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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

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: 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”.

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Source: Suspilne

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: 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!

Luxembourg: Songs for Luxembourg Song Contest 2025 released!

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Luxembourg seems to be back for good and it’s one step closer to selecting its entry for Eurovision 2025. A few moments ago, RTL, the country’s public broadcaster, revealed the seven songs that will compete in Luxembourg Song Contest 2025! Read more

Albania: The Running Order of the 30 Artists for the First Two Nights of Festivali i Këngës 63!

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The running order for the 30 artists participating in the first two nights of Festivali i Këngës 63 has just been announced!

First Night – December 19

  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”

Second Night – December 20

  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”

Event Details

Festivali i Këngës 63 will take place from December 19 to December 22 at the Pallati i Kongreseve. The festival promises four nights full of excitement, music, and entertainment for audiences of all ages.

Last year’s televote winner at Festivali i Këngës was Besa with “Zemrën n’dorë”. Besa later released an English version titled “Titan” for Eurovision but failed to qualify for the Grand Final, finishing 14th in the second semi-final.

 

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Source: Eurovision Albania

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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Spain: Listen to the songs competing in Benidorm Fest 2025!

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Spain is one step closer to selecting its entry for Eurovision 2025. A few moments ago, RTVE, the country’s public broadcaster, revealed the 16 songs that will compete in Benidorm Fest 2025! Read more