Spain: RTVE receives a record number of submissions for Benidorm Fest 2025!

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Spain was one of the first countries to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2025, even before the Grand Final of the contest in Sweden, opening the submission window just a few days later.

The submission window for Benidorm Fest 2025 closed last night. RTVE announced earlier today that it received almost 1,000 songs over the 144 days that the process lasted, with around 300 of those submissions coming in the last 24 hours alone!

This number sets a record for all editions of Benidorm Fest. Around 200 more entries were submitted compared to last year, demonstrating that the festival is becoming increasingly embedded in the Spanish music scene and has grown into one of the biggest platforms for promoting music.

In the last three years, RTVE received the following number of entries for Benidorm Fest:

  • In 2022, 886 songs were submitted
  • In 2023, 876 songs were submitted
  • In 2024, 825 songs were submitted

Following the closing of the submission window, a special jury panel appointed by RTVE, consisting of music experts, will listen to and evaluate the songs. From these, the 16 best songs will be selected to compete in Benidorm Fest 2025, which will take place on January 28 and 30, and February 1.

Last year’s winners of Benidorm Fest, Nebulossa, represented Spain in Eurovision 2024 with the song “Zorra” and ended up in 22nd place in the Grand Final:

https://youtu.be/FOMoQoHG5aU

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Source: rtve.es

Breaking News: ERT has started the process for the national final!

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A few minutes ago, the decision of the ERT Board of Directors regarding the organization of a national final to select the artist and song that will represent the country in Eurovision 2025 was posted on “Diavgeia.” The decision was unanimous and follows the announcements made by the company’s CEO about holding an open national final with an invitation to all interested parties, after 22 whole years!

The ERT Board of Directors has officially decided that Greece’s representative for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest will be selected through a national final. The company’s Board unanimously decided to proceed with the national final, authorizing the CEO to sign the contract, presumably with a production company, for this purpose.

We now expect, within hours or by Monday at the latest, details about the national final, including the rules and the beginning of song submissions.

You can view the relevant document on Diavgeia HERE.

Eurovisionfun will, of course, monitor the developments and keep you informed with the latest updates.

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Norway: Tom Hugo from KEiiNO, wouldn’t rule out a Eurovision-related role in NRK!

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Tom Hugo, one-third of the band KEiiNO, was a guest in “The Eurotrip Podcast”, and he was asked about the Eurovision Song Contest, as well as the participation of Norway, his country in it.

The Norwegian Delegation, is going through a phase of internal changes, since Stig Karlsen, stepped down from his role as Head of Delegation, after a long and successful time.

So naturally, Tom Hugo, was asked whether he would accept the role of Head of Delegation in Norway:

“Not at the moment, no. I still have a lot of things to do with KEiiNO, and I really like producing music and writing music. However, at one point if a new head of delegation isn’t performing or suddenly withdraws, you never know.” 

However, he continued by saying that he is not sure if he is the most suitable for this role:

“Stig Karlsen has had so many tasks. It’s not just about finding music, it’s a long to-do list. There’s a lot of tasks and obligations for a Head of Delegation in Norway that I would not be the right person for. I could definitely have something to say when it comes to music and direction, but there’s a lot of things that aren’t my field.” 

The case of Hugo taking the position of head of delegation would be a similar case to that of Christer Björkman, who represented Sweden in 1992 and then worked at Melodifestivalen, but also as head of Sweden’s delegation.

Tom Hugo is part of the band KEiiNO, who represented Norway in 2019 with the song “Spirit in the Sky” and ended up in sixth place, winning the televote. They have attempted to return to Eurovision in 2021 and 2024, finishing second in the Melodi Grand Prix both times.

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

Source: eurotrippodcast.com

Junior Eurovision 2024: Ticket sale commences soon!

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The 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be broadcasted live from Madrid, Spain in about a month from now. On November 16, seventeen young performers will take the stage at Caja Mágica, ready to “bloom” and showcase their talent in front of an international audience.

Junior Eurovision is a live event, and tickets will go on sale to those who want to see it starting next Tuesday, October 15, at 15:00 CEST.

Both the Live Show on November 16 and the Dress Rehearsal on November 15, which is one day earlier, are open to the public.

Ticket prices

The ticket prices for the Jury Show on November 15 will range from 38 to 50 euros (+ fees) in the stands and from 27 to 35 euros (+ fees) on the floor.

Regarding the Live Show on November 16 prices range from 46 to 65 euros (+ fees) in the stands and from 35 to 50 euros (+ fees) on the floor.

Prices for adults and children under the age of twelve will differ. If a ticket holder is younger than sixteen, an adult must accompany them with them.

You will be able to purchase your tickets here!

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  1. Italy – RAI
  2. Estonia – ERR
  3. Albania – RTSH
  4. Armenia – AMPTV
  5. Cyprus – RIK
  6. France – FT
  7. North Macedonia – MRT
  8. Poland – TVP
  9. Georgia – GPB
  10. Spain – RTVE
  11. Germany – ARD/NDR
  12. Netherlands – AVROTROS
  13. San Marino – RTV San Marino
  14. Ukraine – UA:PBC
  15. Portugal – RTP
  16. Ireland – RTÉ
  17. Malta – PBS

The 22nd edition of the 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. The slogan for this year’s contest is “Let’s Bloom!”, while Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia will serve as this year’s hosts.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news! 

Sweden: Scarlet return to Melodifestivalen 2025!

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Scarlet made their debut last spring, when the metal band came very close to reaching the final of Melodifestivalen 2024 with their song “Circus X”.

Many sources have reported to the newspaper Expressen that the band is set to return to Melodifestivalen 2025, the Swedish national final.

A few months ago, the competition’s project manager, Anders Wistbacka, spoke about the variety of entries in the competition.

“We want different types of songs and rhythms – both ballads and up-tempo tracks. It’s important to include pieces that immediately grab attention, but also those that might require one or more listens to fully appreciate,” he said.

According to Expressen, Scarlet fits well into the diversity that Melodifestivalen aims to create.

In total, nearly 2,800 songs have been submitted for Melodifestivalen 2025, and rumours suggest that several established artists are among the contestants. The final list of contestants is expected to be announced in December, but until then, many things can change.

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

Source: expressen.se

Junior Eurovision 2024: The music video of “Comme ci, comme ça” released!

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Back in September, France Télévisions announced that Titouan will represent France in the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest, with his entry “Comme Ci, Comme Ça“. While the French entry was released on the same day, just moments ago the music video of “Comme Ci, Comme Ça” was uploaded on the official Junior Eurovision’s YouTube channel.

You can watch the music video of “Comme Ci, Comme Ça“, below:

“Comme Ci, Comme Ça” is composed by Malo, a talented young artist on the French music scene, and co-written with Marie Bastide. The song is an ode to tolerance and love, reminding us that our differences are our strengths.

How was Titouan selected?

France Télévisions chose its Junior Eurovision 2024 participant via an internal selection as usual. Both the song and the singer were selected internally.

Who is Titouan?

Titouan is fourteen years-old and is quite popular on social media, as his accounts count more than 100 thousand followers. A passionate drummer as well, Titouan quickly gained an audience on YouTube after he began uploading drum covers every week. He frequently had his guitarist father with him on them. Titouan has also performed on “The Voice Kids” and “Dream Team”.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  1. Italy – RAI
  2. Estonia – ERR
  3. Albania – RTSH
  4. Armenia – AMPTV
  5. Cyprus – RIK
  6. France – FT
  7. North Macedonia – MRT
  8. Poland – TVP
  9. Georgia – GPB
  10. Spain – RTVE
  11. Germany – ARD/NDR
  12. Netherlands – AVROTROS
  13. San Marino – RTV San Marino
  14. Ukraine – UA:PBC
  15. Portugal – RTP
  16. Ireland – RTÉ
  17. Malta – PBS

The 22nd edition of the 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. The slogan for this year’s contest is “Let’s Bloom!”, while Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia will serve as this year’s hosts.

France with Titouan will perform sixth.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news! 

Junior Eurovision 2024: The running order for the 22nd edition revealed!

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A week ago, and during the Heads of Delegation meeting in Madrid, a preliminary running order draw took place for the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The aforementioned draw determined who will open and close the show, as well as in which spot will the host country, namely Spain, perform.

Earlier, the running order for Madrid’s show was confirmed and finalized and the seventeen young artists will perform as following:

  1. Italy
  2. Estonia
  3. Albania
  4. Armenia
  5. Cyprus
  6. France
  7. North Macedonia
  8. Poland
  9. Georgia
  10. Spain
  11. Germany
  12. Netherlands
  13. San Marino
  14. Ukraine
  15. Portugal
  16. Ireland
  17. Malta

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  • Albania – RTSH
  • Armenia – AMPTV
  • Cyprus – RIK
  • Estonia – ERR
  • France – FT
  • Georgia – GPB
  • Germany – ARD/NDR
  • Ireland – RTÉ
  • Italy – RAI
  • Malta – PBS
  • North Macedonia – MRT
  • Poland – TVP
  • Portugal – RTP
  • San Marino – RTV San Marino
  • Spain – TVE
  • The Netherlands – AVROTROS
  • Ukraine – UA:PBC

The 22nd edition of the 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. The slogan for this year’s contest is “Let’s Bloom!”, while Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia will serve as this year’s hosts.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news! 

Source: junioreurovision.tv

Eden Golan’s Best Wishes to Marina Satti and Bambie Thug

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Shortly after her appearance at the United Nations headquarters and Central Park in New York, marking one year since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, Eden Golan gave an interesting interview to Hollywood Reporter. The Israeli singer spoke about her Eurovision experience, the overwhelming support she received during the televote, and shared her feelings about Marina Satti and Bambie Thug, who both showed hostility toward her in their own way during the competition.

As you will see in her response regarding Marina Satti and Bambie Thug, Eden Golan holds no grudges and wishes them the best. She expressed her desire to completely leave behind everything she experienced in Malmö.

“Good luck. I hope all their dreams come true. I pray. I pray for them. I pray for them to have a good life and be happy.”

Following the release of her new song and her performance of October Rain at the UN and Central Park, Eden remains in the U.S., where she is planning her next professional steps.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the updates!

Source: Hollywoodreporter

Israel: HaKokhav Haba will premiere in November!

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Back in July, it was confirmed that HaKokhav Haba will remain as the selection format for the Israeli artist who will represent the country in Eurovision 2025. This talent show has chosen all Israeli contestants since 2015, with the exception of 2022 and 2023. It has delivered outstanding results, including a win with Netta in 2018.

Moreover, new information about HaKokhav Haba’s eleventh season is revealed.

Filming has started

Filming for this year’s edition commenced at Neve Ilan Studios this morning, October 10, in front of a live audience. As a result, the search for Eden Golan’s successor will officially begin in November, when the new season premieres.

Judges and hosts

Rotem Sela will return to host the show alongside Assi Azar, who also hosted the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Since the show’s first season in 2013, Azar has hosted HaKokhav Haba, while Rotem Sela took hosting duties in the second season and has done so ever since.

The judging panel will include:

  • Assaf Amdursky
  • Keren Peles
  • Shiri Maimon
  • Eden Hason
  • Ran Danker
  • Itay Levi

Their combined vast and varied experience guarantees a competitive edition that is both intriguing and difficult—certainly more so than the one from last season.

The winner of HaKokhav Haba and therefore Israel’s representative in Eurovision 2024 was Eden Golan. Eden Golan performed her song “Hurricane“, finishing fifth overall.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!

Source: euromix.il

Montenegro: These are the 16 artists that will take part in Montesong!

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Montenegro is returning to the Contest after two years and is determined to make this return the start of a new, successful era for the country in Eurovision!

The deadline for interested artists to submit their songs for the national final expired on October 1st. Following the evaluation by a special jury panel, the channel is ready to announce the names of the artists who will participate in the national final.

The announcement was made during the morning show “Jutarnji Program” of RTCG. Thus, the 16 artists who will compete for Montenegro’s representation in Eurovision 2025 are:

  1. Anastasija Koprolčec – “Kraj”
  2. Bend “9” – “Stop War”
  3. Boban Rajović – “Suze”
  4. Dolce Hera – “Repeat”
  5. Đurđa – “To Ljubav Je”
  6. GlumciBend – “San”
  7. Isak Šabanović – “Ljeto, Ljeto, Ljeto”
  8. Kejt – “Obala Raja”
  9. Luka Perazić i Rade Vukčević – “Dva Srca”
  10. Luka Radović – “Kada Dođe Maj”
  11. Milena Vučić – “Škorpija”
  12. Nemanja Petrović – “Među Zvijezdama”
  13. Neonoen – “Clickbait”
  14. Nina Žižić – “Dobro Došli”
  15. Tina Džankić – “Nova”
  16. Verica Čuljković – “Čuješ li”

A notable return is that of Nina Žižić, who together with Who See, performed the fan favorite “Igranka” in Eurovision 2013! We can also see Kejt, who was the runner-up in the country’s national final in 2018, with the song “Neželjena”, as well as Milena Vučić, who participated in the national final for Serbia & Montenegro in 2006.

RTCG also revealed the names of three reserve artists, in case any of the above finalists withdraws:

  • Tamara Žinković – “Fatal flight”
  • Hanibal – “Protect me”
  • Danijel Popović – “Kano cast”

Subsequently, the contestants have the opportunity to make changes to their songs until November 1st. However, the final versions of the songs will be published on November 17th, ten days before the national final.

Montesong will take place on November 27th, with the result being determined by the public and the jury vote in a 50% ratio each. It is also expected to be the first national final of the new season!

But until we learn about this year’s participation of Montenegro in Eurovision, let’s remember their last entry from 2022, with Vladana with the song “Breathe”:

https://youtu.be/L-ViRVRiGl0

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

Source: rtcg.me