Finland: The latest clues about the candidates of UMK 2025!

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The revelation of the artists competing in Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu, the Finnish national final for Eurovision 2025, is just around the corner and Yle, the country’s public broadcaster, keeps on teasing the artists with a series of hinting posts on their social media.

Earlier today, the fifth hint was posted on UMK’s official Instagram account, regarding one of the artists that will claim Finland’s Eurovision 2025 representation:

 

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  • Raised Fist: Often a symbol of activism, resistance, or empowerment—perhaps linked to themes of strength in the artist’s work or persona.
  • myspace: A reference to the early 2000s internet culture, suggesting the artist might have connections to this era or started gaining recognition during that time.
  • Ski Gear and Winter Scene: Indicates a connection to the snowy Nordic region, winter sports, or themes of nostalgia.
  • Police Dog (“Poliisi”): “Poliisi” is Finnish for “police”, perhaps hinting at strong or disciplined qualities in the artist’s persona.
  • Beer Mug and Pretzel: Represents Bavarian or German culture—perhaps the artist has links to Germany or incorporates themes tied to this culture.
  • Cherry Blossoms: Symbolic of Japan or fleeting beauty—could hint at artistic inspiration or ties to Japanese culture.
  • Lynx: A wild cat found in Nordic and Central European regions, possibly representing nature, strength, or the artist’s background.

You can read more about the previous hints in our articles.

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

The previous winner of UMK and Finland’s representative in Eurovision 2024, was Windows95man with his song “No Rules” which ended up in 19th place in the Grand Final:

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

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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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  • 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.

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the Eurovision Song Contest 2025!

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

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

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Loreen wins #ESC250 again | Here are the detailed results of #ESC250 of 2024 by Songfestival.be!

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Happy New Year everyone! The first article for 2025 could be no other but the results of the #ESC250 voting by Songfestival.be in collaboration and as presented via EFR12 Radio.

For the seventeenth year in a row, Songfestival.be conducted during November a poll, asking Eurofans to vote for their ten favourite Eurovision entries of all time. 2023, also, marks the first year that the results are announced via EFR12 Radio. Starting at 11:30 CET and for twelve hours straight, we had the chance to listen to what the Eurovision community considers as the all-time classics of the contest.

Hence, Loreen is the big winner of this year’s #ESC250 with her song “Euphoria“. Loreen represented Sweden in Eurovision 2012 with Euphoria and in 2023 with Tattoo which ended up in 2nd place.

The detailed results of #ESC250

  1.  Sweden 2012: Loreen – Euphoria (+2)
  2.  Sweden 2023: Loreen – Tattoo (=)
  3.  Finland 2023: Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha (-2)
  4.  Spain 2022: Chanel – SloMo (=)
  5. Netherlands 2024: Joost Klein – Europapa (NEW)
  6.  Croatia 2024: Baby Lasagna – Rim Tim Tagi Dim (NEW)
  7.  Switzerland 2024: Nemo – The Code (NEW)
  8.  Sweden 2022: Cornelia Jakobs – Hold Me Closer (-3)
  9. Greece 2024: Marina Satti– Zari (NEW)
  10.  Ukraine 2021: Go_A – Shum (-3)
  11. Ireland 2024: Bambie Thug – Doomsday Blue (NEW)
  12. Italy 2021: Måneskin – Zitti E Buoni (-6)
  13.  Cyprus 2018: Eleni Foureira – Fuego (-5)
  14.  Ukraine 2024: alyona alyona & Jerry Heil – Teresa & Maria (NEW)
  15.  France 2021: Barbara Pravi – Voilà (-6)
  16.  Netherlands 2019: Duncan Laurence – Arcade (-4)
  17.  Italy 2020: Diodato – Fai Rumore (-4)
  18.  Israel 2024: Eden Golan – Hurricane (NEW)
  19.  Ukraine 2016: Jamala – 1944 (-2)
  20.  Norway 2009: Alexander Rybak – Fairytale (-2)
  21.  Switzerland 2021: Gjon’s Tears – Tout L’Univers (-2)
  22.  Sweden 2014: Sanna Nielsen – Undo (+27)
  23.  Iceland 2019: Hatari – Hatrið mun sigra (-8)
  24.  Spain 2023: Blanca Paloma – EaΕa (-14)
  25.  Italy 2024: Angelina Mango – La Noia (NEW)
  26.  Netherlands 2022: S10 – De Diepte (=)
  27.  Slovenia 2023: – Joker Out – Carpe Diem (-16)
  28.  Italy 2019: Mahmood – Soldi (-6)
  29.  Serbia 2007: Marija Šerifović – Molitva (-4)
  30.  Serbia 2022: Konstrakta – In Corpore Sano (-10)
  31.  Sweden 2015: Måns Zelmerlöw – Heroes (+9)
  32.  Portugal 2022: MARO – saudade saudade (+2)
  33.  Latvia 2023: Sudden Lights – Aijā (-2)
  34.  Norway 2019: – KEiiNO – Spirit In The Sky (-20)
  35.  Greece 2005: Helena Paparizou – My Number One (-14)
  36. Norway 2024: Gåte – Ulveham (NEW)
  37.  Lithuania 2024: Silvester Belt – Luktelk (NEW)
  38.  Spain 2024: Nebulossa – Zorra (NEW)
  39.  Norway 1995: Secret Gardern – Nocturne (-15)
  40.  Spain 2012: Pastora Soler – Quédate Conmigo (-7)
  41.  Belgium 2015: Loïc Nottet – Rhythm Inside (-9)
  42.  Belgium 2017: Blanche – City Lights (-7)
  43.  Estonia 2015: Elina Born & Stig Rästa – Goodbye to Yesterday (1)
  44.  Portugal 2017: Salvador Sobral – Amar Pelos Dois (-5)
  45.  Spain 2003: Beth – Dime (-9)
  46.  Sweden 1974: ABBA – Waterloo (-3)
  47.  Portugal 2024: iolanda – Grito (ΝΕW)
  48.  Italy 2023: Marco Mengoni – Due Vite (-25)
  49.  Finland 2006: Lordi – Hard Rock Hallelujah (-12)
  50.  Estonia 2024: 5miinust & Puuluup – (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi (NEW)
  51.  Italy 2015: Il Volo – Grande Amore (-21)
  52.  France 2024: Slimane – Mon Amour (NEW)
  53.  Finland 2021: Blind Channel – Dark Side (-25)
  54.  Slovenia 2024: Raiven – Veronika (NEW)
  55.  Norway 2023: Alessandra – Queen Of Kings (-39)
  56.  Austria 2023: Teya & Salena – Who The Hell Is Edgar? (-27)
  57.  Armenia 2023 Brunette – Future Lover (-12)
  58.  Ukraine 2007: Verka Serduchka – Dancing Lasha Tumbai (-20)
  59.  United Kingdom 2022: Sam Ryder – SPACE MAN (-18)
  60.  Türkiye 2003: Sertab Erener – Everyway That I Can (-3)
  61.  Greece 2001: Antique – (I Would) Die For You (-13)
  62.  Sweden 2024: Marcus & Martinus – Unforgettable (NEW)
  63.  Serbia 2023: Luke Black – Samo mi se spava (-8)
  64.  Austria 2014: Conchita Wurst – Rise Like A Phoenix (-20)
  65.  Australia 2016: Dami Im – Sound of Silence (-15)
  66.  Austria 2024: Kaleen – We Will Rave (NEW)
  67.  Israel 2023: Noa Kirel – Unicorn (-40)
  68.  Türkiye 2010: maNga – We Could Be the Same (-17)
  69.  Denmark 2013: Emmelie de Forest – Only Teardrops (-22)
  70.  Lithuania 2022: Monika Liu – Sentimentai (-6)
  71.  Greece 2022: Amanda Tenfjord – Die Together (-25)
  72.  Russia 2016: Sergey Lazarev – You are the Only One (-20)
  73. Serbia and Montenegro 2004: Željko Joksimović – Lane moje (-12)
  74.  Hungary 2018: AWS – Viszlát Nyár (-9)
  75. Iceland 2020: Daði Freyr – Think About Things (-21)
  76.  Türkiye 1997: Ethnic & Sebnem Paker – Dinle (-4)
  77.  Bosnia 2006: Hari Mata Hari – Lejla (-10)
  78.  Türkiye 2009: Hadise – Düm Tek Tek (+1)
  79.  Ukraine 2022: Kalush Orchestra – Stefania (-16)
  80.  Spain 1995: Anabel Conde – Vuelve conmigo (-22)
  81.  United Kingdom 1996: Gina G – Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit (+16)
  82.  Switzerland 2020: Gjon’s Tears – Répondez-moi (-14)
  83.  Italy 2022: Mahmood & BLANCO – Brividi (-21)
  84.  Croatia 2011: Daria – Celebrate (-10)
  85.  Latvia 2015 Aminata – Love Injected (-29)
  86.  Norway 2013: Margaret Berger – I Feed You My Love (-9)
  87.  Spain 2014: Ruth Lorenzo – Dancing In The Rain (-9)
  88.  Estonia 2023 ALIKA – Bridges (-19)
  89. Armenia 2024: Ladaniva – Jako (NEW)
  90.  Croatia 1999: Doris Dragovic – Marija Magdalena (+9)
  91. Bulgaria 2020: Victoria – Tears Getting Sober (-16)
  92.  Germany 2010 Lena – Satellite (-22)
  93.  Norway 2015 Mørland & Debra Scarlett – A Monster Like Me (-20)
  94.  Belgium 2024: Mustii – Before the Party’s Over (NEW)
  95.  Cyprus 2021 Elena Tsagrinou – El Diablo (-63)
  96.  Estonia 2009 Urban Symphony – Rändajad (-25)
  97. Netherlands 2014: The Common Linnets – Calm After The Storm (-5)
  98.  Sweden 2011: – Eric Saade – Popular (+14)
  99.  Slovenia 2019: Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl – Sebi (-11)
  100.  France 2023 La Zarra – Evidemment (-47)
  101.  Switzerland 1988: Céline Dion – Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi (-7)
  102.  Czechia 2023 Vesna – My Sister’s Crown (-43)
  103.  Italy 2017: Francesco Gabbani – Occidentali’s Karma ((-27)
  104.  Italy 2018: Ermal Meta & Fabrizio Moro – Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente (-21)
  105.  Cyprus 2012: Ivi Adamou – La La Love (-25)
  106.  Czechia 2022: We Are Domi – Lights Off (-19)
  107.  Luxembourg 1965: France Gall – Poupée De Cire, Poupée De Son (-16)
  108.  Czechia 2024: Aiko – Pedestal (NEW)
  109.  Portugal 2019: Conan Osiris – Telemóveis (-8)
  110.  Finland 2024: Windows95man – No Rules (NEW)
  111.  Spain 2004: Ramon – Para Llenarme de ti (+502)
  112.  Israel 2007: Shiri Maimon – HaSheket SheNish’ar (-6)
  113.  Ukraine 2004: Ruslana – Wild Dances (-24)
  114.  Bulgaria 2017: Kristian Kostov – Beautiful Mess (-11)
  115.  Greece 2008: Kalomira – Secret Combination (-29)
  116.  Luxembourg 1973: Anne Marie David – Tu Te Reconnaîtras (-32)
  117.  Slovakia 2010: Kristina – Horehronie (+100)
  118.  Serbia 2021: Hurricane – Loco Loco (-11))
  119.  Australia 2023 Voyager – Promise (-53)
  120.  Armenia 2016: Iveta Mukuchyan – LoveWave (-25)
  121. Georgia 2024: Nutsa Buzaladze – Firefighter (NEW)
  122. Yugoslavia 1990: Tajci – Hajde da Ludujemo (-9)
  123.  Israel 1983: Ofra Haza – Hi (-23)
  124. Malta 2024: Sarah Bonnici – Loop (NEW)
  125.  Ireland 1987: Johnny Logan – Hold Me Now (-9)
  126.  Türkiye 2008: Mor ve Ötesi – Deli (+3)
  127.  Israel 2018: Netta – Toy (-23)
  128.  North Macedonia 2012: Kaliopi – Crno I Belo (=)
  129.  Bulgaria 2016: Poli Genova – If Love Was A Crime (-44)
  130.  Greece 2013: Koza Mostra ft. Agathon Iakovidis – Alcohol is Free (-6)
  131.  Russia 2020: Little Big – Uno (-5)
  132.  Switzerland 2019: Luca Hänni – She Got Me (-30)
  133.  Serbia 2024: Teya Dora – Ramonda (NEW)
  134.  Cyprus 2022: Andromache – Ela (-52)
  135.  Italy 1992: Mia Martini – Rapsodia (-20)
  136. Montenegro 2015: Knez – Adio (+52)
  137.  Albania 2018: Eugent Bushpepa – Mall (-27)
  138.  San Marino 2021: Senhit ft Flo Rida – Adrenalina (-21)
  139.  Norway 2020: Ulrikke – Attention (-46)
  140.  France 1991: Amina – Le Dernier qui a parlé (-35)
  141. Poland 1995: Justyna – Sama (+129)
  142.  France 2022: Alvan & Ahez – Fulenn (+30)
  143.  Sweden 1991: Carola – Fångad av en stormvind (+30)
  144.  Monaco 2006: Severine Ferrer – La Coco Dance (+819)
  145. Cyprus 2024: Silia Kapsis – Liar (NEW)
  146.  France 2009: Patricia Kaas – Et s’il fallait le Faire (+11)
  147.  Israel 1998: Dana International – Diva (-8)
  148.  Serbia 2017: Tijana Bogicevic – In Too Deep (+574)
  149.  Spain 1973: Mocedades – Eres Tú (-68)
  150.  Iceland 2009: – Yohanna – Is It True (-42)
  151.  Bulgaria 2021: Equinox – Bones (-18)
  152.  Sweden 2006: Carola – Invincible (+55)
  153.  Italy 1997: Jalisse – Fiumi di parole (-12)
  154.  Denmark 1963: Grethe & Jørgen Ingmann – Dansevise (+25)
  155.  United Kingdom 1997: Katrina & the Waves – Love Shine a Light (-46)
  156.  Russia 2021: Manizha – Russian Woman (+9)
  157.  Sweden 2004: Lena Philipsson – It Hurts (+20)
  158.  Poland 2022: Ochman – River (-37)
  159.  Iceland 1997: Paul Oscar – Minn Hinsti Dans (+74)
  160.  Spain 1990: Azucar Moreno – Bandido (-18)
  161.  Cyprus 1997 – Hara & Andreas Konstantinou – Mana Mou (+212)
  162. Serbia 2013: Moje 3 – Ljubav Je Svuda (+388)
  163.  Lithuania 2020: The Roop – On Fire (-41)
  164.  Hungary 2017: Joci Pápai – Origo (+51)
  165. San Marino 2024: Megara – 11:11 (NEW)
  166.  Croatia 1998: Danijela – Neka Mi Ne Svane (-6)
  167.  Italy 2013: Marco Mengoni – L’Essenziale (-49)
  168.  Sweden 2018: Benjamin Ingrosso – Dance You Off (+52)
  169.  Albania 2022: Ronela Hajati – Sekret (-49)
  170.  Ireland 1993: Niamh Kavanagh – In Your Eyes (-51)
  171.  Latvia 2000: Brainstorm – My Star (+7)
  172.  Georgia 2007: Sopho – Visionary Dream (-28)
  173.  Serbia 2012: Željko Joksimović – Nije Ljubav Stvar (-30)
  174.  Sweden 2008: Charlotte Perelli – Hero (+35)
  175.  Bulgaria 2021: Victoria – Growing Up is Getting Old (-40)
  176.  Georgia 2016: Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz – Midnight Gold (+20)
  177.  Iceland 2021: Daði Freyr – 10 years (-28)
  178.  Portugal 2018: Claudia Pascoal – O Jardim (-47)
  179.  Armenia 2008: Sirusho – Qele qele (-39)
  180. Spain 2015: Edurne – Amanecer (+76)
  181.  Azerbaijan 2009: AySel and Arash – Always (-56)
  182.  Montenegro 2013: Who See – Igranka (+36)
  183.  Finland 2017: Norma John – Blackbird (+18)
  184.  Slovenia 2001: Nuša Derenda – Energy (-30)
  185.  Albania 2017: Lindita – World (+135)
  186.  Australia 2019: Kate Miller-Heidke – Zero Gravity (-28)
  187.  Portugal 2023: Mimicat – Ai Coração(-55)
  188.  Albania 2012: Rona Nishliu – Suus (-35)
  189.  Albania 2019: Jonida Maliqi – Ktheju tokës (-41)
  190.  Serbia 2008: Jelena Tomasevic – Oro (-190)
  191.  Norway 2013: Carl Espen – Silent Storm (-30)
  192.  Romania 2021: Roxen – Amnesia (-55)
  193.  Croatia 2023: Let3 – Mama ŠČ! (-31)
  194.  Ireland 1996: Eimear Quinn – The Voice (-60)
  195.  Armenia 2009: Inga & Anush – Jan Jan (-27)
  196.  United Kingdom 2023: Mae Muller – I Wrote A Song (-106)
  197.  Belgium 2023: Gustaph – Because of You (-99)
  198. Sweden 1983: Carola – Främling (+74)
  199.  France 1977: Marie Myriam – L’oiseau et l’enfant (-43)
  200.  Norway 2021: Subwoolfer – Give That Wolf a Banana (-64)
  201. Poland 2016: Michal Szpak – Color of Your Life (+62)
  202.  United Kingdom 2024: Olly Alexander – Dizzy (NEW)
  203.  Estonia 2018: Elina Nechayeva – La forza (-51)
  204.  Sweden 1999 – Charlotte Nilsson – Take Me To Your Heaven (50)
  205.  Malta 2021: Destiny Chukunyere – Je me casse (-29)
  206. Poland 2024: Luna – The Tower (NEW)
  207.  Cyprus 2019: Tamta – Replay (-32)
  208.  Ukraine 2020: Go_A – Solovey (-24)
  209.  Bulgaria 2007: Elitsa Todorova & Stoyan Yankulov – Water (-10)
  210.  Netherlands 2013: Anouk – Birds (-63)
  211.  United Kingdom 1998: Imaani – Where Are You Now (-61)
  212.  Russia 2007: Serebro – Song #1 (-42)
  213. Sweden 2010: Anna Bergendahl – This Is My Life (+97)
  214.  Italy 1984: Alice&Battiato – I treni di Tozeur (-55)
  215.  Albania 2015: Elhaida Dani – I’m Alive (-41)
  216.  Greece 1991: Sophia Vossou – I anixi (-53)
  217.  Germany 2013: Cascada – Glorious (-11)
  218.  Belgium 2003: Urban Trad – Sanomi (-15)
  219.  Ukraine 2018: Mélovin – Under the Ladder (-53)
  220.  Germany 1982: Nicole – Ein Bißchen Frieden (+37)
  221.  Greece 2021: Stefania – Last Dance (-110)
  222.  Iceland 1999: Selma – All Out Of Luck (-11)
  223.  Germany 2011: Lena – Taken by a Stranger (-51)
  224.  Russia 2003: Tatu – Ne Ver’, Ne Bojsia (+21)
  225. North Macedonia 2017: Jana Burceska – Dance Alone (-45)
  226.  United Kingdom 1993: Sonia – Better the Devil You Know (-75)
  227.  Russia 2000: Alsou – Solo (-35)
  228.  Luxembourg 2024: Tali – Fighter (NEW)
  229.  Norway 2021: TIX – Fallen Angel (-46)
  230.  Serbia 2019 Nevena Bozovic – Kruna (+100)
  231.  Belgium 1986: Sandra Kim – J’aime la vie (-40)
  232.  Azerbaijan 2021: Efendi – Mata Hari (-86)
  233.  Ukraine 2008: Ani Lorak – Shady Lady (-47)
  234.  Russia 2015: Polina Gagarina – A Million Voices (-9)
  235.  Greece 2004: Sakis Rouvas – Shake It (-80)
  236.  France 2016: Amir – J’ai Cherché (-39)
  237.  Moldova 2022: Zdob si Zdub and Advahov Brothers – Trenuletul (-110)
  238.  Lithuania 2023: Monika Linkytė – Stay (-53)
  239.  Denmark 2021: Fyr og Flamme – Øve Os På Hinanden (-39)
  240.  Moldova 2021: Natalia Gordienko – Sugar (-10)
  241.  Türkiye 1980: Ajda Pekkan – Petr’Oil (+394)
  242.  Germany 1979 : Dschinghis Khan – Dschinghis Khan (-1)
  243.  Belgium 2006: Kate Ryan – Je t’adore (-61)
  244.  Slovenia 2011: Maja Keuc – No One (-20)
  245.  Romania 2010: Paula Seling & Ovi – Playing With Fire (-55)
  246.  Portugal 2008: Vânia Fernandes – Senhora Do Mar (Negras Águas) (-6)
  247.  Italy 1990: Toto Cutugno – Insieme 1992 (-21)
  248.  Poland 2023: Blanka – Solo (-81)
  249.  Greece 2006: Anna Vissi – Everything (-80)
  250.  North Macedonia 2019: Tamara Todevska – Proud (-56)

The countries with the most appearances on #ESC250

A total of fifty-two countries have taken part at the Eurovision Song Contest during its almost seventy years run. In this year’s #ESC250 voting, some countries have stood out, such as:

  • Sweden: 16 entries
  • Italy: 14 entries
  • Norway – Spain: 11 entries

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Source: songfestival.be

Eurovision Awards 2024: Results Announced!

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In recent years, Eurovision.tv has been hosting its own annual Eurovision Awards. Voting took place via the official Eurovision Song Contest app and was open from December 6 to December 13.

The results for the following 12 categories are:

Artistic Vision

  • Bambie Thug
  • alyona alyona & Jerry Heil
  • Slimane
  • Nemo

Vocal Powerhouse

  • Nemo
  • Isaak
  • Gåte
  • iolanda

Miss Congeniality

  • Windows95man
  • Marcus & Martinus
  • Angelina Mango
  • Baby Lasagna

Onstage Ensemble

  • Μαρίνα Σάττι
  • 5MIINUST x Puuluup
  • Ladaniva
  • Nebulossa

Luscious Looks

  • Megara
  • Nebulossa
  • Teya Dora
  • Silvester Belt

Style Icon

  • Bambie Thug
  • Raiven
  • Mustii
  • Nemo

Choreo Monarch

  • Sarah Bonnici
  • Marcus & Martinus
  • Olly Alexander
  • Kaleen

Most Rizz

  • Window95man
  • Marcus & Martinus
  • Angelina Mango
  • Hera Björk

Total Slay

  • Silia Kapsis
  • Nutsa Buzaladze
  • Dons
  • Tali

Non-qualifying Show-stopper

  • Aiko
  • Saba
  • Electric Fields
  • Luna

Music Video

  • Nemo
  • Ladaniva
  • Eden Golan
  • Baby Lasagna

#ALBM Cover of the Year

  • Silvester Belt – “Rush” (Troye Sivan)
  • Natalia Barbu – “How Will I Know” (Whitney Houston)
  • Fagree & Ilkin Dovlatov – “Bəri Baz (Folk Song)
  • Besa – “Rrjedh Në Këngë E Ligjërime” (Vaçe Zela)

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Greek representative, Marina Satti, and Cyprus’ representative, Silia Kapsis, won in their respective nominated categories.

You can watch the video with the results below:

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Finland: A First Look at the UMK 2025 Songs

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Yle has unveiled a sneak peek of the songs competing in UMK 2025, Finland’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest.

This year’s UMK hosts, Sanni and Jasmin Beloued, shared their initial impressions of the seven competing entries in a teaser video released by Yle. Their reactions offer a glimpse of what fans can expect from the upcoming competition.

The names of the UMK 2025 artists will be announced live from Yle Studios in Helsinki on January 8. The reveal will be streamed worldwide on Yle Areena, with live English commentary provided by Jaakko Oleander-Turja.

Starting January 9, the songs will be released one at a time each day at midnight Finnish time, with the final song revealed on January 17.

The UMK 2025 final will take place on February 8 at the Nokia Arena in Tampere. This marks the fourth time Tampere will host UMK and the second time it will be held in the Nokia Arena, Finland’s largest indoor venue.

At Eurovision 2024, Finland was represented by Windows95man with the song “No Rules!”. The entry placed 19th in the Grand Final, earning a total of 38 points.

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Finland: Miryam Bryant to participate in UMK25?

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According to Iltalehti, Miriam Bryant is one of the artiststo compete in next year’s UMK.

Bryant performed for Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Gothenburg in the spring during his first state visit. Following this visit Miriam Bryant was invited to the Finnish Independence Day Gala (Linnan juhlat), one of the biggest celebrations of the country.   Around 2000 people are invited every year during Independence Day by the president as honored guests.

During the Independence Gala Iltalehti asked Miriam Bryant if she is planning to participate in UMK. 

What is UMK? Bryant answered the question.

It was then explained to Bryant that UMK is Finland’s equivalent to Melodifestivalen.

Oh no. I’m not. No, no, I don’t dare, Bryant said.

Miriam Bryant, is a Swedish-Finnish musician born in Gothenburg and currently living in Stockholm. Her mother is from Finland and her father is English.

Miriam Bryant is a very popular artist in Sweden. Her debut album was released in 2013, and her bigger breakthrough came in 2015 when she participated in the show Så mycket bättre.

Bryant has previously sung her songs in Swedish, but this year she released music in Finnish.  On Independence Day, she released the song Tää on slut, which is a Finnish version of the previously released hit Regnblöta skor.

We will get to know the participating artists for UMK on January 8, 2025. Until then, Yle expects that the artists will not reveal that they are participating in the competition.

According to Iltalehti, even if Miriam Bryant said that she will not participate, it is still possible that the rumors are true.  For instance, they remind us that when pop singer Robin Packalen participated in UMK, he denied the rumors when Iltalehti asked them about his participation in November 2022.  He ended up participating in UMK 2023.

Source: Iltalehti

Would you like to see Miriam Bryant participating at UMK25?

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Katri Helena to offer last concert show after 60 years career!

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Singer Katri Helena will say goodbye to her fans and audience in a farewell concert at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium in August next year. She announced the news on her Instagram account.

The Last Night (Viimeinen Ilta) concert is Katri Helena’s only gig next year, and she will not perform publicly again after that.  The concert day is also the eve of Katri Helena’s 80th birthday.


In an Instagram post, Katri Helena says she is grateful to have been able to sing for so long. She also says that she has always done her work for the audience and listeners, not for herself.

I have always felt a great responsibility for what I do. When The Last Night (“Viimeinen Ilta” concert) is over, the main feeling will certainly be a great grateful relief.

Who is Katri Helena?

Katri Helena Kalaoja (née Koistinen) was born in 1945 in the village of Uuden-Värtsilä, Tohmajärvi, North Karelia. She wrote in her notebook “I am Katri and I am a singer” as early as the second grade of elementary school.  She has been a music artist since she was only 18.  She has performed for more than 60 years.  With almost 630,000 certified recordings sold, she ranks among the top 20 best-selling musicians in Finland and is the country’s second-best-selling female solo singer, after Madonna.

Katri Helena considers her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest for Finland in 1979 and 1993 among the highlights of her career.

Source: Ilkka Pohjalainen

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Finland: SANNI and Jasmin Beloued will host UMK25

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SANNI and Yle Youth News journalist Jasmin Beloued will host the Finnish national final for Eurovision, UMK.

The participating artists for UMK25 will be announced on Wednesday 8 January 2025 in a live broadcast. You can follow the announcement with English commentary via Yle Areena streaming service.

Next year, UMK will be hosted by SANNI, one of the biggest artists in Finland, together with Jasmin Beloued.  The hosts will appear together on January 8 to announce the participating artists live at Yle Studios in Helsinki.

SANNI has earned widespread respect, winning three Emma Awards (Finland’s equivalent of the Grammys) and the Music Publishers’ Song of the Year award. Her hit single “2080-luvulla” became the most-played radio song in Finland over the past decade. With a career spanning five albums and one EP, SANNI’s music has garnered over 300 million streams, solidifying her place as a powerhouse in Finnish pop music.

“Hosting is really different from singing and I think this experience will bring me new ideas for performing. I’m sure that this will strengthen me as a performer in general,” SANNI

Jasmin Beloued began her career hosting Yle’s youth program Yle Galaxi in 2017 and gained further recognition in the spring of 2020 as the host of Yle’s special COVID-19 program for children. Since 2020, she has been a journalist for Yle’s children’s news service, Yle Mix, and since 2021, she has also reported from Finland’s prestigious Independence Day Reception.

“Being part of UMK has been my dream for a long time, and I have had the opportunity to collaborate with the UMK production team in my role as a journalist. That was how I made myself visible to the UMK team, and eventually I received a request for test shoots and got to join the team. This production is full of top professionals, so even though the role is very nerve-racking, I feel very confident. I am also a Eurovision fangirl, so it feels like a great privilege to be in this role and hit the stage in front of the audience in Tampere.”

The Final of UMK will take place on Saturday 8 February 2025 at the Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland.

Source: STT Info | Yle

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