Finland: New clues about the candidates of UMK 2025!

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The countdown to the reveal of the artists who are going to participate in the 2025 Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK), Finland’s national competition for the Eurovision Song Contest, continues. With five days left until the list of artists who will claim the representation of the country at Eurovision 2025 in Basel on 13, 15 and 17 May is revealed, the national broadcaster, Yle, has made a third cryptic post on Instagram. You can read more about the first two posts in the article below.

Countdown to UMK 2025: Clues about Finland’s national final candidates revealed

The third post entails new clues related to one of the artists who is going to compete in UMK 2025.

 

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Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από το χρήστη UMK (@uudenmusiikinkilpailu)

  • Mary J. Blige: Mary Jane Blige is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and businesswoman. Her presence in the enigmatic post may indicate the style of the song, which may be in a similar style to Mary Jane Blige’s songs, or the artist’s profile may be similar to that of the American artist. Could it also indicate an artist from the United States? We’ll see.
  • Great Sphinx of Giza: The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most famous monuments in the world. The presence of the monument in the post has multiple interpretations. The Sphinx as an ancient mythological creature was known for its riddles/enigmas, so it may refer to the title of the song “Enigma”!?!?. The song could also make references to personalities of ancient Egypt, such as Cleopatra or a Pharaoh. Finally, it may indicate the artist’s relationship with Egypt themselves.
  • Colourful flowers: The presence of flowers hides various meanings and may be one of the messages of the song. If we can group the meanings then the flowers may indicate 1) love and romance, 2) hope and new beginnings, 3) futility and transience, 4) spirituality and purity, 5) sadness and farewell, 6) friendship and joy.
  • Husky: The Husky dog ​​breed fits the profile of northern countries like Finland. Among other things, the presence of a Husky dog ​​may indicate endurance and perseverance, freedom and independence, but also resilience in difficult situations and circumstances.
  • Water: Water is a dominant element in the geography of Finland. It is no coincidence that Finland has the title of “Land of a Thousand Lakes”. As a symbol, water symbolizes life and rebirth, purification and cleansing, emotions, transformation and change, but also destruction.

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the UMK 2025 artists are going to be revealed. From January 9 to January 17, 2025, each song and music video will be released one at a time. One month later, on February 8, UMK 2025 is scheduled to take place in Nokia Arena, in Tampere.

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Israel: Everything That Happened in the 24th Episode of HaKokhav Haba!

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Yesterday, Thursday, January 2, the 24th episode of HaKokhav Haba was broadcast. This is the singing competition through which Israel will choose its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 15, and 17, 2025.

The continuation of the HaKokhav Haba battle phase started with 12 artists. Yesterday’s mission was the third part of the “surprise duet” phase, in which the last four contestants had to sing a duet with a famous singer whose identity they did not know. The famous singers were revealed to the contestants during their performance.

Hosts and Judging Panel

Rotem Sela remains the host of the show, alongside Assi Azar, one of the hosts of Eurovision 2019. Azar has been a host since the first season of HaKokhav Haba in 2013, while Rotem Sela took over as host from the second season, a role she continues to hold today.

The judging panel includes:

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

The Couples

Alma Mimun de Razon

Alma performed the song “Tamid Yachko Lech” by Leah Shabbat, accompanied by Eliana Tidhar and Lee Byrne. Her performance was described by the judges as emotional and harmonious, with her performance receiving warm applause and positive comments. Alma scored 96%.

Natalie Tsafar

Natalie performed the song “Atalef Iver” by Hanan Ben Ari, featuring singer Narkis. Her performance, although having a unique voice, was judged as inaccurate and lacking the necessary emotional peaks to express the song’s feelings. The judges noted that her performance did not convey the required emotional intensity, and she received 60%.

Moran Aharoni and Red Band

Moran Aharoni and Red Band performed the famous song “Chandelier” by Sia, with the participation of judge Shiri Maimon. Moran impressed with her strong and expressive voice. Their performance received positive comments from the judges, and they scored 75%.

Amit Sagie

Amit Sagie performed the song “My Lover Doesn’t See Me Anymore” by Omer Adam, featuring Orcoohen. His performance was described as emotional, with proper emotional depth and good vocal delivery. He scored 70%, and the judges agreed that his performance showed dedication and authenticity.

The Elimination of the Night

At the end of the night, the judges decided that Alma Mimun de Razon, Moran Aharoni with Red Band, and Amit Sagie would continue to the next round of the competition, while Natalie Tsafar’s journey ended here.

The winner of last year’s HaKokhav Haba and Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2024 was Eden Golan. Eden Golan, with her song “Hurricane,” finished in 5th place in the final ranking.

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Source: euromix

Finland: Erika Vikman will compete in UMK 2025

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According to Viisupodi, Erika Vikman will be one of the artists in UMK 2025, competing to represent Finland at Eurovision 2025.

Only a few days remain before the names of the participants are revealed, and speculation has already begun. Erika Vikman became well-known to Eurovision fans in 2020 when she finished in second place in the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) with her song “Cicciolina“. The song topped the televote and became a massive hit in Finland.

In October, during an interview, she revealed that she had been working with Chisu and her husband Jori Roosberg on her second album. Her participation in UMK 2025 is expected to generate excitement and draw the attention of Eurovision fans.

UMK 2025

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the artists for UMK 2025 will be announced. From January 9 to January 17, 2025, the songs, along with their accompanying music videos, will be gradually released, one each day. Finally, a month later, the final will be broadcast live from the Nokia Arena in Tampere.

Last year, Windows95man won UMK and represented Finland in Malmö with the song “No Rules.” The country finished 19th overall with 38 points.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nidDtyS0Wo

 

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Source: Viisupodi

Lithuania: Announces Hosts for Eurovizija.LT 2025

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The Lithuanian national broadcaster, LRT, has announced the hosts for the country’s selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland.

The Eurovizija.LT 2025 selection will be hosted by Gabrielė Martirosian, Nombeko Augustė, and Rimvydas Černiauskas. Gabrielė Martirosian and Nombeko Augustė, who co-hosted last year’s national selection, are no strangers to this role, having each presented the show in previous years. Rimvydas Černiauskas, a radio presenter at LRT Opus, will debut as a host this year.

This year, the hosts will have equal roles compared to last year. All three will appear together on stage and take turns interviewing the jury members and contestants backstage.

Eurovizija.LT 2025 will kick off next Saturday, January 11, with the first of five semi-finals. Each semi-final will feature nine artists, with only two advancing to the grand final.

The grand final will take place on February 15, 2025, at the Žalgiris Arena in Kaunas. At this stage, the winner will be determined solely by public voting.

The 45 artists competing in the Lithuanian selection are:

  1. Aistay „Meile sapnavau”
  2. Amari „Sirens Call”
  3. Amoralu „Freedom”
  4. Anyanya „Running Out Of Time”
  5. Austėja Lukaitė “Kas esu be tavęs?”
  6. „Black Biceps” „Visaip man reik”
  7. Donata „Empower”
  8. „Euften” „Goodbye Hell”
  9. Ewa „Tell me lie”
  10. Freya Alley „Lalala”
  11. Gebrasy „Whole”
  12. Goya „After Storm”
  13. Godo Yorke „<3 neparodai”
  14. „Halummi” „The Flame”
  15. „Hansanova” „Leilydo”
  16. leva Zasimauskaite „Don’t You Ever Leave Me”
  17. Indre ir Laimonas „Namo”
  18. Jokübas Jankauskas „Far Away”
  19. Joseph June „Ko man nesakei?”
  20. Juste Baradulinaite „Tired”
  21. Justinas „Alright”
  22. Káro „Love Bug”
  23. „Katarsis” „Tavo akys”
  24. Liepa „Ar mylétum”
  25. Lion Ceccah „Drobe”
  26. LIT „You’re Not Alone”
  27. Mantas Ben „Svajones po 12″
  28. Mario Junes „Bury Me”
  29. Matas Ligeika „Saule”
  30. Matt Len „Not Alone”
  31. MeidE „Gyvates”
  32. Noy „Just Take Me On A Date”
  33. Ofelija „Sirdele”
  34. Petunija „l salduma”
  35. „Queens of Roses” “Taip!”
  36. Rüta Budreckaite „Tai kur namai”
  37. Siga ,Walking With My Shadow”
  38. Sophie Ali „The Bluest Bell”
  39. „Sun Francisco” „Atsimerkt”
  40. „The Ditties” „Zui Zu Bi”
  41. Thomas G „Highest Goals”
  42. Tomas Dirgela „Pa§ok”
  43. Ustin „You’re The One”
  44. Viktorija Faith „Scary Beautiful”
  45. Vilija „Liesti negalima”

In 2024, Lithuania was represented by Silvester Belt with the song “Luktelk”, finishing in 14th place in the grand final with 90 points.

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Source: LRT

Countdown to UMK 2025: Clues about Finland’s national final candidates revealed

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The countdown to the highly anticipated announcement of the artists competing in UMK 2025, Finland’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, has officially begun! With just six days left until the big reveal, Finland’s national broadcaster, Yle, has stirred excitement and speculation among fans by sharing two mysterious Instagram posts.

Packed with intriguing symbols and hints, the posts seem to offer glimpses into the styles and themes of this year’s entries. But what do these cryptic clues really mean?

First post 

 

 

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  • Route 66: This iconic American highway could hint at a song with country, rock, or road-trip vibes. It might also point to an artist with U.S. connections or a theme centered around freedom and adventure.
  • Vintage Printer: The image of a man working at a printing press could symbolize an artist with a retro or classic style. It might also allude to meaningful lyrics or a song with historical depth.
  • Judge’s Gavel: This symbol could represent a song tackling themes of justice, power, or societal issues. Alternatively, it might suggest an artist with a bold and commanding presence.
  • Butterfly or Moth: Often associated with transformation, this insect might point to a song with an atmospheric or moody tone, or one that breaks new creative ground.
  • Traditional Wooden Tool (Planer): This could hint at an artist with a connection to traditional music, showcasing authenticity.
  • Iceberg: A nod to Finland’s cold climate, or perhaps a metaphor for something deeper—hidden emotions or layers to be discovered in the music.
  • Korkeavuorenkatu Street Sign: This Helsinki street sign could suggest a local artist or a cultural reference rooted in Finnish heritage.

Second post

 

 

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  • Doves: A symbol of peace and harmony, these birds might suggest a song with a unifying or uplifting message.
  • Pickle: A playful and humorous touch, possibly pointing to a lighthearted or troll entry—something UMK fans have come to love.
  • Dinosaur: Likely tied to a comedic or quirky act, this could hint at an entry that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
  • Planet Jupiter: Representing grandeur and epicness, this could signal a futuristic or cosmic-themed performance.
  • Diamond: A symbol of brilliance and uniqueness, perhaps hinting at a standout artist or a song with powerful energy.
  • Red Curtains: Suggesting drama and theatricality, this could point to an entry with a visually striking and performance-heavy concept.

What to expect next?

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the UMK 2025 artists will be revealed. From January 9 to January 17, 2025, each song and music video will be released one at a time. A month later the final will be broadcasted live from Nokia Arena in Tampere.

Windows95man won last year’s edition of UMK and therefore represented Finland in Malmö with “No Rules“. The country placed nineteenth overall with thirty-eight points.

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Serbia: One disqualification from Pesma za Evroviziju 2025!

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A few hours before the end of 2024, last-minute developments come to us from Serbia regarding the national competition Pesma za Evroviziju through which the country is going to select its participation for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, which is scheduled to take place in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 15 and 17, 2025.

According to the country’s national broadcaster, RTS, the band Buč Kesidi was disqualified from the Pesma za Evroviziju 2025 as their song “Tužne ljubavi” had been performed at the Sea Star Festival in the city of Umag, Croatia in May 2024. The void of this exclusion will be filled by the band Maršali with the song “Po policama sećanja”.

The updated list of the 30 contestants of Pesma za Evroviziju 2025 is as per below:

  • Maršali – Po policama sećanja
  • Igor Simić – Ne mogu
  • Tropico band – AI
  • Tam – Durum durum
  • Džet Vega – Rolerkoster
  • Mila – Gaia
  • Dušan Kurtić – Boginja
  • Harem Girls – Aladin
  • Mimi Mercedez – Turbo žurka
  • Dram – Vanja
  • Ivana Štrbac – La La La
  • Milan Nikolić i banda – Storia del amor
  • Bojana x David – Šesto čulo
  • Iskaz – Trendseter
  • Tanja Banjanin – Ja sam bolja
  • Princ – Mila
  • Biber – Da mi se vratiš
  • Nataša Kojić – Up and Down
  • Kruz Roudi – Sve i odmah
  • SEDLAR – Oči boje zemlje
  • Jelena Pajić – Kameleon
  • Nikola Antonijević Anton – U grad
  • AltCtrl – Mamurna jutra
  • Filarri – Meet and Greet
  • GIFTS & ROSES – Do kraja vremena
  • Maja Nikolić – Žali srce moje
  • Ohajo – MaMa
  • Ana & The Changes – Brinem
  • Vukayla – MASK
  • Vampiri – Tebi treba neko kao ja

We remind you that Pesma za Evroviziju consists of two Semi-Finals and a Grand Final. The dates of the Semi-Finals and the Final are:

  • First Semi-Final – 25 February
  • Second Semi-Final – 27 February
  • Final – 1 March

Source: RTS

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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