Quick update from Ireland, RTÉ have confirmed participation earlier toady, but then deleted the article.
@Dr.FergalSherlock-ug5ky3 ай бұрын
Hahaha... Ah RTÉ. Did it say how they were going to select the song. I checked earlier but must have missed the article.
@KianLaffordMagic3 ай бұрын
@Dr.FergalSherlock-ug5ky Michael Kealy (head of Irish delegation) said, the selection process will most likely be on the Late Late show again.
@Granuaile13 ай бұрын
Waste of time and licence payers' money anyway! Stay out of the farce it has become.
@akunStevanke23 ай бұрын
@KianLaffordMagic I thought they would "upgraded" their NF after Bambie Thug giving them their first qualifying and top 10
@Mchannnel3 ай бұрын
I thought they would withdraw since last year’s experience was horrific for Bambie.
@SebastienSlatniske3 ай бұрын
This is usually where we are at at this time. Sometimes broadcasters never come forward and we only learn about their participation when the full list is released
@Jelena-v6l2 ай бұрын
Do you know when will the full list be published?
@SebastienSlatniske2 ай бұрын
@@Jelena-v6l normally it was late October to early November but last year it took them until like mid December so Its not very clear
@Gert-c2b3 ай бұрын
They’ll all be there - don’t worry.
@georgehand3 ай бұрын
I’m very concerned about The Netherlands as while they have been given an extension to make their minds up I’m very worried that they won’t go to Basel which would be a shame and it won’t be Eurovision without them and I would miss them next year even though I’m on holiday in Philly for the week of the contest
@thesnesgeek2 ай бұрын
Don’t worry, they’re coming. They said yes.
@erinnadia04093 ай бұрын
Australia will be there, we were late last year too, it’s the 10 year anniversary for Australia next year, they won’t want to miss that
@AdamMartyn3 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed! 🇦🇺
@harrietamidala16913 ай бұрын
I’m not worrying too much at this stage. The full list usually comes out later in the year between October and December as some countries don’t usually publicly confirm they will participate until the full list is out.
@han-oq6bo3 ай бұрын
Later this year as the Netherlands has until late November
@jason256-83 ай бұрын
I know why there are 31 countries currently confirmed for ESC2025 even after September 15, the due date of application. This is because some countries prefer to publicly announce their participation but others prefer keeping them private for a while.
@tomscott20063 ай бұрын
exactly, i don't get what this is all about. countries like armenia, moldova, etc rarely publicly confirm until the EBU releases the list of participating countries
@jason256-83 ай бұрын
@@tomscott2006 Maybe they prefer to wait so that they can surprise the fans?
@julietllouise3 ай бұрын
Public opinion in the Netherlands I think leans towards not participating, so curious what the people in charge will do.
@han-oq6bo3 ай бұрын
It's why the ebu has given Netherlands until late November to decide
@cxllen93143 ай бұрын
@@han-oq6boAvrotros won't participate as long the EBU doesn't make some major changes and apoligizes
@MariaMariamuzieklove3 ай бұрын
Not true according to a recent survey it’s fifty fifty
@julietllouise3 ай бұрын
@@MariaMariamuzieklove Oh who did the survey? I'm curious
@atimelord8523 ай бұрын
If there is only 31 countries, should there be 26 in the final? Because if that happens it would mean that in the semis they would only eliminate 3 each round which seems rather silly. Would they lower the number of finalists to something like 22 to make the semi’s important?
@AlonsoFan20233 ай бұрын
In this case, I would either organize only one semi-final or actually reduce the number of finalists.
@harrietamidala16913 ай бұрын
Two more countries have confirmed since this video was released, so it’s 33 now as of this comment post. I don’t think the final number will go so low that the show might have to be cut from three to two nights. I think we might get 37-38 (depending if Netherlands chooses to return or not, and counting Montenegro returning).
@liamread32153 ай бұрын
There were some past Eurovision entries being played on the stereo in Wake Up Copenhagen when me and my parents stayed there and Luxembourg currently has a 100% qualification record
@Thetimso3 ай бұрын
I hope to represent San Marino next year 🙏
@keithfromireland3 ай бұрын
RTÉ our national broadcaster here in Ireland have been saying that they may not be able to broadcast the Eurovision in the future, but is not for certain yet. This could be why we haven’t decided if we will be in Eurovision or not
@tonyttt313 ай бұрын
I'm Irish. I would be happy if the Netherlands withdrew and then Ireland too.
@ciyrainshgaming5073 ай бұрын
Didn't help with the whole rte payment scandal
@harrietamidala16913 ай бұрын
Why would they not be able to broadcast Eurovision in the future? Is there something going on at RTE that may affect their participation?
@Nick-jw6tj3 ай бұрын
@@tonyttt31 But why?? What's the point of that?? You obviously hate Eurovision if that's your opinion... 😢
@tonyttt313 ай бұрын
@@Nick-jw6tj The EBU messed up this year but they don't seem to be at all apologetic. They need to know there's consequences if they treat artists as poorly as they did. I don't hate Eurovision.
@thesnesgeek3 ай бұрын
Song submissions for Melodifestivalen 2025 is closed, 2794 song was sent in, the second biggest amount since 2012. Artists will be revealed during fall.
@The-Lunar-Prince3 ай бұрын
16:43 would be interesting to see someone like Jonna Jinton perform. She is very much the embodiment of Swedish culture.
@Copyrightbreaker223 ай бұрын
I want us (The Netherlands) not to compete next years... unless we get a pass straight to the finale even then I don;t want it because they did us dirty,,
@thesnesgeek2 ай бұрын
Get ready for the fashion model Victoria Silvstedt competing in Melodifestivalen 2025.
@InfiniteWasp3603 ай бұрын
What about Bulgaria?
@ZugnachPankow3 ай бұрын
Moldova just should send Tudor Bumbac! Cheap but great cheer from the public
@Gert-c2b3 ай бұрын
Also: I don’t think Israel’s participation will be as contentious next year. The attention towards the conflict in the mainstream is significantly down. The major protests have ended. Israel will feel like there’s less to prove after 2024 - after all, EBU supports them. The only thing I hope is that they don’t just get away with the plain and simple intimidation tactics of their delegation this year, and that in 2025 they don’t resort to it again. Meanwhile Armenia and Moldova never confirm. They are always just confirmed when the list is announced.
@blackfishart2 ай бұрын
I think it will depend on if the EBU gives Israel special status and treatment like it did in 2024. That will upset people because it is so unfair. The war has only gotten worse expanding into Lebanon.
@thesnesgeek2 ай бұрын
@@blackfishartDutch tv was able to strike safety for Eurovision like less filming backstage and a harder stance on the rules, hopefully for all artists.
@thesnesgeek2 ай бұрын
Even though it seems looks bleak, the rest of the unconfirmed contries might show up, they have not announced withdrawl as of november of 13th 2024.
@j.t.51783 ай бұрын
It's going to be 33-36 counties.
@thesnesgeek2 ай бұрын
Moldova hasn’t said yes nor no and if they don’t say, it is conciderd a withdrawl. I can see Moldova and Armenia in it.
@zimskasalamabg3 ай бұрын
Serbian television has announced a competition for our representative. Since we were not exposed to terror like some other countries, it seems that the prevailing opinion is that we should still participate.
@thesnesgeek2 ай бұрын
Fun news: Scarlet is ready for Melodifestivalen 2025.
@Altonahh103 ай бұрын
It seems that there could be only one semi-final next year.
@PorscheWilliamsformulaone20263 ай бұрын
Can you do a miniseries on eurovision song contests that never happened please???
@freshlypainted3 ай бұрын
It will actually be at least 37. The only countries that could withdraw are the Netherlands and Moldova. but I don't think any will. Romania, Bulgaria, Monaco and N. Macedonia could also return. Armenia, Moldova and Australia never confirm their participation before the official reveal of the participating countries. The Netherlands will also 80 % participate since they want it. Poland, Croatia and Ireland, idk why there's a delay. But they will for sure participate.
@Lightmations20253 ай бұрын
actually netherlands might have a low chance of participation
@cxllen93143 ай бұрын
@@Lightmations2025The public in the Netherlands doesn't want to participate
@dragonblossom-qw2pl3 ай бұрын
@@cxllen9314i hope that Croatia people can choose too🇭🇷and don't go on this politics show anymore who cares goer ebu money
@cxllen93143 ай бұрын
@@dragonblossom-qw2pl we can't choose though
@MrSean643 ай бұрын
Ireland is in!
@OwainCynanRoberts3 ай бұрын
This is normal for Eurovision, I believe. They usually announce them all at some point, so hold your beliefs until then.
@odeutles2 ай бұрын
theee countries may have confirmed it to the ebu but the public doesnt know yet
@GABentCon3 ай бұрын
I think the UK should get a great singer and send a love some in French, Italian, Germany and English in honor of Switzerland!
@jray60243 ай бұрын
14:29 Famous last words [Say Na Na Na intensifies]
@AdamMartyn3 ай бұрын
He comes for us all... 👀🇸🇲
@dashieprodx3 ай бұрын
Serhat always appears when you least expect it
@GilmourAttatd3 ай бұрын
If you think we will have less than 37 countries which ones will not take part or withraw . I think we will have 40-42
@leylayetmez3 ай бұрын
33 countries... Croatia Ireland confirmed
@blackfishart2 ай бұрын
I'm so sorry to see Israel coming back. It's too soon. The war is worse now than ever expanding into Lebanon. The difference will be if the EBU can manage to treat Israel the same as other countries. That would go a long way toward easing the tensions or will EBU continue to give Israel special status and treatment? How is the anti-booing technology in Basel? Better to have less countries and a good show than more countries and strife.
@PolishRedPanda3 ай бұрын
Who's the 31st Country?
@Tadeu_D_L3 ай бұрын
Portugal will not win, because who choose the artists who will participate in the national Final does not choose artists with a chance of winning (for financial reasons)
@JeroenHuijsinga3 ай бұрын
What motivation do nations give for participating/not participating? What is the connection to the incident with Joost Klein or the management of the festival? Did the protests play a role?
@Trixtys3 ай бұрын
lots of them especially eastern european/balkan countries its expensive for them because theres a large entry fee and they also need to organise a internal selection process or a national final which can also take a lot of time and money, this is especially true for moldova, however i doubt they will drop out. there is also political reasons and in this case security reasons (the netherlands).
@johankavasinova19663 ай бұрын
im gonna continue being a loop defender, cause wdym we will rave is much better? same amount of dancebreaks, vocal performance was similiar (i even feel like sarah bonnici did a better job than kaleen). however, i get that we will rave is a much more energetic club experience than loop is. but still
@TimEllisDynamicUno3 ай бұрын
Honestly quite upsetting that Israel is just being welcomed back after last year's fiasco, and I wouldn't be surprised if that's part of why Ireland is reluctant. The Israeli broadcaster was quite bigoted towards Bambi at one point.
@erinnadia04093 ай бұрын
Israel literally confirming their participation minutes after the final finished really felt like a kick in the stomach.
@syndrom41933 ай бұрын
So, I personally don't really have a problem with Israel participating, I also wouldn't have if Belarus or Russia would still do, since the broadcaster and the representing artists don't have much to do with the political stuff or the wars going on. But I do have a problem with countrys withdrawing because of Israel taking part. I would really hope they would be suspended by the EBU, just to guarant other nationas participation, or even seeing countrys like Tunesia or Lebanon debuting, since they were in charge to somewhere in the past and didn't just because of Israel
@TimEllisDynamicUno3 ай бұрын
@@syndrom4193 Israel's government engaged in an open campaign of buying votes in 2024 explicitly because they view it as political. Sorry, but I simply do not think your position makes any sense to me.
@stanwbaker3 ай бұрын
@@syndrom4193 If Israel comes, it must be under the stipulation that any activities resembling "the rumors" of activities carried out by their entourage in 2024 will result in deportation of the entire delegation.
@manolosocal3 ай бұрын
@@syndrom4193 You’ve clearly never watched Channel 1 in Russia… you’d be in for a nasty shock if you think they have nothing to do with the war in Ukraine…
@annettemalaski19673 ай бұрын
Ireland has simply not had good results this century except one! Thier music scene just may not be in tune with what Eurovision has progressed to. I would not blame them if they chose to abandon this endevour.
@noelmcmahon34073 ай бұрын
I am so delighted that Malta and Israel are in the eurovision song contest next year
@blackfishart2 ай бұрын
So you think Israel is not going to be problematic this year? It seems doubtful the war will end any time soon. Do you think the EBU will treat delegations more even handed? I hope so.
@noelmcmahon34072 ай бұрын
@@blackfishart I totally agree with you
@laviniacristina19923 ай бұрын
As a romanian I hope we won't participate this year either. There is no need.
@PennyAfNorberg3 ай бұрын
ireland?
@thesnesgeekАй бұрын
Wrong, 38 will be taking part. Armenia is ready.
@Jeroen19833 ай бұрын
I hope my country doesn't join. It was hugely humiliating last year to be the first country disqualified at that stage of the contest over, as it turned out, nothing. Frankly, I'm no longer excited to watch it.
@-the-taylorjames3 ай бұрын
Armenia has Azerbaijan, that was the reason why they didn't participate in 2021...
@mirzasara852 ай бұрын
I would boycott this bullsh***t
@dragonblossom-qw2pl3 ай бұрын
For me it is not shoch I hope that not be part of this show anymore Croatia 🇭🇷 but it will not happened 😊
@saytwo1313 ай бұрын
balamory is back
@AdamMartyn3 ай бұрын
Indeed it is!
@saytwo1313 ай бұрын
@@AdamMartyn will there be or not be a video
@gerhuneng3 ай бұрын
What's the story...
@saytwo1313 ай бұрын
@@gerhuneng of balamory
@yui47793 ай бұрын
Will we have Kiara representing Germany Austria
@Satellite883 ай бұрын
20:22 yeah no I’ll kms bc my fellow American tryna join esc? 🙈