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

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

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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France: ARTE Becomes a Member of the European Broadcasting Union!

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The cultural television channel ARTE is the newest member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

The Franco-German public broadcaster dedicated to culture, ARTE, has joined the European Broadcasting Union after being elected as a member at the EBU General Assembly in Lausanne earlier this month.

ARTE was established in 1990 as a cultural collaboration between France and Germany and now broadcasts in six languages. It is available in eight countries through television and online throughout Europe.

The broadcaster has been collaborating with EBU members on content for several years, and currently has agreements with: ZDF, ARD, RTBF, ORF, SSR SRG, ČT, RTÉ, Rai, Yle, and ERT. These collaborations enable content exchange and joint production of programs, enhancing cultural exchange and the variety of content offered to the public.

EBU Director General, Noel Curran, said:

ARTE’s commitment to high-quality, cross-border cultural programming complements our shared mission to strengthen and promote public service media across the continent. Their participation in the EBU will enhance our ability to drive innovation and create deeper ties across borders, enabling public service media to continue enriching the lives of audiences across Europe.

Bruno Patino, President, and Heike Hempel, Vice President of ARTE GEIE, said:

Joining the EBU aligns fully with ARTE’s European identity and development strategy. ARTE has been open to Europe since its inception, with the mission of bringing Europeans together through culture. We support the EBU’s ambitions to provide strong public broadcasting services across Europe, and we look forward to exchanging views on the current challenges in the sector, as well as sharing our knowledge.

Joining the European Broadcasting Union means that ARTE is now eligible to participate in EBU-organized competitions.

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Source: EBU

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.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all updates!

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