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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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SOURCE: eurovoix

Ireland: Lyra in the running to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2025

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According to reports, popular singer Lyra from Cork has already secured a spot in the final shortlist for Eurosong, which will take place in early 2025 through the Late Late Show. The winner of the competition will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Sources reveal that RTE, Ireland’s public broadcaster, is looking for a big-name artist to represent the country at Eurovision, and Lyra is seen as the ideal choice. With her unique style, stunning performances, and ability to captivate large audiences, she is seen as someone who could bring Ireland back to the top of the Eurovision scoreboard.

The singer, often referred to as the “Beyoncé of Bandon,” previously declined offers from RTE due to commitments with her debut album. However, with her album now topping the Irish charts, she seems ready to focus on the Eurovision project.

Her concert schedule for 2025 appears light, with only one show scheduled for March 28, which has fueled rumors that she is preparing for something big.

Lyra has previously stated that it would be an honor to represent Ireland at Eurovision:

“It’s really special that my fans want me to represent our country. I’m Irish to the core, and it would be such an honor.”

RTE believes that Lyra’s charming personality and warm demeanor will make her not only popular with Eurovision fans but also with the Irish public. Furthermore, her chart success ensures strong support from the Irish audience.

If Lyra manages to win Eurovision, her career could skyrocket, according to sources. With her theatrical performances and unique stage presence, Eurovision fans are sure to be impressed.

Stay tuned for more updates regarding Ireland’s participation in Eurovision 2025!

Source: The Sun

Belgium: There will be no open song submission for Eurosong 2025!

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VRT, Belgium ‘s public broadcaster, confirmed a while ago that there will be no open submission process for Eurosong 2025, the country’s national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025!

After a public protest by Joeri Fransen, VRT stated the reasons why there will not be an open submission process, through the channel’s General Music Coordinator:

“We have abandoned the elimination race that is ‘Eurosong’. ‘ used to be, and will no longer be, organizing preliminary rounds, semi-finals and a final,” says Kerremans. “We have noticed that such a formula is especially interesting for novice artists who could use any exposure, but it deters many established artists because of the possible loss of face. We have also abandoned the formula whereby absolutely everyone can submit a song. In the past we received thousands of submissions and that put too many songwriters to work unnecessarily.”

The process that will now be followed will be similar to the one that VRT followed in 2023.

After the channel contacted record labels, it already has a shortlist of potential artists, who will be asked to submit two songs by September, when VRT will select the finalists for the national final.

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