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Greece: The announcement of the 12 national finalists scheduled for early 2025

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In the first days of the new year, likely after the Christmas holidays, Greece’s public broadcaster ERT will reveal the 12 artists competing in the national final to select the country’s representative for Eurovision 2025.

A New Year Full of Announcements

According to journalist Giannis Poulopoulos on the show Super Katerina, ERT plans to announce the 12 national finalists immediately following the holiday season, at the beginning of the new year.

As per the rules outlined by ERT for the national final, the chosen 12 artists will be given a reasonable period to make adjustments to their songs and finalize their production, should they wish to do so.

This timeline aligns with the scheduled date of the national final on January 29, meaning the announcement of the 12 finalists is expected to take place within the first ten days of January.

Twelve Songs, One Mission

Twelve songs will compete in the national final, selected by a special ERT committee from a record-breaking 187 submissions spanning various musical genres. The reveal of the finalists is anticipated to heighten excitement and anticipation for the big night.

Public Voting Alongside International and Greek Panels

For the first time, the voting process will incorporate input from both the public and a panel of international experts, aiming to deliver a balanced and representative outcome. Fans will have the opportunity to support their favorite song, while expert panels will lend their insights to ensure the best choice is made.

The final outcome will be determined by the following breakdown:

  • 50% public vote
  • 25% international jury
  • 25% Greek expert jury

A National Final to Set the Standard

The production of the national final promises an impressive stage and exceptional performances, blending Greek identity with international standards. ERT’s goal is to present a standout entry at Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland, aiming to secure a high position on the scoreboard.

Stay tuned for the official announcements from ERT, which will be shared as soon as they are made public.

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ERT National Final for Eurovision 2025: The Big Night on Wednesday January 29!

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ERT has officially announced that the national final to select Greece’s entry for Eurovision 2025 will take place on WednesdayJanuary 29 2025. This highly anticipated event is set to be one of the most significant music happenings of the year, capturing the attention of both local and international fans. For the first time in 22 years, Greece will choose its Eurovision entry through an open national final!

Twelve Songs, One Mission

Twelve songs will compete in the national final, selected by a special ERT committee from a record-breaking 187 submissions by artists from various musical genres. The finalists will be announced soon, building excitement and anticipation for the big night.

Public Vote, International, and Greek Jury

For the first time, the voting process will include contributions from the public as well as an international jury, creating a more balanced and representative outcome. Fans will have the chance to support their favorite songs, while experts will offer their insights to help determine the best choice. Additionally, a Greek jury of professionals will also contribute to the decision. Each jury will hold 25% of the final result, with the public vote accounting for the remaining 50%.

A National Final to Set New Standards

The production of the national final promises a spectacular stage and outstanding performances, blending Greek identity with international standards. ERT aims to deliver an entry that will stand out on the Eurovision stage in Basel, Switzerland, in May 2025, bringing Greece as high as possible on the scoreboard.

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The official announcement of the finalists, along with more details about the voting process and the event’s hosts, is expected in the coming weeks.

Mark the date: Wednesday January 29 2025. Greece is ready to choose the song that will represent the country at Eurovision 2025, with high hopes and big dreams.

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BREAKING NEWS: ERT announces record-breaking 187 song submissions for Greece’s Eurovision 2025 national final

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Earlier today, ERT announced that a total of 187 songs were submitted by an equal number of artists for Greece’s national selection for Eurovision 2025, marking a record number for the country. The strong participation from Greek artists and creators reflects the growing popularity of the contest and the high level of interest from both emerging and established artists who are eager to represent Greece on the Eurovision stage.

The submitted songs cover a wide range of musical genres and styles, from traditional and folk sounds to modern pop, rock, and dance tracks, showcasing the diversity of both the contemporary Greek and international music scenes. Greece’s Eurovision representative will be chosen through a national final, featuring the top 12 selected songs. The final participants will be announced at a later date by a designated committee formed by ERT specifically for this purpose.

ERT’s goal for Eurovision 2025 is to deliver an outstanding artistic performance that combines Greek identity with international appeal. The selection process will involve a jury panel made up of music industry experts, as well as the public, which will also play an important role in the final decision. For the first time in ERT’s history of national selections, the jury will consist of both Greek and international members, aiming to bring greater representation and impartiality to the final result.

The Candidates for Greece’s National | Who Will Represent Greece at Eurovision 2025?

Greece aims to build on past successes and achieve a high ranking in Eurovision 2025. ERT’s announcement confirms that Eurovision remains one of the most beloved music events for Greek audiences and that Greek artists are ready to showcase original creations with global potential.

The official date of the national final and details about the contestants are expected to be released soon by ERT, as the public eagerly awaits the reveal of the songs competing for Greece’s spot in Eurovision 2025.

In the meantime, you can watch a video featuring some of the known contestants so far:

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ERT Kicks Off Eurovision 2025: National Final Regulations and Key Dates Revealed

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ERT has just published the detailed regulations for the organization of the Eurovision 2025 national final, through which the artist and the song that will represent our country in the competition will be selected. The regulations describe the entire process in detail, while the submission of entries has also begun and will continue until on Sunday, November 11th.

The national final will take place in a single competitive night, on a date to be announced soon. The result will be decided equally by the television audience and the jury, with a 50-50 ratio. Up to 12 artists will compete in the final, while three reserve entries will also be selected in case one of the finalists withdraws or is disqualified. Both a Greek and an international jury will participate in the final.

Submission Details

Eligible to submit entries are performers who are Greek citizens, those who reside permanently in the country, or those who have at least one parent of Greek origin. There are no restrictions for songwriters, as they can come from any country.

Submission of entries will last until 10/11. In order to submit their proposals, ERT has created a platform where artists must upload, together with their song, a photo of themselves, a short biography, the details of the creators of their songs, as well as the translation of the lyrics, if they are not in Greek . The songs can be in Greek or English.

The songs must be original, not commercially released, and must not have been submitted to any other country for Eurovision 2025.

Participants agree to abide by the contest rules as posted on the official EBU website. Naturally, the same rules that apply to the Eurovision contest apply here as well (maximum song duration of 3 minutes, up to 6 people on stage, etc.).

Each performer may submit only one song, while each songwriter or songwriting team may submit up to two.

National Final Timeline

  • Until 10/11: Submission of entries
  • Immediately after: A jury appointed by ERT will select up to 12 songs to compete in the national final
  • By the end of 2024: The 12 finalists will be presented to the public in a special broadcast
  • The songs will be presented to public via special tv shows.
  • The national final will take place live, with both the public and the jury (Greek and international) selecting the winner with a 50-50 ratio.

Interested parties can submit their entries, along with all the required supporting materials, to ERT’s platform HERE

The detailed invitation with the regulations is available HERE.

As always, Eurovisionfun will closely follow the process and keep you informed of any updates. Stay tuned here!

Greece: Sakis Rouvas will be the host of the national final

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According to a recent report by journalist Alexis Michas on the ANT1 show Weekenders, Sakis Rouvas will be the host of the Greek national final for Eurovision 2025, organized by ERT. This exciting news has thrilled Eurovision fans, as Rouvas has a longstanding connection to the contest, both as an artist and as a presenter.

Sakis Rouvas’ Eurovision Experience

Sakis Rouvas is no stranger to the Eurovision stage. He represented Greece twice, in 2004 with the song “Shake It”, securing 3rd place, and again in 2009 with “This Is Our Night”, where he finished 7th. Additionally, he co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in Athens in 2006, following Greece’s victory with “My Number One”. Given his extensive background with the event, Rouvas’ selection as host of the 2025 national final has heightened expectations for an impressive show.

National Final and Open Call for Artists

In parallel, the official decision by ERT’s Board of Directors regarding the national selection process has already been published on the public transparency platform Diavgeia. According to this decision, Greece’s artist and song for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen through an open national final, inviting artists and composers from all over the country to submit their proposals. This transparent and inclusive process is expected to attract a wide range of talented candidates from the Greek music industry.

Official Contest Details Coming Soon

The detailed announcement regarding the competition and submission guidelines is expected to be made in the coming days. This upcoming reveal has sparked considerable interest and excitement within the Greek music community and among Eurovision fans, who are eagerly awaiting the names of the contestants and the format of the national final.

Looking Ahead to Eurovision 2025

With Sakis Rouvas returning as host, the organization of ERT’s national final for Eurovision 2025 is set to be ambitious and spectacular. Greece’s entry will be decided through a transparent and open process, and the audience is in for one of the most highly anticipated television events of the year, with Rouvas bringing his experience and charisma to the stage.

As the countdown to Eurovision 2025 begins, and with the national final just around the corner, expectations are high for yet another successful participation by Greece in the contest.

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Breaking News: ERT has started the process for the national final!

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A few minutes ago, the decision of the ERT Board of Directors regarding the organization of a national final to select the artist and song that will represent the country in Eurovision 2025 was posted on “Diavgeia.” The decision was unanimous and follows the announcements made by the company’s CEO about holding an open national final with an invitation to all interested parties, after 22 whole years!

The ERT Board of Directors has officially decided that Greece’s representative for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest will be selected through a national final. The company’s Board unanimously decided to proceed with the national final, authorizing the CEO to sign the contract, presumably with a production company, for this purpose.

We now expect, within hours or by Monday at the latest, details about the national final, including the rules and the beginning of song submissions.

You can view the relevant document on Diavgeia HERE.

Eurovisionfun will, of course, monitor the developments and keep you informed with the latest updates.

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Greece: 31 more artists prepare for ERT’s National Final

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Today, we present the third part of the list of artists who have confirmed their intention to participate in ERT’s national final for Eurovision 2025. This will likely be the last part of the interested artists’ presentation, as the detailed rules of the national final and the submission process for entries are expected to be announced soon.

Once again, our list includes well-known and established artists, as well as many newcomers who are not as familiar to the public.

Giorgos Giannias needs no introduction. He has carved out his own path in the Greek music industry. His distinctive voice has given us many beloved songs. He told us that he would be very interested in Eurovision, especially with a ballad that has something meaningful to say.

One of the most well-known Cretan artists of the younger generation is Giorgos Vogiatzakis. Most of us got to know him through his participation in J2US. With a song heavily influenced by traditional elements, Giorgos Vogiatzakis aims to vie for Greece’s representation in Basel.

Tasos Xiarcho frequently grabs media attention with his statements. He won J2US, and since then, many have hoped to see him participate in Eurovision. Tasos confirmed both to us and through his social media that he will submit his entry to ERT for the national final.

We previously mentioned Markella in a separate article. We could say she is following in Amanda’s footsteps, as both are based in Norway. However, Markella blends Greek elements into her work.

The Horostalites, who reached the final three of the 2018 national selection, which was never held, informed us that they are back in the studio and are open to submitting their entry to ERT once again.

The list is rounded out by artists who started their careers through talent shows and TikTok, alongside those who have long been active in the music scene. In detail:

  • Giorgos Giannias
  • Giorgos Vogiatzakis
  • Markella
  • Manos Takos
  • Tasos Xiarcho
  • Iordanis Agapitos
  • Louis Georgiou
  • Eva Som
  • DOLLEESI
  • Lionder
  • Maree Mamalis
  • Vassy
  • Horostalites
  • Panagiotis Chatzipapas
  • Pantelis Kastanidis
  • 1550 band
  • EVA
  • Nassauce
  • Leonidas Pantelakis
  • Gianna Vasiliou
  • Adam Tsarouhis
  • Papazo
  • Nikolas Georgiou
  • EXPE
  • Makis Alexiou
  • Droulias Brothers
  • Konstantina Aeon
  • Tales of June
  • Dimitris Giannoulos
  • Christina Zioga
  • Eleanna Athanasiou Rielle

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Greece: Regulations for the national final to be announced | End of ERT and RIK Dispute

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The strategy for Eurovision is changing. ERT is preparing to publish the rules for the process of selecting the artist who will represent Greece in the song contest. This open process involves some risks, which is why it is deemed necessary to publish the regulations to avoid misunderstandings and complaints.

According to Typologies and our own sources, the details of the national final will be announced soon, as previously mentioned by the company’s CEO, Katerina Kaskanioti, during the presentation of ERT’s new program. ERT will release the complete rules of the process, so that all interested parties are aware of the exact method and specific timelines that will be followed to select Greece’s representative for Eurovision 2025.

ERT aims to create television shows that will lead to the selection of the artist who will represent Greece at Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Basel. However, this does not necessarily mean there will be preliminary rounds, as reported in the press in recent days. At the same time, the streaming services Eurovision Channel and Radio Eurovision will be in operation. It is worth noting that the 2024 Eurovision final, featuring Marina Satti, achieved record viewership on ERT1, surpassing even the UEFA Europa Conference League final, where Olympiacos won the trophy.

Last Wednesday, ERT’s program was presented at the Athens Conservatory, with RIK President Stavros Georgiadis as a guest. After the tension that arose between Greece and Cyprus last year—initially due to ERT’s reaction to RIK’s intention to select its representative through STAR’s Fame Story, and later with the revelations from the Cypriot Ambassador in Athens about former ERT President Konstantinos Zoulas’ statement that Greece could not award Cyprus high points because “Liar” had been rejected by ERT’s jury the previous year—the relationship now seems to be returning to the excellent level it had always enjoyed.

Will the traditional exchange of 12 points between Greece and Cyprus happen again? We remind you that the last time the two countries exchanged 12 points was in 2021.

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Source: typologies, eurovisionfun

EXCLUSIVE: 30 more artists join the race for the Greek National Final!

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In recent days, interest in the Eurovision national final has reached a peak, as artists and bands from all over Greece and abroad, either through Eurovisionfun or publicly, confirm their intention to represent the country on the Eurovision stage. Following the publication of the first list with 26 names, it’s time to reveal the second batch. A total of 30 more artists, including well-known names from the music scene as well as newcomers, have confirmed their intention to compete for the ticket to Eurovision 2024.

One of the most commercially successful artists in Greece in recent years is Trannos. As an authentic representative of the local trap music scene, Trannos, according to his own statements, has submitted his proposal to ERT again this year. This time, he is determined to more actively pursue the opportunity to represent Greece by participating in the national final.

With over 81 million views on YouTube, Konstantinos Koufos can proudly claim that his song “Η Πιο Ωραία Στην Ελλάδα” is one of the most-viewed Greek songs. He is open to submitting an entry for the national final.

Ian Stratis is considered by many to be an ideal candidate for Eurovision. In the past, his name has been rumored several times, both for Greece and Cyprus. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will also be present in the national final, either as a solo artist or with his band.

The winner of “The Voice 2” and well-known traditional Greek music songwriter Kostas Ageris will also be among the contestants. In 2015, he was the producer for Thomai Apergi in the national final for Eurovision.

The talented and unique Antonia Kaouri, although she didn’t represent Greece in 2023, despite being ERT’s jury’s choice, returns this time with a song she believes in more, aiming to do it right this time.

Another standout artist, like Antonia Kaouri, is Daphne Lawrence, who also emerged from “The Voice”. With a successful career, countless live performances, and millions of views, she believes the time has come to vie for Greece’s Eurovision representation in 2025.

Artists who have participated in past national finals, both in Greece and Cyprus, are already preparing their submissions. Nikos Ganos, Nearchos Evaggelou, Kyriakos Georgiou, Nicole Paparistodimou, and Leea Nanos from Australia will once again try their luck.

Also making their mark on this list are artists who became known through talent shows. Giannis Lafis, Holly Grace, Konstantinos Frantzis, Thanos Lambrou, Sindorela Sindy and Fani Melemeni (known for her cover of “Eίναι Στιγμές” in the Cosmote TV ad) are ready to submit their entries.

Additionally, several bands will also be making their presence felt, covering a range of musical genres. Rec, Decho, Mobvibe, Majovoli, Dinamiss, and Enorasis are ready to bring their unique perspective to the national final.

The Greek diaspora, which has often supported our country in Eurovision, is also returning strongly for 2025. Eleni C from the UK and Desi G from Canada hope to fulfill their dream and appear on the Eurovision stage representing Greece.

Finally, established artists such as Han Nah, Naira Alexopoulou, Xenia Ghali, Akylas and Giannis Chatzigeorgiou will send their proposals to ERT, hoping for victory and to represent Greece in Switzerland.

Of course, this list doesn’t end here, as more artists confirm their interest in participating in the national final daily. Eurovisionfun will return soon with a third part. The ball is now in ERT’s court, which is expected to officially announce the start of submissions and provide details about the national final, through which the artist and song representing us at Eurovision 2025 will be selected.

Summary of the artists mentioned above:

  1. Trannos
  2. Konstantinos Koufos
  3. Ian Stratis
  4. Kostas Ageris
  5. Antonia Kaouri
  6. Daphne Lawrence
  7. Nikos Ganos
  8. Nearchos Evaggelou
  9. Kyriakos Georgiou
  10. Nicole Paparistodimou
  11. Leea Nanos
  12. Giannis Lafis
  13. Holly Grace
  14. Konstantinos Frantzis
  15. Christina Zioga
  16. Thanos Lambrou
  17. Fani Melemeni
  18. Rec (band)
  19. Decho (band)
  20. Mobvibe (band)
  21. Majovoli (band)
  22. Dinamiss (band)
  23. Enorasis (band)
  24. Eleni C
  25. Desi G
  26. Han Nah
  27. Naira Alexopoulou
  28. Xenia Ghali
  29. Akylas
  30. Giannis Chatzigeorgiou

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Greece: A New Surprise from ERT – Preliminary Rounds Before the National Final?

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After nearly 20 years of selecting Greece’s Eurovision entry through internal selection or committee decisions, the process is once again returning to public involvement. The song and artist who will represent Greece at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen through a national final, as announced by ERT’s CEO, Katerina Kaskanioti.

The idea to bring back the competitive selection process surfaced two years ago, following Greece’s failure to qualify for the Eurovision final. Interest grew further after Marina Satti’s success in 2024. The final decision was made recently, due to the increasing demand from artists eager to participate.

According to Realnews, ERT is considering not only a national final but also the possibility of preliminary rounds, depending on the number of entries. This would turn the selection process into a multi-stage competition, similar to music talent shows.

Already, 26 artists have confirmed their intention to submit their entries to ERT, with the number steadily rising. On Wednesday, more names are expected to be announced in a follow-up article.

However, according to our information for this first year, it appears that ERT is leaning toward holding a single final night featuring 10-15 finalists.

The details of the national final format will be announced soon, providing clarity for all involved.

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