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Germany: Max Giesinger as guest juror at Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland? !

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Max Giesinger, one of the most well-known artists of the German music scene, will be a guest at Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland?, the national competition through which Germany is going to select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

Max Giesinger is going to be in the semi-final of Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland? on Saturday, February 22 as a guest juror, who together with the rest of the jurors, Stefan Raab, Yvonne Catterfeld and Elton will decide which 9 artists will compete in the final of Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland? on March 1.

The 14 artists of the semi-final as per below:

  1. JULIKA
  2. Benjamin Braatz
  3. Jonathan Henrich
  4. Feuerschwanz
  5. Cage
  6. COSBY
  7. Abor & Tynna
  8. JALN
  9. LEONORA
  10. From Fall To Spring
  11. Cloudy June
  12. Moss Kena
  13. The Great Leslie
  14. Lyza

Source: eurovision.de

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Germany: Chefsache ESC 2025 Heat Two Viewership!

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Yesterday, the second heat of Chefsache ESC 2025 was broadcast on RTL and online via RTL+. This show is a unique collaboration between German private broadcaster RTL, public broadcasting network ARD, and television producer and former German Eurovision participant Stefan Raab.

Last night’s broadcast was watched by 2.03 million viewers in Germany across the three-hour show. That means the viewing figures for this heat were somehow lower, compared to the first Heat on Friday, by about 400,000 viewers, a percentage of 1.5%.

The Chefsache ESC 2025 Schedule

The competition consists of:

  • 1st Qualifier: 14 February 
  • 2nd Qualifier: 15 February
  • Semi-Final: 22 February
  • Grand Final: 1 March

All qualifiers and the semi-final will air on RTL, while the grand final will be broadcast on Das Erste.

How the Competition Works

  • From each qualifier, seven acts advance to the semi-final.
  • The jury decides who moves forward during the qualifiers and semi-final.
  • In the grand final, it’s entirely up to the public vote to choose Germany’s Eurovision 2025 act.

You can see the results of the second Heat HERE.

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Source: esc-kompakt.de

Germany: Results of Heat 2 of Chefsache ESC 2025!

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Germany has started its search for its representative and participation in Eurovision 2025. The “Chefsache ESC 2025,” as the process followed by German television is now called, consists of two qualifying rounds, a semi-final, and a final. Just a few minutes ago, the second qualifying round (Heat 2) was completed, with seven contestants advancing to the next stage of the semi-final.

The host of the night was Barbara Schöneberger.

The jury consisted of:

  • Stefan Raab: A Eurovision legend in Germany, whose history dates back to 1998 with the song “Guildo hat euch lieb!” (7th place) by Guildo Horn. He represented Germany in 2000 with “Wadde hatte dudde da?” finishing fifth, and wrote Max Mutzke’s song in 2004, which also made it into the top 10. His biggest success came in 2010 when he led Lena to victory with the song “Satellite.” Raab also hosted Eurovision 2011 and was a judge for Germany in 2012.
  • Yvonne Catterfeld: A German singer who was involved in Eurovision as a member of the jury for “Unser Star für Oslo,” the national selection that chose Lena.
  • Elton: A presenter who was also involved in Germany’s selection in 2010, hosted the national final in 2018, and was the host of Germany’s voting in 2023.
  • Johannes Oerding (German singer and songwriter) for the second qualifying round.
The twelve artists competing for the last seven spots in the semi-final were:
  • ADINA: “In The Air Tonight”
  • From Fall To Spring: “Control”
  • LEONORA: “Good Day”
  • Cloudy June: “Sad Girl Era”
  • Moss Kena: “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars)
  • LYZA:”Voilà” (Barbara Pravi)
  • The Great Leslie: “Fix You” (Coldplay)
  • JALN: “Lose Control” (Teddy Swims)
  • NI-KA: “The Way You Make Me Feel” (Michael Jackson)
  • Noah Levi: “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” (Shawn Mendes)
  • Parallel: “Noi”
  • Vincent Varus: “Coffee”

The seven artists advancing to the semi-final from Heat 2 are:

  • JALN
  • LEONORA
  • Cloudy June
  • From Fall To Spring
  • Moss Kena
  • The Great Leslie
  • LYZA

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Source: eurovision.de

Germany: Results of Heat 1 of Chefsache ESC 2025!

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Germany has started its search for its representative and participation in Eurovision 2025. The “Chefsache ESC 2025,” as the process followed by German television is now called, consists of two qualifying rounds, a semi-final, and a final. The first qualifying round (Heat 1) was completed a few minutes ago, with seven contestants advancing to the next phase of the semi-final.

The host of the night was Barbara Schöneberger.

The jury consisted of:

  • Stefan Raab: A Eurovision legend in Germany, whose history dates back to 1998 with the song “Guildo hat euch lieb!” (7th place) by Guildo Horn. He represented Germany in 2000 with “Wadde hatte dudde da?” finishing fifth, and wrote Max Mutzke’s song in 2004, which also made it into the top 10. His biggest success came in 2010 when he led Lena to victory with the song “Satellite.” Raab also hosted Eurovision 2011 and was a judge for Germany in 2012.
  • Yvonne Catterfeld: A German singer who was involved in Eurovision as a member of the jury for “Unser Star für Oslo,” the national selection that chose Lena.
  • Elton: A presenter who was also involved in Germany’s selection in 2010, hosted the national final in 2018, and was the host of Germany’s voting in 2023.
  • Max Mutzke: Germany’s representative at Eurovision 2004.

The twelve artists competing for the seven spots in the semi-final were:

  • Abor & Tynna: “Skyfall” (Adele)
  • Benjamin Braatz: “Breakfast”
  • Cage: “Wrong Places” (H.E.R.)
  • Chase: “Million Years Ago” (Adele)
  • COSBY: “Loved For Who I Am”
  • Enny-Mae x Paradigm: “Arcade” (Duncan Laurence)
  • Equa Tu: “Gaga”
  • FANNIE: “Easy”
  • Feuerschwanz: “Dragostea din tei” (O-Zone)
  • Janine: “Can’t Help Falling In Love” (Elvis Presley)
  • Jonathan Henrich: “Golden Hour” (JVKE)
  • JULIKA: “Run” (Leona Lewis)

The seven artists advancing to the semi-final from Heat 1 are:

  • JULIKA
  • Benjamin Braatz
  • Cage
  • Feuerschwanz
  • Abor & Tynna
  • COSBY
  • Jonathan Henrich

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Source: eurovision.de

Germany: The Allocation of Artists for the Two Heat Rounds of Chefsache ESC 2025 Has Been Announced!

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Today, Germany’s television broadcaster announced the allocation of the artists who will participate in the two heat rounds of the Chefsache ESC 2025.

The artists who will participate in Heat 1 and Heat 2 of the Chefsache ESC 2025 are:

Heat 1

  • Abor & Tynna
  • Benjamin Braatz
  • Cage
  • Chase
  • COSBY
  • Enny-Mae x Paradigm
  • Equa Tu
  • FANNIE
  • Feuerschwanz
  • Janine
  • Jonathan Henrich
  • JULIKA

Heat 2

  • ADINA
  • Cloudy June
  • From Fall To Spring
  • JALN
  • LEONORA
  • LYZA
  • Moss Kena
  • NI-KA
  • Noah Levi
  • Parallel
  • The Great Leslie
  • Vincent Varus

Chefsache ESC 2025
The Chefsache ESC 2025 will feature 24 artists who will compete in four stages: two heat rounds, one semi-final, and a grand final. The heat rounds and the semi-final will be broadcast by RTL, while the grand final will be shown on Das Erste.

Detailed Schedule:

  • First Heat: February 14
  • Second Heat: February 15
  • Semi-final: February 22
  • Grand Final: March 1

From each heat round, seven contestants will secure their place in the semi-final. Then, nine finalists will compete for victory in the grand final, where Germany’s representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel will be chosen.

The public will be the only ones to choose the representative in the final. The jury will be the only group voting in the heat rounds and the semi-final, selecting the semi-finalists and then the finalists.

The three main jury members will be:

  • Stefan Raab: A Eurovision legend in Germany, with a history starting in 1998 when he wrote “Guildo hat euch lieb!” (7th place) for Guildo Horn. He represented Germany with “Wadde hadde dudde da?” in 2000, finishing fifth, and wrote the song for Max Mutzke in 2004, which was also in the top 10. His biggest success was in 2010 when he led Lena to victory with the song “Satellite.” Raab presented Eurovision 2011 and was also a judge for Germany in 2012.
  • Yvonne Catterfeld: A German singer who was involved in Eurovision as part of the jury for “Unser Star für Oslo,” the national final that selected Lena.
  • Elton: A presenter who was also involved in Germany’s selection in 2010, hosted the national final in 2018, and presented Germany’s voting in 2023.

For all three rounds in which the jury votes, additional invited members will join the jury:

  • Max Mutzke (German representative at Eurovision 2004) for the first heat
  • Johannes Oerding (German singer and songwriter) for the second heat

The artists competing in the two heats will perform either covers or their own, previously released songs. Their potential songs for Eurovision 2025 will only be revealed if they advance to the next round in the semi-final on February 22.

In 2024, Germany was represented by Isaak with the song “Always on the Run,” finishing in 13th place in the grand final.

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Source/Photo: eurovision.de

Germany: Professional Jury for Chefsache ESC 2025 revealed!

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Germany’s new selection process is just a few days away, and we have just learnt the jury members that will select the entries that will qualify from each Heat to the semi-final, and from the semi-final to the final. We’re talking about a strong and experienced team, that has previously worked for the Eurovision Song Contest in Germany. Read more

Germany: ARD aims on winning Eurovision Song Contest 2025!

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Germany seems determined on getting its third victory in Eurovision, following last year’s unexpected positive result. The public broadcaster has assembled a strong and experienced team to achieve this ambitious goal.

As we’ve already informed you, the new selection process is a collaboration between ARD, RTL, and Stefan Raab, whose name is synonymous with Germany’s successful Eurovision results. However, this partnership may not continue if the country gets another negative result. According to broadcaster officials, the collaboration was established with the sole purpose of winning, not merely participating.

In a recent interview, ARD’s program director, Christine Strobl, expressed confidence that the collaboration with Raab could lead to victory:

“Our goal is and will remain victory. We are not considering what happens if we fail. Nothing less than a win justifies such a partnership.”

Stefan Raab shares this sentiment, having taken full responsibility for Germany’s final outcome:

“I’m not doing this to finish second or third. The national team never says: we want to come in third. If we finish second, you can punish me later, I’ll still be here.”

Chefsache ESC 2025

Chefsache ESC 2025 will feature 24 acts. The competition includes two heats, a semi-final, and a grand final. While RTL will broadcast the heats and the semi-final, the Grand Final will be aired on Das Erste.

Key dates for Chefsache ESC 2025 are as follows:

  • Heat 1: February 14
  • Heat 2: February 15
  • Semi-Final: February 22
  • Grand Final: March 1

Seven acts will advance to the semi-final from each heat. A total of nine finalists will then compete in the Grand Final, where the winner will be chosen to represent Germany at Eurovision 2025 in Basel.

During the heats and semi-final, a professional jury, led by Eurovision veteran Stefan Raab, will evaluate the performances and decide which acts will qualify. However, the Grand Final will leave the decision entirely in the hands of the public, ensuring that Germany’s Eurovision representative reflects the nation’s choice.

The previous representative of Germany in Eurovision 2024, was Isaak with his song “Always on the Run” which ended up in 12th place of the Grand Final:

https://youtu.be/kVOHTxFOhak

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Source: dwdl.de

France: ARTE Becomes a Member of the European Broadcasting Union!

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The cultural television channel ARTE is the newest member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

The Franco-German public broadcaster dedicated to culture, ARTE, has joined the European Broadcasting Union after being elected as a member at the EBU General Assembly in Lausanne earlier this month.

ARTE was established in 1990 as a cultural collaboration between France and Germany and now broadcasts in six languages. It is available in eight countries through television and online throughout Europe.

The broadcaster has been collaborating with EBU members on content for several years, and currently has agreements with: ZDF, ARD, RTBF, ORF, SSR SRG, ČT, RTÉ, Rai, Yle, and ERT. These collaborations enable content exchange and joint production of programs, enhancing cultural exchange and the variety of content offered to the public.

EBU Director General, Noel Curran, said:

ARTE’s commitment to high-quality, cross-border cultural programming complements our shared mission to strengthen and promote public service media across the continent. Their participation in the EBU will enhance our ability to drive innovation and create deeper ties across borders, enabling public service media to continue enriching the lives of audiences across Europe.

Bruno Patino, President, and Heike Hempel, Vice President of ARTE GEIE, said:

Joining the EBU aligns fully with ARTE’s European identity and development strategy. ARTE has been open to Europe since its inception, with the mission of bringing Europeans together through culture. We support the EBU’s ambitions to provide strong public broadcasting services across Europe, and we look forward to exchanging views on the current challenges in the sector, as well as sharing our knowledge.

Joining the European Broadcasting Union means that ARTE is now eligible to participate in EBU-organized competitions.

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Source: EBU

Junior Eurovision 2024: Day Two of the technical rehearsals at Caja Mágica!

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As the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest draws near, the excitement is building. Young artists from seventeen countries have gathered in Madrid, preparing to perform live in front of millions of viewers from across Europe and beyond.

These talented artists have been working hard for months in anticipation of this moment, and they are now ready to “bloom”. While, the first nine countries conducted their first technical rehearsals yesterday, artists from the following eight countries took the stage of Caja Mágica today:

  • Ireland
  • France
  • Poland
  • San Marino
  • Netherlands
  • Germany
  • Malta
  • Portugal

The First Rehearsals

In line with the tradition of the adult Eurovision Song Contest, the first rehearsals were closed to the press. As a result, no journalists were allowed to watch the rehearsal sessions, and there were no official rehearsal clips shared by RTVE. This means that, for now, there is no audiovisual footage available to fans, but the official social media channels of Junior Eurovision have shared a few photos offering a sneak peek behind the scenes.

Ireland – Enya Cox Dempsey

Enya Cox Dempsey, dressed in a vibrant pink and purple outfit, was the first artist to take the stage. She is not alone—four female dancers accompany her, suggesting a high-energy dance performance. The backdrop features colorful visuals.

France – Titouan

The Junior Eurovision champions, France, are back with Titouan, aiming to win for the third consecutive year. Titouan wears a white jacket with stamps and is joined by four dancers on stage. The performance is dominated by blue tones.

Poland – Dominik Arim

Dominik Arim from Poland took to the stage in a stylish beige ensemble, accompanied by four female dancers. The LED screens behind them showcase themes inspired by the earth and the sea, adding a natural, immersive element to the performance.

San Marino – Idols SM

The Sanmarinese group, Idols SM, is all about friendship, as their performance reflects the message of their song “Come Noi”. The girls wear matching outfits, creating a strong sense of unity. It is clear that San Marino is bringing a fun and energetic performance to the stage.

Netherlands – Stay Tuned

The Dutch act, Stay Tuned, is bringing a playful twist with matching outfits and full of bright neon colors. Their performance features interesting stage props, including two mirrors, which will likely add a unique visual element.

Germany – Bjarne

Bjarne from Germany also takes to the stage in beige tones, joined by five dancers who perform an extensive dance routine. The performance promises to be colorful and full of movement, with the LED screens displaying beautiful natural landscapes.

Malta – Ramires Sciberras

Ramires takes the stage in a total-black, sparkling outfit, and from what we’ve seen so far, his performance is visually impressive. Snow falls from the ceiling, smoke fills the stage, and dramatic lighting is complemented by a fiery backdrop. Could Malta be this year’s surprise contender? Personally, I think so.

Portugal – Victoria Nicole

Wearing a stunning blue-green dress, Victoria Nicole is the last to take the stage today. Her performance is dramatic, featuring smoke on stage, yet highlighted by a vibrant LED backdrop. Victoria also brings her piano to the stage, adding an intimate and personal touch to her act. The emotional performance is especially meaningful as Victoria wrote the song herself, and she is aiming for Portugal’s first-ever win at Junior Eurovision. Her heartfelt delivery and strong connection to the song make her a standout contender this year.

What’s next?

After the First Rehearsals, the Second Rehearsals will follow. These rehearsals give the artists a final opportunity to perfect their acts before the Dress Rehearsals. Any last-minute changes to the performances can be made during this time.

It is expected that the voting recap video, which will be shown before the live show, will also be filmed during these second rehearsals.

On Friday, November 15, the two Dress Rehearsals will be held. The Dress Rehearsals are full run-throughs of the show from start to finish, including the performances, interval acts, and voting sequence.

Then and it is time for Dress Rehearsals. The First Dress Rehearsal will take place on Friday morning, while the Second Dress Rehearsal will take place in the evening. The Second Dress Rehearsal is particularly important as it is also the Jury Final. This is when the seventeen national juries will watch the full show and cast their votes, which will help determine the final outcome of the competition.

Moreover, on Friday the first phase of the Online Voting will commence and the half of the contest’s outcome will be determined.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  1. Italy: Simone Grande – “Pigiama Party”
  2. Estonia: Annabelle – “Tänavad”
  3. Albania: Nikol Çabeli – “Vallëzoj”
  4. Armenia: Leo – “Cosmic Friend”
  5. Cyprus: Maria Pissarides – “Crystal Waters”
  6. France: Titouan – “Comme ci, comme ça”
  7. North Macedonia: Ana and Aleksej – “Marathon”
  8. Poland: Dominik Arim – “All Together”
  9. Georgia: Andria Putkaradze – “To My Mom”
  10. Spain: Chloe DelaRosa – “Como la Lola”
  11. Germany: Bjarne – “Save the Best For Us”
  12. Netherlands: Stay Tuned – “Music”
  13. San Marino: Idols SM – “Come noi”
  14. Ukraine: Artem Kotenko – “Hear Me Now”
  15. Portugal: Victoria Nicole – “Esperança”
  16. Ireland – Enya Cox Dempsey – “Le Chéile”
  17. Malta: Ramires Sciberras – “Stilla ċkejkna”

The 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on November 16 in Madrid, Spain, following the country’s second-place finish last year and the refusal of the winning country, France, to host for the second year in a row. The slogan for this year’s contest is “Let’s Bloom!”, while Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia will serve as this year’s hosts.

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Germany: Changes underway for Eurovision 2025?

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According to the German website DWDL the production company that was involved for three years in the preparation of the selection process for Germany’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest has withdrawn.

The DWDL website reports that Bildergarten is no longer the responsible production company behind Germany’s Eurovision entry selection process. Bildergarten had collaborated with the NDR channel in the production of the last three domestic televised contests for the selection of the German representative.

NDR commented that:

“We will announce shortly how the German act for the ESC 2025 will be selected.”

There has been speculation since last year that German broadcaster ARD is considering changes to the national approach to Eurovision. Another speculation was that the NDR channel would lose the rights to the competition which would be transfered to the MDR channel, however NDR retained them.

Additionally, last April, Stefan Raab proposed a new selection method that would revive Germany’s Eurovision hopes. Raab had proposed the contribution of all four major German broadcasters (ARD, ZDF, RTL Deutschland, ProSiebenSat.1) in organizing the national selection.

Source: DWDL

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