35. Georgia: “Freedom” – Mariam Shengelia

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 / ctroester / Leave a comment

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

36. Lithuania: “Tavo Akys” – Katarsis

April 8, 2025April 9, 2025 / ucollins / Leave a comment

Over 5 heats and a total of 44 songs, Lithuania ultimately chose the experimental rock band, Katarsis, and their song “Tavo Akys.” Katarsis will perform 8th in the second semi-final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2f2aZ6Fy58 “Tavo Akys” is a clearly emotional song and has its fair share of fans. The muted blue-gray color scheme, minimal staging, and a hairstyle … Continue reading 36. Lithuania: “Tavo Akys” – Katarsis

37. Portugal: “Deslocado” – Napa

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 / ctroester / 1 Comment

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

Some Things to Look Forward to in Eurovision 2025

April 7, 2025April 12, 2025 / ucollins / 1 Comment

Before we jump into our ranking and discussion of individual entries, here are some fun general observations this year that have been interesting to see! Languages: This year has the highest number of songs to include non-English lyrics since Eurovision lifted the national language restriction in 1999. Here are some particularly honorable mentions: Sweden is … Continue reading Some Things to Look Forward to in Eurovision 2025

Eurovision Season 2025!

March 10, 2025 / ctroester / 1 Comment

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!