Loreen wins #ESC250 again | Here are the detailed results of #ESC250 of 2024 by Songfestival.be!

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Happy New Year everyone! The first article for 2025 could be no other but the results of the #ESC250 voting by Songfestival.be in collaboration and as presented via EFR12 Radio.

For the seventeenth year in a row, Songfestival.be conducted during November a poll, asking Eurofans to vote for their ten favourite Eurovision entries of all time. 2023, also, marks the first year that the results are announced via EFR12 Radio. Starting at 11:30 CET and for twelve hours straight, we had the chance to listen to what the Eurovision community considers as the all-time classics of the contest.

Hence, Loreen is the big winner of this year’s #ESC250 with her song “Euphoria“. Loreen represented Sweden in Eurovision 2012 with Euphoria and in 2023 with Tattoo which ended up in 2nd place.

The detailed results of #ESC250

  1.  Sweden 2012: Loreen – Euphoria (+2)
  2.  Sweden 2023: Loreen – Tattoo (=)
  3.  Finland 2023: Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha (-2)
  4.  Spain 2022: Chanel – SloMo (=)
  5. Netherlands 2024: Joost Klein – Europapa (NEW)
  6.  Croatia 2024: Baby Lasagna – Rim Tim Tagi Dim (NEW)
  7.  Switzerland 2024: Nemo – The Code (NEW)
  8.  Sweden 2022: Cornelia Jakobs – Hold Me Closer (-3)
  9. Greece 2024: Marina Satti– Zari (NEW)
  10.  Ukraine 2021: Go_A – Shum (-3)
  11. Ireland 2024: Bambie Thug – Doomsday Blue (NEW)
  12. Italy 2021: Måneskin – Zitti E Buoni (-6)
  13.  Cyprus 2018: Eleni Foureira – Fuego (-5)
  14.  Ukraine 2024: alyona alyona & Jerry Heil – Teresa & Maria (NEW)
  15.  France 2021: Barbara Pravi – Voilà (-6)
  16.  Netherlands 2019: Duncan Laurence – Arcade (-4)
  17.  Italy 2020: Diodato – Fai Rumore (-4)
  18.  Israel 2024: Eden Golan – Hurricane (NEW)
  19.  Ukraine 2016: Jamala – 1944 (-2)
  20.  Norway 2009: Alexander Rybak – Fairytale (-2)
  21.  Switzerland 2021: Gjon’s Tears – Tout L’Univers (-2)
  22.  Sweden 2014: Sanna Nielsen – Undo (+27)
  23.  Iceland 2019: Hatari – Hatrið mun sigra (-8)
  24.  Spain 2023: Blanca Paloma – EaΕa (-14)
  25.  Italy 2024: Angelina Mango – La Noia (NEW)
  26.  Netherlands 2022: S10 – De Diepte (=)
  27.  Slovenia 2023: – Joker Out – Carpe Diem (-16)
  28.  Italy 2019: Mahmood – Soldi (-6)
  29.  Serbia 2007: Marija Šerifović – Molitva (-4)
  30.  Serbia 2022: Konstrakta – In Corpore Sano (-10)
  31.  Sweden 2015: Måns Zelmerlöw – Heroes (+9)
  32.  Portugal 2022: MARO – saudade saudade (+2)
  33.  Latvia 2023: Sudden Lights – Aijā (-2)
  34.  Norway 2019: – KEiiNO – Spirit In The Sky (-20)
  35.  Greece 2005: Helena Paparizou – My Number One (-14)
  36. Norway 2024: Gåte – Ulveham (NEW)
  37.  Lithuania 2024: Silvester Belt – Luktelk (NEW)
  38.  Spain 2024: Nebulossa – Zorra (NEW)
  39.  Norway 1995: Secret Gardern – Nocturne (-15)
  40.  Spain 2012: Pastora Soler – Quédate Conmigo (-7)
  41.  Belgium 2015: Loïc Nottet – Rhythm Inside (-9)
  42.  Belgium 2017: Blanche – City Lights (-7)
  43.  Estonia 2015: Elina Born & Stig Rästa – Goodbye to Yesterday (1)
  44.  Portugal 2017: Salvador Sobral – Amar Pelos Dois (-5)
  45.  Spain 2003: Beth – Dime (-9)
  46.  Sweden 1974: ABBA – Waterloo (-3)
  47.  Portugal 2024: iolanda – Grito (ΝΕW)
  48.  Italy 2023: Marco Mengoni – Due Vite (-25)
  49.  Finland 2006: Lordi – Hard Rock Hallelujah (-12)
  50.  Estonia 2024: 5miinust & Puuluup – (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi (NEW)
  51.  Italy 2015: Il Volo – Grande Amore (-21)
  52.  France 2024: Slimane – Mon Amour (NEW)
  53.  Finland 2021: Blind Channel – Dark Side (-25)
  54.  Slovenia 2024: Raiven – Veronika (NEW)
  55.  Norway 2023: Alessandra – Queen Of Kings (-39)
  56.  Austria 2023: Teya & Salena – Who The Hell Is Edgar? (-27)
  57.  Armenia 2023 Brunette – Future Lover (-12)
  58.  Ukraine 2007: Verka Serduchka – Dancing Lasha Tumbai (-20)
  59.  United Kingdom 2022: Sam Ryder – SPACE MAN (-18)
  60.  Türkiye 2003: Sertab Erener – Everyway That I Can (-3)
  61.  Greece 2001: Antique – (I Would) Die For You (-13)
  62.  Sweden 2024: Marcus & Martinus – Unforgettable (NEW)
  63.  Serbia 2023: Luke Black – Samo mi se spava (-8)
  64.  Austria 2014: Conchita Wurst – Rise Like A Phoenix (-20)
  65.  Australia 2016: Dami Im – Sound of Silence (-15)
  66.  Austria 2024: Kaleen – We Will Rave (NEW)
  67.  Israel 2023: Noa Kirel – Unicorn (-40)
  68.  Türkiye 2010: maNga – We Could Be the Same (-17)
  69.  Denmark 2013: Emmelie de Forest – Only Teardrops (-22)
  70.  Lithuania 2022: Monika Liu – Sentimentai (-6)
  71.  Greece 2022: Amanda Tenfjord – Die Together (-25)
  72.  Russia 2016: Sergey Lazarev – You are the Only One (-20)
  73. Serbia and Montenegro 2004: Željko Joksimović – Lane moje (-12)
  74.  Hungary 2018: AWS – Viszlát Nyár (-9)
  75. Iceland 2020: Daði Freyr – Think About Things (-21)
  76.  Türkiye 1997: Ethnic & Sebnem Paker – Dinle (-4)
  77.  Bosnia 2006: Hari Mata Hari – Lejla (-10)
  78.  Türkiye 2009: Hadise – Düm Tek Tek (+1)
  79.  Ukraine 2022: Kalush Orchestra – Stefania (-16)
  80.  Spain 1995: Anabel Conde – Vuelve conmigo (-22)
  81.  United Kingdom 1996: Gina G – Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit (+16)
  82.  Switzerland 2020: Gjon’s Tears – Répondez-moi (-14)
  83.  Italy 2022: Mahmood & BLANCO – Brividi (-21)
  84.  Croatia 2011: Daria – Celebrate (-10)
  85.  Latvia 2015 Aminata – Love Injected (-29)
  86.  Norway 2013: Margaret Berger – I Feed You My Love (-9)
  87.  Spain 2014: Ruth Lorenzo – Dancing In The Rain (-9)
  88.  Estonia 2023 ALIKA – Bridges (-19)
  89. Armenia 2024: Ladaniva – Jako (NEW)
  90.  Croatia 1999: Doris Dragovic – Marija Magdalena (+9)
  91. Bulgaria 2020: Victoria – Tears Getting Sober (-16)
  92.  Germany 2010 Lena – Satellite (-22)
  93.  Norway 2015 Mørland & Debra Scarlett – A Monster Like Me (-20)
  94.  Belgium 2024: Mustii – Before the Party’s Over (NEW)
  95.  Cyprus 2021 Elena Tsagrinou – El Diablo (-63)
  96.  Estonia 2009 Urban Symphony – Rändajad (-25)
  97. Netherlands 2014: The Common Linnets – Calm After The Storm (-5)
  98.  Sweden 2011: – Eric Saade – Popular (+14)
  99.  Slovenia 2019: Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl – Sebi (-11)
  100.  France 2023 La Zarra – Evidemment (-47)
  101.  Switzerland 1988: Céline Dion – Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi (-7)
  102.  Czechia 2023 Vesna – My Sister’s Crown (-43)
  103.  Italy 2017: Francesco Gabbani – Occidentali’s Karma ((-27)
  104.  Italy 2018: Ermal Meta & Fabrizio Moro – Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente (-21)
  105.  Cyprus 2012: Ivi Adamou – La La Love (-25)
  106.  Czechia 2022: We Are Domi – Lights Off (-19)
  107.  Luxembourg 1965: France Gall – Poupée De Cire, Poupée De Son (-16)
  108.  Czechia 2024: Aiko – Pedestal (NEW)
  109.  Portugal 2019: Conan Osiris – Telemóveis (-8)
  110.  Finland 2024: Windows95man – No Rules (NEW)
  111.  Spain 2004: Ramon – Para Llenarme de ti (+502)
  112.  Israel 2007: Shiri Maimon – HaSheket SheNish’ar (-6)
  113.  Ukraine 2004: Ruslana – Wild Dances (-24)
  114.  Bulgaria 2017: Kristian Kostov – Beautiful Mess (-11)
  115.  Greece 2008: Kalomira – Secret Combination (-29)
  116.  Luxembourg 1973: Anne Marie David – Tu Te Reconnaîtras (-32)
  117.  Slovakia 2010: Kristina – Horehronie (+100)
  118.  Serbia 2021: Hurricane – Loco Loco (-11))
  119.  Australia 2023 Voyager – Promise (-53)
  120.  Armenia 2016: Iveta Mukuchyan – LoveWave (-25)
  121. Georgia 2024: Nutsa Buzaladze – Firefighter (NEW)
  122. Yugoslavia 1990: Tajci – Hajde da Ludujemo (-9)
  123.  Israel 1983: Ofra Haza – Hi (-23)
  124. Malta 2024: Sarah Bonnici – Loop (NEW)
  125.  Ireland 1987: Johnny Logan – Hold Me Now (-9)
  126.  Türkiye 2008: Mor ve Ötesi – Deli (+3)
  127.  Israel 2018: Netta – Toy (-23)
  128.  North Macedonia 2012: Kaliopi – Crno I Belo (=)
  129.  Bulgaria 2016: Poli Genova – If Love Was A Crime (-44)
  130.  Greece 2013: Koza Mostra ft. Agathon Iakovidis – Alcohol is Free (-6)
  131.  Russia 2020: Little Big – Uno (-5)
  132.  Switzerland 2019: Luca Hänni – She Got Me (-30)
  133.  Serbia 2024: Teya Dora – Ramonda (NEW)
  134.  Cyprus 2022: Andromache – Ela (-52)
  135.  Italy 1992: Mia Martini – Rapsodia (-20)
  136. Montenegro 2015: Knez – Adio (+52)
  137.  Albania 2018: Eugent Bushpepa – Mall (-27)
  138.  San Marino 2021: Senhit ft Flo Rida – Adrenalina (-21)
  139.  Norway 2020: Ulrikke – Attention (-46)
  140.  France 1991: Amina – Le Dernier qui a parlé (-35)
  141. Poland 1995: Justyna – Sama (+129)
  142.  France 2022: Alvan & Ahez – Fulenn (+30)
  143.  Sweden 1991: Carola – Fångad av en stormvind (+30)
  144.  Monaco 2006: Severine Ferrer – La Coco Dance (+819)
  145. Cyprus 2024: Silia Kapsis – Liar (NEW)
  146.  France 2009: Patricia Kaas – Et s’il fallait le Faire (+11)
  147.  Israel 1998: Dana International – Diva (-8)
  148.  Serbia 2017: Tijana Bogicevic – In Too Deep (+574)
  149.  Spain 1973: Mocedades – Eres Tú (-68)
  150.  Iceland 2009: – Yohanna – Is It True (-42)
  151.  Bulgaria 2021: Equinox – Bones (-18)
  152.  Sweden 2006: Carola – Invincible (+55)
  153.  Italy 1997: Jalisse – Fiumi di parole (-12)
  154.  Denmark 1963: Grethe & Jørgen Ingmann – Dansevise (+25)
  155.  United Kingdom 1997: Katrina & the Waves – Love Shine a Light (-46)
  156.  Russia 2021: Manizha – Russian Woman (+9)
  157.  Sweden 2004: Lena Philipsson – It Hurts (+20)
  158.  Poland 2022: Ochman – River (-37)
  159.  Iceland 1997: Paul Oscar – Minn Hinsti Dans (+74)
  160.  Spain 1990: Azucar Moreno – Bandido (-18)
  161.  Cyprus 1997 – Hara & Andreas Konstantinou – Mana Mou (+212)
  162. Serbia 2013: Moje 3 – Ljubav Je Svuda (+388)
  163.  Lithuania 2020: The Roop – On Fire (-41)
  164.  Hungary 2017: Joci Pápai – Origo (+51)
  165. San Marino 2024: Megara – 11:11 (NEW)
  166.  Croatia 1998: Danijela – Neka Mi Ne Svane (-6)
  167.  Italy 2013: Marco Mengoni – L’Essenziale (-49)
  168.  Sweden 2018: Benjamin Ingrosso – Dance You Off (+52)
  169.  Albania 2022: Ronela Hajati – Sekret (-49)
  170.  Ireland 1993: Niamh Kavanagh – In Your Eyes (-51)
  171.  Latvia 2000: Brainstorm – My Star (+7)
  172.  Georgia 2007: Sopho – Visionary Dream (-28)
  173.  Serbia 2012: Željko Joksimović – Nije Ljubav Stvar (-30)
  174.  Sweden 2008: Charlotte Perelli – Hero (+35)
  175.  Bulgaria 2021: Victoria – Growing Up is Getting Old (-40)
  176.  Georgia 2016: Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz – Midnight Gold (+20)
  177.  Iceland 2021: Daði Freyr – 10 years (-28)
  178.  Portugal 2018: Claudia Pascoal – O Jardim (-47)
  179.  Armenia 2008: Sirusho – Qele qele (-39)
  180. Spain 2015: Edurne – Amanecer (+76)
  181.  Azerbaijan 2009: AySel and Arash – Always (-56)
  182.  Montenegro 2013: Who See – Igranka (+36)
  183.  Finland 2017: Norma John – Blackbird (+18)
  184.  Slovenia 2001: Nuša Derenda – Energy (-30)
  185.  Albania 2017: Lindita – World (+135)
  186.  Australia 2019: Kate Miller-Heidke – Zero Gravity (-28)
  187.  Portugal 2023: Mimicat – Ai Coração(-55)
  188.  Albania 2012: Rona Nishliu – Suus (-35)
  189.  Albania 2019: Jonida Maliqi – Ktheju tokës (-41)
  190.  Serbia 2008: Jelena Tomasevic – Oro (-190)
  191.  Norway 2013: Carl Espen – Silent Storm (-30)
  192.  Romania 2021: Roxen – Amnesia (-55)
  193.  Croatia 2023: Let3 – Mama ŠČ! (-31)
  194.  Ireland 1996: Eimear Quinn – The Voice (-60)
  195.  Armenia 2009: Inga & Anush – Jan Jan (-27)
  196.  United Kingdom 2023: Mae Muller – I Wrote A Song (-106)
  197.  Belgium 2023: Gustaph – Because of You (-99)
  198. Sweden 1983: Carola – Främling (+74)
  199.  France 1977: Marie Myriam – L’oiseau et l’enfant (-43)
  200.  Norway 2021: Subwoolfer – Give That Wolf a Banana (-64)
  201. Poland 2016: Michal Szpak – Color of Your Life (+62)
  202.  United Kingdom 2024: Olly Alexander – Dizzy (NEW)
  203.  Estonia 2018: Elina Nechayeva – La forza (-51)
  204.  Sweden 1999 – Charlotte Nilsson – Take Me To Your Heaven (50)
  205.  Malta 2021: Destiny Chukunyere – Je me casse (-29)
  206. Poland 2024: Luna – The Tower (NEW)
  207.  Cyprus 2019: Tamta – Replay (-32)
  208.  Ukraine 2020: Go_A – Solovey (-24)
  209.  Bulgaria 2007: Elitsa Todorova & Stoyan Yankulov – Water (-10)
  210.  Netherlands 2013: Anouk – Birds (-63)
  211.  United Kingdom 1998: Imaani – Where Are You Now (-61)
  212.  Russia 2007: Serebro – Song #1 (-42)
  213. Sweden 2010: Anna Bergendahl – This Is My Life (+97)
  214.  Italy 1984: Alice&Battiato – I treni di Tozeur (-55)
  215.  Albania 2015: Elhaida Dani – I’m Alive (-41)
  216.  Greece 1991: Sophia Vossou – I anixi (-53)
  217.  Germany 2013: Cascada – Glorious (-11)
  218.  Belgium 2003: Urban Trad – Sanomi (-15)
  219.  Ukraine 2018: Mélovin – Under the Ladder (-53)
  220.  Germany 1982: Nicole – Ein Bißchen Frieden (+37)
  221.  Greece 2021: Stefania – Last Dance (-110)
  222.  Iceland 1999: Selma – All Out Of Luck (-11)
  223.  Germany 2011: Lena – Taken by a Stranger (-51)
  224.  Russia 2003: Tatu – Ne Ver’, Ne Bojsia (+21)
  225. North Macedonia 2017: Jana Burceska – Dance Alone (-45)
  226.  United Kingdom 1993: Sonia – Better the Devil You Know (-75)
  227.  Russia 2000: Alsou – Solo (-35)
  228.  Luxembourg 2024: Tali – Fighter (NEW)
  229.  Norway 2021: TIX – Fallen Angel (-46)
  230.  Serbia 2019 Nevena Bozovic – Kruna (+100)
  231.  Belgium 1986: Sandra Kim – J’aime la vie (-40)
  232.  Azerbaijan 2021: Efendi – Mata Hari (-86)
  233.  Ukraine 2008: Ani Lorak – Shady Lady (-47)
  234.  Russia 2015: Polina Gagarina – A Million Voices (-9)
  235.  Greece 2004: Sakis Rouvas – Shake It (-80)
  236.  France 2016: Amir – J’ai Cherché (-39)
  237.  Moldova 2022: Zdob si Zdub and Advahov Brothers – Trenuletul (-110)
  238.  Lithuania 2023: Monika Linkytė – Stay (-53)
  239.  Denmark 2021: Fyr og Flamme – Øve Os På Hinanden (-39)
  240.  Moldova 2021: Natalia Gordienko – Sugar (-10)
  241.  Türkiye 1980: Ajda Pekkan – Petr’Oil (+394)
  242.  Germany 1979 : Dschinghis Khan – Dschinghis Khan (-1)
  243.  Belgium 2006: Kate Ryan – Je t’adore (-61)
  244.  Slovenia 2011: Maja Keuc – No One (-20)
  245.  Romania 2010: Paula Seling & Ovi – Playing With Fire (-55)
  246.  Portugal 2008: Vânia Fernandes – Senhora Do Mar (Negras Águas) (-6)
  247.  Italy 1990: Toto Cutugno – Insieme 1992 (-21)
  248.  Poland 2023: Blanka – Solo (-81)
  249.  Greece 2006: Anna Vissi – Everything (-80)
  250.  North Macedonia 2019: Tamara Todevska – Proud (-56)

The countries with the most appearances on #ESC250

A total of fifty-two countries have taken part at the Eurovision Song Contest during its almost seventy years run. In this year’s #ESC250 voting, some countries have stood out, such as:

  • Sweden: 16 entries
  • Italy: 14 entries
  • Norway – Spain: 11 entries

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Source: songfestival.be

Eurovision Awards 2024: Results Announced!

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In recent years, Eurovision.tv has been hosting its own annual Eurovision Awards. Voting took place via the official Eurovision Song Contest app and was open from December 6 to December 13.

The results for the following 12 categories are:

Artistic Vision

  • Bambie Thug
  • alyona alyona & Jerry Heil
  • Slimane
  • Nemo

Vocal Powerhouse

  • Nemo
  • Isaak
  • Gåte
  • iolanda

Miss Congeniality

  • Windows95man
  • Marcus & Martinus
  • Angelina Mango
  • Baby Lasagna

Onstage Ensemble

  • Μαρίνα Σάττι
  • 5MIINUST x Puuluup
  • Ladaniva
  • Nebulossa

Luscious Looks

  • Megara
  • Nebulossa
  • Teya Dora
  • Silvester Belt

Style Icon

  • Bambie Thug
  • Raiven
  • Mustii
  • Nemo

Choreo Monarch

  • Sarah Bonnici
  • Marcus & Martinus
  • Olly Alexander
  • Kaleen

Most Rizz

  • Window95man
  • Marcus & Martinus
  • Angelina Mango
  • Hera Björk

Total Slay

  • Silia Kapsis
  • Nutsa Buzaladze
  • Dons
  • Tali

Non-qualifying Show-stopper

  • Aiko
  • Saba
  • Electric Fields
  • Luna

Music Video

  • Nemo
  • Ladaniva
  • Eden Golan
  • Baby Lasagna

#ALBM Cover of the Year

  • Silvester Belt – “Rush” (Troye Sivan)
  • Natalia Barbu – “How Will I Know” (Whitney Houston)
  • Fagree & Ilkin Dovlatov – “Bəri Baz (Folk Song)
  • Besa – “Rrjedh Në Këngë E Ligjërime” (Vaçe Zela)

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Greek representative, Marina Satti, and Cyprus’ representative, Silia Kapsis, won in their respective nominated categories.

You can watch the video with the results below:

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Eurovision 2025: Swiss Hotel Association takes a stand against price gouging

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The Swiss Hotel Association is taking action to combat excessive room pricing related to the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

According to Swiss media, the Basel branch of the association has introduced a new rule to prevent price gouging among its members. In a meeting held in November, it was decided that during the week of the contest, room prices should not exceed double the standard rate established by Basel Tourism.

In practice, this means that if a room typically costs 200 CHF, the maximum price it can be advertised for is 400 CHF. This agreement will apply to approximately 1,000 rooms that will be released to the market starting in January.

Franz-Xaver Leonhardt, President of Hotelleriesuisse Basel and Region, stated that the association aims to protect the reputation of Basel’s hotels from being tarnished for short-term profit. He also noted that Basel’s hoteliers anticipate a prosperous year thanks to Eurovision and the UEFA Women’s European Championship, both of which will take place in the city.

With this approach, the hoteliers of Basel hope to keep prices reasonable at a time when they could otherwise skyrocket.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the latest updates!

Source: BaZ

Eurovision 2025: 35000 tickets will be available for Basel!

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35,000 tickets will be available for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. In addition, Basel’s main football stadium will host a large outdoor viewing party where fans can enjoy the show.

St. Jakob-Park can host up to 38,000 fans during football matches. This means that for Eurovision, the ground is expected to be more than 90% full.

Eurovision 2025

Fans who travel to Basel in May will enjoy the Grand Final whether inside the Arena or not.  In an interview for The Euro Trip, Beat Läuchli talked about what we can expect for the viewing party in St. Jakob-Park.

There will be a 90-minute pre-show with national and international artists.  We want to give all the fans who are not able to buy a ticket to also be part of the Grand Final. There will be live connections between the main venue.

The ticket sale will start at the end of January.  35,000 tickets will be available for all the shows.

As the preparations for the biggest music festival in Europe are on the way, the organization wants to offer something in return not only to the fans but to the city of Basel.  There will be a number of other events during the Eurovision week for visitors and locals to enjoy.

The Eurovision Village will be held for the first time indoors in Messe Basel.  Next year the Eurovision Village will have a capacity of 12,000 visitors at a time.  The popular Euroclub will be located in Messe Basel too.

Läuchli added that there will be “music all over the city” and that local musicians will perform on stages in Eurovision Square to “show how rich the music culture in Basel is.”

At the Eurovision Boulevard there will be themed drinks and meals.

Eurovision Street will also be part of the festivities with decorated areas, bar and restaurants.

As part of the preparations Mr. Läuchli has been on contact with the organizers involved in Liverpool’s hosting of Eurovision 2023.  He also traveled with his team to Malmö for meetings and workshops.  The aim of these meetings are to pass learnings on to Basel-Stadt’s team for the future organization.

Source: The Eurotrip Podcast

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Eurovision 2025: Changes to semi-finals voting procedure and qualifiers announcement

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Speaking on The Euro Trip Podcast, Executive Producers Moritz Stadler and Reto Peritz revealed that exciting updates are being planned for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Hosted by Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR for the first time in 35 years, the event will aim to make the Semi-Finals more engaging for viewers.

The team is rethinking how voting results are revealed in the Semi-Finals. Peritz explained:

“The Grand Final voting is full of emotion, but the Semi-Finals aren’t as exciting. We’re brainstorming ways to make the results more engaging.”

In 2023, the BBC tried a new format where contestants stood on stage to hear if they qualified, but the idea was dropped after a trial run. While Peritz didn’t share details, the Swiss team plans to bring fresh ideas to the process.

The length of the Grand Final is another focus. Recent shows have run over four hours, which SRG SSR sees as the maximum limit.

“At some point, it’s just too long,” Stadler said. “We won’t make it longer in 2025, but we’re looking at ways to streamline it.”

While some parts of the show, like interval acts, could be shortened, other elements are essential and can’t be cut. Stadler emphasized the importance of balance and small adjustments.

More updates about the 2025 contest are expected soon. Peritz revealed that the hosts will be announced in January, and the creative team, led by Yves Schifferle, is working on interval acts for the live shows in May. Details about special guests are yet to be revealed.

What do you think about these potential changes?

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the latest updates on Eurovision 2025!

Source: The Eurotrip Podcast 

Eurovision 2025: Stage and visual design revealed | The ticket sale commences now!

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Today marks an exciting milestone for the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. SRG SSR, the host broadcaster, has revealed the first images of the stage, along with the visual design of the upcoming contest!  Meanwhile, the first information on the ticket sale were unveiled and the procedure starts as soon as today.

Take a first look at the stage of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest

The person behind the stage design is no other than Florian Wieder. It is the ninth edition that Florian Wieder designs the stage, with the first being in 2011.

Eurovision 2025 Stage – SRG SSR

The stage is deeply inspired by Swiss elements, reflecting the country’s four distinct language groups and its mountainous landscape. At the same time, the design ensures that the audience is an integral part of the experience, maintaining the connection between performers and viewers throughout the event.

At the same time, SRG SSR also unveiled the visual design of the 2025 Eurovision. Inspired by the Swiss tradition of direct democracy, the “listening” theme is present in the graphic design. Moreover, the classic heart-shaped symbol will be used again in Eurovision, standing for unity.

At the end of the video below, you can also catch a glimpse of the competition stage in action:

The first stage of ticket sale commences today

This year, the ticket sale process will feature a pre-registration phase to assist those interested in purchasing tickets for the event. Interested individuals can register starting today on TicketCorner, with registration open until January 10.

The official ticket sale will begin on January 29, the day after the semi-final allocation draw. Meanwhile, the ticket prices will range from 42 to 373 euros each.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place in Basel, Switzerland, from May 13 to 17, following Nemo’s victory in Malmö.

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Source: Eurovision.tv

Eurovision 2025: Soon to be announced – stage, tickets, and the presenters!

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As 2024 comes to a close, preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel are already underway. Switzerland is getting ready to host Europe’s biggest music celebration, and some details about the competition are gradually being revealed.

According to the Swiss newspaper Blick, Edi Estermann, Head of Communications for Eurovision 2025, confirmed that on Monday, the organizers from SRG will present the stage design, visual identity, sound, and ticket information for the contest.

However, the names of the presenters who will host the grand competition on television will remain a secret for now. Specifically, the names will be announced in January. Estermann revealed that the hosting role has generated a lot of interest, describing it as

probably the most sought-after job in the Swiss entertainment industry right now

In an online poll conducted by Blick, 45% of users expressed their preference for long-time SRF presenter Sven Epiney to take on the hosting role. Epiney has been commenting on the contest since 2008 for SRF and is seen as a key figure for Eurovision in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. For many, it seems clear that he should host the contest in Basel.

However, his potential selection has also been met with some internal criticism from SRF and SRG. What works for the Swiss audience may not necessarily be suitable for the international stage. A long-standing commentator is seen as the face of Eurovision, but that doesn’t automatically guarantee the role of host. This was evident after Conchita Wurst’s victory in 2014. The following year, there was great surprise in Austria when Andi Knoll, who had been commenting on the biggest TV entertainment event in the world for ORF audiences since 1999, was not part of the presentation team in Vienna.

In any case, all that’s left is to wait for the official announcements in January, when the names of the hosts for Eurovision 2025 will be revealed.

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Source: Blick

EBU: New mandatory code of conduct for accredited individuals and other changes to the Eurovision Song Contest

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The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is introducing new initiatives and changes aimed at improving the experience of Eurovision Song Contest participants and reinforcing the values of community, respect, and equality. These changes seek to create a more positive and supportive environment and will be implemented for the first time at the 2025 contest in Basel.

Code of Conduct and Duty of Care Protocol

For the first time, adhering to a Code of Conduct will be mandatory for accreditation at the contest, fostering a culture of professionalism and respect. The Code will include compliance with local laws, a ban on political statements, and guidelines for responsible communication and behavior.

Additionally, the Duty of Care Protocol will ensure the safety and well-being of participating artists, encouraging collaboration between the EBU, the Host Broadcaster, and participating broadcasters to prevent unnecessary physical or emotional strain.

Changes to Event Organization and Participant Experience

To better support artists, the EBU has announced the following measures for Eurovision 2025:

  • Camera-free zones in key artist preparation areas.
  • More closed-door rehearsals to allow artists to focus without distractions.
  • Optimized rehearsal schedules to provide artists with more time for rest and to explore the host city.
  • Appointment of a Welfare Officer to act as a key point of contact for supporting artists and staff.

Commitment to Unity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Eurovision Song Contest continues to stand as a symbol of unity and diversity. In 2025, the EBU will introduce the Eurovision Pledge, reaffirming its commitment to community, respect, and equality.

Statements from the Leadership

Martin Green, the new Director of the Contest, emphasized:

“We are united through music – and it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure the Contest remains an event that promotes unity, diversity, and inclusion. The changes we are introducing for Basel 2025 aim to offer the best possible experience for participants, staff, and audiences alike.”

Bakel Walden, Chair of the ESC Reference Group, added:

“The new measures to be implemented for Eurovision 2025 represent an important first step in the responsible development of this iconic music event, tailored to modern needs.”

The Catalyst for Change

The behavior of many accredited individuals during Eurovision 2024 appears to have been the tipping point that prompted the EBU to take these decisions. It is time for those attending the contest in a journalistic capacity to recognize that while they may also be fans, they are professionals within the press center and must act accordingly.

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Source: EBU

Eurovision 2025: Helvetia announced as official partner of the contest!

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Helvetia has been announced as an official partner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland! Read more

Eurovision 2025: Florian Wieder to design the stage of the contest!

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For yet another year, German designer, Florian Wieder, will be in charge of the design of the stage, for Eurovision Song Contest 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland.

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