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 According to the contest’s rules, songs must not be published before this date in order to qualify for Malta Eurovision Song Contest.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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Eurovision 2025: Soon to be announced – stage, tickets, and the presenters!

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As 2024 comes to a close, preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel are already underway. Switzerland is getting ready to host Europe’s biggest music celebration, and some details about the competition are gradually being revealed.

According to the Swiss newspaper Blick, Edi Estermann, Head of Communications for Eurovision 2025, confirmed that on Monday, the organizers from SRG will present the stage design, visual identity, sound, and ticket information for the contest.

However, the names of the presenters who will host the grand competition on television will remain a secret for now. Specifically, the names will be announced in January. Estermann revealed that the hosting role has generated a lot of interest, describing it as

probably the most sought-after job in the Swiss entertainment industry right now

In an online poll conducted by Blick, 45% of users expressed their preference for long-time SRF presenter Sven Epiney to take on the hosting role. Epiney has been commenting on the contest since 2008 for SRF and is seen as a key figure for Eurovision in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. For many, it seems clear that he should host the contest in Basel.

However, his potential selection has also been met with some internal criticism from SRF and SRG. What works for the Swiss audience may not necessarily be suitable for the international stage. A long-standing commentator is seen as the face of Eurovision, but that doesn’t automatically guarantee the role of host. This was evident after Conchita Wurst’s victory in 2014. The following year, there was great surprise in Austria when Andi Knoll, who had been commenting on the biggest TV entertainment event in the world for ORF audiences since 1999, was not part of the presentation team in Vienna.

In any case, all that’s left is to wait for the official announcements in January, when the names of the hosts for Eurovision 2025 will be revealed.

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Source: Blick

Denmark: The Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2025 Songs to Be Announced on February 6!

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Denmark’s Public Broadcaster, DR, Will Select Its Eurovision 2025 Entry via the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix

Eight songs will compete in the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2025 (DMGP), with the song submission window closing on October 27th.

In a recent interview, DMGP’s executive producer, Erik Struve Hansen, revealed:

“Eight songs will participate in DMGP 2025. All songs have been selected, and the participants have been informed. One of the contestants is a former DMGP winner.
The eight teams of artists and songwriters will be unveiled at a press conference on February 6, 2025. Immediately after, you will be able to listen to the songs.
The final will take place at the Jyske Bank Box in Herning on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
The voting and format will be quite similar to what we experienced in 2024, with a jury influencing the final result.
A live orchestra will be available, but its use is optional.”

This year, Denmark was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö by Saba with the song “Sand”. Unfortunately, the entry failed to advance to the grand final, finishing 12th in the second semi-final.

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Source: eurosong.dk

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

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On Saturday night, December 14, the fifteenth episode of HaKokhav Haba (special edition), the talent show that will determine the artist who will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025, was broadcast. The show continues with high expectations.

The presenters, Assi Azar and Rotem Sela, once again guided the audience, while the jury, consisting of Shiri Maimon, Itay Levy, Assaf Amdorsky, Eden Hasson, Ran Dankar and Keren Peles, continued to evaluate with rigour and impartiality.

A total of 67 contestants made it through the audition hurdle and advanced to the second phase. There, after a new series of auditions, the six judges came up with a group of 21 people who will continue in the competition and claim the ticket to Basel. The 21 contestants who earned the trust of the judges are:

  • Keller
  • Yuval Raphael
  • Uri Saban
  • Ido Malka
  • Nathalie Zafar
  • Renana Bouaziza
  • Daniel Weiss
  • Yuval Gold
  • Udi Schneider
  • Amit Sade
  • Alma Maimon de Razon
  • Dolev Mandelbaum
  • Valerie Hamati
  • Hamsa
  • Nati Livian
  • Itai Paz
  • Perfylove Kanene Mongoza
  • Aviad Klein
  • Ilai Avidani
  • Shira Knop
  • Red Band και Moran Aharoni

Then 7 of the 21 contestants took to the stage and competed against each other, with the one with the lowest score being eliminated from the competition.

Contestants and their Interpretations:

Keller (84%)

With a dazzling performance and excellent control of her voice, Keller sang “Valerie” (by Amy Winehouse) and managed to collect 84% from the audience and judges. Only Assaf voted against her effort, as he expected more.

Yuval Raphael (95%)

Yuval took to the stage and performed “All I Ask” (by Adele) and proved why she is one of the favorites in the competition. With a stunning and highly dynamic performance she captivated the audience and the judges, who all voted for her.

 Uri Saban (71%)

Uri chose to perform “Give and Take” (by Shlomo Artzi) and despite his low confidence in his performance he received 71% and stayed in the competition. Of the judges, Ran and Assaf voted against him.

Ido Malka (84%)

Ido with “This Love” (by Maroon 5) was only outvoted by Assaf. With a great performance he ended up staying in the competition with 84%.

Nathalie Zafar (78%)

Nathalie chose to sing “Waiting” (by Rita) and impressed with her performance.She received 78% and moves on to the next episode, with the only judge voting her down being Keren.

Renana Bouaziza (46%)

Renana performed the song “Barefoot” (by Yasmin Moalem), but her performance had several misses. She was voted out by Assaf, Ran, Eden and Keren and was the one who received the lowest percentage and therefore she was eliminated from the competition.

Daniel Weiss (94%)

Daniel gave a flawless performance singing “Imagine” (by John Lennon) and managed to stay in the competition with 94%, as he was voted positively by all the judges.

HaKokhav Haba continues with the next 7 contestants entering the fray in the next episode. Through HaKokhav HaBa, Israel managed to qualify for the final of our beloved contest every year from 2015 to 2020, and in 2018 Netta was also the winner of Eurovision with the song “Toy“.

Last year’s HaKokhav Haba winner and by extension the country’s representative at Eurovision 2024 was Eden Golan. Eden Golan with her song “Hurricane”, finished in fifth place in the final ranking.

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Source: euromix.il

Eurovision 2025: New changes ahead | What is Martin Green pinpointing about them

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Everything that occurred during the Eurovision Song Contest of 2024 ignited a long course of new developments and changes. The new director of Eurovision, Martin Green highlighted them in an interview with The Euro Trip Podcast.

What is set to come in force?

The new regulations bear as their focal point the artists’ well-being and the aiming to cultivate a setting as satisfying and solidarity-driven as possible. More particularly, reduced media access to the rehearsals appears to be a key point, in order to eliminate any distractions for the contestants and for them to feel more comfortable on stage. In essence, this policy is said to follow the example of other major global events, in which Martin Green has much previous experience and in which, media access is more limited.

“This has all come from delegations and artists themselves asking to have more time to get more confident with their performances before the cameras are let it – and who can blame them?

In Eurovision there is unprecedented access. When we live our lives under constant access, we have to look closer at that for the wellbeing of the artists.”

Thus, there seems to be a clear plan about no-filming zones of the artists, to secure their safety and well-being.

In the meantime, the signing and adherence to a code of conduct will be mandatory, as an additional policy of reinforcing the participants’ security and protection. Any violations of this code will be revised by Martin Green, Martin Österdahl, members of the leadership group of the Eurovision Song Contes and of the Reference Group.

“Codes of conduct don’t work if it’s one strike and you’re out. There has to be process and discussion.

Eurovision is a friendly space and a community space.”

The regulations of the code of conduct, as well as the optimised rehearsal plan is scheduled to be unveiled by the EBU in the future.

 

What did he say about Martin Österdahl?

If there was one person who was highly critized about the incidents that took place in the 2024 Contest, that was Martin Österdahl, the Executive Supervisor. Martin Green appears positively adjacent to Österdahl, supporting him emotionally and practically.

“Martin has changed this contest into something unrecognisable from what it was – and only for the better. And for that he should only ever be applauded.”

The two had co-operated in the past and more specifically, at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, when Martin Green was the Managing Director of BBC.

“Martin and I had a great relationship in Liverpool. I was on the other side of things.

My job now is to sit over the team and to run the whole team now, and hopefully to build the team.”

 

What do you think about the changes that are going to be introduced at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest?

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Source: The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast

 

 

Slovenia: EMA2025 contestants announced!

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The official Slovenian broadcaster, RTVSLO, has just announced the 12 artists who will compete for the Slovenian representation on Eurovision 2025.

The entries announced are:

  1. Eva Pavli – “Niti”
  2. KiKi – “O-ou!”
  3. Jon Vitezič – “Vse ti dam”
  4. Trine – “Grace”
  5. Klemen – “How Much Time Do We Have Left”
  6. Žan Videc – “Pusti da gori”
  7. ANNA – “Čau”
  8. July Jones – “New Religion”
  9. ZveN – “Divja”
  10. PolarAce – “Kind”
  11. Astrid & The Scandals – “Touché”
  12. RAI – “Frederick’s Dead”

We remind you that EMA 2025 will be held on February 1. The result will be determined through two rounds of voting. In the first round, five committees will vote using the same method used in Eurovision (1-8, 10 and 12). Each committee will consist of five members who will belong to specific groups of people. The five committees will be:

  1. Music jury (singers, musicians, producers, songwriters creators)
  2. Television jury (editors, presenters, directors, choreographers)
  3. Radio jury (radio editors, journalists, presenters)
  4. OGAE Slovenia jury
  5. International Eurovision influencer jury (bloggers, vloggers, online journalists)

After the above juries have cast their votes, the top two songs will continue to the EMA superfinal round. In this round, the winner will be determined by the public vote.

Source: RTVSLO

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