2025

🇱🇹 Lithuania: results of the 2nd heat are in

Lithuania: results of the 2nd heat are in! Out of 8 songs, two go to the final. Here are the full results: Petunija, “Į saldumą“, 22 Noy, “Just Take Me on a Date”, 22 Jokūbas Jankauskas, “Far Away”, 16 Vilija, “Liesti negalima”, 14 Halummi, “The Flame”, 11 Freya Alley, “Lalala”, 10 Káro, “Love Bug”, 9 Tomas Dirgėla, “Pašok”, 6   So…. Petunija and Noy go to the final! Petunija live in the show. Noy live in the show.

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🇲🇩 Moldova: results are in

Moldova: results are in. Out of 30 songs, Moldovan television selected 12 songs for the final, to be held on February 22. One group, Eblansh Band, withdrew. Three others, Anna G, Dan Alexandrov and Valleria, just didn’t show up. Here are the results, the titles in bold are going to the final: Diana Elmas, “Fly Away” Sasha Khanedanyan, “Silent Hills” Nr. 11, “Bye” Nordika, “Ludmila” Royals ST, “Zboară-n sus” Tudor Bumbac, “Pace noi vrem” Sasha Letty, “Haute Couture” Nadya Crajevschi, “Not a Shadow” Sasha Bognibov, “All-Night Party” Predein Cristian, “Moldovian Dance” Chris Cross, “Eu vin” Vadim Eleni, “Mamă, să fii!” Rina, “Dorințele” Bacho & Carnival Brain, “Semafoare” Lylu, “Pop” Poops Ft Zaffi, “Destinul” Priza feat. MC Mike, “Kookoo” Lisa Volk, “O lacrimă, un dor” Y-gaga Band, “Alexia” Lodos, “Sentimental” Sasha Bognibov, “We Changed Our Gender” Katy Rain, “Timpul” Catalina Solomac, “Demons” Tanya Tudor, “Bring Me Back” Pavel Pașcan, “Alăturea de tine” Zelorielle, “Miracle”

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🇧🇪 Belgium presents the first songs

photo: VRT Belgium presents the first songs tonight. Four of the eight entries will be presented on Belgian television. There will be no selection or competition yet. Next week, the other four will be presented and on February 1st, the Belgian selection will be held. The show starts at 20:45 CET and you can watch it here. These are the four songs of tonight: Grace sings “Pull up” Leez sings “Perfectly imperfect” Le Manou sings “Fille à papa” Lenn sings “Air Balloon”   All four artists are new to Eurovision and the national finals. However, Lenn’s grandfather isn’t: Louis Neefs represented Belgium in the 1967 and 1969 Eurovision Song Contest.

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🇱🇹 Eurovizija.LT 2025 continues

Tonight is the night in Lithuania: Eurovizija.LT 2025 continues. The show will start at 20.00 CET and you can watch it here and on YouTube. It’s the second out of 5 heats. Each heat contains out of 9 songs. However, because Austėja Lukaitė withdrew, there will only be 8 songs tonight. Two songs will head to the final on February 15. These are the 8 contestants of tonight: Halummi, “The Flame” Joy, “Just Take Me on a Date” Jokūbas Jankauskas, “Far Away” Petunija, “Į saldumą“ Freya Alley, “Lalala” Káro, “Love Bug” Vilija, “Liesti negalima” Tomas Dirgėla, “Pašok”   Petunija took part in the national selection in 2016 and 2020 (both ended in the heats) and in 2023 (4th).Freya Alley and Káro took part in the 2024 heats.Vilija participated in the national selections in 2005 (7th), 2014 (1st), 2017 (heats), 2021 (heats), 2022 (semifinal) and 2024 (heats).      

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🇲🇩 Moldova: it’s the day of the auditions

In Moldova it’s the day of the auditions. Every year, around 30 songs take part in the audition round of Etapa Națională. This year, 29 songs will compete. The 30th, the Eblansh Band, withdrew. One of their band members currently stays in hospital. The show starts at 17.00 CET and you can watch it on YouTube. Here are the 29 contestants: Annag, “Meet Me In The Dark” Catalina Solomac, “Demons” Chris Cross, “Eu vin” Dan Alexandrov, “Can’t Escape” Diana Elmas, “Fly Away” Katy Rain, “Timpul” Lisa Volk, “O lacrimă, un dor” Lodos, “Sentimental” Lylu, “Pop” Macho & Carnival Brain, “Semafoare” Nadya Crajevschi, “Not a Shadow” Nordika, “Ludmila” Nr. 11, “Bye” Pavel Pașcan, “Alăturea de tine” Poops Ft Zaffi, “Destinul” Predein Cristian, “Moldovian Dance” Priza feat. MC Mike, “Kookoo” Rina, “Dorințele” Royals ST, “Zboară-n sus” Sasha Bognibov, “All-Night Party” Sasha Bognibov, “We Changed Our Gender” Sasha Khanedanyan, “Silent Hills” Sasha Letty, “Haute Couture” Tanya Tudor, “Bring Me Back” Tudor Bumbac, “Pace noi vrem” Vadim Eleni, “Mamă, să fii!” Valleria, “A Picture of Myself” Y-gaga Band, “Alexia” Zelorielle, “Miracle”   Diana Elmas took part in the auditions in 2022 and 2023.Katy Rain participated in the 2022 auditions.Lisa Volk was one of the auditioning artists in 2023.Priza took part in the 2016 semifinals.MC Mike was 14th in the 2012 national final.Sasha Bognibov was involved in the 2010 and 2012 internet preselection, as well as the 2022, 2023 and 2024 auditions. He never got through any selection so far.Sasha Letty was 14th in 2020 and 9th in 2024.Tudor Bumbac took part in the 2022 and 2024 auditions.Valleria was involved in last year’s auditions.    

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Shkodra Elektronike

About Quick Facts MembersKolë LacaBeatriçe Gjergji Founded2019 Nationality🇦🇱 Albania National SelectionFestivali i Këngës 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongZjerm (2025) Biography Shkodra Elektronike is an Albanian duo. The music project was founded in 2019 by Albanian immigrants Kolë Laca and Beatriçe Gjergji, who grew up in Italy, away from their native city of Shkodër. That is a city in the northern part of Albania. The duo defines their genre as “Post Immigrant Pop,” focusing on reinterpreting traditional songs from Shkodër with a contemporary electronic approach. Their debut original song, “Ku e gjeta vedin,” released in 2020, won the Special Prize at the annual Shkodra Festival “Luleborë.” This was followed by tracks like “Synin si qershia” and “Turtulleshë,” the latter released under the Alt Orient label in January 2022. They also composed “E jemja nuse,” performed by Rezarta Smaja, which secured third prize at the 60th edition of “Festivali i Këngës.” Shkodra Elektronike has performed at significant events, including the opening of the Albania/Kosovo Pavilion at the 2019 Venice Biennale, the inauguration of Autostrada Biennale Hangar in Prizren, Kosovo, and Zā Fest IV. Their performances have been well-received by diverse audiences. In 2022, the project was selected by the Balkan music export initiative “MOST,” and they are currently managed by Alt Orient, a company founded in 2016 to support alternative Eastern and African electronic music. Their participation in “Festivali i Këngës 63” with the song “Zjerm” garnered significant public attention, leading to their victory and the opportunity to represent Albania in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Through their innovative fusion of traditional Shkodër music with electronic elements, Shkodra Elektronike continues to bridge cultural heritage with modern sounds, resonating with audiences both in Albania and internationally. Entries Zjerm Country🇦🇱 Albania Year2025 LanguageAlbanian LyricsBeatriçe GjergjiLekë Gjeloshi MusicBeatriçe Gjergji Backings– Results Semi Points:Position:Running order: Results Finals Points:Position:Running order: https://youtu.be/RNT1SmmxuIk?si=KWxaXOc1k_qAcLpj

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🇱🇹 Finalists are known in Lithuania

The two finalists are known in Lithuania. The first round of Eurovizija.LT was held. Anyanya and Justė Baradulinaitė will go to the final on 15 February. Here are the full results: Anyanya, “Running Out Of Time”, 24 Justė Baradulinaitė, “Tired”, 20 Mantas Ben, “Svajonės po 12”, 14 Ewa, “Tell me lie”, 14 Rūta Budreckaitė, “Tai kur namai”, 12 LIT, “You’re not alone”, 10 Viktorija Faith, “Scary beautiful”, 8 Euften, “Goodbye Hell”, 8 Aistay, “Meilę sapnavau”, 4 Winner Anyanya Runner up Justė Baradulinaitė  

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🇱🇹 Lithuania: Eurovizija.LT 2025 starts

Tonight is the night in Lithuania: Eurovizija.LT 2025 starts. The show will start at 20.00 CET and you can watch it here and on YouTube. It’s the first out of 5 heats. Each heat contains out of 9 songs. Two songs will head to the final on February 15. These are the 9 contestants of tonight: LIT sings “You’re not alone” Mantas Ben sings “Svajonės po 12” Rūta Budreckaitė sings “Tai kur namai” Anyanya sings “Running Out Of Time” Aistay sings “Meilę sapnavau” Ewa sings “Tell me lie” Viktorija Faith sings “Scary beautiful” Justė Baradulinaitė sings “Tired” Euften sings “Goodbye Hell”   Anyanya was a backing vocal for Alekseev, ESC 2018 Belarus.Aistay took part in the 2020 and 2024 national heats.Viktorija Faith took part in the 2022 and 2023 national heats.    

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Claude

About Quick Facts NameClaude Kiambe Born16 September 2003 Nationality🇳🇱 Dutch National SelectionInternal Selection 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongTBA (2025) Biography Claude Kiambe, known simply as Claude, is a Dutch singer-songwriter with roots in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Born on September 16, 2003, he moved to the Netherlands in 2013 with his mother and six siblings, seeking refuge from the conflicts in their homeland. The family initially stayed in an asylum seekers’ center in Alkmaar before settling in Enkhuizen. Claude’s musical journey began in his teenage years. In 2017, he won a local talent show in Enkhuizen, performing “Uit elkaar” by Yes-R. Two years later, he participated in the eighth season of The Voice Kids, impressing judges with “Papaoutai” by Stromae, though he exited during the battle rounds. His breakthrough came in 2022 with the release of “Ladada (Mon dernier mot),” a bilingual Dutch-French pop song. The track resonated widely, reaching the number one position on the Dutch Top 40 and earning double platinum status in the Netherlands. Following this success, Claude released several singles, including “Layla” in 2023, which achieved platinum certification, and “Vas-y (Ga maar),” a collaboration with Dutch duo Suzan & Freek. His music is characterized by catchy melodies and a blend of Dutch and French lyrics, drawing inspiration from artists like Stromae. In 2024, Claude’s rising prominence led to his participation in the popular Dutch TV program Beste Zangers, where he shared his life story and musical talents. Later that year, he released his debut album, “Parler français,” which showcases his versatility and multicultural influences. In December 2024, Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced Claude as the Netherlands’ representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. Expressing his excitement, Claude stated, “I feel enormously honored to represent the Netherlands in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest and can hardly believe it. I am very much looking forward to it and can’t wait to share the song with Europe.” Beyond his musical achievements, Claude is known for his advocacy for inclusivity and his efforts to bridge cultural divides through his art.  Entries TBA Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands Year2025 LanguageTBA LyricsTBA MusicTBA Backings– Results Semi Points:Position:Running order: Results Finals Points:Position:Running order: https://youtu.be/NSIolFvLwXQ?si=ETvg7MthKycd-_A7

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Adonxs

About Quick Facts NameAdam Pavlovčin Born13 September 1995 Nationality🇸🇰 Slovak National SelectionInternal Selection 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongTBA (2025) Biography Adam Pavlovčin, known professionally as Adonxs, is a Slovak singer-songwriter, dancer, model, and LGBTQ+ activist. Born on September 13, 1995, in Myjava, Slovakia, he was inspired by his older sister to pursue singing and dancing from an early age. He later moved to Bratislava to attend C.S. Lewis Bilingual High School and took acting classes at the New Scene theater. At 16, he signed with a modeling agency. Adonxs initially focused on dance, becoming a five-time Slovak champion in IDO street dance disciplines. He later rediscovered his passion for singing and moved to Prague for classical training under opera singer Hana Peckova. He then relocated to London, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Songwriting and Creative Musicianship from the British and Irish Modern Music Institute, graduating with first-class honors. In London, Adonxs co-founded the alternative band Pace, serving as the lead singer. The band released their debut EP, “Keeper,” in early 2018, followed by singles “Hunt Me Down” in 2019 and “Fallen” in 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he returned to Prague in 2021 to pursue a solo career. Adonxs gained prominence by winning the seventh season of SuperStar, the Czech-Slovak version of Idols, in 2021. He is the first openly queer winner of the competition and has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, using his platform to promote inclusivity and challenge traditional gender norms. In 2022, he released his debut solo single “Moving On,” followed by his album “Age of Adonxs,” which earned him numerous accolades, including Album of the Year and Best Male Artist in Slovakia. His music blends baroque pop, avant-pop, and alternative pop, showcasing his deep vocal range and artistic versatility. In December 2024, it was announced that Adonxs would represent Czechia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland. He expressed that participating in Eurovision has always been a big dream and feels a great responsibility to represent a country with a strong recent history in the competition. Beyond his musical endeavors, Adonxs is known for his distinctive visual presentation and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, striving to foster inclusivity and equal rights through his art and public appearances Entries TBA Country🇨🇿 Czechia Year2025 LanguageTBA LyricsTBA MusicTBA Backings– Results Semi Points:Position:Running order: Results Finals Points:Position:Running order: https://youtu.be/NSIolFvLwXQ?si=TCdmIUO-86lBTL6N

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🇱🇹 Lithuania: results of the 2nd heat are in

Lithuania: results of the 2nd heat are in! Out of 8 songs, two go to the final. Here are the full results: Petunija, “Į saldumą“, 22 Noy, “Just Take Me on a Date”, 22 Jokūbas Jankauskas, “Far Away”, 16 Vilija, “Liesti negalima”, 14 Halummi, “The Flame”, 11 Freya Alley, “Lalala”, 10 Káro, “Love Bug”, 9 Tomas Dirgėla, “Pašok”, 6   So…. Petunija and Noy go to the final! Petunija live in the show. Noy live in the show.

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🇲🇩 Moldova: results are in

Moldova: results are in. Out of 30 songs, Moldovan television selected 12 songs for the final, to be held on February 22. One group, Eblansh Band, withdrew. Three others, Anna G, Dan Alexandrov and Valleria, just didn’t show up. Here are the results, the titles in bold are going to the final: Diana Elmas, “Fly Away” Sasha Khanedanyan, “Silent Hills” Nr. 11, “Bye” Nordika, “Ludmila” Royals ST, “Zboară-n sus” Tudor Bumbac, “Pace noi vrem” Sasha Letty, “Haute Couture” Nadya Crajevschi, “Not a Shadow” Sasha Bognibov, “All-Night Party” Predein Cristian, “Moldovian Dance” Chris Cross, “Eu vin” Vadim Eleni, “Mamă, să fii!” Rina, “Dorințele” Bacho & Carnival Brain, “Semafoare” Lylu, “Pop” Poops Ft Zaffi, “Destinul” Priza feat. MC Mike, “Kookoo” Lisa Volk, “O lacrimă, un dor” Y-gaga Band, “Alexia” Lodos, “Sentimental” Sasha Bognibov, “We Changed Our Gender” Katy Rain, “Timpul” Catalina Solomac, “Demons” Tanya Tudor, “Bring Me Back” Pavel Pașcan, “Alăturea de tine” Zelorielle, “Miracle”

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🇧🇪 Belgium presents the first songs

photo: VRT Belgium presents the first songs tonight. Four of the eight entries will be presented on Belgian television. There will be no selection or competition yet. Next week, the other four will be presented and on February 1st, the Belgian selection will be held. The show starts at 20:45 CET and you can watch it here. These are the four songs of tonight: Grace sings “Pull up” Leez sings “Perfectly imperfect” Le Manou sings “Fille à papa” Lenn sings “Air Balloon”   All four artists are new to Eurovision and the national finals. However, Lenn’s grandfather isn’t: Louis Neefs represented Belgium in the 1967 and 1969 Eurovision Song Contest.

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🇱🇹 Eurovizija.LT 2025 continues

Tonight is the night in Lithuania: Eurovizija.LT 2025 continues. The show will start at 20.00 CET and you can watch it here and on YouTube. It’s the second out of 5 heats. Each heat contains out of 9 songs. However, because Austėja Lukaitė withdrew, there will only be 8 songs tonight. Two songs will head to the final on February 15. These are the 8 contestants of tonight: Halummi, “The Flame” Joy, “Just Take Me on a Date” Jokūbas Jankauskas, “Far Away” Petunija, “Į saldumą“ Freya Alley, “Lalala” Káro, “Love Bug” Vilija, “Liesti negalima” Tomas Dirgėla, “Pašok”   Petunija took part in the national selection in 2016 and 2020 (both ended in the heats) and in 2023 (4th).Freya Alley and Káro took part in the 2024 heats.Vilija participated in the national selections in 2005 (7th), 2014 (1st), 2017 (heats), 2021 (heats), 2022 (semifinal) and 2024 (heats).      

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🇲🇩 Moldova: it’s the day of the auditions

In Moldova it’s the day of the auditions. Every year, around 30 songs take part in the audition round of Etapa Națională. This year, 29 songs will compete. The 30th, the Eblansh Band, withdrew. One of their band members currently stays in hospital. The show starts at 17.00 CET and you can watch it on YouTube. Here are the 29 contestants: Annag, “Meet Me In The Dark” Catalina Solomac, “Demons” Chris Cross, “Eu vin” Dan Alexandrov, “Can’t Escape” Diana Elmas, “Fly Away” Katy Rain, “Timpul” Lisa Volk, “O lacrimă, un dor” Lodos, “Sentimental” Lylu, “Pop” Macho & Carnival Brain, “Semafoare” Nadya Crajevschi, “Not a Shadow” Nordika, “Ludmila” Nr. 11, “Bye” Pavel Pașcan, “Alăturea de tine” Poops Ft Zaffi, “Destinul” Predein Cristian, “Moldovian Dance” Priza feat. MC Mike, “Kookoo” Rina, “Dorințele” Royals ST, “Zboară-n sus” Sasha Bognibov, “All-Night Party” Sasha Bognibov, “We Changed Our Gender” Sasha Khanedanyan, “Silent Hills” Sasha Letty, “Haute Couture” Tanya Tudor, “Bring Me Back” Tudor Bumbac, “Pace noi vrem” Vadim Eleni, “Mamă, să fii!” Valleria, “A Picture of Myself” Y-gaga Band, “Alexia” Zelorielle, “Miracle”   Diana Elmas took part in the auditions in 2022 and 2023.Katy Rain participated in the 2022 auditions.Lisa Volk was one of the auditioning artists in 2023.Priza took part in the 2016 semifinals.MC Mike was 14th in the 2012 national final.Sasha Bognibov was involved in the 2010 and 2012 internet preselection, as well as the 2022, 2023 and 2024 auditions. He never got through any selection so far.Sasha Letty was 14th in 2020 and 9th in 2024.Tudor Bumbac took part in the 2022 and 2024 auditions.Valleria was involved in last year’s auditions.    

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Shkodra Elektronike

About Quick Facts MembersKolë LacaBeatriçe Gjergji Founded2019 Nationality🇦🇱 Albania National SelectionFestivali i Këngës 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongZjerm (2025) Biography Shkodra Elektronike is an Albanian duo. The music project was founded in 2019 by Albanian immigrants Kolë Laca and Beatriçe Gjergji, who grew up in Italy, away from their native city of Shkodër. That is a city in the northern part of Albania. The duo defines their genre as “Post Immigrant Pop,” focusing on reinterpreting traditional songs from Shkodër with a contemporary electronic approach. Their debut original song, “Ku e gjeta vedin,” released in 2020, won the Special Prize at the annual Shkodra Festival “Luleborë.” This was followed by tracks like “Synin si qershia” and “Turtulleshë,” the latter released under the Alt Orient label in January 2022. They also composed “E jemja nuse,” performed by Rezarta Smaja, which secured third prize at the 60th edition of “Festivali i Këngës.” Shkodra Elektronike has performed at significant events, including the opening of the Albania/Kosovo Pavilion at the 2019 Venice Biennale, the inauguration of Autostrada Biennale Hangar in Prizren, Kosovo, and Zā Fest IV. Their performances have been well-received by diverse audiences. In 2022, the project was selected by the Balkan music export initiative “MOST,” and they are currently managed by Alt Orient, a company founded in 2016 to support alternative Eastern and African electronic music. Their participation in “Festivali i Këngës 63” with the song “Zjerm” garnered significant public attention, leading to their victory and the opportunity to represent Albania in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Through their innovative fusion of traditional Shkodër music with electronic elements, Shkodra Elektronike continues to bridge cultural heritage with modern sounds, resonating with audiences both in Albania and internationally. Entries Zjerm Country🇦🇱 Albania Year2025 LanguageAlbanian LyricsBeatriçe GjergjiLekë Gjeloshi MusicBeatriçe Gjergji Backings– Results Semi Points:Position:Running order: Results Finals Points:Position:Running order: https://youtu.be/RNT1SmmxuIk?si=KWxaXOc1k_qAcLpj

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🇱🇹 Finalists are known in Lithuania

The two finalists are known in Lithuania. The first round of Eurovizija.LT was held. Anyanya and Justė Baradulinaitė will go to the final on 15 February. Here are the full results: Anyanya, “Running Out Of Time”, 24 Justė Baradulinaitė, “Tired”, 20 Mantas Ben, “Svajonės po 12”, 14 Ewa, “Tell me lie”, 14 Rūta Budreckaitė, “Tai kur namai”, 12 LIT, “You’re not alone”, 10 Viktorija Faith, “Scary beautiful”, 8 Euften, “Goodbye Hell”, 8 Aistay, “Meilę sapnavau”, 4 Winner Anyanya Runner up Justė Baradulinaitė  

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🇱🇹 Lithuania: Eurovizija.LT 2025 starts

Tonight is the night in Lithuania: Eurovizija.LT 2025 starts. The show will start at 20.00 CET and you can watch it here and on YouTube. It’s the first out of 5 heats. Each heat contains out of 9 songs. Two songs will head to the final on February 15. These are the 9 contestants of tonight: LIT sings “You’re not alone” Mantas Ben sings “Svajonės po 12” Rūta Budreckaitė sings “Tai kur namai” Anyanya sings “Running Out Of Time” Aistay sings “Meilę sapnavau” Ewa sings “Tell me lie” Viktorija Faith sings “Scary beautiful” Justė Baradulinaitė sings “Tired” Euften sings “Goodbye Hell”   Anyanya was a backing vocal for Alekseev, ESC 2018 Belarus.Aistay took part in the 2020 and 2024 national heats.Viktorija Faith took part in the 2022 and 2023 national heats.    

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Claude

About Quick Facts NameClaude Kiambe Born16 September 2003 Nationality🇳🇱 Dutch National SelectionInternal Selection 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongTBA (2025) Biography Claude Kiambe, known simply as Claude, is a Dutch singer-songwriter with roots in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Born on September 16, 2003, he moved to the Netherlands in 2013 with his mother and six siblings, seeking refuge from the conflicts in their homeland. The family initially stayed in an asylum seekers’ center in Alkmaar before settling in Enkhuizen. Claude’s musical journey began in his teenage years. In 2017, he won a local talent show in Enkhuizen, performing “Uit elkaar” by Yes-R. Two years later, he participated in the eighth season of The Voice Kids, impressing judges with “Papaoutai” by Stromae, though he exited during the battle rounds. His breakthrough came in 2022 with the release of “Ladada (Mon dernier mot),” a bilingual Dutch-French pop song. The track resonated widely, reaching the number one position on the Dutch Top 40 and earning double platinum status in the Netherlands. Following this success, Claude released several singles, including “Layla” in 2023, which achieved platinum certification, and “Vas-y (Ga maar),” a collaboration with Dutch duo Suzan & Freek. His music is characterized by catchy melodies and a blend of Dutch and French lyrics, drawing inspiration from artists like Stromae. In 2024, Claude’s rising prominence led to his participation in the popular Dutch TV program Beste Zangers, where he shared his life story and musical talents. Later that year, he released his debut album, “Parler français,” which showcases his versatility and multicultural influences. In December 2024, Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced Claude as the Netherlands’ representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. Expressing his excitement, Claude stated, “I feel enormously honored to represent the Netherlands in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest and can hardly believe it. I am very much looking forward to it and can’t wait to share the song with Europe.” Beyond his musical achievements, Claude is known for his advocacy for inclusivity and his efforts to bridge cultural divides through his art.  Entries TBA Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands Year2025 LanguageTBA LyricsTBA MusicTBA Backings– Results Semi Points:Position:Running order: Results Finals Points:Position:Running order: https://youtu.be/NSIolFvLwXQ?si=ETvg7MthKycd-_A7

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Adonxs

About Quick Facts NameAdam Pavlovčin Born13 September 1995 Nationality🇸🇰 Slovak National SelectionInternal Selection 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongTBA (2025) Biography Adam Pavlovčin, known professionally as Adonxs, is a Slovak singer-songwriter, dancer, model, and LGBTQ+ activist. Born on September 13, 1995, in Myjava, Slovakia, he was inspired by his older sister to pursue singing and dancing from an early age. He later moved to Bratislava to attend C.S. Lewis Bilingual High School and took acting classes at the New Scene theater. At 16, he signed with a modeling agency. Adonxs initially focused on dance, becoming a five-time Slovak champion in IDO street dance disciplines. He later rediscovered his passion for singing and moved to Prague for classical training under opera singer Hana Peckova. He then relocated to London, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Songwriting and Creative Musicianship from the British and Irish Modern Music Institute, graduating with first-class honors. In London, Adonxs co-founded the alternative band Pace, serving as the lead singer. The band released their debut EP, “Keeper,” in early 2018, followed by singles “Hunt Me Down” in 2019 and “Fallen” in 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he returned to Prague in 2021 to pursue a solo career. Adonxs gained prominence by winning the seventh season of SuperStar, the Czech-Slovak version of Idols, in 2021. He is the first openly queer winner of the competition and has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, using his platform to promote inclusivity and challenge traditional gender norms. In 2022, he released his debut solo single “Moving On,” followed by his album “Age of Adonxs,” which earned him numerous accolades, including Album of the Year and Best Male Artist in Slovakia. His music blends baroque pop, avant-pop, and alternative pop, showcasing his deep vocal range and artistic versatility. In December 2024, it was announced that Adonxs would represent Czechia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland. He expressed that participating in Eurovision has always been a big dream and feels a great responsibility to represent a country with a strong recent history in the competition. Beyond his musical endeavors, Adonxs is known for his distinctive visual presentation and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, striving to foster inclusivity and equal rights through his art and public appearances Entries TBA Country🇨🇿 Czechia Year2025 LanguageTBA LyricsTBA MusicTBA Backings– Results Semi Points:Position:Running order: Results Finals Points:Position:Running order: https://youtu.be/NSIolFvLwXQ?si=TCdmIUO-86lBTL6N

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🇱🇹 Lithuania: results of the 2nd heat are in

Lithuania: results of the 2nd heat are in! Out of 8 songs, two go to the final. Here are the full results: Petunija, “Į saldumą“, 22 Noy, “Just Take Me on a Date”, 22 Jokūbas Jankauskas, “Far Away”, 16 Vilija, “Liesti negalima”, 14 Halummi, “The Flame”, 11 Freya Alley, “Lalala”, 10 Káro, “Love Bug”, 9 Tomas Dirgėla, “Pašok”, 6   So…. Petunija and Noy go to the final! Petunija live in the show. Noy live in the show.

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🇲🇩 Moldova: results are in

Moldova: results are in. Out of 30 songs, Moldovan television selected 12 songs for the final, to be held on February 22. One group, Eblansh Band, withdrew. Three others, Anna G, Dan Alexandrov and Valleria, just didn’t show up. Here are the results, the titles in bold are going to the final: Diana Elmas, “Fly Away” Sasha Khanedanyan, “Silent Hills” Nr. 11, “Bye” Nordika, “Ludmila” Royals ST, “Zboară-n sus” Tudor Bumbac, “Pace noi vrem” Sasha Letty, “Haute Couture” Nadya Crajevschi, “Not a Shadow” Sasha Bognibov, “All-Night Party” Predein Cristian, “Moldovian Dance” Chris Cross, “Eu vin” Vadim Eleni, “Mamă, să fii!” Rina, “Dorințele” Bacho & Carnival Brain, “Semafoare” Lylu, “Pop” Poops Ft Zaffi, “Destinul” Priza feat. MC Mike, “Kookoo” Lisa Volk, “O lacrimă, un dor” Y-gaga Band, “Alexia” Lodos, “Sentimental” Sasha Bognibov, “We Changed Our Gender” Katy Rain, “Timpul” Catalina Solomac, “Demons” Tanya Tudor, “Bring Me Back” Pavel Pașcan, “Alăturea de tine” Zelorielle, “Miracle”

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🇧🇪 Belgium presents the first songs

photo: VRT Belgium presents the first songs tonight. Four of the eight entries will be presented on Belgian television. There will be no selection or competition yet. Next week, the other four will be presented and on February 1st, the Belgian selection will be held. The show starts at 20:45 CET and you can watch it here. These are the four songs of tonight: Grace sings “Pull up” Leez sings “Perfectly imperfect” Le Manou sings “Fille à papa” Lenn sings “Air Balloon”   All four artists are new to Eurovision and the national finals. However, Lenn’s grandfather isn’t: Louis Neefs represented Belgium in the 1967 and 1969 Eurovision Song Contest.

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🇱🇹 Eurovizija.LT 2025 continues

Tonight is the night in Lithuania: Eurovizija.LT 2025 continues. The show will start at 20.00 CET and you can watch it here and on YouTube. It’s the second out of 5 heats. Each heat contains out of 9 songs. However, because Austėja Lukaitė withdrew, there will only be 8 songs tonight. Two songs will head to the final on February 15. These are the 8 contestants of tonight: Halummi, “The Flame” Joy, “Just Take Me on a Date” Jokūbas Jankauskas, “Far Away” Petunija, “Į saldumą“ Freya Alley, “Lalala” Káro, “Love Bug” Vilija, “Liesti negalima” Tomas Dirgėla, “Pašok”   Petunija took part in the national selection in 2016 and 2020 (both ended in the heats) and in 2023 (4th).Freya Alley and Káro took part in the 2024 heats.Vilija participated in the national selections in 2005 (7th), 2014 (1st), 2017 (heats), 2021 (heats), 2022 (semifinal) and 2024 (heats).      

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🇲🇩 Moldova: it’s the day of the auditions

In Moldova it’s the day of the auditions. Every year, around 30 songs take part in the audition round of Etapa Națională. This year, 29 songs will compete. The 30th, the Eblansh Band, withdrew. One of their band members currently stays in hospital. The show starts at 17.00 CET and you can watch it on YouTube. Here are the 29 contestants: Annag, “Meet Me In The Dark” Catalina Solomac, “Demons” Chris Cross, “Eu vin” Dan Alexandrov, “Can’t Escape” Diana Elmas, “Fly Away” Katy Rain, “Timpul” Lisa Volk, “O lacrimă, un dor” Lodos, “Sentimental” Lylu, “Pop” Macho & Carnival Brain, “Semafoare” Nadya Crajevschi, “Not a Shadow” Nordika, “Ludmila” Nr. 11, “Bye” Pavel Pașcan, “Alăturea de tine” Poops Ft Zaffi, “Destinul” Predein Cristian, “Moldovian Dance” Priza feat. MC Mike, “Kookoo” Rina, “Dorințele” Royals ST, “Zboară-n sus” Sasha Bognibov, “All-Night Party” Sasha Bognibov, “We Changed Our Gender” Sasha Khanedanyan, “Silent Hills” Sasha Letty, “Haute Couture” Tanya Tudor, “Bring Me Back” Tudor Bumbac, “Pace noi vrem” Vadim Eleni, “Mamă, să fii!” Valleria, “A Picture of Myself” Y-gaga Band, “Alexia” Zelorielle, “Miracle”   Diana Elmas took part in the auditions in 2022 and 2023.Katy Rain participated in the 2022 auditions.Lisa Volk was one of the auditioning artists in 2023.Priza took part in the 2016 semifinals.MC Mike was 14th in the 2012 national final.Sasha Bognibov was involved in the 2010 and 2012 internet preselection, as well as the 2022, 2023 and 2024 auditions. He never got through any selection so far.Sasha Letty was 14th in 2020 and 9th in 2024.Tudor Bumbac took part in the 2022 and 2024 auditions.Valleria was involved in last year’s auditions.    

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Shkodra Elektronike

About Quick Facts MembersKolë LacaBeatriçe Gjergji Founded2019 Nationality🇦🇱 Albania National SelectionFestivali i Këngës 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongZjerm (2025) Biography Shkodra Elektronike is an Albanian duo. The music project was founded in 2019 by Albanian immigrants Kolë Laca and Beatriçe Gjergji, who grew up in Italy, away from their native city of Shkodër. That is a city in the northern part of Albania. The duo defines their genre as “Post Immigrant Pop,” focusing on reinterpreting traditional songs from Shkodër with a contemporary electronic approach. Their debut original song, “Ku e gjeta vedin,” released in 2020, won the Special Prize at the annual Shkodra Festival “Luleborë.” This was followed by tracks like “Synin si qershia” and “Turtulleshë,” the latter released under the Alt Orient label in January 2022. They also composed “E jemja nuse,” performed by Rezarta Smaja, which secured third prize at the 60th edition of “Festivali i Këngës.” Shkodra Elektronike has performed at significant events, including the opening of the Albania/Kosovo Pavilion at the 2019 Venice Biennale, the inauguration of Autostrada Biennale Hangar in Prizren, Kosovo, and Zā Fest IV. Their performances have been well-received by diverse audiences. In 2022, the project was selected by the Balkan music export initiative “MOST,” and they are currently managed by Alt Orient, a company founded in 2016 to support alternative Eastern and African electronic music. Their participation in “Festivali i Këngës 63” with the song “Zjerm” garnered significant public attention, leading to their victory and the opportunity to represent Albania in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Through their innovative fusion of traditional Shkodër music with electronic elements, Shkodra Elektronike continues to bridge cultural heritage with modern sounds, resonating with audiences both in Albania and internationally. Entries Zjerm Country🇦🇱 Albania Year2025 LanguageAlbanian LyricsBeatriçe GjergjiLekë Gjeloshi MusicBeatriçe Gjergji Backings– Results Semi Points:Position:Running order: Results Finals Points:Position:Running order: https://youtu.be/RNT1SmmxuIk?si=KWxaXOc1k_qAcLpj

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🇱🇹 Finalists are known in Lithuania

The two finalists are known in Lithuania. The first round of Eurovizija.LT was held. Anyanya and Justė Baradulinaitė will go to the final on 15 February. Here are the full results: Anyanya, “Running Out Of Time”, 24 Justė Baradulinaitė, “Tired”, 20 Mantas Ben, “Svajonės po 12”, 14 Ewa, “Tell me lie”, 14 Rūta Budreckaitė, “Tai kur namai”, 12 LIT, “You’re not alone”, 10 Viktorija Faith, “Scary beautiful”, 8 Euften, “Goodbye Hell”, 8 Aistay, “Meilę sapnavau”, 4 Winner Anyanya Runner up Justė Baradulinaitė  

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🇱🇹 Lithuania: Eurovizija.LT 2025 starts

Tonight is the night in Lithuania: Eurovizija.LT 2025 starts. The show will start at 20.00 CET and you can watch it here and on YouTube. It’s the first out of 5 heats. Each heat contains out of 9 songs. Two songs will head to the final on February 15. These are the 9 contestants of tonight: LIT sings “You’re not alone” Mantas Ben sings “Svajonės po 12” Rūta Budreckaitė sings “Tai kur namai” Anyanya sings “Running Out Of Time” Aistay sings “Meilę sapnavau” Ewa sings “Tell me lie” Viktorija Faith sings “Scary beautiful” Justė Baradulinaitė sings “Tired” Euften sings “Goodbye Hell”   Anyanya was a backing vocal for Alekseev, ESC 2018 Belarus.Aistay took part in the 2020 and 2024 national heats.Viktorija Faith took part in the 2022 and 2023 national heats.    

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Claude

About Quick Facts NameClaude Kiambe Born16 September 2003 Nationality🇳🇱 Dutch National SelectionInternal Selection 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongTBA (2025) Biography Claude Kiambe, known simply as Claude, is a Dutch singer-songwriter with roots in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Born on September 16, 2003, he moved to the Netherlands in 2013 with his mother and six siblings, seeking refuge from the conflicts in their homeland. The family initially stayed in an asylum seekers’ center in Alkmaar before settling in Enkhuizen. Claude’s musical journey began in his teenage years. In 2017, he won a local talent show in Enkhuizen, performing “Uit elkaar” by Yes-R. Two years later, he participated in the eighth season of The Voice Kids, impressing judges with “Papaoutai” by Stromae, though he exited during the battle rounds. His breakthrough came in 2022 with the release of “Ladada (Mon dernier mot),” a bilingual Dutch-French pop song. The track resonated widely, reaching the number one position on the Dutch Top 40 and earning double platinum status in the Netherlands. Following this success, Claude released several singles, including “Layla” in 2023, which achieved platinum certification, and “Vas-y (Ga maar),” a collaboration with Dutch duo Suzan & Freek. His music is characterized by catchy melodies and a blend of Dutch and French lyrics, drawing inspiration from artists like Stromae. In 2024, Claude’s rising prominence led to his participation in the popular Dutch TV program Beste Zangers, where he shared his life story and musical talents. Later that year, he released his debut album, “Parler français,” which showcases his versatility and multicultural influences. In December 2024, Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced Claude as the Netherlands’ representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. Expressing his excitement, Claude stated, “I feel enormously honored to represent the Netherlands in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest and can hardly believe it. I am very much looking forward to it and can’t wait to share the song with Europe.” Beyond his musical achievements, Claude is known for his advocacy for inclusivity and his efforts to bridge cultural divides through his art.  Entries TBA Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands Year2025 LanguageTBA LyricsTBA MusicTBA Backings– Results Semi Points:Position:Running order: Results Finals Points:Position:Running order: https://youtu.be/NSIolFvLwXQ?si=ETvg7MthKycd-_A7

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Adonxs

About Quick Facts NameAdam Pavlovčin Born13 September 1995 Nationality🇸🇰 Slovak National SelectionInternal Selection 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongTBA (2025) Biography Adam Pavlovčin, known professionally as Adonxs, is a Slovak singer-songwriter, dancer, model, and LGBTQ+ activist. Born on September 13, 1995, in Myjava, Slovakia, he was inspired by his older sister to pursue singing and dancing from an early age. He later moved to Bratislava to attend C.S. Lewis Bilingual High School and took acting classes at the New Scene theater. At 16, he signed with a modeling agency. Adonxs initially focused on dance, becoming a five-time Slovak champion in IDO street dance disciplines. He later rediscovered his passion for singing and moved to Prague for classical training under opera singer Hana Peckova. He then relocated to London, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Songwriting and Creative Musicianship from the British and Irish Modern Music Institute, graduating with first-class honors. In London, Adonxs co-founded the alternative band Pace, serving as the lead singer. The band released their debut EP, “Keeper,” in early 2018, followed by singles “Hunt Me Down” in 2019 and “Fallen” in 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he returned to Prague in 2021 to pursue a solo career. Adonxs gained prominence by winning the seventh season of SuperStar, the Czech-Slovak version of Idols, in 2021. He is the first openly queer winner of the competition and has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, using his platform to promote inclusivity and challenge traditional gender norms. In 2022, he released his debut solo single “Moving On,” followed by his album “Age of Adonxs,” which earned him numerous accolades, including Album of the Year and Best Male Artist in Slovakia. His music blends baroque pop, avant-pop, and alternative pop, showcasing his deep vocal range and artistic versatility. In December 2024, it was announced that Adonxs would represent Czechia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland. He expressed that participating in Eurovision has always been a big dream and feels a great responsibility to represent a country with a strong recent history in the competition. Beyond his musical endeavors, Adonxs is known for his distinctive visual presentation and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, striving to foster inclusivity and equal rights through his art and public appearances Entries TBA Country🇨🇿 Czechia Year2025 LanguageTBA LyricsTBA MusicTBA Backings– Results Semi Points:Position:Running order: Results Finals Points:Position:Running order: https://youtu.be/NSIolFvLwXQ?si=TCdmIUO-86lBTL6N

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🇱🇹 Lithuania: results of the 2nd heat are in

Lithuania: results of the 2nd heat are in! Out of 8 songs, two go to the final. Here are the full results: Petunija, “Į saldumą“, 22 Noy, “Just Take Me on a Date”, 22 Jokūbas Jankauskas, “Far Away”, 16 Vilija, “Liesti negalima”, 14 Halummi, “The Flame”, 11 Freya Alley, “Lalala”, 10 Káro, “Love Bug”, 9 Tomas Dirgėla, “Pašok”, 6   So…. Petunija and Noy go to the final! Petunija live in the show. Noy live in the show.

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🇲🇩 Moldova: results are in

Moldova: results are in. Out of 30 songs, Moldovan television selected 12 songs for the final, to be held on February 22. One group, Eblansh Band, withdrew. Three others, Anna G, Dan Alexandrov and Valleria, just didn’t show up. Here are the results, the titles in bold are going to the final: Diana Elmas, “Fly Away” Sasha Khanedanyan, “Silent Hills” Nr. 11, “Bye” Nordika, “Ludmila” Royals ST, “Zboară-n sus” Tudor Bumbac, “Pace noi vrem” Sasha Letty, “Haute Couture” Nadya Crajevschi, “Not a Shadow” Sasha Bognibov, “All-Night Party” Predein Cristian, “Moldovian Dance” Chris Cross, “Eu vin” Vadim Eleni, “Mamă, să fii!” Rina,

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🇧🇪 Belgium presents the first songs

photo: VRT Belgium presents the first songs tonight. Four of the eight entries will be presented on Belgian television. There will be no selection or competition yet. Next week, the other four will be presented and on February 1st, the Belgian selection will be held. The show starts at 20:45 CET and you can watch it here. These are the four songs of tonight: Grace sings “Pull up” Leez sings “Perfectly imperfect” Le Manou sings “Fille à papa” Lenn sings “Air Balloon”   All four artists are new to Eurovision and the national finals. However, Lenn’s grandfather isn’t: Louis Neefs represented

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🇱🇹 Eurovizija.LT 2025 continues

Tonight is the night in Lithuania: Eurovizija.LT 2025 continues. The show will start at 20.00 CET and you can watch it here and on YouTube. It’s the second out of 5 heats. Each heat contains out of 9 songs. However, because Austėja Lukaitė withdrew, there will only be 8 songs tonight. Two songs will head to the final on February 15. These are the 8 contestants of tonight: Halummi, “The Flame” Joy, “Just Take Me on a Date” Jokūbas Jankauskas, “Far Away” Petunija, “Į saldumą“ Freya Alley, “Lalala” Káro, “Love Bug” Vilija, “Liesti negalima” Tomas Dirgėla, “Pašok”   Petunija took part in the national

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🇲🇩 Moldova: it’s the day of the auditions

In Moldova it’s the day of the auditions. Every year, around 30 songs take part in the audition round of Etapa Națională. This year, 29 songs will compete. The 30th, the Eblansh Band, withdrew. One of their band members currently stays in hospital. The show starts at 17.00 CET and you can watch it on YouTube. Here are the 29 contestants: Annag, “Meet Me In The Dark” Catalina Solomac, “Demons” Chris Cross, “Eu vin” Dan Alexandrov, “Can’t Escape” Diana Elmas, “Fly Away” Katy Rain, “Timpul” Lisa Volk, “O lacrimă, un dor” Lodos, “Sentimental” Lylu, “Pop” Macho & Carnival Brain, “Semafoare” Nadya

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Shkodra Elektronike

About Quick Facts MembersKolë LacaBeatriçe Gjergji Founded2019 Nationality🇦🇱 Albania National SelectionFestivali i Këngës 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongZjerm (2025) Biography Shkodra Elektronike is an Albanian duo. The music project was founded in 2019 by Albanian immigrants Kolë Laca and Beatriçe Gjergji, who grew up in Italy, away from their native city of Shkodër. That is a city in the northern part of Albania. The duo defines their genre as “Post Immigrant Pop,” focusing on reinterpreting traditional songs from Shkodër with a contemporary electronic approach. Their debut original song, “Ku e gjeta vedin,” released in 2020, won the Special Prize at the

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🇱🇹 Finalists are known in Lithuania

The two finalists are known in Lithuania. The first round of Eurovizija.LT was held. Anyanya and Justė Baradulinaitė will go to the final on 15 February. Here are the full results: Anyanya, “Running Out Of Time”, 24 Justė Baradulinaitė, “Tired”, 20 Mantas Ben, “Svajonės po 12”, 14 Ewa, “Tell me lie”, 14 Rūta Budreckaitė, “Tai kur namai”, 12 LIT, “You’re not alone”, 10 Viktorija Faith, “Scary beautiful”, 8 Euften, “Goodbye Hell”, 8 Aistay, “Meilę sapnavau”, 4 Winner Anyanya Runner up Justė Baradulinaitė  

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🇱🇹 Lithuania: Eurovizija.LT 2025 starts

Tonight is the night in Lithuania: Eurovizija.LT 2025 starts. The show will start at 20.00 CET and you can watch it here and on YouTube. It’s the first out of 5 heats. Each heat contains out of 9 songs. Two songs will head to the final on February 15. These are the 9 contestants of tonight: LIT sings “You’re not alone” Mantas Ben sings “Svajonės po 12” Rūta Budreckaitė sings “Tai kur namai” Anyanya sings “Running Out Of Time” Aistay sings “Meilę sapnavau” Ewa sings “Tell me lie” Viktorija Faith sings “Scary beautiful” Justė Baradulinaitė sings “Tired” Euften sings “Goodbye Hell”

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Claude

About Quick Facts NameClaude Kiambe Born16 September 2003 Nationality🇳🇱 Dutch National SelectionInternal Selection 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongTBA (2025) Biography Claude Kiambe, known simply as Claude, is a Dutch singer-songwriter with roots in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Born on September 16, 2003, he moved to the Netherlands in 2013 with his mother and six siblings, seeking refuge from the conflicts in their homeland. The family initially stayed in an asylum seekers’ center in Alkmaar before settling in Enkhuizen. Claude’s musical journey began in his teenage years. In 2017, he won a local talent show in Enkhuizen, performing “Uit elkaar”

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Adonxs

About Quick Facts NameAdam Pavlovčin Born13 September 1995 Nationality🇸🇰 Slovak National SelectionInternal Selection 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongTBA (2025) Biography Adam Pavlovčin, known professionally as Adonxs, is a Slovak singer-songwriter, dancer, model, and LGBTQ+ activist. Born on September 13, 1995, in Myjava, Slovakia, he was inspired by his older sister to pursue singing and dancing from an early age. He later moved to Bratislava to attend C.S. Lewis Bilingual High School and took acting classes at the New Scene theater. At 16, he signed with a modeling agency. Adonxs initially focused on dance, becoming a five-time Slovak champion in IDO street

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