🇬🇧 Road To Basel: United Kingdom

Road to Basel: United Kingdom

Road to Basel: United Kingdom. As we eagerly anticipate the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on the United Kingdom.

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Remember Monday

Remember Monday is a British country-pop trio comprising Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele. The group gained prominence after participating in “The Voice UK” in 2019, where they impressed both judges and audiences with their harmonious vocals and dynamic performances. Since then, they have performed at major UK events and supported renowned artists, steadily building a dedicated fan base.

What the Hell Just Happened? (What the hell does AI say?)

Their Eurovision entry, “What the Hell Just Happened?”, is an upbeat track that captures the exhilaration and chaos of an unforgettable night out. The song showcases the trio’s signature three-part harmonies and blends elements of country-pop with energetic rhythms. Critics have noted its dynamic tonal shifts and powerful harmonies, drawing comparisons to the styles of Queen and ABBA.

Internal Selection Process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) opted for an internal selection process to choose their Eurovision representative for 2025. On March 7, 2025, during The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, Remember Monday was officially announced as the UK’s entry with their song “What the Hell Just Happened?”. ​

United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest

The United Kingdom has a storied history in the Eurovision Song Contest, having participated since 1957 and securing five victories: in 1967 with Sandie Shaw‘s “Puppet on a String,” in 1969 with Lulu‘s “Boom Bang-a-Bang,” in 1976 with Brotherhood of Man‘s “Save Your Kisses for Me,” in 1981 with Bucks Fizz‘s “Making Your Mind Up,” and in 1997 with Katrina and the Waves‘ “Love Shine a Light.” In recent years (2022), Sam Ryder was the festival runner up with “Spaceman”. As a member of the “Big Five,” the UK automatically qualifies for the Grand Final. 

A Random UK Entry

Reflecting on the UK’s Eurovision history, let’s revisit Molly‘s “Children of the Universe”. Molly’s full name is Molly Smitten-Downes. Right after Eurovision, she performed at the Glastonbury Festival. Molly also writes songs for others.

Betting Odds

As of now, Remember Monday’s “What the Hell Just Happened?” might end up in the middle of the scoreboard. Currently, the country is 13th in line to win the Eurovision Song Contest. This is definitely not a bad score for the United Kingdom.​

We eagerly await the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel and look forward to witnessing Remember Monday’s performance on the grand stage.

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