will represent Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel.

Source: Slobodna Dalmacija

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Poland: TVP extends application deadline for Eurovision 2025!

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TVP has decided to extend the application deadline for its televised national selection for Eurovision 2025. After a one-year break, TVP returns to its traditional national selection, giving the chance to aspiring artists to submit their bid for Eurovision 2025 and the public to select its favorite.

Initially, the application window was set to close on December 4th, following its opening on November 8th. However, due to overwhelming interest from potential participants, TVP has decided to extend the deadline, ensuring that more artists have the chance to apply.

Application deadline extended

The submission window for the Polish national selection will now remain open until December 8th, giving additional time for those who wish to enter their songs. This extension follows requests from artists eager to participate in the competition.

Subsequently, some other deadlines associated with the pre-selection process will also be adjusted.

Polish pre-selection for Eurovision 2025 – The procedure

Once the submission window closes, entries will be reviewed by a professional jury. This panel will consist of between nine to fifteen members, including representatives from TVP, artists, media professionals, and Eurovision fans.

The jury will select a maximum of twenty-five songs from all submissions. A casting process will be held among these selected artists, with the possibility that some acts could be directly qualified for the final without needing to go through the casting.

From this group, eight to ten artists will progress to the televised national final. Additionally, two reserve entries will also be selected in case of any withdrawals or changes.

The reveal of the competing acts will take place on January 14, 2025.

The Final

The grand final of Poland’s Eurovision 2025 preselection will be broadcast live on February 14th, 2025, in Warsaw. Unlike the previous editions, the winner will be determined entirely by the public, who will cast their votes via SMS.

In the event of technical difficulties with the SMS voting system, TVP has put in place a contingency plan. Should a voting failure occur, the backup jury will select the winner based on their preferences.

After the final, TVP will publish the full results of the SMS voting, ensuring transparency in the selection process.

This year Poland was represented by Luna with the song “The Tower” without however managing to qualify for the grand final as she finished in 12th place in the first semi-final with 35 points.

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Source: eurowizja

Australia: Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey step down as commentators in Eurovision 2025!

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In a surprising early announcement, SBS has revealed that long-time Eurovision commentators, Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey, will not be returning to host the Australian broadcast of Eurovision in 2025. The beloved duo, who have been the voices of Australia’s Eurovision experience since 2017, have decided it’s time to step away from the role after so many years.

Reflecting on their departure, Myf and Joel shared:

It’s been a huge honour to host the Eurovision Song Contest for SBS, but the time has come to hang up our glitter microphones. We have absolutely adored watching our Australian artists compete on the world stage and it’s been a privilege to bring that experience to our dedicated Australian Eurovision fans. We are very grateful to SBS and Blink TV, and one of the best things to come out of this journey is our beautiful friendship. We certainly aim to work together again soon.

They also expressed their gratitude to SBS for the opportunity and have left open the possibility of future collaborations.

As the Eurovision 2025 season approaches, SBS has thanked Myf and Joel for their exceptional contribution to the network’s Eurovision coverage. The broadcaster has confirmed that new hosts will be announced in due course, promising an exciting new chapter for Australia’s Eurovision commentary.

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Source: tvtonight

Montenegro: Neonoen withdraws from Eurovision 2025

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Montenegro’s journey to Eurovision 2025 has taken an unexpected turn, as the band Neonoen announced their decision to withdraw from the competition. This leaves the national broadcaster, RTCG, with the task of selecting a new representative. The decision follows intense discussions surrounding their selection and the controversies surrounding the Montesong festival, where they emerged as winners.

 

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Neonoen’s Statement

In their official announcement, Neonoen emphasized that their decision to withdraw was made “in the best public interest and with the desire to put an end to uncertainty.” They stressed their commitment to music and their intent to avoid conflicts that detract from the essence of their artistic work.

They specifically stated:

“We simply do not want to be part of any stories outside of music, nor do we wish to promote our work through such means.”

Their decision was accompanied by expressions of gratitude towards RTCG, the organizers of Montesong, fellow musicians, journalists, and fans who supported them. They also made a heartfelt mention of their families, who stood by them throughout the process.

The Events Leading to the Decision

Neonoen found themselves at the center of discussions after performing a version of their song Clickbait prior to its official presentation at Montesong. Although the band pointed out that this performance did not breach any rules or influence the competition’s outcome, the uproar surrounding it seems to have played a decisive role in their withdrawal.

In their statement, they noted:

“It is a fact that there have been many similar examples in the past, and the EBU has always decided that these songs could compete.”

Despite the justifications and support they received, Neonoen chose to distance themselves from debates they believe do not serve the music.

The Future of Clickbait

Their song, Clickbait, which has already garnered attention as a “modern social phenomenon,” as the band describes it, will continue to be released as a single.

Supporting Montenegro’s New Representative

While stepping away from Eurovision, Neonoen expressed their full support for Montenegro’s future representative, stating:

“Now let’s all come together to support Montenegro at Eurovision!”

Who Will Represent Montenegro? Nina Žižić?

The question of who will now represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025 remains unanswered. A logical favorite appears to be Nina Žižić, who was both a fan favorite and the runner-up at Montesong, just behind Neonoen. However, RTCG has yet to make an official announcement.

Stay tuned for updates as the situation develops!