Ireland: Samantha Mumba and EMMY as the next artists in Eurosong 2025!

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Samantha Mumba and EMMY have been announced as the fourth and fifth of six acts competing to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

Earlier today, RTÉ revealed two more artists this morning who are competing in Eurosong 2025, the Irish entry for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Samantha Mumba will be competing with “My Way”, meanwhile EMMY will compete with “Laika Party”.

Samantha Mumba, an Irish singer-songwriter is well known to Irish viewers since her debut single “Gotta Tell You” in 2000 which was high charting in Ireland, New Zealand, UK, Australia and even the US. After a flurry of hits in Ireland, Samantha took a break from music after her last single in 2002 before returning to the music scene in 2013.

EMMY despite being only 24 is no stranger already to Eurovision. A Norwegian singer-songwriter she has already previously attempted to represent her home country of Norway back in 2021 with the song “Witch Woods” that made the final of Melodi Grand Prix that year. She had also previously participated in Junior Melodi Grand Prix back in 2015.

The Irish national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place on 7 February, while the remaining artists taking part in Eurosong 2025 will also be announced later in the week.

source: RTÉ

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Greece: The First Jury Members for the National Final Are Revealed!

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Excitement is soaring as Greece’s National Final for Eurovision 2025 approaches! This eagerly awaited event, marking the country’s return to a live selection process after an entire decade, will take place on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

In today’s episode of “Super Katerina”, journalist Giannis Poulopoulos shared an exclusive reveal, announcing three out of the five members of the national jury.

Confirmed Jury Members

According to the announcement, the confirmed members are:

  • Michalis Hatzigiannis, a beloved artist widely recognized as both a singer and composer.
  • Fotis Sergoulopoulos, a charismatic television presenter with a long-standing passion for music and the Eurovision Song Contest.
  • Giannis Christodoulopoulos, an award-winning composer celebrated for his artistic contributions to Greek music.

As for the remaining two members, final confirmation is pending, though sources suggest they will most likely be women.

Performance Order of the National Finalists

With less than a week to go, the 12 finalists are fine-tuning their performances to captivate audiences and win over the jury. The official performance order, announced earlier this week, is as follows:

  1. RIKKI – “Elevator (Up and Down)”
  2. Thanos Lamprou – “Free Love”
  3. Kostas Ageris – “Gi Mou” (My Land)
  4. Andy Nicolas – “Lost My Way”
  5. Klavdia – “Asteromata” (Stardust)
  6. Konstantinos Christoforou & Kostas Karafotis – “Paradeisos” (Paradise)
  7. Georgina Kalais & John Vlaseros – “High Road”
  8. BARBZ – “Sirens”
  9. Evangelia – “Vále” (Put It On)
  10. Dinamiss – “Odyssey”
  11. Nafsica – “Unhurt Me”
  12. Xannova Xan – “Play It!”

A Night to Shine Bright

Two iconic stars of Eurovision, Sakis Rouvas and Helena Paparizou, will host the night, bringing their unique charisma and star power to the stage. Behind the scenes, the legendary Fokas Evangelinos, one of Eurovision’s most acclaimed artistic directors, will deliver a stunning production.

The grand event will take place at the Christmas Theater in Athens, starting at 9:00 PM (CET). Fans in Greece—and abroad—are eagerly anticipating this milestone evening.

Eurovision 2025 in Basel Awaits!

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest is set to be hosted in Basel, Switzerland, from May 13 to 17, 2025. As anticipation grows, Eurovision enthusiasts are already buzzing about what Greece will bring to the global stage this year.

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Israel: Yuval Raphael wins HaKokhav Haba and will represent the country at Eurovision 2025

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Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the Hamas terrorist attack at the Nova Festival on October 7, 2023, has emerged as the winner of HaKokhav Haba and will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025.

Yuval Raphael triumphed over Valerie Hamaty, a Greek Orthodox singer who placed second, and the duo Moran Aharoni & Red Band, who came in third. Yuval’s victory was decisive, as she topped both the jury’s scores and the public vote.

The song that Yuval Raphael will perform at Eurovision will be selected at a later date by a committee established by Israel’s public broadcaster specifically for this purpose.

The 25-year-old singer was attending the Nova Festival with friends when it was attacked by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. She survived by hiding beneath bodies on the side of the road.

“Music has been one of the most powerful components in my healing process,” she said during the competition’s final.

Yuval Raphael expressed her desire to perform in Europe and “tell the story of my country, what I went through, what others went through.” She added, “I want to tell the story—not from a place of seeking sympathy. I want it to come from a place where I stand strong in front of it, and in front of the criticism, which I am 100% sure will come from the crowd.”

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Source: Euromix

Moldova: Bacho has secured sponsorship for Eurovision 2025!

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Bacho secured financial sponsorship to ultimately allow Moldova to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland.

Bacho, along with Carnival Brain, who were the favourites to win the  Etapa Națională 2025, before Moldova’s withdrawal was announced, revealed that they have received sponsorship that could allow the country to participate. The national broadcaster, TRM, announced the country’s withdrawal due to financial, administrative and artistic difficulties.

While it was initially reported that Bacho and Carnival Brain had declined an internal selection offer, Bacho denied this by announcing that they had secured financial sponsorship for Moldova to eventually participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 and that they intend to make a proposal to TRM.

Bacho posted the below

“Today, our team received a sponsorship offer. They are offering financial assistance to cover all expenses related to the trip to Eurovision as they are invested in ensuring Moldova presents itself positively on the global stage during this milestone 20th anniversary of participation. In turn, we are ready to represent our country with dignity at Eurovision, considering that no one has yet seen our stage show concept, which plays a big role in the artistic image,which we haven’t had the chance to present to the public in this year’s final!
We are awaiting a response from TRM team representatives
So, let’s give the green light to Semafoare this year and show that Moldova can rely on its young artists!”

You can read the post of Bacho below:

In addition, Antonio Ragoza, member of the duet Carnival Brain, also commented on the whole situation.

Bacho and Carnival Brain, would participate in the Etapa Națională 2025 with the song “Semafoare” which you can listen to below.

Do you think this development will be enough to overturn the decision of TRM to withdraw Moldova from this year’s contest?

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Iceland: The running orders for the Söngvakeppnin 2025 semi-finals!

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The running order of the two semi-finals of Söngvakeppnin 2025 , the contest through which Iceland is going to select their entry for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, was revealed.

The national broadcaster of the country, RÚV, revealed the running order of the artists for the two semi-finals of Söngvakeppnin 2025.

The order of the first semi-final is as per below:

  1. Stebbi Jak – “Set Me Free”/“Freslið Mitt”
  2. Birgo – “Stormchaser”/“Ég Flýg Í Storminn”
  3. Ágúst – “Like You” / “Eins Og Þú”
  4. Bia – “Northern Lights”/ “Norðrljós”
  5. Væb – “Róa”

The order of the second semi-final is as per below:

  1. Dagur Sig – “Carousel” / “Flugdrekar”
  2. Júlí og Dísa – “Fire” / “Eldur”
  3. Bára Katrín – “Rise Above”/“Rísum Upp”
  4. Bjarni Arason – “Aðeins Lengur”
  5. Tinna – “Words” / “Þrá”

Söngvakeppnin 2025

Following the tradition of recent years, all participants are expected to perform their songs in Icelandic during the semi-finals. However, in the grand final, they may present their English-language versions.

  • Semi-Final 1: February 8
  • Semi-Final 2: February 15
  • Grand Final: February 22

The show will be hosted by Benedikt Valsson, Guðrún Dís Emilsdóttir, and Fannar Sveinsson.

This year, each semi-final will feature five songs, with three advancing to the grand final. Unlike previous editions, where five entries competed in the final, six songs will battle for victory this year.

Additionally, the previous format of a two-song superfinal, where the winner was determined solely by public voting, has been retired. The winner—and Iceland’s Eurovision 2025 representative—will now be determined through a 50/50 combination of public votes and an international jury comprising seven members.

Source: RÚV

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Ireland: This is the third song of Eurosong 2025 by Adgy!

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The third song that is going to compete in Eurosong 2025, the competition through which Ireland is going to select its entry for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest next May in Basel, Switzerland, has been released.

A few hours ago, the second name that is going to take part in Eurosong 2025, which is scheduled to take place on February 7, was announced, and it is Adgy, about whom you can read in our related article.

Earlier today, “Run into the Night” was released. It is the song with which Adgy will seek to win the representation of Ireland in the upcoming Eurovision 2025 contest in Basel in May. You can listen to the second entry of Eurosong 2025 below.

The remaining artists of Eurosong 2025 are to be revealed throughout this week.

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Spain: Rehearsals begin for Benidorm Fest 2025

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The stage is set for Benidorm Fest 2025, Spain’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. After ten days of work, the stage is ready, and rehearsals have officially started at the Palau d’Esports l’Illa in Benidorm.

This year’s stage design is different from previous editions. It features a triangular layout that nearly spans the width of the arena. A large LED screen, measuring 30 meters wide and 20 meters high, forms the backdrop, creating a more open and spacious feel.

Ana María Bordas, Co-Director of Benidorm Fest, explained:

“We wanted to create a stage that feels bigger and allows the audience to feel more involved.”

More than 300 people worked to complete the stage, which is now ready to host the live shows. The production includes 18 cameras and 500 lighting fixtures, ensuring every performance will be captured from the best angles.

Rehearsals have begun, with participants preparing their performances for next week’s shows.

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:

 

 

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Source: RTVE

Finland: One Morning Left Excluded from Finland’s UMK Music Contest!

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In Finland’s annual music competition, UMK, which determines the country’s representative for Eurovision, the Finnish metalcore band “One Morning Left”, will no longer participate.

In more detail, Finland’s public broadcaster, Yle excluded the band from the competition due to a contract violation. Following discussions between “One Morning Left” and Yle, both parties agreed that the band’s withdrawal was the most appropriate decision.

The executive producer of UMK, Anssi Autio, commented as follows:

Unfortunately, the band One Morning Left will not appear in this year’s UMK, as it did not fully comply with the competition’s rules. This decision also involved the rules of the Eurovision Song Contest, set by the EBU, which clearly state that such a violation constitutes an unequivocal obstacle to Eurovision participation.

 

The UMK 2025 competition, where Finland’s representative for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen, will culminate on February 8 at Nokia Arena in Tampere. After the exclusion of “One Morning Left”, six artists will now take the stage. According to UMK rules, it is not necessary to replace the band that withdrew with a new contestant.

SOURCE: Yle

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Ireland: Adgy is the third confirmed artist for Eurosong 2025!

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The national broadcaster of Ireland, RTÉ, revealed the third name who is going to take part in Eurosong 2025, the national contest through which the country is going to select their entry for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, the coming May, in Basel, Switzerland.

Adgy is the third confirmed name who is going to claim the representation of Ireland in Eurovision 2025, through Eurosong 2025, that is going to be inclued in the The Late Late Eurosong Special” show, scheduled for 7th of February. The title of his entry is “Run into the Night”.

Adgy is making a bold return with a fresh sound and a mission to represent Ireland at this year’s Eurovision, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland, next May. His new single, Run into the Night, is a Celtic pop anthem written by Adgy and produced by Eurovision legend Ivan Klymenko (Kalush – Stefania, the 2022 winner (Ukraine)).

The Donegal-born singer-songwriter performed on Eurosong 2023 with his track Too Good For Your Love, and since then has taken some time to develop his music and grow as an artist.

After Eurosong 2023, he went traveling and eventually made his way back to London, where he has been writing music for the past year.

A prolific songwriter with over 12 million streams, a deal with Universal Music Group, and a publishing deal with Spirit BMG under his belt, Adgy draws inspiration from his roots in the Donegal Gaeltacht.

His entry “Run into the Night” is going to be released later in the day.

The remaining artists of Eurosong 2025 are to be revealed throughout this week.

Source: RTÉ

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BREAKING NEWS: Moldova withdraws from Eurovision 2025!

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In an unexpected turn of events, TRM has announced that Moldova will withdraw from the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. The decision came during a press conference earlier today, surprising many fans who had anticipated an announcement regarding a potential shift to an internal selection process.

Why did Moldova decide to withdraw?

According to TRM, the withdrawal was the result of a thorough analysis of the current situation, taking into account several key factors including economic, administrative, and artistic challenges. The broadcaster cited a reduction in public interest in the selection process, as well as concerns about the quality of submitted entries. Additionally, TRM acknowledged the need for a “refresh” in the country’s approach to Eurovision participation.

In the press release, TRM stated:

We consulted music specialists, and most of them expressed serious reservations about Moldova’s participation this year, in exact agreement with the opinion of the jury that TRM selected for this edition. We respect the opinions of professionals and the general public, and we understand that we must make responsible decisions.

The broadcaster also pointed to rising participation costs as a significant factor in the decision. Due to the combination of these financial strains and the perceived low quality of the entries, TRM felt it was in the best interest of the country to step back this year.

The official statement emphasized that the costs allocated for Eurovision participation in 2025 will instead be redirected to other projects, and TRM reassured the public that this break would provide an opportunity for creative reflection, promising that Moldova would return to Eurovision in the future with renewed strength.

Despite withdrawing from the competition, TRM confirmed that Moldova would still follow the Eurovision contest and broadcast all three live shows.

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Source: moldova1