Road to Basel: Germany

Road to Basel: Germany

As we eagerly anticipate the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Germany.​

Abor & Tynna

Abor & Tynna are a sibling duo from Vienna, Austria. The duo consists of Attila (Abor) and Tünde (Tynna) Bornemisza. They grew up in a musical family. Their father, Csaba Bornemisza, has been a cellist with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra since 1993. This environment fostered their early interest in music. Both siblings received classical training; Attila studied cello, and Tünde focused on the flute, winning competitions in Austria. However, they later transitioned to contemporary genres, blending pop, hip-hop, and electronic music. ​

Baller

Released on January 24, 2025, “Baller” is a track from their debut album, Bittersüß. The song showcases their ability to fuse energetic rhythms with catchy hooks, reflecting modern musical trends while maintaining their unique style. Notably, “Baller” is the first entirely German-language entry for Germany since 2007, marking a return to native language representation in the contest. The track’s contemporary sound and engaging composition have resonated with audiences, leading to viral success and chart-topping positions, including reaching number one on Spotify’s Top 50 Global chart.

National Selection Process

Germany’s national selection for Eurovision 2025 underwent a transformation with the introduction of “Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland?” This new format was a collaboration between public broadcaster ARD, private broadcaster RTL, and renowned entertainer Stefan Raab. The selection process consisted of multiple stages. That including heats, a semi-final, and a final, held between February 14 and March 1, 2025. Abor & Tynna emerged victorious in the final held on March 1, 2025, securing their spot to represent Germany in Basel. 

The results of the final were:

  1. Abor & Tyna, “Baller” 
  2. Lyza, “Lovers on Mars“
  3. Moss Kena, “Nothing Can Stop Love“
  4. Leonora, “This Bliss“
  5. The Great Leslie, “These days“
Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest

Germany has been a steadfast participant in the Eurovision Song Contest since its inception in 1956, missing only one edition in 1996 due to elimination in a pre-qualification round. The country has secured two victories: in 1982 with Nicole‘s “Ein bißchen Frieden” and in 2010 with Lena‘s “Satellite.” In recent years, Germany has faced challenges, often placing lower on the scoreboard, with notable exceptions like Michael Schulte‘s fourth-place finish in 2018. As a member of the “Big Five,” Germany automatically qualifies for the Grand Final, which this year is scheduled for May 17, 2025, in Basel, Switzerland. ​

Michael Schulte, EBU/Andres Putting

A Random German Entry

Let’s take a nostalgic look at one of Germany’s past Eurovision entries. Randomly selected by random.org, we have a look at the 1995 entry. Stone and Stone, a duo, sang about being in love with you (“Verliebt In Dich”).

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Betting Odds

As of now, Germany’s entry “Baller” by Abor & Tynna is getting higher in the betting odds. They are on a 19th place to win the contest, but they seem to get higher. That is a positive sign for the German delegation.​

We eagerly await the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. We look forward to witnessing Abor & Tynna’s performance on the grand stage.

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