Just a Lidl bit | Incredible Lidl Advertisement Inspired by Gina G

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Lidl pays tribute to Gina G’s timeless Eurovision hit with a new advertisement in England.

The ad features the song “Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit” from 1996, but it replaces the word “Little” with “Lidl.”

Gina G represented the United Kingdom at Eurovision 1996, finishing in 8th place. In the advertisement, the English singer and actress Martin McCutcheon performs the song.

Martin is known from the film “Love Actually” and has appeared in many TV shows. The ad promotes the Lidl app and hopes to achieve similar commercial success to Gina G, who topped the UK charts and reached number 12 in the United States.

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Belgium Reveals Five Artists Competing in Eurosong 2025 for Eurovision Representation

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The newspaper HLN reveals in today’s article the five out of eight artists who will compete in Eurosong 2025, where the winner will represent Belgium at Eurovision 2025. These are well-known and emerging names from the Flemish music scene. The Flemish public broadcaster is responsible for selecting the country’s entry for the upcoming song contest.

Jelle Van Dael – former frontwoman of Lasgo.

Lisa Van Rossem ‘LEEZ’ – sister of Metejoor, semi-finalist of The Voice van Vlaanderen 2016 (VTM).

Seppe Herremans “Red Sebastian” – finalist of Sing Again (VTM).

Noèmie Wolfs – former frontwoman of Hooverphonic.

Grace Khuabi – winner of The Voice van Vlaanderen 2021 (VTM).

Without a public call for submissions, but through invitations to known and experienced artists, Belgium is holding a national final for Eurovision 2025 to select its representative. The goal is, of course, to achieve a good placement after this year’s unexpected elimination of Mustii in the second semi-final. Announcements are expected in the near future.

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Source: HLN

Eden Golan performed “October Rain” at the UN in a memorial ceremony for the victims of October 7th

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Israeli singer Eden Golan’s appearance at the United Nations on Monday, October 7, 2024, was a significant artistic and symbolic event as part of the memorial ceremony marking the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. Golan performed her song “October Rain,” which was initially written for Eurovision but was rejected by the EBU as being “too political,” forcing Israel’s public broadcaster to alter its lyrics.

The song references the tragic events of the attack and its impact on the victims and hostages. Lyrics like “Dancing in the storm” and “I’m still wet from this October rain” express both the grief and resilience in the face of destruction. Despite its disqualification from Eurovision, “October Rain” gained substantial symbolic value, especially when performed before the families of hostages and diplomats from around the world, emphasizing the need for justice and the return of the captives.

Golan’s presence at the UN highlighted her ongoing mission to use her art to support the victims and raise international awareness of the events that shook Israel.

You can watch Eden Golan’s performance at the UN headquarters in New York in the video below:

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Cornald Maas and Stefania will host Eurovision in Concert 2025!

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Despite the current uncertainty regarding the Dutch participation in the contest, Eurovision in Concert will return in 2025 for its 15th edition. This event, which consistently hosts the vast majority of the participants each year, as well as numerous past Eurovision representatives, has become a staple and is rightfully considered the biggest pre-party event. Read more

Albania: The participants’ list of Festivali i Këngës 63!

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Albania will choose its Eurovision 2025 act, as usual, via Festivali i Këngës. Festivali i Këngës has been used as the Albania’s selection format since its inaugural participation in 2004, being a music festival of great significance for the country’s music scene with a history of more than five decades.

Following the closing of the submission window for artists interested in participating on September 29, RTSH just announced the thirty participants of Festivali i Këngës 63:

  1. Algert Sala
  2. Alis Kallacej
  3. Ardit Çuni
  4. Devis Xherahu
  5. Djemtë e Detit
  6. Elvana Gjata
  7. Endrik Beba
  8. Epos Grup
  9. Erma Mici
  10. Frensi Revania
  11. Gjergj Kaçinari
  12. Gresa Gjocera
  13. Jet
  14. Kejsi Jazxhi
  15. Kleansa Susaj
  16. Laurjan Ejlli ft. Adelina Corraj
  17. Lorenc Hasrama
  18. Luna Çausholli
  19. Mal Retkoceri
  20. Martina Serreqi
  21. Mihallaq Andrea
  22. Nita Latifi
  23. Olsi Bylyku
  24. Orgesa Zaimi
  25. Rea Nuhu
  26. Ronaldo Mesuli
  27. Santino De Bartolo
  28. Shkodra Elektronike
  29. Stine
  30. Vesa Smolica

The list includes last year’s FiK Mal Retkoceri winner and Elvana Gjata, who is a favorite among many after her participation in FiK in 2019.

Festivali I Këngës 63

The dates of the Festivali i Këngës this year were not disclosed with today’s RTSH announcement. Additionally, no announcements were made today regarding on how will FiK 63 winner will emerge and how the country’s representative in Eurovision 2025 will be decided.

Meanwhile, the renowned Albanian singer and former Eurovision representative, Elhaida Dani will take over the artistic direction of this year’s FiK edition.

The Albanian public’s pick for Eurovision 2024 was Besa with her song “Zemrën n’dorë“. Besa released a revamped version in English titled “Titan” for Eurovision, where she did not make it to the Grand Final, finishing fourteenth in the second semi-final.

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Source: RTSH

Blind Channel: announce a break from the music scene after 4 years of presence!

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A few hours ago Blind Channel, Finland’s representatives in the 2021 competition, announced via an instagram post that they will go on break after the end of 2024. As they said themselves, they don’t know how long the break they’re going to take, but it’s definitely necessary for them after four years of a crazy run. So after 2024 and after a few last shows and gigs, the band will say goodbye to their fans for as long as it takes to find their footing and take stock of their progress and plan their next steps.

In addition, fans will also be able to enjoy a documentary featuring many of the band’s moments during those four years after their Eurovision participation.

Below you can see the post in which they announced the break:

 

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Let us remind you that Blind Channel participated in the competition in 2021 with the song “Dark Side” which became one of the audience’s favorites that year, taking 6th place with a total of 301 points!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOPGxQ4fgVw&ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest

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Junior Eurovision 2024: Listen to the Spanish entry!

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Back in July, RTVE announced that the nine-year-old Chloe DelaRosa will represent the host nation in the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Just moments ago, Chloe’s entry titled “Como la Lola” was officially released and uploaded on RTVE’s website.

You can listen to “Como la Lola“, below:

How was Chloe and her song selected?

Spain’s selection process for Junior Eurovision 2024 consisted of two phases. During the first phase, a submission window was opened for aspiring young artists. RTVE received around 300 applications, almost three times as many as compared to last year’s corresponding process.

In addition and after the end of the submission period, a casting was held on July 16 in Madrid where a jury of experts evaluated the young talents and made a decision.

Chloe’s song was also selected internally by an RTVE committee. RTVE made a call to songwriters and composers to submit songs suitable for the young artist.

Who is Chloe DelaRosa?

Chloe describes herself as a “cantista”, which is a combination of the words singer and artist in Spanish (cantante and artista). She began performing at the age of three, but it wasn’t until lockdown in 2020 that she started recording.

On social media, she recorded covers of songs by well-known Spanish and Latin American artists, videos that many of them would share on their own social media, and which would go on to become viral, introducing Chloe to audiences all over the world.

Flamenco is the style that best defines her. In 2022, she started participating in major music festivals in Spain and has since released several singles.

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.

Italy will open the show, while Malta will close the contest. Spain will perform tenth.

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Eurovision 2025: All the new details about the event in Basel!

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Basel seems to be feverishly preparing for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. In fact, new information has already been announced about how they plan to organise the best experience for fans of the contest.

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Albania: Participants for Festivali i Këngës 63 to be revealed on Monday

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The announcement date for the participants of Festivali i Këngës 63 has been moved up to Monday, October 7.

The artists competing in the 63rd edition of Festivali i Këngës will be unveiled this coming Monday. This news comes just a week after the submission window for entries closed, with a jury currently reviewing the songs submitted to RTSH.

 

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Festivali i Këngës has been used as Albania’s selection method for the Eurovision Song Contest since the country’s debut. In May, it was revealed that a “Nostalgia Night” would mark Albania’s 20 years in Eurovision. The festival is also expected to serve as the selection platform for Albania’s Eurovision 2025 representative.

Besa represented Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with her song “Titan,” finishing 14th out of 15 in the first semi-final. Albania received a total of 15 points, with the highest score being 5 points from Greece.

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Junior Eurovision 2024: Listen to the Sanmarinese entry!

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San Marino returns to the children’s contest for the first time after nine years. Back in September and during a charity event, RTV San Marino announced that a girl band named Idols SM will represent the country in Madrid with their song “Come Noi“. Just moments ago, “Come Noi” was released and its music video was uploaded on Junior Eurovision’s official YouTube channel.

You can listen to “Come Noi” below:

How were Idols SM selected?

The artists’ announcement took place during “Sogna ragazzo sogna“, a fundraising event held in San Marino for research into pediatric cancer diseases.

The girls were selected internally by RTV. In fact and for its return, RTV San Marino decided to choose young artists based in San Marino, after last being represented by Kamilla Ismailova, who was born and raised in Russia.

The two candidate songs, “Poesia” and “Come Noi,” were played for the audience during “Sogna Ragazzo Sogna.” “Come Noi” was chosen as th Sanmarinese entry for Junior Eurovision 2024 after a jury vote. In fact, both songs were composed by Miodio, the first Sanmarinese representative in Eurovision, back in 2008.

Idols SM consists of four girls aged between 11 and 12 years old, namely Asia Ceccoli, Giulia Rinaldi, Giorgia De Descisolo and Vera Stefania Olkhovskaya.

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.

Italy will open the show, while Malta will close the contest. Spain will perform tenth.

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