Sweden: Two additional artists added to the Melodifestivalen 2025 line-up!

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As the reveal date of the line-up of the upcoming Melodifestival edition approaches, rumors continue strong in Sweden. The list of competitors for Sweden’s representation in Eurovision 2025 will now include two additional artists, in addition to the rumored names we previously informed you about.

Melodifestivalen 2025 – two more rumored artists

Among the following two artists, one of them has already participated in the Swedish selection, while there is also a Melodifestivalen debutant.

Hence and according to Expressen ‘s sources , the following will be compete in Melodifestivalen 2025:

  • Angelino: At the age of 25, he has already participated in Melodifestivalen in 2022. He performed his song “The End” in the competition’s fourth heat, finishing fifth and missing out on the final.
  • Kristofer Greczula: The 32-year-old Kristofer Greczula started out as a vocalist in the rock group “Damn Delicious” before going solo in 2017. Additionally, Kristofer has made appearances on TV4’s “Nyhetsmorgon” and the show “Allsång på Skansen.” Kristofer will take part in the Swedish selection for the first time.

Who else will take part in Melodifestivalen 2025?

According to the lists published before, the following artists will be present in the upcoming edition of Melodifestivalen:

  • Frans
  • Måns Zelmerlöw
  • Arvingarna
  • John Lundvik
  • Kalifa
  • Andreas Lundstedt
  • Dolly-Style
  • Malou Prytz
  • Klara Hammarström
  • Scarlet
  • Maja Ivarsson
  • Meira Omar
  • Annika Wickihalder
  • Tennessee Tears

Fran might not appear prepared for the competition, so it is mentioned that his participation is not entirely certain. Though not as certain as the others listed, it is not unlike to see him perform at Melodifestivalen in 2025.

Melodifestivalen 2025

Six live televised performances—five semifinals and a Grand Final—will make up Melodifestivalen 2025.

The Swedish national selection will consist of 30 songs in total, with 6 songs competing in each semi-final. Twelve songs will eventually compete in the Grand Final for the opportunity to represent Sweden in Switzerland at Eurovision 2025. An international jury and public voting will be used to select the winner.

Melodifestivalen 2025 will visit cities like Luleå, Gothenburg, Västerås, Malmö, Jönköping, and Stockholm as it travels throughout Sweden. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the competition will begin, and it will end on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

  • February 1st: Semi-final 1 – Luleå
  • February 8th: Semi-final 2 – Gothenburg
  • February 15th: Semi-final 3 – Västerås
  • February 22nd: Semi-final 4 – Malmö
  • March 1st: Semi-final 5 – Jönköping
  • March 8th: Grand Final – Stockholm

The winners of Melodifestivalen 2024 and therefore Sweden’s representatives in Eurovision were Marcus & Martinus with “Unforgettable“, who finished in ninth place.

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Source: expressen

Intense criticism of Joost Klein and his behavior in the Netherlands: “It’s not good for Eurovision”

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René van der Gijp and Johan Derksen did not have many kind words for Joost Klein, an artist who gained fame due to his eccentric behavior, especially in relation to the Eurovision Song Contest. During the Vandaag Inside show, the two hosts openly expressed their frustration. Van der Gijp commented, “He should be put in an institution. You shouldn’t send him to Eurovision anymore.”

Eccentric performance or annoying behavior?

Joost Klein is known for his striking and often provocative performances. What may seem funny to some fans has started to irritate many others. Johan Derksen, a regular panelist on the show, bluntly called Joost a “nobody”: “What a little idiot that guy is. He thinks he’s funny and interesting, but he’s really a nobody,” said Derksen. Guest Aran Bade agreed, adding, “It started as a joke, but now it’s just annoying. He shows no respect for his audience or the people around him.”

Impossible to have a normal conversation

Aran also described how difficult it is to have a normal conversation with Joost. “When you ask him something serious, you get weird answers. For example, he once said to me: ‘My car is broken, call the roadside assistance (ANWB)’,” Aran joked. He pointed out how Joost’s comments are becoming increasingly nonsensical. Derksen added that he doesn’t understand how people are seriously considering sending Joost back to Eurovision: “It’s just ridiculous.”

Criticism after gala

According to the show’s guests, Joost’s strange behavior is not limited to his statements but extends to his public appearances as well. A recent example was his disrespectful behavior at a gala in honor of André van Duin. Joost reportedly left the room before Van Duin had even finished his speech, something Aran described as “shameful.” The panelists were baffled that AvroTros is considering sending Joost to Eurovision again.

Personal security

René van der Gijp emphasized that Joost’s “act,” his indifferent attitude and behavior, has become really tiresome. He compared it to another artist, Stefano Keizers, who follows a similar approach: “It might be fun the first time, but when someone keeps doing it, it gets old.” Another notable aspect is Joost’s constant personal security detail. During the aforementioned gala, he once again had a bodyguard by his side, something the show’s hosts found puzzling. “Who’s paying for that? He always has someone next to him,” they wondered. Van der Gijp then made a sharp joke: “Is the bodyguard worried something might happen, or that Joost might jump off a balcony?”

Eurovision 2025: More than 3,000 have applied for volunteers!

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More than 3,000 persons have already apllied to become volunteers at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland!

One month has already passed since the opening of the applications for volunteers for Eurovision 2025 and more than 3,000 individuals have already signed up. The Event Manager of Basel, Beat Läuchli, explained that he is encouraged by the enthusiasm that Basel has shown so far toward the hosting of the event.

In his interview Beat Läuchli confirmed that the plans for the supporting events related to Eurovision are under way. The city of Basel plans to invite former Eurovision contestants to appear in numerous public event around the city. Further information regarding the hosting plans of Basel are to be announced within the coming months.

As far as the skills of the volunteers are conserned, the knowledge of the German language will be a top priority, but the knowledge of French, Italian, English or any other langyage will also be taken into account. Those interested to apply for volunteers are able to do so, by clicking the link here.

Source: swissinfo

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Greece: Rules Guide | The Selection Process for the Greek Participation in Eurovision 2025!

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The selection process of the song that will represent Greece at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest was announced and consists of two evaluation phases. ERT, the national broadcaster of the country, determined certain rules in favour of the trasparency and impartiality of the procedure. Below we present you the most pivotal elements of the rules contained in 13 pages as they were publiced by ERT.

Evaluation Phase A’

  1. Submission and initial evaluation of the songs: The songs that will be submitted in due time and meet the appropriate specifications will be evaluated by the Committee of Phase A’. This committee will be composed at least of five members with proven experience and status at the music and show industry. The committe will not be aware of the names of composers and the artists during the evaluation, and will choose up to 12 songs that will be advanced to the National  Final, based on criteria such as the lyrics, the music and the performance. Furthermore, three back-up songs will be chosen.
  2. Qualifiers announcment: ERT, at its own discretion, will announce the songs and the composers that will participate in the National Final. The evaluation order of the songs is not going to be revealed. Changes in the mixing and the production of the qualified songs are allowed, but will be limited, until the date set by ERT. The release of any promotional content (video-clips) prior to the Final is forbidden, and there will be disqualification in case of breaching.

Evaluation Phase B’ (National Final)

  1. Conduct of the National Final: The National Final will take place on a date to be announced by ERT and will be broadcast live on its media. Up to twelve (12) songs will participate in the Final, which will be performed live with a background phonogram (music playback). The running order of the songs will be determined by draw.
  2. Song Selection Voting: The song that will represent Greece at Eurovision will be chosen by a combination of the public vote and two Jury Committees (one Greek and one international), as per below:
    • Public vote (50% of final score):  The public will be able to vote for their favorite song either by phone calls or by sending text messages (SMS). The distribution of points will be as per below:
      • The song with the most votes will receive 24 points.
      • The second will receive 20 points, the third 16 points, and the remaining points are distributed as follows: 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4 and 2 points for the following positions (up to tenth).
      • The last two songs will receive no points.
    • Voting of the two Jury Committees (50% of the final score): Each committee will consist of at least five (5) members with recognized experience in the music field, who may come from Greece or abroad. Each committee will score the songs as follows:
      • The first song will receive 12 points.
      • The second 10 points, the third 8 points, and the scoring will continue with 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 point for the following places (up to tenth).
      • The last two songs will receive no points.
  3. Tie: In case of a tie in the overall score, the winner will be the song that received the most points from the audience. If televoting is deemed invalid for any reason, the song will be selected based on the vote of the two Judging Panels. In case of a tie between the committees, the song that received the most votes from the Greek committee will be declared the winner.
  4. Limitations on Public Appearences: For the sake of equal visibility, the artists and creators of the songs participating in the National Final are not allowed to appear in media other than ERT media until the Final is held. In case of violation of this rule, ERT reserves the right to disqualify them.

To complete the selection process of the Greek Eurovision entry, ERT ensures that all evaluation and voting stages are carried out impartially and transparently. The strict rules that determine the procedures, from the initial selection of the songs to the final vote of the public and the committees, ensure the equal treatment of all candidates and the objective selection of the song that will represent Greece in the international competition. In this way, ERT seeks a fair and reliable process that will bring out the best possible participation for the country.

ERT Kicks Off Eurovision 2025: National Final Regulations and Key Dates Revealed

Source: ΕΡΤ

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ERT Kicks Off Eurovision 2025: National Final Regulations and Key Dates Revealed

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ERT has just published the detailed regulations for the organization of the Eurovision 2025 national final, through which the artist and the song that will represent our country in the competition will be selected. The regulations describe the entire process in detail, while the submission of entries has also begun and will continue until on Sunday, November 11th.

The national final will take place in a single competitive night, on a date to be announced soon. The result will be decided equally by the television audience and the jury, with a 50-50 ratio. Up to 12 artists will compete in the final, while three reserve entries will also be selected in case one of the finalists withdraws or is disqualified. Both a Greek and an international jury will participate in the final.

Submission Details

Eligible to submit entries are performers who are Greek citizens, those who reside permanently in the country, or those who have at least one parent of Greek origin. There are no restrictions for songwriters, as they can come from any country.

Submission of entries will last until 10/11. In order to submit their proposals, ERT has created a platform where artists must upload, together with their song, a photo of themselves, a short biography, the details of the creators of their songs, as well as the translation of the lyrics, if they are not in Greek . The songs can be in Greek or English.

The songs must be original, not commercially released, and must not have been submitted to any other country for Eurovision 2025.

Participants agree to abide by the contest rules as posted on the official EBU website. Naturally, the same rules that apply to the Eurovision contest apply here as well (maximum song duration of 3 minutes, up to 6 people on stage, etc.).

Each performer may submit only one song, while each songwriter or songwriting team may submit up to two.

National Final Timeline

  • Until 10/11: Submission of entries
  • Immediately after: A jury appointed by ERT will select up to 12 songs to compete in the national final
  • By the end of 2024: The 12 finalists will be presented to the public in a special broadcast
  • The songs will be presented to public via special tv shows.
  • The national final will take place live, with both the public and the jury (Greek and international) selecting the winner with a 50-50 ratio.

Interested parties can submit their entries, along with all the required supporting materials, to ERT’s platform HERE

The detailed invitation with the regulations is available HERE.

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Sweden: Four additional artists added to the Melodifestival 2025 line-up!

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Although we expect SVT to announce the lineup for the Swedish national selection, Melodifestivalen, in 2025, rumors are becoming more heated in Sweden. The list of competitors for Sweden’s representation in Eurovision 2025 will now include four additional artists, in addition to the rumored names we previously informed you about.

Melodifestivalen 2025 – four more rumored artists

Among the following four artists, some of them have already participated in the Swedish selection, while there are also Melodifestivalen debutants.

Hence and according to Aftonbladet ‘s sources , the following will be compete in Melodifestivalen 2025:

  • Maja Ivarsson: Hits like “Living in America” and “Painted by numbers” helped her achieve considerable success in Sweden and the USA as the lead singer of The Sounds. She participated in TV4’s “Så mycket bättre” in 2012 and has produced techno pop music with the duo Crew of Me & You. It will be Maja’s first Melodifestivalen appearance.
  • Meira Omar: Meira Omar was a participant of the first edition of “Love Island Sweden” and even married her co-star Oskar Nordstrand. She has released several songs since 2019, mostly on YouTube, and has previously taken part in Bollywood movies.
  • Annika Wickihalder: Third-place finisher in “Idol” 2021, 23-year-old Wickihalder made her big break earlier this year at the Melodifestivalen, where she advanced to the final with her song “Light” and she finished eighth.
  • Tennessee Tears: The country duo consists of Tilda Feuk and Jonas Hermansson. They competed in Melodifestivalen 2023 with the song “Now I know” and are mentored by the former Melodifestivalen winner, Jill Johnson. The duo qualified to the semi-final round, where they finished fifth.

Who else will take part in Melodifestivalen 2025?

According to the list published past week, the following ten artists will be present in the upcoming edition of Melodifestivalen:

  • Frans
  • Måns Zelmerlöw
  • Arvingarna
  • John Lundvik
  • Kalifa
  • Andreas Lundstedt
  • Dolly-Style
  • Malou Prytz
  • Klara Hammarström
  • Scarlet

Fran might not appear prepared for the competition, so it is mentioned that his participation is not entirely certain. Though not as certain as the others listed, it is not unlike to see him perform at Melodifestivalen in 2025.

The winners of Melodifestivalen 2024 and therefore Sweden’s representatives in Eurovision were Marcus & Martinus with “Unforgettable“, who finished in ninth place.

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Source: aftonbladet

Spain: New details for the Benidorm Fest 2025 submissions by RTVE!

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The Spanish broadcaster RTVE has revealed new details about the songs submitted for the upcoming Benidorm Fest 2025!

During a press conference María Eizaguirre, RTVE’s Corporation and Participation Director shared new details about the entries received for Benidorm Fest 2025.

Highlights include a significant number of folk, urban and rap songs, although pop remains the dominant genre. This year, several submissions came from non-Hispanic artists living in Spain, reflecting the growing international appeal of the festival.

For the first time, RTVE received a song created using artificial intelligence, marking a technological milestone similar to other preselection show such as San Marino’s one . In addition, more women than men have submitted entries.

Submissions will now be evaluated by Benidorm Fest 2024’s music advisors: Rayden, Pablo Cebrián, Tony Sánchez-Ohlsson and Beatriz Luengo. They will select the 16 artists who will compete in the festival, with their names to be announced later.

These selected artists will compete in two semi-finals on January 28 and 30, with four artists from each semi-final advancing to the final. The grand final will take place on February 1, where Spain’s entry for Eurovision 2025 in Basel will be chosen.

Source: ESCPlus

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Azerbaijan: Aysel Teymurzadeh among the finalists for the selection of a representative at Eurovision 2025!

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Fifteen years after her participation in Eurovision Moscow, Aysel Teymurzadeh, Azerbaijan’s representative in 2009, is one of the contestants for the selection of a representative for Azerbaijan 2025.

Aysel with Arash managed to receive the 3rd place with the song “Always” which is one of the most favorite of eurofans from 2009 to date!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OEIOS1oUeY

We expect to learn more information about her official participation soon!

Azerbaijan has managed to stand out in the competition, having made it to the final in thirteen of its sixteen entries. In particular, it has made it to the top ten six times, with the most recent success in 2019, with Chingiz’s song “Truth”.

Source: X

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The United Kingdom in search of artist and song for Eurovision 2025

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The song and artist that will represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025 will be publicly announced before the deadline set by the European Broadcasting Union in March 2025. Leading the selection process is renowned music producer David May, in collaboration with Andrew Cartmell, Executive Producer of BBC Studios North.

David May is no stranger to Eurovision, having been the manager of Sam Ryder in 2022, when the United Kingdom secured second place in the competition held in Turin.

The preparations for selecting the representative and song for 2025 have been underway for some time, with several UK record labels, publishers, songwriters, as well as BBC Music and BBC Introducing, all playing a key role in finding the right act and song for Eurovision.

This year, the UK was represented by Olly Alexander with the song Dizzy. Scoring 46 points, all from the juries, he finished in 18th place in the grand final.

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Source: BBC

France: Will Louane represent the country at Eurovision 2025?

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The French singer Louane, one of the biggest talents on the French music scene in recent years, has sparked intense speculation with her recent decision to cancel all her concerts scheduled for April and May 2025. This move has fueled rumors that she might be the choice of the French public broadcaster to represent France at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

Although there has been no official confirmation from the artist or France Télévisions, her decision to cancel her entire tour during that period has been interpreted by many as a sign that she is preparing for the major competition. This aligns with France’s recent strategy of selecting well-known and established artists for Eurovision, such as Barbara Pravi (2021), La Zarra (2023), and Slimane (2024), in an effort to strengthen the country’s presence in the contest.

Additionally, Louane is expected to release her new album in the coming days, which has already garnered the attention of her fans. Many speculate that a song from this album could be chosen as France’s Eurovision entry for 2025, following the example of Slimane last year, who released his song shortly before being confirmed as France’s representative for the 2024 contest.

With her unique voice and emotional performances, Louane has captivated audiences since her first appearance on The Voice France in 2013. She later gained recognition as an actress with her role in the award-winning film La Famille Bélier, which earned her the César Award for Most Promising Actress. Her music career soared with hits like “Avenir” and “Si t’étais là,” with her albums achieving platinum sales.

Louane possesses both the artistic background and talent to showcase France at Eurovision, and her potential participation is creating high expectations for a strong showing in the 2025 contest. The coming months are expected to be exciting, as rumors may soon be confirmed, and we could see Louane preparing to represent France on the Eurovision stage in her own unique way.

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