Portugal: Festival da Canção 2025 songs to be released on January 23!

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Already in early November, Portugal’s public broadcaster released the names of the composers taking part in Festival da Canção 2025, the country’s national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025!

With their latest post on their official social media, RTP announced the date on which the Festival’s songs will be released. In detail, next Thursday, on January 23, we will have the chance to listen to Portugal’s candidate songs for Eurovision 2025, for the first time!

Earlier, RTP had announced the names of the composers that will take part in Festival da Canção 2025, as well as their allocation in the semi-finals:

Semi-Final 1 (February 22)

  1. Margarida Campelo
  2. JOSH
  3. Capital da Bulgária
  4. Xico Gaiato
  5. Jéssica Pina
  6. Beato
  7. Bluay
  8. Marco Rodrigues
  9. Tiago Sampaio
  10. Peculiar

Semi-Final 2 (March 1)

  1. A Cantadeira
  2. Luca Argel
  3. HENKA
  4. Diana Vilarinho
  5. Inês Marques Lucas
  6. EU.CLIDES
  7. Bombazine
  8. Napa
  9. Emmy Curl
  10. Fernando Daniel

Festival da Canção 2025

Festival da Canção 2025 will follow its usual format, with two semi-finals and a Grand Final. The dates of the festival are the following:

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

The voting system is not known yet, but it is expected to follow the process of recent years. In this case, six entries will qualify from each of the two semi-finals, five from the combined public and jury vote, and one more, exclusively from the public vote.

Thus, twelve entries will compete in the Final and the representative of Portugal will be selected by the public vote and the jury, at a rate of 50% each.

The previous winner of Festival da Canção and Portugal’s representative in Eurovision 2024 was iolanda with her song “Grito”, which ended up in the 10th place of the Grand Final:

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the Portuguese participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, in Basel!

Source: festivaldacancao.rtp

Eurovision 2025: Ticket pre-registration faces bot challenges

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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 all registrations are suspected to be bots or fake accounts. These fraudulent entries are often linked to ticket resellers looking to profit by buying and reselling tickets at higher prices. Pittino shared this information with Swiss media outlet SRF, highlighting efforts to filter out inauthentic registrations.

With only 50,000 to 60,000 seats available across the nine shows scheduled at Basel’s St. Jakobshalle, organizers are working to ensure tickets are allocated to genuine fans.

Ticket sales details

Pre-registration for tickets closed on January 10, and those who successfully registered will have access to purchase tickets starting January 29 at 10:00 AM. Ticket prices range from 40 to 350 Swiss francs, depending on the show and seating category.

Given the limited number of seats and high interest, tickets are expected to sell out quickly. Organizers are hopeful that their measures will reduce fraudulent activities and support a fair ticketing process.

After Nemo‘s triumph in Malmö, Switzerland’s national broadcaster SRG is hosting this year’s competition. You can listen to their winning song, “The Code” below.

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

Source: Der Bund

Lithuania: The Results of the First Semi-Final of “Eurovizija.lt 2025”!

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Lithuania has officially begun its search for its representative and entry for Eurovision 2025. The competition, now called “Eurovizija.lt”, consists of five semi-finals and one grand final. A few moments ago, the first semi-final concluded, with two contestants advancing to the next stage of the final.

The hosts of the evening were Gabrielė Martirosian, Nombeko Augustė Khotseng, and Rimvydas Černiauskas.

The Jury Members:

  • Ramūnas Zilnys (popular music editor at LRT)
  • Stanislavas Stavickis-Stano (Singer and Composer)
  • Leonas Somovs (Music Producer)
  • Ieva Narkutė (Singer)
  • Unė Liandzbergytė (LRT presenter)

The Nine Competing Songs:

The Results:

With the jury having already cast their votes, tonight the Lithuanian audience had the opportunity to watch the live performances for the first time and vote for their favorites. The final results were determined by a 50/50 split between the jury and the public vote.

JURIES VOTES

PUBLIC VOTES

TOTAL RESULTS

The two artists advancing to the grand final are:

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the updates on Lithuania’s journey to Eurovision 2025!

Source: LRT

Greece: Early Betting Odds for the National Final – A Two-Horse Race!

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After a slight delay, EurovisionFun‘s beloved column on betting odds makes its highly-anticipated return! What better way to kick off the road to the 69th Eurovision Song Contest than with a deep dive into the odds for Greece’s national final, set to take place in less than three weeks?

Following yesterday’s release of the 12 competing entries for the January 30th show, fans are busy choosing their favorites while bookmakers have already crunched the numbers. Here’s an overview of the key trends emerging from the first 24 hours of betting for Greece’s national selection.

A Tight Battle

At the moment, only two major Greek betting platforms, Stoiximan and Novibet, are offering odds for the national final. The early predictions point to a duel between Evangelia and Klavdia for the honor of representing Greece in Basel.

Evangelia Leads the Pack

The frontrunner is none other than Evangelia. The 32-year-old fan favorite, who has been a Eurovision dream for years, is now firmly in pole position to follow in Marina Satti’s footsteps and bring Greece to the Eurovision stage. Evangelia’s high-energy entry, “Vále”, is set to teach Europe the dance of the Pentozali, and her victory is currently being offered at odds of 1.55 to 1.60.

Klavdia: The Contender

Not far behind is Klavdia, a 22-year-old artist who has come close to the Eurovision dream in the past but is ready to make her breakthrough this year. Her captivating song, “Asteromata”, has made her a serious contender. Both Stoiximan and Novibet place her in second position, just behind Evangelia, with odds ranging from 2.20 to 2.40 for a victory.

BARBZ in Third

Rounding out the top three is BARBZ (Varvara Argyrou). With her haunting track “Sirens”, she stands out among the competition, though her odds at 6.5 suggest a tough climb to overtake Evangelia and Klavdia. However, her chances are not to be overlooked, as she could disrupt the frontrunners’ momentum.

Other Contenders

After the leading trio, there is some variation in the rankings between bookmakers:

  • Xannova Xan (Kalli Georgelli) and Kostas Ageris are battling for fourth and fifth, with Stoiximan favoring Xannova at 15 and Kostas at 18, while Novibet reverses their positions with odds of 12.50 and 14.
  • Sixth are Konstantinos Christoforou & Kostas Karafotis, whose duet “Paradeisos” has odds ranging between 17 and 20.
  • Close behind are the lively sisters of Dinamiss, whose “Odyssey” returns odds around 20, followed by Andy Nicolas, whose emotional “Lost My Way” is priced at 25.

The remaining competitors lag significantly, with Nafsika Gavrilaki and Thanos Lamprou sitting at 45, while Rikki and the duet of Georgina Kalais & John Vlaseros trail with odds over 50, reaching 60 in some cases.

Greece’s National Final: Key Details

The Greek National Final will take place live on January 30, 2025, at the Christmas Theater in Athens. Hosted by Greek music icons Helena Paparizou and Sakis Rouvas, the event will decide the artist representing Greece in Basel.

Voting System

The winner will be chosen using a combined voting system:

  • 25% from an international jury panel
  • 25% from a domestic jury panel
  • 50% from the public vote

The 12 Competing Entries

  1. Klavdia – “Asteromata”
  2. Evangelia – “Vale”
  3. Thanos Lambrou – “Free Love”
  4. Konstantinos Christoforou & Kostas Karafotis – “Paradisos”
  5. Xannova Xan – “Play it”
  6. Andy Nicolas – “Lost My Way“
  7. BARBZ – “Sirens”
  8. Dinamiss – “Odyssey”
  9. Kostas Ageris – “Gi mou”
  10. Nafsika – “Unhurt me”
  11. Rikki – “Elevator”
  12. Georgina Kalais & John Vlaseros – “High Road”

The Question

Will Evangelia fulfill the bookmakers’ predictions and secure Greece’s ticket to Basel, or will Klavdia defy the odds? Could BARBZ or a dark horse change the game entirely?

Let us know your predictions in the comments and stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the latest updates on Greece’s Eurovision journey!

 

Greece: International Jury for the Greek National Selection revealed!

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As the preparations for Greece’s Eurovision 2025 national final proceed at full speed, more details are emerging about the big night on January 30th.

Today, the countries whose representatives will form the international jury, responsible for 25% of the final result, were revealed.

The International Jury

According to the Greek TV show “Chamogela kai Pali”, representatives from five countries will take part in the voting process during the national final. These countries are:

  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Italy
  • Switzerland
  • Norway

Strict criteria for jury selection

Additionally and according to our information, ERT has implemented strict criteria in selecting the representatives for the international jury. The Greek broadcaster has reached out to the national broadcasters of the five countries, requesting them to propose prominent artists, music producers, and other industry professionals to be part of the jury.

This ensures both the objectivity of the voting process and the highest quality contribution to the final result.

The Greek National Final for Eurovision 2025

Twelve artists will compete for the Greek representation in Basel:

The Greek national final for Eurovision 2025 will take place on January 30, live from the Christmas Theater in Athens. The hosts of the night will consist of two Greek Eurovision stars, Elena Paparizou (2001 and 2005 – winner) and Sakis Rouvas (2004 and 2009). The winner of the show, who will represent Greece at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, will be determined as follows:

  • 25% from the vote of an international jury
  • 25% from the vote of a domestic jury
  • 50% from the vote of the television audience

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!

Lithuania: The First Heat of Eurovizija.LT 2025 Starts Tonight!

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The wait is over! Lithuania’s Eurovizija.LT 2025 kicks off tonight, marking the beginning of the country’s quest to select its representative for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. Over the next six weeks, Lithuania will determine who will carry its flag on the Eurovision stage this May.

Format

Eurovizija.LT 2025 consists of six shows: five heats and the Grand Final. The results for all six evenings will be determined by a 50/50 split vote between the public and a five-member jury panel.

  • From each heat, two songs will advance to the final based on audience votes and jury deliberation.
  • In the Grand Final, the three highest-scoring acts will proceed to the Super Final, where the public will have the exclusive vote to decide the winner.

The heats will air on January 11, 18, 25, and February 1 and 8, respectively. Notably, like previous editions, the heats are pre-recorded earlier in the week. In the event of a tie, the jury vote will prevail.

The live Grand Final will air on February 15.

First Heat

Tonight’s show features nine entries vying for two coveted spots in the final. The competing artists and their songs are:

Hosts

Guiding us through this season of Eurovizija.LT are Gabrielė Martirosian, Nombeko Augustė, and Rimvydas Černiauskas, a charismatic trio who promise to make the show even more engaging.

Where to Watch

The first heat of Eurovizija.LT 2025 airs tonight at 20:00 (CET). Fans can tune in via:

  • The official website of Lithuanian Public Television (Click here)
  • The Lithuanian Public Television’s YouTube channel (Watch here)

Lithuania’s Eurovision Legacy

Last year in Malmö, Silvester Belt represented Lithuania with “Luktelk”, finishing in 14th place. Can Lithuania climb even higher in Basel and achieve a stellar result?

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all updates on Lithuania’s journey to Eurovision 2025!

 

Germany: ARD aims on winning Eurovision Song Contest 2025!

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Germany seems determined on getting its third victory in Eurovision, following last year’s unexpected positive result. The public broadcaster has assembled a strong and experienced team to achieve this ambitious goal.

As we’ve already informed you, the new selection process is a collaboration between ARD, RTL, and Stefan Raab, whose name is synonymous with Germany’s successful Eurovision results. However, this partnership may not continue if the country gets another negative result. According to broadcaster officials, the collaboration was established with the sole purpose of winning, not merely participating.

In a recent interview, ARD’s program director, Christine Strobl, expressed confidence that the collaboration with Raab could lead to victory:

“Our goal is and will remain victory. We are not considering what happens if we fail. Nothing less than a win justifies such a partnership.”

Stefan Raab shares this sentiment, having taken full responsibility for Germany’s final outcome:

“I’m not doing this to finish second or third. The national team never says: we want to come in third. If we finish second, you can punish me later, I’ll still be here.”

Chefsache ESC 2025

Chefsache ESC 2025 will feature 24 acts. The competition includes two heats, a semi-final, and a grand final. While RTL will broadcast the heats and the semi-final, the Grand Final will be aired on Das Erste.

Key dates for Chefsache ESC 2025 are as follows:

  • Heat 1: February 14
  • Heat 2: February 15
  • Semi-Final: February 22
  • Grand Final: March 1

Seven acts will advance to the semi-final from each heat. A total of nine finalists will then compete in the Grand Final, where the winner will be chosen to represent Germany at Eurovision 2025 in Basel.

During the heats and semi-final, a professional jury, led by Eurovision veteran Stefan Raab, will evaluate the performances and decide which acts will qualify. However, the Grand Final will leave the decision entirely in the hands of the public, ensuring that Germany’s Eurovision representative reflects the nation’s choice.

The previous representative of Germany in Eurovision 2024, was Isaak with his song “Always on the Run” which ended up in 12th place of the Grand Final:

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the German participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, in Basel!

Source: dwdl.de

Greece: Listen to the candidate songs for Eurovision 2025!

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This morning, through the ERT morning show “Proian se idon”, the twelve artists who will compete in the Greek national final for Eurovision 2025 were announced. The contestants will vie for the chance to represent Greece in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in May in Basel, Switzerland.

Just after the finalists were revealed by the public broadcaster, the songs they will compete with in the final were also released.

The candidate songs

Here is the list of the twelve competing songs, which are now available for listening exclusively on the ERTFLIX platform:

How were the twelve finalists selected?

ERT opened a submission window for all interested artists, giving them the chance to participate in the Greek final. The submission deadline closed on November 10, with a total of 187 songs submitted. The final selection of the 12 finalists was made by an independent committee, which was entrusted with the task of evaluating the entries.

The Greek national final for Eurovision 2025 will take place on January 30, live from the Christmas Theater in Athens. The hosts of the night will consist of two Greek Eurovision stars, Elena Paparizou (2001 and 2005 – winner) and Sakis Rouvas (2004 and 2009). The winner of the show, who will represent Greece at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, will be determined as follows:

  • 25% from the vote of an international jury
  • 25% from the vote of a domestic jury
  • 50% from the vote of the television audience

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!

Greece: The participants of the Greek national selection for Eurovision 2025 revealed!

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The Greek national final for Eurovision 2025 is now taking shape, as the twelve artists who will compete for the country’s representation in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest have just been officially announced. The highly anticipated announcement was made through the morning entertainment show “Proian Se Eidon” on ERT, with hosts Jenny Melita and Fotis Sergoulopoulos revealing the names of the finalists.

The line-up of the Greek national final

The twelve artists selected to compete in the Greek national selection for Eurovision 2025 are the following:

  • Klavdia – “Asteromata”
  • Evangelia – “Vale”
  • Thanos Lambrou – “Free Love”
  • Konstantinos Christoforou & Kostas Karafotis – “Paradisos”
  • Xannova Xan – “Play it!”
  • Andy Nicolas – “Lost My Way”
  • BARBZ – “Sirens”
  • Dinamiss – “Odyssey”
  • Kostas Ageris – “Gi mou”
  • Nafsika – “Unhurt me”
  • Rikki – “Elevator”
  • Georgina Kalais & John Vlaseros – “High Road”

The candidate songs will be released later today.

How were the twelve finalists selected?

ERT opened a submission window for all interested artists, giving them the chance to participate in the Greek final. The submission deadline closed on November 10, with a total of 187 songs submitted. The final selection of the 12 finalists was made by an independent committee, which was entrusted with the task of evaluating the entries.

The Greek national final for Eurovision 2025 will take place on January 30, live from the Christmas Theater in Athens. The hosts of the night will consist of two Greek Eurovision stars, Elena Paparizou (2001 and 2005 – winner) and Sakis Rouvas (2004 and 2009). The winner of the show, who will represent Greece at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, will be determined as follows:

  • 25% from the vote of an international jury
  • 25% from the vote of a domestic jury
  • 50% from the vote of the television audience

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!

Ukraine: Snippets of Songs Competing for the 10th Spot in Vidbir 2025 Released

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With less than a month remaining until Vidbir 2025, snippets of the songs competing for the final spot in Ukraine’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest have been released.
The ten artists compiting for the 10th spot in the final  are:
  • BRYKULETS
  • ENLEO
  • FIЇNKA
  • GRISANA
  • MON FIA
  • Ranrawi
  • Starykova Hrystyna
  • YAGODY
  • Muayad
  • Sluchay Sashu

The full versions of these songs will be released on Monday, January 13, coinciding with the opening of the voting process through the Diia app. The winner, who will secure the tenth spot in the Vidbir 2025 lineup, is set to be announced on January 17.

Vidbir 2025 participants

The nine artists already confirmed for Vidbir 2025 are:

  1. Future Culture – “Waste My Time”
  2. Khayat – “Honor”
  3. Krylata – “Stay True”
  4. Molodi – “My Sea”
  5. Ziferblat – “Bird of Pray”
  6. Abiye – “Dim”
  7. DK Enerhetyk – “Sil’”
  8. Masha Kondratenko – “No Time To Cry”
  9. Vlad Sheryf – “Wind of Change”

Vidbir 2025 is scheduled to be broadcast on February 8, 2025, as a single show. The winner, who will represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2025, will be determined by a combination of jury and public votes.

In the previous edition, alyona alyona and Jerry Heil won Vidbir 2024 and went on to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2024 with the song “Teresa & Maria,” achieving a commendable third place.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the latest updates!

Source: ESC Discord