Cyprus internally selected Cypriot Theo Evan’s song “Shh.” Theo Evan will be performing last in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbfQqWyqgJw This is the first time since 2017 that Cyprus has been represented by a Cypriot performer. In previous years, they have been represented by two Australians, four Greeks and one German. Theo Evan is a singer … Continue reading 25. Cyprus: “Shh” – Theo Evan
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27. Belgium: “Strobe Lights” – Red Sebastian
Belgium decisively selected “Strobe Lights” by Red Sebastian through a short national final process. Red Sebastian will perform 9th in the first semifinal - coincidentally the same day as his 26th birthday. [CW: There are obviously strobe lights in this performance] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVrsnGFmuss Red Sebastian is clearly an impressive performer and vocalist who sings in multiple … Continue reading 27. Belgium: “Strobe Lights” – Red Sebastian
28. Denmark: “Hallucination” – Sissal
In their Melodi Grand Prix national final, Denmark chose Sissal’s song “Hallucination.” Sissal will be performing 11th in the second semifinal. [CW: This music video and this blog post have flashing lights] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdCAgiSIOUc Denmark chose a classic dance pop song - dare we say perhaps the most basic pop song of this year’s competition? It’s … Continue reading 28. Denmark: “Hallucination” – Sissal
30. Slovenia: “How Much Time Do We Have Left” – Klemen
Slovenia chose Klemen’s song “How Much Time Do We Have Left” through their one night only national final with their strange superfinal voting system that prevented people from voting for most of the entries. Klemen will perform 3rd in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTS2L0VcaVI This very sad generic ballad was originally at the absolute bottom of … Continue reading 30. Slovenia: “How Much Time Do We Have Left” – Klemen
32. Serbia: “Mila” – Princ
In a mismatched and contentious national final, Serbia selected Princ’s song “Mila.” Princ will be performing 15th in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsCBHvjQznw We recognized Princ’s name immediately because we saw him perform in Serbia’s national contest, Pesma za Evroviziju, in 2023. He came in second place that year, with the song “Cvet Sa Istoka” - … Continue reading 32. Serbia: “Mila” – Princ
33. France: “Maman” – Louane
France internally selected Louane and then chose to reveal “Maman,” her ballad about motherhood, at… the halftime show of a Scotland v France rugby match…? Though Louane was one of the first artists announced, her song was the last one to be released. France is one of the big five countries which means Louane is … Continue reading 33. France: “Maman” – Louane
35. Georgia: “Freedom” – Mariam Shengelia
Waiting until the very last moment, Georgia internally selected Mariam Shengelia to represent them with the song “Freedom.” Mariam Shengelia will perform 10th in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3wu0dUNd4c As the mid-March deadline for Eurovision entries loomed closer, Georgia remained eerily silent. Until March 14th, when they dropped all of the information at once. By releasing … Continue reading 35. Georgia: “Freedom” – Mariam Shengelia
37. Portugal: “Deslocado” – Napa
We’re starting out with our least favorite one of the 37 songs. Sorry, Portugal. Through their national final show, Festival da Canção 2025, Portugal selected Napa and their song “Deslocado.” Napa will perform 7th in the first semi-final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s1Cc2uEj3U The band, Napa, is from the Portuguese island of Madeira. The song title means “Displaced” in … Continue reading 37. Portugal: “Deslocado” – Napa
Eurovision Season 2025!
Welcome back to your regularly scheduled Eurovision coverage! We are U & C of UC Eurovision, and we’re so glad you’re joining us for another year of Euro Bops and our opinions on them! If you want to know what Eurovision is (or if you need a refresher) you click here for our brief summary, … Continue reading Eurovision Season 2025!
The Grand Final!
The Grand Final will take place on Saturday May 11 at 12:00pm PT (21:00 CEST) Graphic showing the running order of the Grand Final! After two lovely Semi-Finals this week, the Eurovision Grand Final will see these 26 acts compete to be crowned the winner of Eurovision 2024 and the country of the winning entry … Continue reading The Grand Final!
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