Weekly Update

​There is a weekly update about Eurovision! The past week in the Eurovision community has been marked by significant events and announcements:

Eurovision in Concert 2025

On April 5, Amsterdam hosted the fifteenth edition of Eurovision in Concert at AFAS Live. It featured performances from 30 of this year’s Eurovision participants. The event, co-hosted by Cornald Maas and Stefania, also included a performance by reigning champion Nemo, who announced their participation in Eurovision in Basel. The concert was preceded by a warm-up show celebrating its fifteenth anniversary, with acts like Serhat and Luke Black.

Erika Vikman at Eurovision In Concert

Melody’s Debut of ‘Esa Diva’

Spain’s representative, Melody, unveiled a revamped version of her song “Esa Diva” during Eurovision in Concert. Her performance featured a new ensemble of dancers and a dynamic costume change, starting with a black dress that transformed into a shimmering white outfit. Melody expressed her enthusiasm for representing Spain and will continue her promotional tour in London on April 13 and in Madrid on April 18 and 19.

Melody

Ziferblat’s Interview with Eurovision Universe

Ukrainian band Ziferblat, set to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2025, discussed their song “Bird of Pray” in an interview with Eurovision Universe. Our reporter Kal had a conversation with them. They talked about Amsterdam, being sibblings on stage, and even about Shocking Blue!

Denmark’s Staging Details for ‘Hallucination’

Sissal, Denmark’s representative, revealed staging plans for her song “Hallucination.” Her performance will feature a costume change from a black and white outfit to a blue ensemble, aligning with the song’s narrative. ​source: Eurovoix

Upcoming Pre-Parties

The Eurovision pre-party season continues with events such as the London Eurovision Party on April 13 and PrePartyES in Madrid on April 18 and 19. These gatherings offer artists additional platforms to showcase their entries before the main event in Basel.

As Eurovision 2025 approaches, these developments add to the anticipation for the upcoming contest. See you next week, because also than there is a weekly update about Eurovision!

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🇨🇾 2026: Antigoni sings “Jalla” for Cyprus

Cyprus has officially released its Eurovision Song Contest 2026 entry, unveiling the song “Jalla” by Antigoni. Her track debuted tonight via a music video premiere on national TV, followed by an online release shortly. This marks the first public reveal of the song that will represent Cyprus in Vienna this May. Video Premiere on RIK1 and Online CyBC’s RIK1 channel aired “Jalla” for the first time at 20:00 CET during the Sunday evening news. Immediately after the TV broadcast, at 21:00 local time, the full song and video went live on the Eurovision YouTube channel and CyBC’s official site. At the same time, “Jalla” also became available on all major streaming and digital music platforms. This coordinated release strategy ensured fans could experience Cyprus’s song “Jalla” as soon as it debuted. About “Jalla” and Antigoni Antigoni’s Eurovision song “Jalla” is an atmospheric pop track that celebrates her Greek-Cypriot roots. In the Cypriot dialect, “Jalla” means “more”. It’s a local word that adds a strong cultural character to the song. Additionally, a teaser shot from the music video showed the singer reclining in a pickup truck surrounded by oranges. The full video even features Antigoni’s own grandparents in cameo roles, underlining the personal touch in the presentation. These vivid visuals underscore the song’s connection to Cyprus’s traditions and scenery. Antigoni (full name Antigoni Buxton) is a British-Cypriot singer-songwriter. Cyprus’s broadcaster CyBC internally selected her to represent the country at Eurovision 2026. Notably, Antigoni co-wrote “Jalla” with a team of international songwriters and producers. This team includes Connor Mullally-Knight, Claydee, Trey Qua, Paris Kalpos, Charalambos Kallona, and Dimitris Nikolaou. With its polished production and cultural flair, “Jalla” aims to give Cyprus a strong chance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.  

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🇨🇾 2026: Antigoni sings “Jalla” for Cyprus

Cyprus has officially released its Eurovision Song Contest 2026 entry, unveiling the song “Jalla” by Antigoni. Her track debuted tonight via a music video premiere on national TV, followed by an online release shortly. This marks the first public reveal of the song that will represent Cyprus in Vienna this May. Video Premiere on RIK1 and Online CyBC’s RIK1 channel aired “Jalla” for the first time at 20:00 CET during the Sunday evening news. Immediately after the TV broadcast, at 21:00 local time, the full song and video went live on the Eurovision YouTube channel and CyBC’s official site. At the same time, “Jalla” also became available on all major streaming and digital music platforms. This coordinated release strategy ensured fans could experience Cyprus’s song “Jalla” as soon as it debuted. About “Jalla” and Antigoni Antigoni’s Eurovision song “Jalla” is an atmospheric pop track that celebrates her Greek-Cypriot roots. In the Cypriot dialect, “Jalla” means “more”. It’s a local word that adds a strong cultural character to the song. Additionally, a teaser shot from the music video showed the singer reclining in a pickup truck surrounded by oranges. The full video even features Antigoni’s own grandparents in cameo roles, underlining the personal touch in the presentation. These vivid visuals underscore the song’s connection to Cyprus’s traditions and scenery. Antigoni (full name Antigoni Buxton) is a British-Cypriot singer-songwriter. Cyprus’s broadcaster CyBC internally selected her to represent the country at Eurovision 2026. Notably, Antigoni co-wrote “Jalla” with a team of international songwriters and producers. This team includes Connor Mullally-Knight, Claydee, Trey Qua, Paris Kalpos, Charalambos Kallona, and Dimitris Nikolaou. With its polished production and cultural flair, “Jalla” aims to give Cyprus a strong chance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.  

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