Male Artists

Vlad Miriță

About Quick Facts NameVlad Miriță Born02 August 1981 Nationality🇷🇴 Romania National SelectionSelecția Națională 2008 In Eurovision2008 Belgrade SongPe-o margine de lume (& Nico) Biography Vlad Miriță, born on August 2, 1981, in Târgoviște, Romania, is a renowned Romanian pop and opera singer. He began formal music training at 16, studying canto at the “Octav Enigărescu” School of Arts in his hometown. Early in his career, he performed with the Armonia Valahă Choir, participating in various national and international events. In 2008, Miriță gained international recognition by representing Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest in Belgrade, Serbia. He performed the duet “Pe-o margine de lume” with fellow Romanian singer Nico, achieving 20th place in the competition. Beyond his musical endeavors, Miriță has diversified his career. In 2015, he was chosen by Walt Disney Pictures to provide the Romanian voice for the character Hugo in an animated film adaptation of “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.” In recent years, Miriță has embraced a more personal role as a family man. He married Maria Natură in 2016, and the couple celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary in 2023 with a special trip to Bulgaria. They have a son named Iustin, born in 2018, who, at the age of four, appeared in the music video for Miriță’s Christmas song “E Frumos de Crăciun,” released in December 2022. Additionally, Miriță has ventured into agriculture, managing a farm in Târgoviște where he raises animals such as pigs and turkeys. This endeavor reflects his appreciation for nature and a desire to provide high-quality, eco-friendly products. Entries Pe-o margine de lume (& Nico) Country🇷🇴 Romania Year2008 LanguageRomanian LyricsAndreea AndreiAdina Şuteu MusicAndrei Tudor BackingsAndrei Tudor (piano) Results Semi Points: 94Position: 7Running order: 17 Results Finals Points: 45Position: 20Running order: 1 https://youtu.be/o_mvrGKbbqU?si=fe7MBSXrVJt1j8A3

Kamil Mikulčík

About Quick Facts NameKamil Mikulčík Born18 November 1977 Nationality🇸🇰 Slovak National SelectionEurosong 2009 In Eurovision2009 Modvoe SongLeť tmou (& Nela Pocisková, 2009) Biography Kamil Mikulčík, born on November 18, 1977, in Trnava, Slovakia, is a versatile artist known for his work as a singer, actor, and composer. He studied acting at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava and also attended the University of Economics. In 2001, Mikulčík began his career with the Radošinské Naive Theatre, performing in productions such as “Jááánošííík,” “Generál,” and “Hra o láske.” He also appeared in the American film “Behind Enemy Lines” (2001). In 2004, he co-founded the a cappella group Fragile, contributing as a singer and arranger. The group released several albums, including “Voice Mail” (2007) and “Next Level” (2010). In 2009, Mikulčík represented Slovakia at the Eurovision Song Contest alongside Nela Pocisková with the song “Leť tmou.” They performed in the second semifinal but did not advance to the final. Beyond music, Mikulčík has an extensive acting portfolio. He starred in Slovak TV series such as “Ordinácia v ružovej záhrade” (2008–2009) and “Druhý dych” (2012). His film credits include “Muzika” (2008) and “Legenda o lietajúcom Cypriánovi” (2010). In his personal life, Mikulčík married actress Kristína Farkašová in 2009; they divorced in 2010. After 2012, Mikulčík continued to expand his artistic endeavors. He appeared in the TV series “Kolonáda” (2014) and “1890” (2017). In 2015, he featured in the children’s musical film “Spievankovo 5: O povolaniach.” In addition to acting, Mikulčík remained active in theater, performing in various productions across Slovakia and the Czech Republic. He also contributed as a composer for several theater performances, showcasing his musical versatility. Entries Leť tmou (& Nela Pocisková) Country🇸🇰 Slovakia Year2009 LanguageSlovak LyricsPetronela KolevskáAda Žigová MusicRastislav Dubovský BackingsRastislav Dubovský (piano)Jan Pospíšil (cello) Results Semi Points: 8Position: 18Running order: 8 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/a-1x4CyQPtQ?si=yVlXyhxGHcq5aKSD

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

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

Theo Evan

© Nikolas Mastoras About Quick Facts NameEvangelos Theodorou Born26 November 1997 Nationality🇨🇾 Cypriot National SelectionInternal selection 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongTBA (2025) Biography Theo Evan (born Evangelos Theodorou) is a Greek-Cypriot singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor set to represent Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Born in Nicosia, Evan grew up in a creative environment, performing in school choirs and dance groups from the age of seven. He began writing songs during his teenage years and gained recognition through theatrical productions and talent shows across Cyprus, earning several awards. Evan pursued higher education at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he graduated with honors. His talents earned him invitations as an honorary guest to Berklee’s graduation ceremonies, sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Missy Elliott and Pharrell Williams. In 2021, he debuted with the single “The Wall” and later appeared in the hit television series Euphoria. After a period in Los Angeles, Evan returned to Cyprus to focus on his music career. Announced as Cyprus’s Eurovision representative in 2024, Evan is the first Cypriot citizen to do so since 2017. His musical style draws inspiration from artists like Stromae and Michael Jackson, blending diverse influences including reggaeton. Evan’s dynamic artistry and global experiences make him a standout talent on the international stage. Entries TBA Country🇨🇾 Cyprus Year2025 LanguageTBA LyricsTBA MusicTBA Backings– Results Semi Points:Position:Running order: Results Finals Points:Position:Running order: https://youtu.be/NSIolFvLwXQ?si=8M6AWwh_ooIYjKN7

Singer Claude will represent the Netherlands

Singer Claude will represent the Netherlands at the Eurovision Songefestival 2025 As is known, the Dutch artist, Joost Klein, was disqualified last year for alleged misconduct against a camerawoman.After that, various talks took place between the EBU and Avro Tros. Finally, at the end of November, it was announced that the Netherlands will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 after all. This afternoon at 1600 PM they announced the artist Claude via Social Media. The 21-year-old singer says he is proud to be on stage on behalf of the Netherlands in Basel in Switzerland. Claude describes his participation as a dream come true: “I feel enormously honored to represent 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.” (source AvroTros)

Marko Kon

About Quick Facts NameMarko Kon Born20 April 1972 Nationality🇷🇸 Serbian National SelectionBeovizija 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongCipela (& Milaan, 2009) Biography Marko Kon (* April 20, 1972) is a Serbian composer, screenwriter, arranger, producer, and singer. By 2009, Kon had written over 800 pop songs. He also provided background vocals for more than 1,000 recordings. In 2006, he co-wrote the song “Crazy Summer Dance”. The song was performed by Flamingosi and Luis at Beovizija 2006. He also co-produced the song “I Love You Forever” for Montenegro at Eurovision 2008. In 2009, Marko Kon and Milan Nikolić (Milaan) competed in Beovizija, Serbia’s national selection for Eurovision. Their song “Cipela” was chosen as the winner. On May 14, 2009, Kon and Nikolić performed in the second Eurovision semifinal in Moscow. They finished in 10th place. However, they did not qualify for the final. The jury selected another song. In November of the same year, Marko teamed up with Zikinoj Sarenici for the song “Rakija”. Marko Kon kept on working for others. In 2012, a.o. Flamingosi and Sofijaz came out with new work. In 2013 they were joined by Željko & Lubee Game. When Flamingosi split up Ognjen Amidžić, half of the duo, still kept on working with Marko. In 2014, he released the single “Pozitiva”. In 2017, Marko featured in Ognjens song “Prevara” and in 2018 they released “Kisela bombona”, along with Predrag Popović and Gazda Paja. Also in 2014 Marko featured in “Noci u gradu”, a Mirjana Radmilović song. In 2022, Marko Kon wrote two songs for Beovizija, the national final for the Eurovision Song Contest: Vasco didn’t make it to the final with “Znaš li”, Angellina however was 4th with “Origami”. Entries Cipela (& Milaan) Country🇷🇸 Serbia Year2022 LanguageSerbian LyricsAleksandar Milanović KobacMarko Kon MusicAleksandar Milanović KobacMarko KonMilan Nikolić BackingsLjubiša DinčićJovan SejnjanovićIgor KneževićKatarina Gromilić Results Semi Points: 60Position: 10Running order: 4 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/uPnI_tpq0R8?si=C7eAfor2SHb5jLnC

🇨🇿 ADONXS will represent Czechia

ADONXS will represent Czechia. That is what ČT (Czech Television) confirmed today. Rumours about ADONXS were going on already a longer time. ADONXS, born Adam Pavlovčin, is a 29-year-old singer from Czechia. He became famous after winning SuperStar Czech-Slovakia in 2021. In 2022, he released his debut album, Age of ADONXS. The same year, he won “Singer of the Year” and “Musical Discovery” awards from Evropa 2 radio. ADONXS lives in Prague and continues to make music. ADONXS will represent Czechia in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. It’s a new challenge in his career. About participating, ADONXS says: “First of all, I am really happy; participating in Eurovision has always been my big dream. At the same time, I feel a great responsibility to represent a country that has a great recent history in the competition, and which is my home.” About the song, he tells us: “I have visualised this moment to a large extent and for the last year I have mainly focused on creating new songs, also with the ambition of Eurovision. I applied with several songs, and I am happy that one of them was ultimately successful. I can’t wait to be able to share the song with you.“ “Moving on”, a hit for ADONXS in 2022. Czechia in the Eurovision Song Contest Czechia has been participating in the Eurovision Song Contest since 2007. Although the country struggled in its early years, failing to qualify for the finals in its first three attempts, Czechia made a remarkable comeback in 2015 after a five-year break. Since then, the country has steadily improved its Eurovision record. Czechia achieved its best result in 2018 when Mikolas Josef performed “Lie to Me,” finishing in 6th place. His energetic performance and catchy song brought Czechia international recognition and marked a turning point for the nation in the contest. The country is known for sending diverse acts, showcasing a mix of pop, ballads, and experimental music.

🇮🇪 Ireland: Dickie Rock passed away

Ireland: Dickie Rock passed away aged 88. That is what his family have announced. His death was confirmed in a statement issued by his family this evening: “His children, Jason, John, Richard, Sarah Jane and Peter will miss him very much. Dickie lost his beloved Judy in 2022 and they are now together again, and that is of some comfort to the family.” Dickie Rock was born on October 10, 1936, in Dublin, Ireland. He became very popular in the 1960s as the lead singer of The Miami Showband. That was one of Ireland’s top bands at the time. With his great voice and lively performances, Dickie won many fans and had several hit songs in Ireland. His song “Every Step of the Way“ was one of his biggest successes. In 1966, Dickie represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Come Back to Stay”. He finished in fourth place. Fans loved his singing so much that he became a national favorite, and the phrase “spit on me, Dickie” showed how much people adored him. Even today, Dickie Rock is remembered as one of Ireland’s best-loved entertainers, inspiring many with his music. Dickie Rock participated in the Irish national Song Contest several times. In 1965, he made his debut there. A year later, he even had three songs, and won! Also in 1969 and 1977, he did attempts. However, he did not win anymore. Dickie Rock passed away at age 88.

🇨🇾 Theo Evan to represent Cyprus

Theo Evan will represent Cyprus in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. That is what the singer himself announced on Instagram today. The singer was internally selected by the Cypriot broadcaster CyBC. Theo Evan is a Cypriot singer, born in Nicosia. He was already a singer and a dancer at the age of 7. In his teens he started writing songs himself. After finishing school in Nicosia, Theo moved to the United States to study music and performance at the famous Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. He did very well in his studies and has been invited back as an honorary guest at the university’s graduation ceremony three times, alongside stars like Missy Elliot, Pharrell Williams, John Legend, and Justin Timberlake! Theo released his first single, “The Wall,” in 2021, and since then, he has created a strong collection of songs, inspired by artists like Stromae, Michael Jackson, and reggaeton. Theo was also involved in the popular HBO TV series Euphoria, where he appeared as an extra!