Eurovision 2025

🇮🇪 Emmy wins Eurosong 2025

Emmy has won the Irish selection Eurosong 2025 with her song “Laika Party”! She will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, and will perform at the second Semi-Final. Her song about the famous astronaut dog placed first with both the National jury and the public. Emmy is no newcomer as it comes to Eurovision. In 2021 she participated in the Norwegian Melodi Grand Prix with “Witch Woods” where she reached the final. These are the full results of Eurosong 2025:

🇮🇪 Ireland selects in the Late-Late-Show

Ireland selects in the Late-Late-Show. As every year, the national final Eurosong will be held during this tv-show, hosted by Patrick Kielty. The show starts at 22:35 CET and you can watch it here. Three juries will decide who is going to win: televoters, an Irish jury and an international jury. Six songs are competing, and they are: nr Artist Title 1 Adgy Run Into The Night 2 Bobbi Arlo Powerplay 3 Reylta Fire 4 Samantha Mumba My Way 5 Niyl Growt 6 Emmy Laika Party Adgy was 5th in Eurosong 2023.Emmy reached the final of Melodi Grand Prix in Norway in 2021. Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest Ireland has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest since 1965, achieving notable success. The country holds the record for the most wins, with seven victories. Its first win came in 1970 with Dana’s “All Kinds of Everything.” The 1990s saw Ireland dominate, winning four times in a row from 1992 to 1994 and again in 1996. Johnny Logan remains the only artist to win twice as a performer, in 1980 and 1987. The country last won in 1996 with Eimear Quinn’s “The Voice.” In recent years, Ireland has struggled to qualify for the final, with only one appearance since 2013. The country’s selection process has varied, using both national finals and internal choices. The contest remains popular in Ireland, despite mixed results. RTÉ, the national broadcaster, continues to organize participation. The country’s most recent entry was in 2024. Bambie Thug managed to let Ireland return to the scorebord with their entry “Doomsday Blue”. They reached a 6th place.

The Maltese results are in! Out of the 12 songs you heard tonight, 8 will continue to the final next Saturday. Together with the 8 finalists of last Tuesday, the 16 finalists are complete. Here are the results, the winning songs are in bold: Kelsey Bellante, “365” Dario Bezzina ft. Żeppi l-Muni, “Għażliet” Kelsy Attard, “Love Me Loud” Miriana Conte, “Kant” Krista Šujak, “Unheard” The Alchemists, “Rubble & Stone” Martina Borg, “Yo Listen” Nathan, “Concrete” Kurt Anthony, “Miegħek Biss” Kantera, “LalaRataTakeke LalaRataKabum” Stefan Galea, “Lablab” (Talk Talk) Miguel Bonello, “Breaking the Cycle”

🇲🇹 Tonight: second semifinal of Malta Eurovision Song Contest

The Malta Eurovision Song Contest (MESC) 2025 has its second semi-final tonight. The place is the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali. The show starts at 21:00 CET and you can watch it here. These are the participating songs: Kelsey Bellante, “365” Dario Bezzina ft. Żeppi l-Muni, “Għażliet” Kelsy Attard, “Love Me Loud” Miriana Conte, “Kant” Krista Šujak, “Unheard” The Alchemists, “Rubble & Stone” Martina Borg, “Yo Listen” Nathan, “Concrete” Kurt Anthony, “Miegħek Biss” Kantera, “LalaRataTakeke LalaRataKabum” Stefan Galea, “Lablab” (Talk Talk) Miguel Bonello, “Breaking the Cycle” Kelsey Bellante took part in X-Factor Malta 2019 (8th).Dario Bezzina took part in 2009 (semifinals), 2010 (semifinals), 2023 (semifinal).Miriana Conte participated in MESC 2017 (16th), 2018 (12th), X-Factor Malta 2019 (auditions), X-Factor Malta. 2020 (auditions), MESC 2022 (6th), MESC 2024 (9th).Nathan participated in MESC 2023 (11th) and MESC 2024 (10th).Kurt Anthony took part in the auditions of X-Factor Malta 2019.Stefan Galea competed in MESC 2016 (semifinal), X-Factor Malta 2019 (auditions), MESC 2023 (16th) and MESC 2024 (quarter finals).Miguel Bonello participated in X-Factor Malta 2019 (auditions), 2020 (live shows) and MESC 2024 (quarter finals).

🇲🇹 Maltese results are in

The Maltese results are in! Out of the 12 songs you heard tonight, 8 will continue to the final next Saturday. This Thursday, the 16 finalists will be completed during the second semifinal. Here are the results, the winning songs are in bold: Mark Anthony Bartolo – “Hideaway” Dre’ Curmi – “Te amo” Raquela – “Silenced” Kristy Spiteri – “Heaven Sent” Marie Claire – “Wildflower” Matthew Cilia – “Control” Justine Shorfid – “Still I Rise” JVF (Jessika, Victorio, Fabrizio) – “Festa (No Time for Siesta)” Adria Twins – “Qalb ma’ qalb” (Heart to Heart) Haley – “Whistleblower” Victoria – “Juno” Kurt Calleja – “Aziz/a” (Dear)

🇦🇿 Mamagama represents Azerbaijan

photo: EBU/İctimai Azerbaijan has officially announced that the band Mamagama will represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. This selection marks a notable choice for Azerbaijan, as Mamagama is recognized for their distinctive fusion of rock, pop, and traditional Azerbaijani musical elements. Formation and Musical Style Formed in 2021, Mamagama comprises three members: Asaf (vocals), Huss (guitar), and Arif (drums). The trio has quickly established themselves as a vibrant presence in Azerbaijan’s music scene. Their sound is characterized by a blend of powerful modern influences and the deep-rooted musical heritage of Azerbaijan, creating a unique auditory experience. International Recognition In 2022, Mamagama gained international attention with their performance at Albania’s Kënga Magjike Music Festival, where they were honored with the Best International Song award for their entry “Dreamer.” This achievement highlighted their appeal beyond Azerbaijani borders and showcased their ability to connect with diverse audiences. Selection Process The Azerbaijani broadcaster İctimai Televiziya (İTV) conducted an internal selection process to choose their Eurovision 2025 representative. Out of 154 submissions, 12 entries advanced to the assessment stage, evaluated by both Azerbaijani and international jury members. The national jury included figures such as rapper Elşad Xose, Eurovision 2017 representative Diana Hajiyeva (Dihaj), and composer Faig Sujaddinov. Through anonymous voting, Mamagama emerged as the selected act to represent Azerbaijan in Basel. Anticipation for Eurovision 2025 As of now, the specific song that Mamagama will perform at Eurovision 2025 has not been publicly disclosed. However, the band has expressed their commitment to delivering a performance that authentically represents Azerbaijani culture. Lead vocalist Asaf stated, “It’s an honor for me to be representing Azerbaijan on such a big stage with our culture. I deeply love the land where I was born, and this is a chance to share its beauty and spirit with all of Europe.” Azerbaijan’s Eurovision Journey Azerbaijan has a notable history in the Eurovision Song Contest. The country debuted in 2008 and achieving victory in 2011 with Ell & Nikki‘s “Running Scared.” They have often opted for internal selections to choose its representatives, a strategy that continues with Mamagama’s selection for 2025.

Melody wins Benidorm Fest 2025 with “Es Diva”

Melody has won Benidorm Fest 2025 with her song “Es Diva”! She was the big favorite to win the whole show, and has now conquered her way to represent Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland. The “diva” is already in the final because Spain is one of the big five countries. Melody will also perform her song in the first semi final as a showcase. Here are the full results: Melody, “Esa Diva”, 150 pts Daniela Blasco, “Uh nana”, 141 pts J KBello, “VIP”, 134 pts Mel Ömana, “I’m a Queen”, 117 pts Lachispa, “Hartita de llorar”, 98 pts Kuve, “Loca xti”, 96 pts Lucas Bun, “Te escribo en el cielo”, 70 pts Mawot, “Raggio di sole”, 58 pts

🇱🇻 These are the 10 finalists for Latvia

These are the 10 finalists for Latvia. Out of 19 songs, Latvian jury and audience chose 10. They will head to the final next week: Marta, “Loveable” Tepat, “Sadzejot” Justs, “Fit right” KoBra, “Zelts” Adelina, “Electric Love” Citi Zēni, “Ramtai” Emilija, “Heartbeat” Bel Tempo x Legzdina, “The Water” Palú, “Delusional” The Ludvig, “Līgo” Luka, “Stronger” Chris Noah, “Romance Isn’t Dead” Toms Kalderauskis, “Domāju, tu nāc” Julianna, “Something In The Water” Tautumeitas, “Bur man laimi” Rūta Dūduma, “Chemical” Katrīna Gupalo, “Scarlett Challenger” Sinerģija, “Bound By The Light” Markus Riva, “Bigger Than This”

🇧🇪 Red Sebastian represents Belgium in Basel

Red Sebastian represents Belgium in Basel. He will sing the song “Strobe Lights”, written and composed by Ameerah A. Roelants, Billie Bentein, Willem Vanderstichele and Red Sebastian himself. The song won the national final Eurosong tonight. Here are the full results of the contest. Red Sebastian, “Strobe Lights”, 423 pts Leez, “Perfectly Imperfect”, 144 pts Mentissa, “Désolée”, 131 pts Stefanie Callebaut, “Gloria”, 111 pts Jelle van Dael, “Monster”, 115 pts Grace, “Pull up”, 89 pts Lenn, “Air balloon”, 82 pts Le Manou, “Fille à papa”, 75 pts

Klemen will represent Slovenia in Basel

Tonight was the first edition of EMA in 2 years! Slovenia chose to hold their National Final once again. The jury voted for July Jones and Klemen to be in the Superfinal. The public than voted Klemen with “How Much Time Do We Have Left”. Klemen will represent Slovenia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, and will perform in the first semi final. Here are the full results: Klemen, “How Much Time Do We Have Left”, 51 pts July Jones, “New religion”, 50 pts Astrid & The Scandals, “Touché”, 32 pts Kiki, “O-ou”, 31 pts Zven, “Divja”, 21 pts RAI, “Frederick’s Dead”, 21 pts Jon Vizetič, “Vse ti dam”, 20 pts Eva Pavli, “Niti”, 18 pts Anna, “Čau”, 15 pts PolarAce, “Kind”, 15 pts Žan Videc, “Pusti da glori”, 8 pts Trine, “Grace”, 8 pts