A total of 85 readers voted in our flash poll today, and 37% of voters agreed that Marko Bošnjak of Croatia had the most impressive rehearsal from Day Five in Basel. A number of individuals have taken to social media to discuss how the many elements of the staging come together to create a captivating product – Marko’s outfit and …

If you thought yesterday was a long day, think again, because today is an even longer one for the performers over in Basel. We continue marching on as second rehearsals unfold, and in addition to that, Big 5 will also get to test out the Basel stage for the very first time! So, what’s on the schedule? Well, it’s Semi-final …

All fifteen acts competing in Semi-Final One have taken to the stage in Basel for the second time, and now as is tradition here at ESCUnited we want to hear who stood out to YOU! Below you will find a listing of every act who rehearsed today, and you can cast your vote for your top three favorites. Please note …

Time seems to be moving fast when it comes to Eurovision rehearsals, because how did we already get to second rehearsals? Wild! The EBU has released short rehearsals clips to give us a taste of what’s to come, and we could not be more excited! Today, the countries taking the stage for their second rehearsal are all competing in Semi-final …

It’s our final round before second rehearsals begin, so who do we have in store today? Let’s see! MALTA: Miriana Conte’s in the house! Her larger-than-life attitude and presence shines through even from photos only. Her MESC staging was animated enough, but this seems to be on a whole new level. Sparkly lips and disco balls are definitely on …

Welcome back to ESCUnited’s coverage of the Eurovision 2025 first rehearsals, as we head into the second semi final! Let’s dive into everything that Day 3 of the first rehearsals had in store. AUSTRALIA: Our first rehearsal of the day goes to Go-Jo, which is even more interesting given the fact that we get the ‘expect the unexpected’ vibe …

Today our editor David had the opportunity to sit down with guitarist Valentyn and drummer Fedir of Ziferblat, who will be representing Ukraine at Eurovision this year with the song “Bird of Pray”. Together they discuss the process of getting to Eurovision, which was the culmination of three years of hard work and trial and error. As they prepared for their …

Welcome back to our overview here at ESCUnited, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland! Today, let’s see what Day 2 of first rehearsals brought us, shall we? NORWAY: Kyle Alessandro is giving it his all! The stage comes alive with the lasers and lighting, just as the song requires. The costume does not appear to …

And, we’re on! Eurovision month has officially started, and first rehearsals are underway! Day 1 of rehearsals brought the first wave of excitement, nerves and performances to the stage. As artists stepped into the arena for their first run throughs, delegations got a glimpse of how this year’s entries are shaping up. From bold staging choices to powerhouse vocals, the …

Very soon now, the first participants will take to the stage in Basel, with the rehearsals officially starting, while the city will be welcoming visitors and viewers from all of Europe to a spectacular show. In the recent days, we’ve got to learn a lot more what to expect for the upcoming 2025 contest. That is why, we’ll do a …