After hosting a live national final last year, with an audience, the dream just couldn’t continue. However, Czechia are still with us in the competition, and now we shall all hear whether their return to an internal selection will be worth it or not. Internal Selection As pointed out before, with great disappointment, the Czech broadcaster (ČT) decided to scratch …

The rumors have been swirling around for weeks now regarding the British entry for the song contest, but those rumors have now been put to rest. Early morning the British broadcaster (BBC) could finally reveal not only the act for the 2025 contest, but also the song. Internal Selection The United Kingdom have been making use of an internal selection …

It’s been a good while now since Austria last used a national final format, but 2025 wouldn’t change that. Back in January we got to learn that JJ had been selected to represent Austria, and now, we finally also get to know the song. Internal Selection Austrian broadcaster ORF is usually very silent about their details regarding their selection, and …

It has been quite quiet from the Swiss broadcaster regarding their participation this year, but for obvious reason as well. While being busy organising the upcoming contest, Swiss broadcaster (SRG SSR) also had to eventually reveal their song and artist for the home crowd. We might need to wait a bit longer for the song, but at least we have …

After two brilliant semi-finals, it is time to look at the Dora 2025 final line-up! The winner will have the privilege of representing Croatia in Basel, Switzerland and have a big responsibility following last year’s historic second place of Baby Lasagna. The running order of the final was the following: EoT – Bye, Bye, Bye Natalli – Dom Si Srcu Mom IVXN …

Disclaimer: this is a Reviews post – all statements made in this post belong to the person quoted, and do not represent ESCUnited as a whole. Hi everyone! Croatia pick their entrant on tonight, so it’s time to bring out our critical thinking quils and rant about another set of songs. We’re rambling, reviewing and raving about Dora 2025, taking …

Festival da Canção 2025 continued tonight with the second semi-final, and six more artists made it through to the Final next Saturday.  The first five artists to qualify, based on the combined jury and public vote were: Napa – “Deslocado” Diana Vilarinho – “Cotovia”  Fernando Daniel – “Medo” Bombazine – “Apago tudo” Emmy Curl – “Rapsódia da Paz” Henka with …

After two heats, a semifinal and now also a final. Germany has made their decision on who to send to the song contest in Basel. The question that now remains, is whether Stefan Raab‘s new format will be a succes for the Germans or not. Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland? 2025 saw a new format coming to …

Another year, another edition of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix in the history books. After tonight’s show, we finally know who has been given the task, of ending the non-qualification streak for the Danes. Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2025 It all came down to tonight, even before the 2024 contest had taken place, Denmark had already decided when and where their …

Another Saturday, another Melodifestivalen heat! Sweden had its fifth live show today, where six more acts fought for a ticket to the Melodifestivalen final on 8 March. However, this week also features the conclusion of the second chance round, where the third placers compete for the final two spots in the Melodifestivalen final. The fifth liveshow, which was held in …