Australia: The country will compete in Eurovision 2025!

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It is now officially confirmed that Australia will compete in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the shows that SBS has announced it is going to broadcast in 2025. Therefore, SBS received the special invitation and will be returning to the Eurovision stage for its tenth participation, as Australia’s contract with the EBU has expired and its participation has to be annually renewed.

Specifically, SBS’s press release mentions:

Eurovision Song Contest 2025
TX: May 2025 on SBS and SBS On Demand
The Eurovision Song Contest returns to SBS in 2025! The world’s largest live music event is a serious cultural force and a whole lot of fun, celebrating music and artistry from across the globe. This year’s event reached over 163 million viewers across the globe live from Malmö, Sweden, after Loreen’s historic 2023 win in Liverpool, UK. In 2024, Switzerland’s Nemo took out the title with their song The Code. Australia has participated in the contest since 2015, creating a legacy of sending truly unique artists to share their talents on the biggest platform in the world. Who will represent Australia in Basel, Switzerland 2025?

Regarding the country’s Eurovision 2025 selection procedure, no information is provided. The return of the Australia Decides format, however, appears unlikely given the confirmation date, and the nation is likely to opt for an internal selection instead.

Electric Fields were SBS’s pick for Eurovision 2024 with their song “One Milkali (One Blood)“. Unfortunately, Australia did not make it to the Grand Final for the second time in its history in the contest and missed the spot for seven points.

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Source: tvtonight

Switzerland: The referendum against Eurovision 2025 on 24th of November!

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The referendum against the Council’s decision to approve the expenditure for the organization of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel is about to take place. Voters are going to vote on this and two other cantonal and four federal proposals on November 24, 2024. At the same time, the second round of general renewal elections for the Governing Council is going to take place.

The request for a referendum was submitted today with the gathering of the required 2,000 signatures. A total of 3,912 valid signatures were counted. At the same time this weekend a vote is going be held, under the popular initiative of the canton “for more musical diversity” (“für mehr Musikvielfalt”), on the partial revision of the cantonal constitution regarding the right to vote and be elected to foreign residents as well as on four federal bills.

Election papers will be packed and sent next Monday. By the end of the week, the voters will have received the documents.

Source: Kanton Basel-Stadt 

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Serbia: Deadline for Pesma za Evroviziju 2025 extended!

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RTS has extended the deadline for submitting projects for Pesma za Evroviziju 2025. Nine additional days from the original deadline (1 November) will be available to interested artists. Although the reason for this decision was not specified by Serbian National Television, the deadline for submitting works will expire on November 10.

After the deadline, RTS, will have the possibility to select the contestants in the process based on artistic criteria. However, if none of the entries meet the artistic requirements, RTS will have the possibility to make an internal selection and award the participation of the Serbian representative in the Eurovision Song Contest.

The final selection will be made by the decision of the artistic committee and the public vote. The first semi-final will take place on 25 February and the second on 27 February. The grand final will take place on 1 March 2025!

In 2024, the country participated in the competition with Teya Dora’s track Ramonda and received 17th place.

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Source: Eurovoix

Kosovar government hopes for a Eurovision 2025 debut

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Kosovo has celebrated the second edition of Festivali i Këngës në RTK and the nation does not give their hope to debut in the Eurovision Song Contest.

The second edition of the festival took place in Pristina last weekend.  The winner of Festivali i Këngës në RTK 2024 was Endrit Krasniqi Flasë me tetanen.  

According to public broadcaster RTK, the Kosovo government foresees their festival as a platform to show Europe their interest in participating in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Regarding the chances of future participation RTK’s Minister of Culture, Hajrulla Çeku said:

Technically, and organizationally, we meet all the conditions. There remain only procedural aspects towards the issue of membership and representation in ‘Eurovision’. Politically, we have to do a lot but remember that last year we were monitored by the EBU because they evaluate organizational issues. We have passed this exam, now we continue towards Eurovision with our heads held high

Kosovo’s broadcaster RTK sent an application to participate in Eurovision this year to the EBU. However, the EBU rejected their application on the basis that they needed to become a full EBU member first.

Source: RTK

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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

Sweden: More names added to the Melodifestivalen 2025 line-up!

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As we approach the reveal date of the line-up of the upcoming Melodifestival edition, 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 Aftonbladet ‘s sources , the following will be compete in Melodifestivalen 2025:

  • Albin Johnsén: At the age of 35, he has already participated in Melodifestivalen in two occasions, in 2016 and 2020. However, both times he did not make it to the final. It is also rumored that his entry for the upcoming Melodifestivalen will be in Swedish with party elements.
  • Nomi Bontegard: Nomi is a Melodifestivalen debutant and although not having experience in the Swedish selection show, she is ready to stand out and bring something different to the competition.

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:

  • Måns Zelmerlöw
  • Arvingarna
  • John Lundvik
  • Kalifa
  • Andreas Lundstedt
  • Dolly-Style
  • Malou Prytz
  • Klara Hammarström
  • Scarlet
  • Maja Ivarsson
  • Meira Omar
  • Annika Wickihalder
  • Tennessee Tears
  • Angelino
  • Kristofer Greczula
  • Björn Holmgren
  • KAJ
  • Arwin

Although it has been rumored, Fråns has officially ruled out returning to Melodifestivalen. Fråns reportedly sang a demo that was submitted to Melodifestivalen, but he had no intention of taking part.

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: aftonbladet

Netherlands: Strong interest in Eurovision 2025 brings surprises – What Cornald Maas and Anouk’s manager revealed

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Excitement for Eurovision 2025 is surging in the Netherlands, as the selection committee reports a heightened number of entries from artists and songwriters. Cornald Maas, a member of the special committee tasked with choosing the artist and song to represent the country, recently discussed the process on the public television show Eva, revealing that many submissions have come from artists who had previously expressed reluctance or intended not to participate.

Increased Interest from Artists and Songwriters

Maas noted that this year has seen an unexpected surge of interest, as artists who initially stated they wouldn’t participate ultimately submitted their proposals. This has boosted the committee’s optimism, as the range and quality of submissions have expanded. Although he withheld specific names, Maas emphasized that the committee must make careful decisions given the diversity and quality of the songs submitted.

Anouk Ready with Songs for Eurovision – Waiting for the Call

On the same program, the manager of renowned artist Anouk, who successfully represented the Netherlands in 2013 with Birds, expressed her readiness to return to Eurovision. He noted that Anouk has already prepared a collection of songs she deems suitable for the competition and is awaiting a potential official invitation from Avrotros, the organization responsible for the Netherlands’ Eurovision participation.

Time Pressure and the Aim for a Strong Entry

As Anouk’s manager pointed out, time is of the essence, as Eurovision preparations require significant effort and organization. Anouk’s interest in returning has fueled speculation that the Netherlands will attempt a high-caliber entry aimed at a top position. The Eurovision committee, including Cornald Maas and its other members, faces the challenge of selecting an act that not only reflects the country’s current music scene but also has strong potential in the competition.

The selection process is expected to conclude soon, with everyone eagerly awaiting the announcement of the final choice for Eurovision 2025. Will it be Anouk or a new artist who will carry the Netherlands’ flag in the upcoming event? The coming weeks will be crucial, with rumors and anticipation building, as the Netherlands prepares for a memorable return to the Eurovision stage.

In the meantime, we can remember Anouk’s last Eurovision entry, Birds, which ended a 14-year drought by placing the Netherlands in the top 10.

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Slovenia: EMA returns for Eurovision 2025!

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The entry submission process in Slovenia for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, which is going to take place in Basel, Switzerland, starts today.

Slovenia’s national broadcaster, RTVSLO, has confirmed that the EMA will be the method of selection for the country’s next entry. The EMA is therefore returning after a two-year hiatus.

The submission window for EMA 2025 will remain open until November 25. Those interested should submit the final format of their entry in mp3 format, the lyrics of the song, a photo of the artist, a description of their creative and musical activities and a fully completed and signed statement.

Those interested can apply their entry by following the link here.

Upon completion of the submission process, a three-member panel will evaluate the submissions and select the 12 EMA 2025 entries. The list of participants is expected no later than December 20.

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

  • Music jury (singers, musicians, producers, songwriters creators etc.)
  • Television jury (editors, presenters, directors, choreographers etc.)
  • Radio jury (radio editors, journalists, presenters, etc.)
  • OGAE Slovenia jury
  • International Eurovision influencer jury (bloggers, vloggers, online journalists etc.)

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

Source: RTVSLO

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France: With Kimberose or Lénie in Eurovision 2025?

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No much time has passed from the buzz caused by the rumors that Louane will be lifting the tricolore at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, and already two new names have emerged.

According to French journalist Clément Garin‘s post on his X account, two new names seem to be being discussed in the corridors of the national broadcaster France Télévisions to represent France in Eurovision 2025. These two names are Kimberose and Lénie.

Kimberose is a 33-year-old pop & soul artist and has been on the rise for several years. After starting in 2015 by forming a self-titled group alongside Anthony Hadjadj, she has been active solo for several years. She has 4 studio albums to her credit and her latest, Roses, has just been released. She is best known for her duet with Grand Corps Malade “Nos plus belle années”.

Young Lénie emerged from Star Academy last year and meets all the criteria for Eurovision. As for the representation in Junior Eurovision talents are sought through The Voice Kids, so for Eurovision talents such as Amir and Slimane are sought. Lénie’s asset is that she can present a show in which she can sing and dance at the same time.

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Kosovo: The song that would represent the country in Eurovision 2025, if allowed!

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The second edition of Festivali i Këngës në RTK was broadcasted live from Pristina, Kosovo, last night. The Kosovar festival follows in the footsteps of the homonymous Albanian festival, one of the most significant music stages in the nation with over six decades of history. Should Kosovo be permitted to compete in the Eurovision stage, the Festivali i Këngës në RTK will serve as the national selection process.

Following two semi-finals, nine artists competed in the final of FiK në RTK:

  • Arnite Kastrati – “Blla blla”
  • Besmir Shishko – “Unë Ajo”
  • Rei Bezhani – “Zonjë tradhti”
  • Endrit Krasniqi – “Flas me gjethen”
  • Ardit Stafaj – “Faji”
  • Greta Azizi – “Veres”
  • Dea Strica – “N’Shqipni”
  • Agim Poshka – “Ndarja erdhi”
  • Blendi Kaso – “Një të vetme ka në jetë”.

Following the voting of a five member jury, Endrit Krasniqi was crowned as the winner of Festivali i Këngës në RTK 2024 with his song “Flas me gjethen” and would represent Kosovo in Eurovision 2025, in case its participation was allowed by the EBU.

Eurovision 2025 – Kosovo

Kosovo’s intention to be a part of the Eurovision family is no secret. RTK has tried for years to secure the nation’s spots to EBU’s shows, since the nation’s independence declaration.

Moreover, RTK decided to make an official application in order to participate in the next edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025, which will be held in Switzerland. Via a formal letter, RTK asked Kosovo to be invited to participate in Eurovision 2025, in a similar way Australia also participates. Despite RTK’s effort, the broadcaster has not received the coveted invitation from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

In order for Kosovo to become a member of the EBU, and thus be able to participate in Eurovision, it must first join the International Telecommunication Union  (ITU) or the Council of Europe. Kosovo has yet to achieve any of these, due to its partial recognition.

Considering the political implications that occurred during Eurovision 2024, the inclusion of a country that is not recognized by all the participating states might was a harder decision than it may seem.

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Source: RTK