Ukraine is gearing up in full steam for its forthcoming national selection for Eurovision 2025. Preparations have kicked off in the majestic Ukrainian capital.

The Vidbir 2025 has been selected by the Ukrainian public.  The Vidbir 2025 jury will consist of the following members:

• Jamala ( Ukraine 2016/ Eurovision winner)
• Serhiy Tanchynets ( Lead Singer “BEZ OBMEZHEN”)
  
• Kateryna Pavlenko / Go_A- (Ukraine 2021)

A total of 10 acts will be competing in the Ukrainian national final Vibdir 2025. The 2025 Ukrainian Eurovision entry and act  will be determined via a combined jury/public voting deliberation.

Vidbir 2025 is scheduled to be held in Kyiv on Saturday 8 February. The Ukrainian national broadcaster has unveiled 9/10 competing acts for Vidbir 2025, the 10th act will be selected by the Ukrainian public via an online voting. The complete list of competing acts will be announced on 17 January 2025.

Vidbir 2025 Finalists.

1. Future Culture — Waste My Time
2. KHAYAT  — HONOR
3. KRYLATA — STAY TRUE
4. MOLODI — my sea
5. Ziferblat — Bird of pray
6. Abiye — Dim (Home)
7. DK Enerhetyk — Sil’ (Salt)
8. Masha Kondratenko – No time to cry
9. Vlad Sheryf – Wind of change

Source: Suspilne
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We have the fifth Eurovision act for Basel!  Shkodra Elektronike will defend the Albanian colours at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland with ‘Zjerm‘.

The Grand Final of Fest 63 was held tonight in Tirana with a total of 15 acts battling for the golden ticket to Eurovision 2025. The 2025 Albanian Eurovision act and entry were determined via a combined jury/ public voting deliberation.

Albania in Eurovision

Albania debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004 with Anjeza Shahini and is yet to win the competition. The country achieved its best result in the event in 2012 with Rona Nishliu when she placed 5th in the Grand Final with her entry ‘Suus‘.

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Fest 63 continues tonight with its fourth and final night- the Grand Final of the Albanian song festival. Albania will be determining its Eurovision act and entry for Basel tonight.

We are heading all the way to the majestic Albanian capital of Tirana this evening where the 63rd edition of Festivali i Kenges is set to be held.

How to watch?

You can watch the Grand Final of Fest 63 at 21:00 CET via the following channels?

• RTSH 1
• RTSH 1 webcast
• RTSH Official YouTube stream

About the show

A total of 15 acts will be battling to be crowned the winner of  Fest 63 during tonight’s gala. The show will be held at the Congress Palace in Tirana and will be hosted by Enkel Demi and Ornela Bregu. The winner of the competition will be awarded the golden ticket to Eurovision 2025.

The 2025 Albanian Eurovision entry will be determined via a combined jury/ public voting deliberation.

The Candidates

1. Jet – «Gjallë»
2. Kejsi Jazxhi – «Kur Bota Hesht»
3. Vesa Smolica – «Lutem»
4. Stine – «E Kishim Nis»
5. Djemtë e Detit – «Larg»
6. Nita Latifi – «Zemrës»
7. Gjergj Kaçinari – «Larg Jetës Pa Ty»
8. Orgesa Zaimi – «I Parë»
9. Ardit Çuni – «Amane»
10. Algert Sala – «Bosh»
11. Shkodra Elektronike – «Zjerm»
12. Lorenc Hasrama – «Frymë»
13. Elvana Gjata – «Karnaval»
14. Mal Retkoceri – «Antihero»
15. Alis Kallacej – «Mjegull»

Festivali i Kenges 63 consists of four live televised shows scheuduled to be held in Tirana on 19, 20, 21 and 22 December 2024. The four shows will be broadcast on RTSH 1.

The 2025 Albanian Eurovision entry and act will be determined via a combined jury and public televoting deliberation.

• 19/12 – Semi.final #1  
• 20/12 – Semi-final #2
• 21/12 – Nostalgia Night
• 22/12 – Grand Final

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We are heading all the way to the majestic Albanian capital of Tirana this evening where the 63rd edition of Festivali i Kenges is set to continue with its 3rd soiree, the Nostalgia Night.

A total of 30 acts will be competing at Fest 63.

How to watch?

You can watch the third show of Fest 63 at 21:00 CET via the following channels?

• RTSH 1
• RTSH 1 webcast
• RTSH Official YouTube stream

About the show

All thirty competing acts at Fest 63 will be performing songs from the past Festivali i Kenges editions. The show will be held at the Congress Palace in Tirana and will be hosted by Enkel Demi and Ornela Bregu.

At the end of the show the finalists for tomorrow’s Grand Final will be unveiled. The 15 finalists will be determined tonight by the Fest 63 jury.

Festivali i Kenges 63 will consist of four live televised shows scheuduled to be held in Tirana on 19, 20, 21 and 22 December 2024. The four shows will be broadcast on RTSH 1.

The 2025 Albanian Eurovision entry and act will be determined via a combined jury and public televoting deliberation.

• 19/12 – Semi.final #1  
• 20/12 – Semi-final #2
• 21/12 – Nostalgia Night
• 22/12 – Grand Final

Source: RTSH
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Suspilne and Ukraine are gearing up in full steam for the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel.  A total of 10 acts will be competing in the Ukrainian national final Vibdir 2025. The 2025 Ukrainian Eurovision entry and act  will be determined via a combined jury/public voting deliberation.

Vidbir 2025 is scheduled to be held in Kyiv on Saturday 8 February. The Ukrainian national broadcaster has unveiled 9/10 competing acts for Vidbir 2025, the 10th act will be selected by the Ukrainian public via an online voting. The complete list of competing acts will be announced on 17 January 2025.

Vidbir 2025 Finalists.

1. Future Culture — Waste My Time
2. KHAYAT  — HONOR
3. KRYLATA — STAY TRUE
4. MOLODI — my sea
5. Ziferblat — Bird of pray
6. Abiye — Dim (Home)
7. DK Enerhetyk — Sil’ (Salt)
8. Masha Kondratenko – No time to cry
9. Vlad Sheryf – Wind of change

Source: Suspilne
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We are heading all the way to the majestic Albanian capital of Tirana this evening where the 63rd edition of Festivali i Kenges is set to continue with its 2nd soiree.

A total of 30 acts will be competing at Fest 63.

How to watch?

You can watch the second show of Fest 63 at 21:00 CET via the following channels?

• RTSH 1
• RTSH 1 webcast
• RTSH Official YouTube stream

About the show

The second set of competing acts will perform during tonight’s show.  We will hear 15 more competing songs for the first time tonight. The show will be held at the Congress Palace in Tirana and will be hosted by Enkel Demi and Ornela Bregu.

The Candidates

1. Mal Retkoceri – Antihero
2. Klea Dina – Dashuri Ndiej
3. Devis Xherahu – Ka Momente
4. Vesa Smolica – Lutem
5. Algert Sala – Bosh
6. Gresa Gjocera – E Vërteta
7. Frensi Revania – Rreziko
8. Endrik Beba – Ishe Ti
9. Epos Grup – Kurajo Dhe Zjarr
10. Laorjan Ejlli & Adelina Correj – A Thu
11. Santino De Bartolo – Kur Nata Vjen Si Bora
12. Rea Nuhu – Sot
13. Elvana Gjata – Karnaval
14. Stine – E Kishim Nis
15. Gjergj Kaçinari – Larg Jetës Pa Ty

Festivali i Kenges 63 will consist of four live televised shows scheuduled to be held in Tirana on 19, 20, 21 and 22 December 2024. The four shows will be broadcast on RTSH 1.

The 2025 Albanian Eurovision entry and act will be determined via a combined jury and public televoting deliberation.

• 19/12 – Semi.final #1  
• 20/12 – Semi-final #2
• 21/12 – Nostalgia Night
• 22/12 – Grand Final

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Claude will have the honour of representing the Netherlands at the forthcoming 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel next May.

The Netherlands is the fourth country to unveil its Eurovision act and entry following Cyprus, Montenegro and Czehia.

The Dutch Eurovision 2025 Eurovision Committee (Cornald Maas, Jacqueline Govaert, Sander Lantinga, Hila Noorzai, Carolien Borgers and Jaap Reesema) has selected Claude to represent the Netherlands at ESC 2025.

The Dutch ESC 2025 Selection Committee say:

This year, as a selection committee, we have opted for a meaningful, connecting and hit-sensitive song with international appeal that can effortlessly win the hearts of young and old Eurovision viewers.

Claude is proud and honoured to fly the Dutch colours at Eurovision 2025:

I feel incredibly honored to be representing the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest next year and I still can’t believe it. I’m really looking forward to it and can’t wait to let Europe hear the song.

About Claude

The charismatic singer-songwriter Claude, originally from Congo, moved to the Netherlands at the age of 13. Here he first became acquainted with the Eurovision Song Contest on television and together with his family he saw Conchita Wurst win that year. A tradition was born and ever since then Claude has continued to follow the Song Contest.

His love for music developed further and with his unique voice and talent, Claude managed to conquer the music landscape. His breakthrough came in 2022 with the debut single ‘Ladada (Mon Dernier Mot)’, which achieved 57 million streams.

• Winner of 3FM Talent and Best Artist of the Year (Qmusic).
• Participation in the TV program Beste Zangers, where he stole the hearts of the audience.
• Ambassador of Freedom in 2024.
• International success with songs such as “Layla” and an English-French version of “Ladada”, which reached the charts in 15 countries.

AVROTROS’ press release reads:

Claude will represent the Netherlands at the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2025 in Switzerland. The 21-year-old singer, known for hits such as Ladada (Mon Dernier Mot), Layla and Écoutez-moi, is proud to represent the Netherlands on stage in the host city of Basel.

Claude was chosen after a careful and phased process from the 331 entries that AVROTROS received. 

Claude released his debut album this year, on which he co-wrote all the songs, and toured the Netherlands and Belgium with his band. In 2024, Claude also took on the role of Ambassador of Freedom, an honorable task that he found extra special because of his own past.

Claude continues to impress internationally. The English-French version of ‘Ladada’ charted in over fifteen countries, including Italy, where the single reached the top 10.

With the international release of ‘Layla’, Claude strengthened his position as an artist with global allure. Claude is eagerly looking forward to 2025, when, in addition to the Eurovision Song Contest, he will also shine at the legendary Pinkpop Festival. Although his journey has only just begun, Claude’s boundless energy, sold-out shows and millions of streams prove that he is a lasting force in the music world.

The Netherlands in Eurovision

The Netherlands is one of the founder members of the Eurovision Song Contest and has won the competition 5 times: 1957, 1959, 1969, 1975 and 2019.

In 2024 Joost Klein represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo with his entry ‘Europapa‘.

Source: AVROTROS
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One of the biggest mysteries surrounding the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be disclosed today. AVROTROS will disclose the name of the lucky Dutch Eurovision 2025 hopeful today.

AVROTROS has opted for an internal selection for Eurovision 2025 and has received 331 entries in its quest to search for the 2025 Dutch ESC act.

The Netherlands in Eurovision

The Netherlands is one of the founder members of the Eurovision Song Contest and has won the competition 5 times: 1957, 1959, 1969, 1975 and 2019.

In 2024 Joost Klein represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo with his entry ‘Europapa‘.

Source: AVROTROS
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The running order for the five Melodifestivalen 2025 semi-finals has been published today.

Karin Gunnarsson (SVT/ Melodifestivalen Producer) says:

 I can promise a star-studded starting field of popular artists and 17 debutantes, who are all aiming for the Songbird and to become Sweden’s representative in Eurovision in May. Måns Zelmerlöw returns to the stage ten years after his win, Kaliffa , Linnea Henriksson and Victoria Silvstedt debut. Country’s popularity is felt among the 30 entries and Scarlet makes a comeback as the last act in the fifth competition. So prepare yourself for strong songs and exciting performances – anything can happen in Mello.

Albin Johnson feat. Pa will open the Semi-finals whilst Scarlet will closed them.

Semi-final #1 ( Luleå/ 1 February )

1. Albin Johnson feat. Pa – Up in the air
2. Maja Ivarsson – Kamikaze Life
3. John Lundvik – Voice of the Silent
4. Meira Omar – Hush Hush
5. Adrian Maceus – Our first time
6. Linnea Henriksson – Den geössn

Semi-final #2 (Gothenburg/ 8 February)

1. Nomi Tales – Funniest Thing
2. Schlagerz – Don Juan
3. Erik Segerstedt – Show Me What Love Is
4. Klara Hammarström – On and On and On
5. Fredrik Lundman – The Heart of a Swedish Cowboy
6. Kaliffa – Salute

Semi-final #3  (Västerås/ 15 February )

1. Greczula – Believe Me
2. Malou Prytz – 24K Gold
3. Björn Holmgren – Rädda mig
4. Dolly Style – YIHAA
5. Angelino – Teardrops
6. Annika Wickihalder – Life Again

Semi-final #4 (Malmö/ 22 February )

1. Andreas Lundstedt – Vicious
2. Ella Tiritello – Bara du är där
3. Tennessee Tears – Yours
4. Kaj – Bara bada bastu
5. AmenA – Do Good Be Better
6. Måns Zelmerlöw – Revolution

Semi-final #5 ( Jönköping/ 1 March)

1. Arvingarna – Ring baby ring
2. Arwin – This Dream of Mine
3. Saga Ludvigsson – Hate You So Much
4. Victoria Silvstedt – Love It
5. Vilhelm Buchaus – I’m Yours
6. Scarlet – Sweet n’ Psycho

Melodifestivalen 2025

Melodifestivalen 2025 will be travelling to Luleå, Gothenburg, Västerås, Malmö, Jönköping and Stockholm and is set to kick off on Saturday 1 February 2025 and conclude on Saturday 8 March 2025.

Melodifestivalen 2025 will consist of 6 live televised shows ( 5 semi-finals  and a Grand Final). A total of 30 songs will compete in the Swedish national selection, 6 songs will compete in each of the five semi-finals,  a total of 12 songs will compete at the Melodifestivalen 2025 Grand Final for the golden ticket to Switzerland. The 2025 Swedish Eurovision entry will be determined via a mixed public televoting/international jury deliberation.

• 01/02/2025-  Melodifestivalen 2025 Semi-final #1 -Lulea
• 08/02/2025- Melodifestivalen 2025- Semi-final #2- Gothenburg
• 15/02/2025- Melodifestivalen 2025- Semi-final #3- Vasteras
• 22/02/2025- Melodifestivalen 2025- Semi-final #4-Malmo
• 01/03/2025- Melodifestivalen 2025- Semi-final #5- Jonkoping
• 08/03/2025- Melodifestivalen 2025- Grand Final- Stockholm

Melodifestivalen 2025 will be hosted by Keyyo and Edvin Törnblom .

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Fest 63 will kick off tonight and will consist of four live televised shows running for four nights. The Albanian music festival will conclude on Sunday 22 December.

We are heading all the way to the majestic Albanian capital of Tirana this evening where the 63rd edition of Festivali i Kenges is set to be held.

A total of 30 acts will be competing at Fest 63.

How to watch?

You can watch the first show of Fest 63 at 21:00 CET via the following channels?

• RTSH 1
• RTSH 1 webcast
• RTSH Official YouTube stream

About the show

The first set of competing acts will perform during tonight’s show whilst the second set of acts will grace the stage tomorrow.  We will hear the first 15 competing songs for the first time tonight. The show will be held at the Congress Palace in Tirana and will be hosted by Enkel Demi and Ornela Bregu.

Slimane (France 2024) and Noizy will be performing as special guests during the show.

The candidates

1. Orgesa Zaimi – I Parë
2. Erma Mici – Mbaje
3. Luna Çausholli – Qiell Apo Ferr
4. Ronaldo Mesuli – N’Zemë
5. Mihallaq Andrea – Porositë E Babait
6. Kejsi Jazxhi – Kur Bota Hesht
7. Lorenc Hasrama – Frymë
8. Jet – Gjallë
9. Djemtë e Detit – Larg
10. Nita Latifi – Zemrës
11. Martina Serreqi – Nese Qaj
12. Alis Kallacej – «Mjegull
13. Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm
14. Kleansa Susaj – Ta Dija
15. Ardit Çuni – Amane

Festivali i Kenges 63 will consist of four live televised shows scheuduled to be held in Tirana on 19, 20, 21 and 22 December 2024. The four shows will be broadcast on RTSH 1.

The 2025 Albanian Eurovision entry and act will be determined via a combined jury and public televoting deliberation.

• 19/12 – Semi.final #1  
• 20/12 – Semi-final #2
• 21/12 – Nostalgia Night
• 22/12 – Grand Final

Source: RTSH
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