Monacο: A New Public Broadcaster debuting in 2025!

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The Government of Monaco has announced that it will merge its existing channels to launch a new public broadcaster in September 2025.

Monaco will merge its two existing public broadcasters, TV Monaco and Monaco Info. The decision was made due to the challenges posed by having two channels with a high level of overlapping content. As part of the changes, TV Monaco will also withdraw from TV5 Monde.

During the National Council Assembly on December 16, Monaco’s Minister of State, who is leading the project, confirmed that a new professional and financially sustainable television channel with advertising revenue will be created in the Principality.

This channel will be independent of government communication, managed by a professional board of directors, and funded through a mix of public and private resources.

The development of the new channel will begin in January 2025 under the leadership of Geneviève Berti, Monaco’s current Director of Communication. She has been tasked with preparing for the transition, which includes managing Monaco’s exit from TV5 Monde, an international network in which the Principality holds a 5.3% stake.

The channel, which has not yet been named, is expected to launch on September 1st 2025. It will make use of the extensive technical resources of TV Monaco.

It is not yet known whether the new broadcaster will seek to acquire membership in the EBU, as TV Monaco currently holds, which gained its EBU membership in March 2024.

Monaco last participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006, represented by Séverine Ferrer with the song “La Coco-Dance” but failed to qualify for the Grand Final. The country also won once, in 1971, with Séverine’s “Un banc, un arbre, une rue”

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Source: Monaco Life

Belgium: All the latest updates of Eurosong 2025

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Belgium is getting into Eurovision mode, as in less than a month, we will find out who will represent the country in May in Basel, Switzerland.

Specifically, as announced, the first episodes of Eurosong 2025, the Belgian competition that selects the country’s Eurovision representative each year, will be aired on January 18 and 25, hosted by Peter Van de Veire. In these two episodes, four participants will present their songs without staging, just performing them. Additionally, they will be asked to choose and perform a cover of any past Eurovision song they wish.

 

Participants:

The first episode, on January 18, will feature Grace, LEEZ, Le Manou and Lenn. The second episode, on January 25, will host Jelle van Dael, Mentissa, Stefanie Callebaut and Red Sebastian.

 

The episodes have already been recorded in December 2024. The eight songs competing in Eurosong 2025 will be released after the second episode, on January 25.

The final of Eurosong 2025 will take place on February 1. The winner, who will receive the coveted ticket to represent Belgium at Eurovision 2025, will be chosen through a combination of public and jury voting.

Last year, Belgium was represented at Eurovision 2024 by Mustii with the song “Before the Party’s Over.” Unfortunately, he did not qualify for the grand final, finishing in 13th place in the second semi-final with 18 points, the country’s worst result since 2019.

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Portugal: The semi-finals distribution of the composers of Festival da Canção 2025!

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The semi-finals distribution of the composers of Festival da Canção 2025 was announced!

The national broadcaster of the country, RTP, announced the distribution of the 20 composers in the two semi-finals of Festival da Canção for the 2025 edition, the national song contest through which Portugal chooses its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest!

The distribution of the composers is as per below:

First Semi-Final

  1. Margarida Campelo
  2. JOSH
  3. Capital da Bulgária
  4. Xico Gaiato
  5. Jéssica Pina
  6. Beato
  7. Bluay
  8. Marco Rodrigues
  9. Tiago Sampaio
  10. Peculiar

Second Semi-Final

  1. A Cantadeira
  2. Luca Argel
  3. HENKA
  4. Diana Vilarinho
  5. Inês Marques Lucas
  6. EU.CLIDES
  7. Bombazine
  8. Napa
  9. Emmy Curl
  10. Fernando Daniel

Festival da Canção 2025 Dates

Festival da Canção 2025 will follow a familiar format, with two semi-finals leading to the Grand Final. The dates are as follows:

  • First Semi-Final: February 22, 2025
  • Second Semi-Final: March 1, 2025
  • Grand Final: March 8, 2025

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Albania: Tonight Marks the Nostalgia Night of Festivali i Këngës 63

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December is synonymous with Festivali i Këngës, and tonight the 63rd edition of this iconic celebration of Albanian music continues in Tirana. With just hours to go, the festival’s much-anticipated Nostalgia Night is set to showcase unforgettable classics, both from the festival’s rich history and Albania’s Eurovision journey.

Format

This year’s Festivali i Këngës spans four nights with 30 competing artists, all vying for six prestigious awards. The festival will culminate in crowning the winner, who will represent Albania at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland this May.

  • Thursday & Friday: Semi-finals featuring all competing entries.
  • Saturday: A special “Nostalgia Night”, paying homage to past hits.
  • Sunday: The Grand Final, where the ultimate winner will be determined through a combined jury and public vote.

For the first time in three years, no separate category will decide Albania’s Eurovision representative. The winner of Festivali i Këngës 63 will secure their Eurovision spot directly, promising a unified and exciting selection process.

Nostalgia Night

Tonight’s Nostalgia Night is a tribute to Albania’s musical legacy. All 30 participants who performed in the semi-finals will take the stage at Pallati i Kongreseve in Tirana to deliver renditions of timeless classics and iconic entries.

Here’s the full lineup of tonight’s performers:

  1. Orgesa Zaimi – “I parë”
  2. Erma Mici – “Mbaje”
  3. Luna Çausholli – “Qiell apo ferr”
  4. Ronaldo Mesuli – “N’zemër”
  5. Mihallaq Andrea – “Porositë e babait”
  6. Kejsi Jazxhi – “Kur bota hesht”
  7. Lorenc Hasrama – “Frymë”
  8. Jet – “Gjallë”
  9. Djemtë e Detit – “Larg”
  10. Nita Latifi – “Zemrës”
  11. Martina Serreqi – “Nese qaj”
  12. Alis Kallacej – “Mjegull”
  13. Shkodra Elektronike – “Zjerm”
  14. Kleansa Susaj – “Ta dija”
  15. Ardit Çuni – “Amane”
  16. Mal Retkoceri – “Antihero”
  17. Klea Dina – “Dashuri Ngiej“
  18. Devis Xherahu – “Ka momente”
  19. Vesa Smolica – “Lutem”
  20. Algert Sala – “Bosh”
  21. Gresa Gjocera – “E vërteta”
  22. Frensi Revania – “Rreziko”
  23. Endrik Beba – “Ishe ti”
  24. Epos – “Kurajo dhe Zjarr”
  25. Laurjan Ejlli & Adelina Corraj – “A thu”
  26. Santino De Bartolo – “Kur nata vjen si bora”
  27. Rea Nuhu – “Sot”
  28. Elvana Gjata – “Karnaval”
  29. Stine – “E kishim nis”
  30. Gjergj Kaçinari – “Larg jetës pa ty”

Hosts and Jury

Guiding the audience through the festival’s proceedings are Enkel Demi and Ornela Bregu. The jury includes notable music professionals tasked with the difficult job of selecting the winner:

  • Merita Rexha Tershana – Pianist
  • Alma Bektashi – Singer
  • Zana Cela – Producer
  • Florent Boshnjaku – Composer
  • Yllnjet Aliçka – Lyricist

Where to Watch

Catch tonight’s Nostalgia Night live at 21:00 CET. Follow the action here.

Eurovision 2024

Albania’s Eurovision journey last year saw Besa performing “Zemrën n’dorë”. Her revamped English version, “Titan”, captivated audiences but fell short of reaching the Grand Final, finishing 14th in Semi-Final 2.

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Albania: Watch the Performances from the Second Night of FiK 63!

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The second night of the 63rd Festivali i Këngës (FiK), where Albania’s representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel will be chosen, has come to an end. A total of 30 artists are competing in this year’s festival.

The event took place at the Pallati i Kongreseve in Tirana, where the remaining 15 songs were performed live with an orchestra for the first time. The hosts for FiK 63 were Enkel Demi and Ornela Bregu.

You can watch the performances from the second night via the links below:

  1. Mal Retkoceri – “Antihero”
  2. Klea Dina – “Dashuri Ngiej“
  3. Devis Xherahu – “Ka momente”
  4. Vesa Smolica – “Lutem”
  5. Algert Sala – “Bosh”
  6. Gresa Gjocera – “E vërteta”
  7. Frensi Revania – “Rreziko”
  8. Endrik Beba – “Ishe ti”
  9. Epos – “Kurajo dhe Zjarr”
  10. Laurjan Ejlli & Adelina Corraj – “A thu”
  11. Santino De Bartolo – “Kur nata vjen si bora”
  12. Rea Nuhu – “Sot”
  13. Elvana Gjata – “Karnaval”
  14. Stine – “E kishim nis”
  15. Gjergj Kaçinari – “Larg jetës pa ty”

Additionally, the hosts revealed the members of the professional jury who will decide which 15 artists will advance to Sunday’s grand final.

The jury members are:
  • Zana Çela
  • Ylljet Aliçka
  • Alma Bektashi
  • Florent Boshnjaku
  • Jonida Maliqi
  • Merita Rexha Tërshana
  • Ramona Tullumani

In the past two editions of the festival, Albania’s Eurovision representative was selected separately from the overall winner of the festival. However, this year the organizers have returned to the traditional format, where the festival winner will also represent Albania in Eurovision.

The grand final of the 63rd Festivali i Këngës will take place on Sunday, December 22, at 9:30 PM, where Albania’s next Eurovision representative will be revealed.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s nostalgia night of Festivali i Këngës, where contestants will perform classic songs from the history of FiK and Eurovision.

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Ukraine: Meet the Nine Finalists of Vidbir 2025!

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The Ukrainian broadcaster UA:PBC has just announced the nine artists and their song titles who will participate in the country’s national final, Vidbir 2025.

The nine artists competing in Vidbir 2025 are:
  1. Future Culture – “Waste My Time”
  2. Khayat – “Honor”
  3. Krylata – “Stay True”
  4. Molodi – “My Sea”
  5. Ziferblat – “Bird of Pray”
  6. Abiye – “Dim”
  7. DK Enerhetyk – “Sil'”
  8. Masha Kondratenko – “No Time To Cry”
  9. Vlad Sheryf – “Wind of Change”

Among the other eleven contestants who didn’t directly qualify for the final, an online vote will be held. This vote will determine one additional participant in the grand final. The full list of the 10 finalists will be announced by January 17.

The eleven artists competing for the last spot in Vidbir 2025 are:
  • BRYKULETS
  • ENLEO
  • FIЇNKA
  • GRISANA
  • MON FIA
  • Ranrawi
  • Starykova Hrystyna
  • TESLENKO
  • YAGODY
  • Muayad
  • Sluchay Sashu

The online voting will take place soon, during which we’ll get to hear the 11 songs that didn’t make it directly to the final. The nine songs already in the final will be revealed in the new year.

The televised final of Vidbir 2025 is scheduled for February 8, 2025. The winner will be decided through a combination of public and jury voting. The composition of the jury will also be determined later through an online vote by the Ukrainian public.

Last year’s Vidbir winners and Ukraine’s representatives at Eurovision 2024, alyona alyona & Jerry Heil, secured third place with their song “Teresa & Maria”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4N82wPpdg8

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Source: Suspilne

Eurovision 2025: Switzerland united on the “Road to Basel”

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Switzerland has gotten into the Eurovision spirit in a big way, as preparations for the big 2025 contest, which will be hosted in Basel, are already underway!

Switzerland’s national broadcaster, SRG SSR, has announced the organization of “SRG SSR On the Road to Basel“, a pre-show event dedicated to the contest! Through this event, the public will have the opportunity to be informed about all the latest developments concerning the competition and even participate in various activities. Various cultural activities have been planned, such as workshops, performances highlighting the culture and history of the competition. In this way, the citizens of the country will be able to prepare and get into the mood in view of Eurovision 2025.

According to the message of the contest, the host country this year seeks to actively involve the public in the process of “participation”, making it an integral part of Eurovision. In this way, national pride is strengthened, and cultural exchange is promoted. What makes this year’s event special is the fact that the actions will travel to different cities in Switzerland, giving citizens the opportunity to live a complete and unique Eurovision experience!

 

Source: ssrcorsi

 

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Slovenia: RTVSLO demands Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision 2025!

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Last week, RTV Slovenia’s coucnil meeting took place between December 9 and 11. Among the topics discussed, was of course the country’s participation in Eurovision 2025, as well as Israel’s participation, in question with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Read more

Albania: The Second Night of Festivali i Këngës 63 Takes Place Tonight!

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December feels incomplete without Festivali i Këngës, and tonight the 63rd edition of Albania’s premier music celebration continues in Tirana. As tradition holds, the festival serves as the platform for selecting Albania’s representative at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place this May in Basel, Switzerland.

Format

This year’s Festivali i Këngës runs across four nights, featuring 30 competing artists battling for six prestigious awards, including the honor of representing Albania at Eurovision.

  • Thursday & Friday: Semi-finals to showcase all participants.
  • Saturday: A special “Nostalgia Night”.
  • Sunday: The much-awaited Grand Final.

Unlike the last two editions, the winner—determined by a combined jury and public vote—will automatically secure Albania’s Eurovision spot. There’s no separate category for Eurovision qualification, as the festival champion will represent the country on Europe’s biggest stage.

Second Semi-Final

The spotlight shifts tonight to the second semi-final, featuring an array of performers at Pallati i Kongreseve in Tirana, starting at 21:00 CET. Here’s the lineup for tonight’s performances:

  1. Mal Retkoceri – “Antihero”
  2. Klea Dina – “Dashuri Ngiej“
  3. Devis Xherahu – “Ka momente”
  4. Vesa Smolica – “Lutem”
  5. Algert Sala – “Bosh”
  6. Gresa Gjocera – “E vërteta”
  7. Frensi Revania – “Rreziko”
  8. Endrik Beba – “Ishe ti”
  9. Epos – “Kurajo dhe Zjarr”
  10. Laurjan Ejlli & Adelina Corraj – “A thu”
  11. Santino De Bartolo – “Kur nata vjen si bora”
  12. Rea Nuhu – “Sot”
  13. Elvana Gjata – “Karnaval”
  14. Stine – “E kishim nis”
  15. Gjergj Kaçinari – “Larg jetës pa ty”

Hosts and Jury

The festival is hosted by Enkel Demi and Ornela Bregu, with the jury panel comprised of prominent Albanian music professionals:

  • Merita Rexha Tershana – Pianist
  • Alma Bektashi – Singer
  • Zana Cela – Producer
  • Florent Boshnjaku – Composer
  • Yllnjet Aliçka – Lyricist

Where to Watch

You can catch tonight’s second semi-final live at 21:00 CET. Viewers can watch the show live here.

Eurovision Legacy

Last year, Besa represented Albania with her heartfelt entry “Zemrën n’dorë”. Despite an impressive revamped version in English, “Titan”, she narrowly missed out on the Eurovision Grand Final, finishing 14th in Semi-Final 2.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the latest updates on Festivali i Këngës and Albania’s Eurovision journey!

Albania: Watch the Performances from the First Night of FiK 63!

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The first night of the 63rd Festivali i Këngës, where Albania’s representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel will be selected, has successfully concluded. A total of 30 artists are competing in this year’s festival. The first night was held at the Pallati i Kongreseve in Tirana, showcasing the first 15 songs performed live with an orchestra. The event was hosted by Enkel Demi and Ornela Bregu.

You can watch the performances from the first night via the following links:

  1. Orgesa Zaimi – “I parë”
  2. Erma Mici – “Mbaje”
  3. Luna Çausholli – “Qiell apo ferr”
  4. Ronaldo Mesuli – “N’zemër”
  5. Mihallaq Andrea – “Porositë e babait”
  6. Kejsi Jazxhi – “Kur bota hesht”
  7. Lorenc Hasrama – “Frymë”
  8. Jet – “Gjallë”
  9. Djemtë e Detit – “Larg”
  10. Nita Latifi – “Zemrës”
  11. Martina Serreqi – “Nese qaj”
  12. Alis Kallacej – “Mjegull”
  13. Shkodra Elektronike – “Zjerm”
  14. Kleansa Susaj – “Ta dija”
  15. Ardit Çuni – “Amane”

The hosts also revealed the professional jury members who will decide which 15 artists will advance to Sunday’s grand final. The jury consists of:

  • Zana Çela
  • Ylljet Aliçka
  • Alma Bektashi
  • Florent Boshnjaku
  • Jonida Maliqi
  • Merita Rexha Tërshana
  • Ramona Tullumani

For the first time in FIK 63 history, renowned Albanian rapper Noizy performed as a special guest. Known for his numerous hits in European music charts, Noizy brought his unique sound to the festival stage for the first time.

Additionally, the evening featured guest performer Slimane, who represented France in Eurovision 2024 with his song “Mon Amour.”

Tomorrow’s Lineup for the Second Night:

  1. Mal Retkoceri – “Antihero”
  2. Klea Dina – “Dashuri Ngiej“
  3. Devis Xherahu – “Ka momente”
  4. Vesa Smolica – “Lutem”
  5. Algert Sala – “Bosh”
  6. Gresa Gjocera – “E vërteta”
  7. Frensi Revania – “Rreziko”
  8. Endrik Beba – “Ishe ti”
  9. Epos – “Kurajo dhe Zjarr”
  10. Laurjan Ejlli & Adelina Corraj – “A thu”
  11. Santino De Bartolo – “Kur nata vjen si bora”
  12. Rea Nuhu – “Sot”
  13. Elvana Gjata – “Karnaval”
  14. Stine – “E kishim nis”
  15. Gjergj Kaçinari – “Larg jetës pa ty”

In recent years, Albania’s Eurovision representative was chosen separately from the overall festival winner. However, this year, the organizers have returned to the traditional format, where the festival’s winner will represent Albania in Eurovision.

The grand final of the 63rd Festivali i Këngës will take place on Sunday, December 22, at 21:30, when we will find out Albania’s next Eurovision representative.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all updates regarding Albania’s participation in Eurovision 2025 in Basel!