Once again selecting their entry through the Benidorm Fest national final, Spain chose Melody’s “Esa Diva.” As one of the big five countries, Melody is guaranteed a spot in the Grand Final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvVxhbCW9rw This entry blends generic pop with a uniquely Spanish flavor - and Melody has the diva stage presence to make it fun … Continue reading 15. Spain: “Esa diva” – Melody
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16. Ukraine: “Bird of Pray” – Ziferblat
Once again pulling off an impressive national final given the circumstances, Ukraine chose the band Ziferblat and their song “Bird of Pray.” Ziferblat will be performing 5th in the first semi final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ1x2aiL7ks Last year, Ziferblat came in second in Ukraine’s national final with their song “Place I Call Home” losing out to Alyona Alyona … Continue reading 16. Ukraine: “Bird of Pray” – Ziferblat
17. Switzerland: “Voyage” – Zoë Më
Zoë Më will represent Switzerland with her song “Voyage.” As the host country this year, Switzerland is guaranteed a spot in the Grand Final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGX54zRExR8 This is a perfectly classic ballad sung in beautiful French. Zoë Më’s “Voyage” belongs in the same stratosphere as Barbara Pravi’s “Voila” (France 2021) and Slimane’s Mon Amour (France 2024). … Continue reading 17. Switzerland: “Voyage” – Zoë Më
18. Croatia: “Poison Cake” – Marko Bošnjak
Through their national final show, Dora, Croatia selected Marko Bošnjak (one of the multiple Markos competing) and his song “Poison Cake.” Marko will be performing 14th in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie_v6qGCc5w Croatia would be hard pressed to follow the record-breaking fandom favorite 2024 entry “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” by Baby Lasagna. But Marko Bošnjak does … Continue reading 18. Croatia: “Poison Cake” – Marko Bošnjak
19. Luxembourg: “La Poupée Monte le Son”- Laura Thorn
Continuing their system from last year, Luxembourg selected Laura Thorn’s “La Poupée Monte le Son” through their national final. Laura will perform 13th in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVHu_KwHiKY With an earworm of a chorus (na na na na na na), this entry is a catchy pop song that is well performed. The doll and puppet … Continue reading 19. Luxembourg: “La Poupée Monte le Son”- Laura Thorn
21. Italy: “Volevo essere un duro” – Lucio Corsi
Italy is sending Lucio Corsi’s “Volevo essere un duro.” As part of the Big Five countries, Lucio automatically has a spot in the final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfAf9-5Oevw Over the five long nights of their national final, Sanremo, the relatively unknown glam-rock inspired Lucio Corsi stunned everyone with his second place finish. First place finisher, Olly decided not … Continue reading 21. Italy: “Volevo essere un duro” – Lucio Corsi
22. Greece: “Asteromáta” – Klavdia
In a return to their national final competition Ethnikós Telikós for the first time since 2017, Greece chose Klavdia’s “Asteromáta.” Klavdia will perform seventh in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDiq8J9h6vQ Yet another song this year in its country’s national language, “Asteromáta” is a ballad that apparently represents the relationship between a home country and its refugees. … Continue reading 22. Greece: “Asteromáta” – Klavdia
23. Malta: “Serving” (aka Kant) – Miriana Conte
Malta is sending Miriana Conte and her song now known as “Serving” to Eurovision 2025. After winning Malta’s national final, Miriana will be performing 9th in the second semifinal. Lederhosen, costume changes, yoga balls, cheeky lyrics… What more can you ask for in a Eurovision entry? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4lsnIrjrIQ Originally submitted as the song “Kant,” supposedly referring … Continue reading 23. Malta: “Serving” (aka Kant) – Miriana Conte
24. Germany: “Baller” – Abor & Tynna
Through a confusing and lackluster national final, Germany chose “Baller” by Austrian sibling duo Abor and Tynna. As part of the big five, Germany is guaranteed a spot in the final with Abor and Tynna. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJplC4-9Scs This is the first time Germany has sent a song with German since 2007 and fully in German since … Continue reading 24. Germany: “Baller” – Abor & Tynna
25. Cyprus: “Shh” – Theo Evan
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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