Germany: 3,281 Songs submitted for the National Final | All Dates

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ARD, RTL, and Stefan Raab are personally overseeing the selection of Germany’s representative for Eurovision 2025. Through four shows, the decision will be made on who will represent Germany at the contest, which will take place in Switzerland.

The Shows and Schedule

The first three selection shows will air during prime time on RTL, starting on February 14. The fourth show will be the final, where it will be decided who will compete for Germany in Basel. The final of “Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland?” will take place on March 1 in Hürth and will be broadcast live on ARD at 20:15. Barbara Schöneberger will host all four shows.

ESC 2025 National Selection Dates

  • First Show: Friday, February 14, 2025 | RTL
  • Second Show: Saturday, February 15, 2025 | RTL
  • Third Show: Saturday, February 22, 2025 | RTL
  • Final: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 20:15 | ARD

Over 3,000 Applications Submitted

Whether as solo artists, duos, or bands, with original songs or covers, new talents or established performers—everyone had the chance to apply by November 28 at 23:59 via the Raab Entertainment platform.

A total of 3,281 applications were submitted by solo artists and bands. Among the participants are well-known names and emerging talents from various musical genres. Of these, 1,198 artists submitted original songs, while the oldest applicant is 83 years old. Approximately 20% of the applications came from bands.

Germany’s Search for its ESC 2025 Act

From all applications, a total of 24 acts will be given the chance to compete. As announced by Stefan Raab during the press conference on October 31, 12 acts will perform in both the first and second shows. Raab, along with other jury members, will decide who advances to the next stage. The third show will serve as the final challenge before the grand finale.

Voting System in “Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland?”

In the first three phases, the jury, led by Stefan Raab, will decide which acts progress. However, during the final on March 1, the public will have the sole power to decide who represents Germany in Basel.

“Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland?” is produced by Raab Entertainment for ARD (under the leadership of NDR) and RTL.

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Source: eurovision.de

Germany: Stefan Raab pledges personal responsibility for Eurovision 2025 result

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Germany’s Eurovision 2025 participation has a familiar face back at the helm: Stefan Raab. The renowned musician, producer, and television icon has returned to the Eurovision fold with a bold promise—he will take full responsibility if Germany fails to clinch the trophy in Basel.

Raab, who is spearheading ARD‘s new national selection process Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland?, made his ambitions crystal clear in a statement revealed by Germany’s Head of Delegation, Alexandra Wolfslast. Speaking to The Euro Trip, Wolfslast disclosed:

“Stefan made it his personal challenge. He wants to win. He said, ‘Hold me responsible if we only come second,’ which is a big thing to say.”

Wolfslast also emphasized the significance of Raab’s hands-on approach, noting his clear vision and determination:

“We have a saying in Germany: too many chefs spoil the broth. With Eurovision, it’s often the case that too many voices get involved. This time, it’s Stefan’s show. He’s taking full control and full responsibility”.

Who is Stefan Raab?

Stefan Raab is no stranger to the Eurovision community, with a track record dating back to 1998 when he wrote Guildo Horn’s Guildo hat euch lieb! (7th place). He later performed Wadde hadde dudde da? in 2000, finishing fifth, and composed Max Mutzke’s 2004 entry, which also landed in the top 10. His crowning achievement came in 2010, when he guided Lena to victory with Satellite, securing Germany’s first win in nearly three decades.

Raab also hosted Eurovision in 2011 and served as a juror in 2012. Now, after years away from the spotlight, his return has reignited high hopes for Germany’s success.

The new format of the German National Selection

Stefan Raab is introducing a fresh approach to Germany’s National Selection with Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland?. This four-part prime-time series, starting in February 2025, will determine the country’s representative for Basel. The process will feature 24 contestants, with Raab and a professional jury assessing the performances in the initial rounds. However, the final decision will rest solely in the hands of the German public through a televote.

In a notable shift, Raab has done away with the international jury that had been a staple in previous years, opting for a fully German-centric selection method. The grand finale, hosted by Barbara Schöneberger, will air live on ARD Das Erste on March 1, 2025.

Will this new format continue Germany’s upward trajectory, securing another spot on the left-hand side of the scoreboard—or perhaps even delivering the Eurovision victory Raab has promised?

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Source: The Euro Trip Podcast 

Germany: The details for Chefsache ESC revealed!

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ARD, RTL, and Raab Entertainment have published more information about the German national final for Eurovision 2025.

Germany will select their representative through the final Chefsache ESC Wer singt für Deutschland?.  The final will take place on March 01, 2025 in Cologne.

This is the first time ARD, RTL, and Raab Entertainment are joining forces to select the Eurovision representative for Germany.  ARD Programme Director, Christine Strobl said:

Special events require special cooperation: I am delighted to be working with Stefan Raab and RTL to spark an for the ESC 2025

The road to Eurovision Chefsache ESC Wer singt für Deutschland?

The German national final will have preliminary shows.  A total of Four shows will take place as part of the selection.  Barbara Schöneberger will host all the preliminary shows of the German national final.  She had already hosted the German national final for Eurovision in 2024.  Stefan Raab will be one of the jurors in the shows together with his colleagues.

A total of 24 songs will compete initially in Chefsache ESC Wer singt für Deutschland?  The entries will be split in two groups that will perform in the first two shows. Up to 14 participants will advance to the third show.  However, only 9 finalists will make it to the final.

During the final, the public alone will decide the winner and German representative for Eurovision.

The submissions have already opened.  Musicians can send their potential entries until 28 November, at 11:59pm.  Artists do not need to send an original song, a cover will be enough for the first phase of the selection.

Source: Eurovision.de | ESC Discord

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Germany: ARD, RTL, and Stefan Raab Collaborate for Eurovision 2025 Representative Selection

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Germany will select its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 through a national final, in collaboration with ARD, RTL, and entertainer Stefan Raab. Further details will be revealed on October 31.

The Eurovision Song Contest in Basel is approaching, and many countries have already started their selection processes. In Germany, preparations are ramping up with the announcement that ARD, RTL, and Stefan Raab will host a joint press conference on October 31, at 11:00 a.m., at the Swiss Embassy in Berlin.

During the conference, the process for selecting Germany’s representative for the 2025 contest will be outlined. Following the press conference, all related information will be available on eurovision.de and in a special edition of the podcast ESC Update in the ARD Audiothek. In addition to Stefan Raab, ARD Program Director Christine Strobl, RTL Program Director Inga Leschek, and NDR Program Director Frank Beckmann will provide further insights.

Collaboration with a Private Broadcaster for Eurovision

NDR, responsible for Eurovision within ARD, will once again work with RTL for the upcoming contest. The last collaboration with a private broadcaster was in 2012, also with the involvement of Stefan Raab. That year, Roman Lob won the national competition Unser Star für Baku, which was broadcast on ARD and ProSieben, ultimately securing eighth place in the Eurovision final.

Two years earlier, Lena won the selection Unser Star für Oslo, also held in collaboration, and subsequently won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2010. This year, Isaak achieved 12th place for Germany at the contest in Malmö with his song “Always On The Run.”

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Source: eurovision.de

Germany: Changes underway for Eurovision 2025?

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According to the German website DWDL the production company that was involved for three years in the preparation of the selection process for Germany’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest has withdrawn.

The DWDL website reports that Bildergarten is no longer the responsible production company behind Germany’s Eurovision entry selection process. Bildergarten had collaborated with the NDR channel in the production of the last three domestic televised contests for the selection of the German representative.

NDR commented that:

“We will announce shortly how the German act for the ESC 2025 will be selected.”

There has been speculation since last year that German broadcaster ARD is considering changes to the national approach to Eurovision. Another speculation was that the NDR channel would lose the rights to the competition which would be transfered to the MDR channel, however NDR retained them.

Additionally, last April, Stefan Raab proposed a new selection method that would revive Germany’s Eurovision hopes. Raab had proposed the contribution of all four major German broadcasters (ARD, ZDF, RTL Deutschland, ProSiebenSat.1) in organizing the national selection.

Source: DWDL

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Junior Eurovision 2024: Listen to the revamped version of Germany’s song!

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With less than two months to go until the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest, Germany is ready to present the final version of the song that will represent the country in Madrid! Read more

Head of German delegation: “Some artists did not applaud the others in the green room for the first time”

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The head of the German delegation, Alexandra Wolfslast, spoke about the toxic atmosphere created even by some artists in the green room during Eurovision 2024 in Malmo. She characterized as worrying, that for the first time in the history of the competition, some artists did not applaud the others in the green room, while she added that this year’s event damaged the image of Eurovision.

Speaking on theeurotrippodcast, Alexandra Wolfslast described this year’s Eurovision and what happened in Malmö as disturbing and shocking.

“We knew about all the political stresses going on and it had an impact on the Eurovision Song Contest in a way it never had before.

“Eurovision is always political, even if we say it isn’t. For me, it was very shocking because I always thought the Eurovision Song Contest was always a safe zone.

“I always thought the greatest thing ever is that every country gets along with each other – the artists are respecting each other, cheering for each other. That dramatically changed last year. 

“Normally when artists come to the green room, everybody is applauding them and all of  sudden, some artists are not applauding other artists – I thought that was really disturbing. 

“I really hope that we do whatever we can to make sure this does not happen again. This harmed the brand in my opinion.

Alexandra Wolfslast argues that any political ramifications should be left out of Eurovision, since the contest cannot resolve any political differences that exist.

“We will not solve the geopolitical situation, that will last and we have to live with it.” 

The head of the German delegation, blames the artists as well, without naming any of them, for the negative climate that prevailed behind the scenes, but also for the situations that were created and affected the image of the competition. In this direction were also the changes adopted by the EBU for the future of Eurovision, wanting to leave this year in the past and politically sterilizing the venues of the competition to avoid similar situations in the future.

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Source: eurotrippodcast

 

Junior Eurovision 2024: Bjarne will represent Germany in Madrid with “Save The Best For Us”!

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With less than five months left until the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest, Germany has just selected its entrant, via a national selection.

Five acts competed for the German representation in Madrid:

  • Bellamore – “Too Cool”
  • Bjarne – “Save the Best for Us”
  • Franz – “Komplett” (Complete)”
  • Greta – “All of Me”
  • Julius – “Jupiter”

Following the combination of the votes from an expert jury and an online voting in equal shares, Bjarne was crowned the winner of the selection and therefore the German representative in Junior Eurovision 2024. In fact, Bjarne triumphed both in jury’s and online voting.

Bjarne’s song “Save The Best For Us” is currently available in a demo version, while the full version along with the music video will be released in the coming months.

Who is Bjarne?

Bjarne is ten years-old and took part in the twelfth season of the German version of “The Voice Kids” in 2024 and reached the sing-offs as part of the team of ESC winner Lena Meyer-Landrut . His appearances on the show have certainly also brought him many followers on social networks. Around 176.000 people follow the ten year-old’s Instagram account, which is managed by his mother. There are almost as many on TikTok – more than 161,000 followers.

The 22nd edition of Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on November 16 in Madrid, Spain, following the country’s second-place finish last year and the refusal of the winning country, France, to host for the second year in a row.

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Source: eurovision.de

Germany: NDR will remain the responsible broadcaster for Eurovision!

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It is now official that despite the discussions that took place during the season, NDR will remain the responsible broadcaster of Germany’s participation in Eurovision, within the ARD network. Read more

Eurovision 2024: Switzerland is the big winner of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest!

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The 68th Eurovision Song Contest has been history for a few minutes now, with the big winner being Switzerland represented by Nemo and the song “The Code“.

In a contest marked by drama and a lot of backstory, Swittzerland emerged as the winner with 591 points.

Twenty-six countries took part in tonight’s show, aiming to succeed Loreen and Sweden as the reigning Eurovision Song Contest champions.

The show

Malmö Arena was the venue for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in the Swedish city of Malmö.

The presenters of tonight’s show, as of all the shows, were Petra Mede and Malin Åkerman.

The 25 participating countries that took part in the Grand Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest were:

 

R/O COUNTRY ARTIST SONG
1 Sweden Marcus & Martinus “Unforgettable”
2 Ukraine alyona alyona & Jerry Heil “Teresa & Maria”
3 Germany Isaak “Always on the Run”
4 Luxembourg Tali “Fighter”
6 Israel Eden Golan “Hurricane”
7 Lithuania Silvester Belt “Luktelk”
8 Spain Nebulossa “Zorra”
9 Estonia 5miinust & Puuluup “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi”
10 Ireland Bambie Thug “Doomsday Blue”
11 Latvia Dons “Hollow”
12 Greece Marina Satti “Zari”
13 United Kingdom Olly Alexander “Dizzy”
14 Norway Gåte “Ulveham”
15 Italy Angelina Mango “La noia”
16 Serbia Teya Dora “Ramonda”
17 Finland Windows95man “No Rules!”
18 Portugal Iolanda “Grito”
19 Armenia Ladaniva “Jako”
20 Cyprus Silia Kapsis “Liar”
21 Switzerland Nemo “The Code”
22 Slovenia Raiven “Veronika”
23 Croatia Baby Lasagna “Rim Tim Tagi Dim”
24 Georgia Nutsa Buzaladze “Firefighter”
25 France Slimane “Mon amour”
26 Austria Kaleen “We Will Rave​”

Results

The final ranking of the 25 finalists of Eurovision 2024 was as follows:

The vote of the juries was as follows:

The votes of the public were as follow:

  1. Croatia 337
  2. Israel 327
  3. Ukraine 307
  4. France 227
  5. Switzerland 226
  6. Ireland 136
  7. Italy 104
  8. Greece 85
  9. Armenia 82
  10. Lithuania 58
  11. Sweden 49
  12. Cyprus 44
  13. Estonia 33
  14. Serbia 32
  15. Finland 31
  16. Latvia 28
  17. Luxembourg 20
  18. Georgia 19
  19. Germany 18
  20. Portugal 13
  21. Slovenia 12
  22. Spain 11
  23. Austria 5
  24. Norway 4
  25. United Kingdom 0

Half of the final result came from the votes of the juries who voted last night and half from the TV audiences across Europe who voted for their favourite songs a few hours ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO_qJf-nW0k

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