Road to Basel: Czechia
Road to Basel: Czechia! As the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel approaches, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Czechia.
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ADONXS
ADONXS, born Adam Pavlovčin on September 13, 1995, in Myjava, Slovakia, is a multifaceted artist known for his androgynous style and powerful bass voice. He gained prominence after winning the Czech-Slovak version of SuperStar in 2021. With a background in street dance—holding multiple Slovak championship titles—ADONXS combines his dance prowess with emotive songwriting. His debut album, Age of Adonxs (2022), received critical acclaim and earned him nominations for several awards, including the Anděl Award for Best Slovak Album. Currently based in Prague, he continues to push artistic boundaries in the European music scene. ​
“Kiss Kiss Goodbye”
“Kiss Kiss Goodbye” is a dynamic track that blends elements of pop, dance-techno, gothic choir, and operatic flourishes. The song delves into themes of heartbreak and emotional resilience, reflecting ADONXS’s personal experiences. Co-written by ADONXS, Adriano Lopes da Silva, InĂ©s Coulon, and Michaela Charvátová, with production by George Masters-Clark, Lorenzo Calvo, and Ronald JaneÄŤek, the song showcases a unique fusion of genres. An acoustic version premiered during the Maltese national final in February 2025, followed by the release of the studio version on March 7.
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Internal Selection Process
For the 2025 contest, Czech Television (ÄŚT) opted for an internal selection process. On December 11, 2024, ADONXS was announced as Czechia’s representative. The song “Kiss Kiss Goodbye” was selected through a multi-stage process involving a ten-member international jury, a demoscopic jury of 900 members from three countries, and a focus group. The acoustic version was unveiled on February 4, 2025, during Malta’s national final, with the studio version released on March 7. ​
Czechia in the Eurovision Song Contest
Czechia, formerly known as the Czech Republic in the contest, debuted in Eurovision in 2007. After initial challenges, the country withdrew in 2010 but returned in 2015. Since then, Czechia has achieved notable success, including a sixth-place finish in 2018 with Mikolas Josef‘s “Lie to Me” and a tenth-place finish in 2023 with Vesna‘s “My Sister’s Crown.” ​
A Random Czech Entry
Reflecting on Czechia’s Eurovision history, random.org chose the year 2019 to revisit. Lake Malawi represented Czechia with the song “Friend of a Friend”. The band reached the final and was 11th there. A year later, singer Albert ÄŚernĂ˝ also did an attempt to represent Poland.
Betting Odds
As of now, ADONXS’s “Kiss Kiss Goodbye” does very well in the betting odds. In order to win the contest, Czechia currently has a 6th place. In the odds to win the 2nd semifinal, ADONXS is 5th. Good news for everybody who likes the Czech entry. Let’s hope this will be true.
We eagerly await the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel and look forward to witnessing ADONXS’s performance on the grand stage.
