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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