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Malta: Dario Bezzina & Żeppi l-Muni Replace Alexandra Alden at MESC 2025!

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As we previously reported, Alexandra Alden, a well-known singer and judge on Malta’s X-Factor, has been excluded from the Malta Eurovision Song Contest (MESC) 2025. According to the announcement by PBS, Malta’s national broadcaster, her song “Magnolia” had been released before the permitted date, violating the contest’s rules.

Dario Bezzina ft. Żeppi l-Muni have been announced as Alexandra Alden’s replacements for MESC 2025. Their song, titled “Għażliet”, will compete in the MESC 2025 semi-finals.

Dario Bezzina is a prominent name in Malta’s music scene, while Żeppi l-Muni is an emerging artist with a unique style.

Dario Bezzina ft. Żeppi l-Muni

Dario Bezzina ft. Żeppi l-Muni

You can listen to a 10-second snippet of their song [HERE].

MESC 2025

The following 24 artists will compete in the two semi-finals of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025:

  1. “Għażliet” – Dario Bezzina ft. Żeppi l-Muni
  2. “365” – Kelsey Bellante
  3. “Heaven Sent” – Kristy Spiteri
  4. “AZIZ/A” – Kurt Calleja
  5. “Kant” – Miriana Conte
  6. “Hideaway” – Mark Anthony Bartolo
  7. “Concrete” – Nathan Psaila
  8. “Breaking the Cycle” – Miguel Bonello
  9. “Control” – Matthew Cilia
  10. “Te Amo” – Dre’ Curmi
  11. “Yo Listen” – Martina Borg
  12. “LalaRataTakeke LalaRataKabum” – Kantera
  13. “Still I Rise” – Justine Shorfid
  14. “Rubble & Stone” – The Alchemists
  15. “Unheard” – Krista Šujak
  16. “Love Me Loud” – Kelsy Attard
  17. “Festa (No Time for Siesta)” – JVF (Jessika, Victorio, Fabrizio)
  18. “Wildflower” – Marie Claire
  19. “Miegħek Biss” – Kurt Anthony Cassar
  20. “Silenced” – Raquela Dalli
  21. “Lablab (Talk Talk)” – Stefan Galea
  22. “Qalb ma’ Qalb” – Adria Twins
  23. “Whistleblower” – Haley Azzopardi
  24. “Juno” – Victoria Sciberra

The MESC 2025 will consist of two semi-finals on February 4 and 6, followed by the grand final on February 8.

Last year, Sarah Bonnici won with her song “Loop” and represented Malta in Malmö. Unfortunately, she failed to qualify for the final, finishing in last place in her semi-final.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the latest updates!

Source: TVMNews

Malta: Alexandra Alden disqualified from MESC 2025!

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PBS, the Maltese broadcaster, has announced a disqualification among the artists set to participate in the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Alexandra Alden, who was originally scheduled to perform her song “Magnolia,” has been removed from the line-up following the broadcaster’s decision.

Why was Alexandra Alden disqualified?

As previously mentioned, Alexandra Alden, also a judge on X-Factor Malta, was set to enter the competition for the first time with her song “Magnolia.”

However, PBS discovered that the song had been released prior to the official eligibility date of November 30th. According to the contest’s rules, songs must not be published before this date in order to qualify for Malta Eurovision Song Contest. Due to this breach, Alden’s entry was disqualified and can no longer participate in the Maltese selection.

At the moment, there is no official announcement on whether another artist will replace Alden in the line-up or if the competition will proceed with 23 artists in the semi-finals.

MESC 2025

The following 23 artists will take part in the semi-finals of MESC 2025 and therefore compete for the Maltese representation in Basel:

  1. “365” – Kelsey Bellante
  2. “Heaven Sent” – Kristy Spiteri
  3. “AZIZ/A” – Kurt Calleja
  4. “Kant” – Miriana Conte
  5. “Hideaway” – Mark Anthony Bartolo
  6. “Concrete” – Nathan Psaila
  7. “Breaking the Cycle” – Miguel Bonello
  8. “Control” – Matthew Cilia
  9. “Te Amo” – Dre’ Curmi
  10. “Yo Listen” – Martina Borg
  11. “LalaRataTakeke LalaRataKabum” – Kantera
  12. “Still I Rise” – Justine Shorfid
  13. “Rubble & Stone” – The Alchemists
  14. “Unheard” – Krista Šujak
  15. “Love Me Loud” – Kelsy Attard
  16. “Festa (No Time for Siesta)” – JVF (Jessika, Victorio, Fabrizio)
  17. “Wildflower” – Marie Claire
  18. “Miegħek Biss” – Kurt Anthony Cassar
  19. “Silenced” – Raquela Dalli
  20. “Lablab (Talk Talk)” – Stefan Galea
  21. “Qalb ma’ Qalb” – Adria Twins
  22. “Whistleblower” – Haley Azzopardi
  23. “Juno” – Victoria Sciberras

Among the participants of this year’s MESC, we find two former Eurovision contestants who have teamed up, aiming to return to the Eurovision stage. Fabrizio Faniello, who represented Malta in 2001 and 2006, is collaborating with Jessika, known for representing San Marino in 2018. Together with Victorio, they are setting their sights on Eurovision once again.

Also making a comeback to the MESC stage is Kurt Calleja, Malta’s representative in 2012.

MESC 2025 will consist of two semi-finals, on February 4th and 6th, while the Grand Final will take place on February 8th.

Sarah Bonnici was Malta’s pick for Eurovision 2024 with her song “Loop”. Despite her strong performance, Sarah did not qualify to the Grand Final, placing dead last in the second semi-final.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news! 

Source: TVMNews