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Sweden: The First Bets for Melodifestivalen 2025 | Måns Zelmerlöw Leads the Odds!

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Just a few hours after the announcement of the contestants for Melodifestivalen 2025, the first bets on the winner have already started to emerge, even though we are still two months away from hearing the songs of the first semi-final!

The favorite to win is Måns Zelmerlöw, who is aiming for his second victory at Melodifestivalen. This will be his fourth participation in the festival.

His entry, “Revolution”, is co-written by David Lindgren Zacharias, Måns Zelmerlöw, Ola Svensson, and Sebastian Atas.

In second place is John Lundvik, who previously won Melodifestivalen in 2019.

Third place is currently held by SCARLET, with fan-favorite Klara Hammarström in fourth. The top five is rounded out by Malou Prytz and Saga Ludvigsson.

It’s worth noting that the current betting odds are based solely on the names of the artists. Looking at previous years, the odds have only been accurate at this stage in 2014, 2015, 2023, and 2024.

Melodifestivalen 2025 Schedule:

  • First Semi-Final: Saturday, February 1, 2025, Coop Norrbotten Arena, Luleå
  • Second Semi-Final: Saturday, February 8, 2025, Scandinavium, Gothenburg
  • Third Semi-Final: Saturday, February 15, 2025, ABB Arena Syd, Västerås
  • Fourth Semi-Final: Saturday, February 22, 2025, Malmö Arena, Malmö
  • Fifth Semi-Final: Saturday, March 1, 2025, Husqvarna Garden, Jönköping
  • Grand Final: Saturday, March 8, 2025, Strawberry Arena, Stockholm

The winners of Melodifestivalen 2024, who represented Sweden in Eurovision, were Marcus & Martinus with their song “Unforgettable”, achieving ninth place in the Eurovision Grand Final.

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Source: eurovisionworld

Sweden: These are the contestants of Melodifestivalen 2025!

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The names of the artists selected to compete in Melodifestivalen 2025, the national final through which Sweden’s entry for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, will be selected, have just been announced. Read more

Albania: Snippets of the Festivali i Këngës 63 entries to be released on 6th of December!

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Festivali i Këngës 63 is going to be used to pick the entry of Albania in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest to be held in May, in Basel, Switzerland.

According to the post of the official Eurovision account in Albania on Instagram, the snippets of the songs that are going to take part in Festivali i Këngës 63 are scheduled to be released on 6th of December.

These are the thirty participants of Festivali i Këngës 63:

  • Algert Sala – “Bosh”
  • Alis Kallacej – “Mjegull”
  • Ardit Çuni – “Amane”
  • Devis Xherahu – “Ka momente”
  • Djemtë e Detit – “Larg”
  • Elvana Gjata – “Karnaval”
  • Endrik Beba – “Ishe ti”
  • Epos – “Kurajo dhe Zjarr”
  • Erma Mici – “Mbaje”
  • Frensi Revania – “Rreziko”
  • Gjergj Kaçinari – “Larg jetës pa ty”
  • Gresa Gjocera – “E vërteta”
  • Jet – “Gjallë”
  • Kejsi Jazxhi – “Kur bota hesht”
  • Klea Dina – “Dashuri ndiej“
  • Kleansa Susaj – “Ta dija”
  • Laurjan Ejlli & Adelina Corraj – “A thu”
  • Lorenc Hasrama – “Frymë”
  • Luna Çausholli – “Qiell apo ferr”
  • Mal Retkoceri – “Antihero”
  • Martina Serreqi – “Nese qaj”
  • Mihallaq Andrea – “Porositë e babait”
  • Nita Latifi – “Zemrës”
  • Orgesa Zaimi – “I parë”
  • Rea Nuhu – “Sot”
  • Ronaldo Mesuli – “N’zemër”
  • Santino De Bartolo – “Kur nata vjen si bora”
  • Shkodra Elektronike – “Zjerm”
  • Stine – “E kishim nis”
  • Vesa Smolica – “Lutem”

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Croatia: 221 songs submitted for Dora 2025!

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The national broadcaster of Croatia, HRT, announced that 221 entries submitted for the 2025 edition of Dora, the song contest through which the former yugoslav country is going to choose their representative for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, in May 2025.

The aforementioned 221 submitted entries for Dora 2025 are a record number of submissions since the establishment of Dora in Croatia. However this came as no big surprise given the great success of this year’s entry in Eurovision 2024 with Baby Lasagna and his song“Rim Tim Tagi Dim” which finished in the second place of the grand final. It’s the best placement of the country on the scoreboard in its Eurovision history.

Dora 2025 will take place in the second half of February, with the exact date and venue yet to be confirmed.

Source: HRT

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Latvia: Listen to the Songs of Supernova 2025! (Updated)

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Latvia is moving forward with the selection process for its representative in 2025 and presents the songs that will compete in the Supernova 2025 semi-final! The jury has selected the 20 artists who will participate in the Supernova 2025 semi-final, which will be held live on February 1st. The winner of the competition will be determined by both the jury and the public in the final vote, which will take place on February 8th. The winner will have the opportunity to represent Latvia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, in May.

Today, four of the songs have been released, and you can listen to them below. (This article will be updated until all the songs are released.)

The participants of Supernova 2025 are as follows:

  • Adelina – “Electric Love”
  • Chris Noah – “Romance isn’t Dead”
  • Citi zēni – “Ramtai”
  • Emilija – “Heartbeat”
  • Grēta – “Monster”
  • Julianna – “Something in the Water”
  • Justs – “Fit Right”
  • Katrīna Gupalo – “Scarlett Challenger”
  • KoBra – “Zelts”
  • LEGZDINA & Bel Tempo – “The Water”
  • LUKA – “Stronger”
  • Markus Riva – “Bigger Than This”
  • Marta – “Lovable”
  • PALÚ – “Delusional”
  • Rūta Dūduma – “Chemical”
  • Sinerģija – “Bound By The Light”
  • Tautumeitas – “Bur man laimi”
  • Tepat – “Sadzejot”
  • The Ludvig – “Līgo”
  • Toms Kalderauskis – “Domāju, tu nāc”

Listen to excerpts from the Supernova 2025 candidates’ songs:

The Supernova 2025 schedule is as follows:

  • Semi-final – February 1st
  • Final – February 8th

In this year’s Eurovision 2024 competition, Latvia was represented by Dons with the song “Hollow.” For the first time in 8 years, the country managed to qualify for the Grand Final, where it achieved 16th place with a total score of 64 points.

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Norway: The Grand Final of MGP 2025 is set for February 15!

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Norway has confirmed that the Melodi Grand Prix (MGP) will remain the country’s selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

The Melodi Grand Prix is Norway’s biggest music show and this year returns to the iconic Oslo Spektrum after six years. On February 15, audiences will witness a spectacular live final filled with stunning performances and a dazzling production to crown the country’s next Eurovision representative.

The event will be hosted by Marte Stokstad, Tete Lidbom, and Markus Neby, promising an unforgettable evening. The return of the show to the Oslo Spektrum is a special moment for fans, as the venue has hosted some of the MGP’s most iconic moments in the past.

Ten artists will compete for the coveted title and the ticket to Eurovision. They will be officially revealed during a grand press event on Thursday, January 16. Media invitations will be sent out early in the new year, adding to the anticipation of who will take the stage at the Oslo Spektrum.

For those eager to experience the magic live, ticket sales begin on Friday, November 22, at 12:00. This is a unique opportunity to witness the excitement and glamour of Norway’s largest music competition up close.

The countdown has begun, and MGP 2025 promises to be more thrilling than ever!

Last year’s MGP winners, Gåte, represented Norway in Malmö with their song “Ulveham”, finishing in last place.

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Source: kommunikasjon.ntb.no

Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2025 artists to be revealed on 26th of November!

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The date of the announcement of the artists that are going to take part in Melodifestivalen 2025, the music contest through which Sweden is going to choose their participation in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, has been revealed.

As per post of ESC Discord on X, the national broadcaster of the Scandinavian kingdom, SVT, confirmed via an invitation to the press that the names of the artists that have been selected to partake in Melodifestivalen 2025 are scheduled to be revealed during a press conference in Stockholm on Tuesday 26th of November at 11:00 CET.

The dates of Melodifestivalen 2025 are as per below:

  • February 1st: Semi-final 1 – Luleå
  • February 8th: Semi-final 2 – Gothenburg
  • February 15th: Semi-final 3 – Västerås
  • February 22nd: Semi-final 4 – Malmö
  • March 1st: Semi-final 5 – Jönköping
  • March 8th: Grand Final – Stockholm

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Montenegro: Running order of Montesong 2024 revealed!

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As the Eurovision season kicks off, Montenegro is set to hold the first national selection of the season, Montesong 2024, to determine the country’s act for Eurovision 2025. The event will air live from Podgorica next week, and RTCG has revealed the official running order for the show, marking a significant moment in Montenegro’s return to the Eurovision contest.

The Running Order for Montesong 2024

The sixteen acts competing in Montesong 2024 will perform in the following order:

  1. Anastasija Koprolčec – “Kraj”
  2. Tina Džankić – “Nova”
  3. Nemanja Petrović – “Među Zvijezdama”
  4. Bend “9” – “Stop War”
  5. Tamara Živković – “Poguban let”
  6. Luka Radović – “Kada Dođe Maj”
  7. Đurđa – “To Ljubav Je”
  8. Kejt – “Obala Raja”
  9. Nina Žižić – “Dobro Došli”
  10. Neonoen – “Clickbait”
  11. Isak Šabanović – “Ljeto, Ljeto, Ljeto”
  12. GlumciBend – “San”
  13. Dolce Hera – “Repeat”
  14. Baryak – “Dva Srca”
  15. Verica Čuljković – “Čuješ li”
  16. Milena Vučić – “Škorpija”

Μontesong 2024

Montesong 2024 will take place on November 27, 2024, in Podgorica, and it promises to be an exciting event as it marks both the first national final of the season and the first song selected for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The competition will feature 16 songs, with the winner being chosen through a combination of jury and public votes, each contributing 50% to the final result.

Vladana Vučinić, Montenegro’s last representative and now RTCG’s artistic director, previously stated:

“We believe this will mark the beginning of a new and successful era for Montenegro at the Eurovision Song Contest.”

This will be Montenegro’s 13th participation in the Contest. Their best result was a 13th place achieved by Knez and “Adio” in 2015, while their last participation was in 2022.
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Source: RTCG

Moldova: The submission period for the Selecția Națională 2025 has begun

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The national broadcaster of Moldova, TRM, has officially launched the process to select the song that will represent the country at Eurovision 2025, taking place in Basel, Switzerland.

In a recent announcement, TRM revealed the regulations for Selecția Națională 2025, Moldova’s national final. The submission period is now open, and interested participants are invited to send their entries no later than the deadline, set for December 27.

The submitted songs will be reviewed and evaluated between December 28 and January 15. Following this, the second phase will involve live auditions, scheduled to take place between January 15 and February 5.

In the final stage, the top ten entries will compete in Selecția Națională 2025, where the winner will be chosen to represent Moldova at Eurovision 2025. The national final will be held between February 20 and February 28. Voting will be determined by 50% public vote and 50% jury vote, with the organizers resolving any ties.

It is worth noting that last year, Moldova was represented by Natalia Barbu with the song In The Middle. Unfortunately, she did not qualify for the Grand Final, finishing 13th in the first semifinal with a total of 20 points.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evIoGkZXj2s&ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest

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Source: X, @ESCdiscord

Israel: Everything That Happened in the Third Episode of HaKokhav Haba!

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The third episode of HaKokhav Haba (special edition), the talent show that will determine the artist representing Israel at Eurovision 2025, aired on Sunday night, November 17.

In this episode, we witnessed five auditions, with only four contestants advancing to the next round, continuing their quest for a ticket to Basel. Hosts of HaKokhav Haba are Assi Azar and Rotem Sela, who have held this role since 2014. The judging panel consists of Shiri Maimon, Itay Levy, Assaf Amdorsky, Eden Hasson, Ran Dankar, and Keren Peles.

Contestants and Their Performances

Aviad Klein

At 25 years old, Aviad Klein has already composed songs for Eden Meiri, Yasmin Moalem, ShrekDiMC, and others. This marks his first appearance on stage as a singer. He performed Adele’s “When We Were Young,” showcasing impressive vocal abilities, earning an outstanding score of 96%.

Amit Sade

Amit Sade, a 23-year-old sales assistant, chose to sing “Scars to Your Beautiful” by Alessia Cara. Her rare voice resembles that of international pop-soul stars, garnering unanimous approval from the judges. Amit advanced to the next stage with a score of 96%.

Tamir Vaknin

Tamir Vaknin revealed that he had a troubled youth, struggling with anger issues and spending time in rehabilitation institutions. With experience performing on small stages such as nightclubs and parties, Tamir sang “Eir Nemal” by Eyal Golan. He scored 81% and progressed to the next round, although Assaf Amdorsky voted against him.

Red Band and Moran Aharoni

The Red Band is an Israeli puppet performance group founded in 2005 by Ari Pepper, Micah Doman, and Ami Weisel, blending unique music with comedy. Featuring puppet characters like Red Auerbach (vocals), Poncho (guitar), and Lefty (keyboards), the group has toured both nationally and internationally, performing rock and folk song covers.

They were joined by Moran Aharoni, a singer-songwriter who rose to prominence on the fourth season of Kohav Nold. He later participated in The Next Star for Eurovision 2020, reaching the semifinals. Known for his wide vocal range, Moran brings drama to their act, while Red Band adds rock and comedy. Together, they performed “Human” by Rag’n’Bone Man, scoring 82%. Despite advancing, they received a negative vote from Assaf Amdorsky.

More About HaKokhav Haba

The show continues with more auditions in the upcoming episodes. From 2015 to 2020, HaKokhav Haba successfully secured Israel’s spot in Eurovision’s grand final every year, with Netta winning the competition in 2018 with her song “Toy.”

Last year’s winner of HaKokhav Haba and Israel’s Eurovision 2024 representative, Eden Golan, placed fifth in the final rankings with her song “Hurricane.”

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the Israeli participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, in Basel!