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Giorgos Arsenakos on Eurovision 2025: PANIK Records Aims to Send Tania Breazou, Denies Eleni Foureira Rumors

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On Katerina Kainourgiou’s show Super Katerina, statements were featured from the CEO of PANIK Records, Giorgos Arsenakos, regarding Eurovision 2025 and the involvement of artists from the record label in Greece’s representation.

Initially, Giorgos Arsenakos denied all reports suggesting that Eleni Foureira would represent Greece in Eurovision 2025, either through direct selection or by participating in the national final announced by ERT. The CEO of PANIK Records stated that Foureira had not received any proposal from ERT for Eurovision 2025.

As Arsenakos specifically mentioned, the goal for PANIK is to send Tania Breazou to Eurovision 2025, for whom they are currently searching for a strong song, hoping she will win the national final and represent Greece in Basel.

The situation, as you can imagine, is expected to become very interesting, as all record labels will gradually reveal their plans for the open national final by ERT, which has certainly shaken things up.

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Cyprus: Eleni Foureira released the Εurovision 2024 version of “Fuego”!

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Undoubtedly, Eurovision 2024 shall be considered as an all-star edition. Plenty of Eurostars took the stage of Malmö Arena less than a month ago, as a part of the show’s interval acts. One of those who literally set the stage on fire was Eleni Foureira, the Cypriot representative in Eurovision 2018. Eleni Foureira performed her second-place finish Eurovision entry, “Fuego“, on a slightly alternative version, making the crowd go crazy, proving once again that you don’t have to win the contest to win people’s hearts.

In fact, the ‘24 version of “Fuego”, which Eleni Foureira performed in Malmö during the opening act of Semi-Final One, is now officially released in all streaming platforms.

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Eurovision 2024: Eleni Foureira, Eric Saade, and Chanel to Open First Semi-Final!

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SVT has unveiled the star-studded lineup for the opening act of the First Semi-Final of Malmö 2024. Eurovision enthusiasts can anticipate a dazzling performance featuring three beloved Eurovision Song Contest veterans on Tuesday, 7th May.

Eleni Foureira, Eric Saade, and Chanel have been handpicked by SVT to kick off the festivities with a spectacular show titled “United By Music.” This grand opening not only embodies the official slogan of the Eurovision Song Contest but also celebrates the enduring legacy of artists who captivated audiences worldwide with their performances.

Since her electrifying runner-up finish at Eurovision 2018 with “Fuego,” Eleni Foureira has continued to soar, delivering chart-topping hits like “Temperatura” and “El Telephone.” Similarly, Eric Saade‘s third-place triumph for Sweden in 2011 with “Popular” remains etched in Eurovision history, solidifying his status as a pop sensation. Meanwhile, Chanel‘s victory at the inaugural Benidorm Fest and her subsequent third-place finish for Spain in Eurovision 2022 with “SloMo” have catapulted her to superstardom, with hits like “Loka” and “Clavaíto” dominating the Spanish charts.

Accompanied by 24 dancers, Eleni, Chanel, and Eric will grace the stage with their iconic Eurovision entries, promising an unforgettable performance that embodies the spirit of unity through music.

Director and scriptwriter of Eurovision 2024, Edward af Sillén, shares his vision for the opening act:

“We aim to ignite this year’s edition with a high-energy pop spectacle that showcases Sweden‘s unwavering passion for the Eurovision Song Contest and exemplifies our collective bond through music. These three phenomenal artists, though they may not have clinched the top prize, have undoubtedly won the hearts of fans across Europe. This performance is poised to set the tone for an exceptional week, and we hope viewers will be swept away by its magic.”

Tune in to the First Semi-Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest on Tuesday, 7th May at 21:00 CEST to witness this electrifying spectacle unfold.

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This is what we’ve been waiting for: Eleni Foureira and Noa Kirel perform “Fuego”!

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As we informed you earlier, Eleni Foureira(Cyprus 2018) and Noa Kirel(Israel 2023) took the stage today for the first time together at Yarakon Park in Tel Aviv, on the occasion of the latter’s big concert.

The meeting of those two was explosive, and based on what we’ve seen so far, they indeed managed to set the packed Yarakon Park on “fire”.

No words needed, just enjoy:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/A45N2a4gwkM

Meanwhile, Noa performed her Eurovision entry “Unicorn” as well as many of her hit songs, making the crowd delirious.

Eleni Foureira-Noa Kirel

The connection between the two Eurovision artists is obvious. Eleni Foureira represented Cyprus in 2018, taking the 2nd place, while Noa Kirel represented Israel this year, finishing 3rd. These two women caused pandemonium with their sleek performances on the Eurovision stage, setting the bar even higher for all dance entries.

However, there has been a connection between Eleni and Noa for years. In 2017, Noa Kirel released her big hit “Tikitas“, which is the Hebrew cover of the song “Ti Koitas” by Eleni Foureira. Behind the two versions, as well as other songs of both artists, is the composer Doron Medalie.

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Eleni Foureira: Present at tonight’s Noa Kirel concert!

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A burning desire of Eurovision fans is set to come true tonight. Confirming the intense rumors of the last few days, Eleni Foureira and Noa Kirel will meet tonight for the first time on stage and on the occasion of the latter’s big concert in Tel Aviv.

A photo, which is circulating the social media today, depicts Eleni Foureira on stage at Yarakon Park:

Eleni Foureira-Noa Kirel

The connection between the two Eurovision artists is obvious. Eleni Foureira represented Cyprus in 2018, taking the 2nd place, while Noa Kirel represented Israel this year, finishing 3rd. These two women caused pandemonium with their sleek performances on the Eurovision stage, setting the bar even higher for all dance entries.

However, there has been a connection between Eleni and Noa for years. In 2017, Noa Kirel released her big hit “Tikitas“, which is the Hebrew cover of the song “Ti Koitas” by Eleni Foureira. Behind the two versions, as well as other songs of both artists, is the composer Doron Medalie.

Noa Kirel’s big concert will take place in Yarakon Park in Tel Aviv, which is expected to be packed in the evening with the presence of 65 thousand spectators. The tickets, in fact, were sold out in less than five hours from the time of their release. At the same time, Noa will give a second concert on 9/23, in which we do not expect Eleni Foureira, in view of an already planned concert of hers.

Are you also looking forward to this collaboration? Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!

Greece: Stefania to Participate in Het Grote Songfestivalfeest in Amsterdam!

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For the second year running, Stefania will grace the Het Grote Songfestivalfeest with her presence. The talented singer, who represented Greece in the Eurovision in both 2020 and 2021, is ready to captivate the audience again at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on the 16th of November, in one of the most anticipated events of the year.

The 20-year-old artist, who lives and thrives in her music career in the Netherlands, has become one of the most talked-about names in the local music industry. Our “Supergirl” is set to deliver her special “Last Dance ” to Dutch fans for the third consecutive year, after her performances at Eurovision in Rotterdam in May 2021 and at the Het Grote Songfestivalfeest in Amsterdam in November 2022.

Stefania’s performance at the Het Grote Songfestivalfeest won’t be the only one featuring a Greek, as Eleni Foureira will also be part of the event. Foureira, who represented Cyprus and finished in the second place at Eurovision 2018, is among the biggest names to perform at this grand celebration in November in the Dutch capital.

Het Grote Songfestivalfeest is a large-scale concert that pays tribute to the Eurovision Song Contest, with performances from numerous artists who have made their mark on the contest by performing their songs. For its third edition, after 2019 and 2022, the following artists will take the stage:

  • Charlotte Perrelli (Sweden 1999, 2008)
  • Johnny Logan (Ireland 1980, 1987)
  • Emmelie de Forest (Denmark 2013)
  • Verka Serduchka (Ukraine 2007)
  • Ruslana (Ukraine 2004)
  • Bobbysocks (Norway 1985)
  • Ell & Nikki (Azerbaijan 2011)
  • Måns Zelmerlöw (Sweden 2015)
  • KEiiNO (Norway 2019)
  • Eleni Foureira (Cyprus 2018)
  • Serhat (San Marino 2016, 2019)
  • Alessandra (Norway 2023)
  • Gjon’s Tears (Switzerland 2020, 2021)
  • Gustaph (Belgium 2023)
  • Gali Atari (Israel 1979)
  • Alika (Estonia 2023)
  • Käärijä (Finland 2023)
  • WRS (Romania 2022)
  • Luca Hänni (Switzerland 2019)
  • Stefania (Greece 2020, 2021)

Let’s not forget that the previous edition of Het Grote Songfestivalfeest in 2022 also featured Greek talent with the presence of Elena Paparizou, both as a solo artist and as part of Antique, and of course, Stefania.

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Eleni Foureira: “It would be a pleasure for me to go to Eurovision for Greece”!

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After her first concert since the birth of her son, on Saturday night 27th of May at the Katrakeio Theatre of Athens, Eleni Foureira commented the 4 points of the Greek jury to Cyprus and Andrew Lambrou as well as the possibility of returning in the Eurovision Song Contest.

 

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I felt sad for the 4 points to Cyprus

Eleni Foureira stated that she felt sad for the 4 points of the Greek jury to Cyprus, as she believed that Andrew Lambrou deserved the 12 points.

I felt sad. It’s a personal business how someone votes. Cyprus deserved the 12 points this year. He was perfect and the song was excellent.

In a question regarding the Greek participation and Victor Vernicos she avoided any answer.

I would do it for Greece

The reporters could not help but ask her about the possibility of a Eurovision return. Eleni Foureira asked that she would be thinking about it, and if she was receiving a proposal for Greece she would do it.

Yeah it would be a pleasure to do it for Greece, it’s my country and I love it. If I have the proposal, I will think about it.

At this point we remind you that a few days ago if was confirmed by the organisers of Het Grote Songfestivalfeest in Amsterdam that Eleni Foureira is going to perform on 16th of November.

Would you like to see Eleni Foureira returning to the Eurovision Song Contest for Greece? Let us known your thought in the comments below.

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Cyprus: Eleni Foureira will attend “Het Grote Songfestivalfeest” concert in Amsterdam this November!

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One of the biggest Eurovision parties, is going to take place this November in Amsterdam, for the third year in a row.

The great concert, which is going to take place in November 16, called Het Grote Songfestivalfeest, is a co-production of the Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS with PILOTSTUDIO, with many Eurostars as guests!

Earlier today, it was announced that the one and only Eleni Foureira will perform at the big concert in Amsterdam. Eleni represented Cyprus in 2018 with her song “Fuego” and ended in 2nd place, giving Cyprus its best result in the contest so far. She was not able to perform at last year’s concert due to her pregnancy, but now, as part of her “Reborn Tour”, Eleni is ready to set fuego to the stage, once again.

Some other Eurostars that are confirmed to be part of the concert are: Verka Serduchka (Ukraine 2008), Charlotte Perelli (Sweden 1999 & 2008), Emmelie de Forest (Denmark 2013) and Johnny Logan (Ireland 1980 & 1987), with many more to come!

Het Grote Songfestivalfeest will take pace in November 17 in the Ziggo Dome arena in Amsterdam, while it will also be broadcasted by the Dutch public television, at a later time.

The videos are no longer available online, but you can watch the performances from last year’s concert, that we secured for you from the inside of the arena:

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Switzerland: Remo Forrer will be joined by four dancers on stage, in Liverpool!

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More details of the Swiss stage performance in Liverpool have been revealed, by the Swiss representative himself, Remo Forrer, in a post on his social media.

We already know that Switzerland will have Sacha Jean-Baptiste as the creative director of Remo’s staging performance and we now know who the four dancers that will be joining him on stage for his “Watergun” performanve will be.

The four dancers that will be joining Remo on stage in Liverpool this year will be (from left to right):

  • Lovisa Bengtsson: Lovisa was one of the Cypriot delegation dancers in 2018, joining Eleni Foureira on stage for “Fuego“.
  • Marco Wihlborg: One of the dancers of Alvaro Estrella in his last year’s Melodifestivalen entry “Suave“.
  • Ellinea Siambalis: The 18-year-old Ellinea, who has Greek roots, was a dancer in the following three numbers of this year’s Melodifestivalen, Kiana‘s “Where Did You Go“, Rejhan‘s “Haunted” and Mariette‘s “One Day“.
  • Kenny Lantz: Kenny was one of the Melodifestivalen in-house dancers this year and was also part of the Cypriot performance in 2019, joining Tamta on stage for the song “Replay“.

 

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Who is Remo Forrer?

Remo Forrer was born in 2001 in a small town called Hemberg SG. He started playing the flute from an early age, then he switched to the accordion, and then he ended up at the piano, which is still his favorite musical instrument to this day. In addition, he took voice lessons at a music school. In 2017, he was nominated for the talent show of the central Switzerland, where he received the award of Photographers Choice for the best stage performance. One year later, he won the competition “Sing dein Ding” with an acapella group and he was allowed to appear at the Acapella Festival in Pfaffikon SZ. In 2020, he won The Voice of Switzerland.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8-Sbc_GZMc

You can watch the reaction of the editors of Eurovisionfun, reacting and commenting on the Swiss entry for Eurovision 2023 below:

Will Remo Forrer be able to continue the good course of the country in the song contest? Tell us in the comments down bellow!

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Exclusive: Chanel will not attend MAD VMA 2022!

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Chanel Terrero, the artist who brought Spain to the top 3 for the first time since 1995, made an impact across Europe with her dynamic performance. Greece was the only country that its televoting gave 12 to Spain and SloMo is high on the Greek charts ever since. Many people have pointed out online the similarities between Chanel and Eleni Foureira, the Cypriot Eurovision 2018 entrant who gave Cyprus its best result with the pop banger Fuego.

Due to the popularity of SloMo in Greece, eurofans hoped that Chanel will perform in MAD VMA, the biggest annual music awards ceremony in Greece, and collaborate with Eleni. However, we can reveal that this will not happen this year.

Despite the rumors the last weeks about an upcoming collaboration, according to latest information we have Chanel decided not to attend MAD VMA 2022. While we were all excited to see them setting the stage on fire and despite the talks between the production of the event and Chanel’s team, unfortunately we will not see them perform together.

 

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