{"id":9304,"date":"2025-05-13T06:00:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T03:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7bet.lt\/blogas\/?page_id=9304"},"modified":"2025-05-13T12:21:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T09:21:15","slug":"eurovision-semi-final-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-semi-final-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Eurovision 2025 &#8211; Semi-Final 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>[vc_row][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_single_image image=\"15613\" img_size=\"full\" alignment=\"center\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"font-size: 36px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Eurovision 2025: Semi-Final 2<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Eurovision 2025 Semi-final 2 will take place on May 15, 8 p.m. UK time. As the ES<\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">C<\/span> is rapidly approaching, the odds are moving in different directions. If you want to learn about the performers of the 2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Semi-Final and the <\/span><span style=\"color: #18ae62;\"><a style=\"color: #18ae62;\" href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/specials\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eurovision Song Contest odds<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, follow your favourites and dark horses right here, on 7bet UK. <\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<style data-type=\"vc_shortcodes-custom-css\"><\/style><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>[vc_row][vc_column]\n\t\t\t<div id=\"widget-720\" class=\"widget_nav_mega_menu shortcode-mega-menu \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"basel-navigation\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"menu-eurovizija-2025-container\"><ul id=\"menu-eurovizija-2025\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-11780\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11780 menu-item-design-default item-event-hover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-semi-final-1\/\">Semi-Final 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-11779\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11779 menu-item-design-default item-event-hover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-semi-final-2\/\">Semi-Final 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-11778\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11778 menu-item-design-default item-event-hover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-song-contest-grand-final\/\">Grand Final<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-11777\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11777 menu-item-design-default item-event-hover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-song-contest-qualifying-schedule\/\">Qualifying Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-11776\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11776 menu-item-design-default item-event-hover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-song-contest-favourites\/\">TOP 10<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-11775\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11775 menu-item-design-default item-event-hover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-song-contest-historical-winners\/\">Historical Winners<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-15647\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-15647 menu-item-design-default item-event-hover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-live\/\">Live<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<style data-type=\"vc_shortcodes-custom-css\"><\/style><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1649425791274{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;eb-tournament&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;eb-table&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>The Second Semi-Final of the 2025 Eurovision<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15640\" src=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746445245805-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Eurovision 2025 Semi-final 2\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746445245805-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746445245805-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746445245805-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746445245805.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On January 28, a special draw ceremony revealed the performers for the Eurovision 2025 Semi-Final 2. A total of sixteen countries will perform, with only ten tickets available for the final. The show is divided into two parts. In the first part, fans will see Lithuania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Greece, Latvia, Ireland, and Montenegro. The second part will feature Czechia, Denmark, Georgia, Finland, Israel, Luxembourg, Malta, and Serbia.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast to the first semis with 15 entries, the Eurovision second Semi-Final features 16 countries, so it can be said that there are slightly less chances to reach the final. The uneven number is because Moldova withdrew from the competition, leaving 37 participants.<\/p>\n<p><b>Worth knowing:<\/b> in addition to the participating countries, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will be able to vote for the participating countries.<\/p>\n<p>The odds and expert previews may show countries like Finland, Israel, Austria and Malta with the highest chances of not just reaching the final, but also winning it all. Hence, the second Semi-Final looks a bit stronger \u2018on paper\u2019. However, the real impact of performances can only be measured after the final votes are in. So, let\u2019s get to know the 2025 Eurovision Semi-Final 2 participants. Participants are listed by running order (R\/O).<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa <b>Australia: Go-Jo \u2013 \u201cMilkshake Man\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Go-Jo - Milkshake Man | Australia \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_08I6mjHSLA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>2nd place (2016)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>Semi-Final (11th)<\/p>\n<p>Matty Zambotto, better known by his stage name Go-Jo, is a famous musician in the \u2018Land Down Under\u2019. His hit song \u201cMrs. Hollywood\u201d has millions of streams on various platforms. The way Go-Jo grew up inspired his unique music style and entire view on life that transcends music.<\/p>\n<p>The song \u201cMilkshake Man\u201d, as the title might suggest, is a high-energy pop track, encouraging the listeners to always be themselves and go through life with confidence. The lyrics are full of innuendo and humour, in typical Aussie fashion. The catchy chorus and beat may be what Australia needs to return to the Grand Final.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddea <b>Montenegro: Nina \u017di\u017ei\u010d \u2013 \u201cDobrodo\u0161li\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nina \u017di\u017ei\u0107 - Dobrodo\u0161li | Montenegro \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddea | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ydMkpaB0CWk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>13th place (2015)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>Did Not Participate<\/p>\n<p>Montenegro returns to the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time since 2022. The Balkan country is sending a seasoned veteran of the music stage \u2013 Nina \u017di\u017ei\u010d. The singer already represented Montenegro in the ESC, albeit long ago, in 2013.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDobrodo\u0161li\u201c is a powerful, inspiring ballad that translates to \u201cWelcome\u201d in the English language. Even though the song is in a style that Nina \u017di\u017ei\u010d&#8217;s fans are not too familiar with, the departure from her comfort zone allowed her to get the honour to represent her country. It\u2018s interesting to know that initially, there was another winner of the national selection but they had to withdraw because it violated Eurovision rules (was performed in public beforehand).<\/p>\n<p>Everyone in Montenegro is eager to see if \u017di\u017ei\u010d can make a memorable comeback or one to forget.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddea <b>Ireland: Emmy \u2013 \u201cLaika Party\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EMMY - Laika Party | Ireland \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddea | Official Music Video  #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cZnusVb7yjs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>1st place (1970, 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>6th<\/p>\n<p>One of the most successful nations in Eurovision\u2019s history has been eager to break a nearly 3 decades-long win drought. After a memorable performance in 2024, it\u2019s going to be a stark contrast to the gothic witch spell. The 2025 entry in the second ESC Semi-Final of 2025 is a Norwegian singer &amp; songwriter, EMMY. Her song \u201cLaika Party\u201d is a tribute to the legendary Laika dog, the first canine astronaut that orbited Earth in 1957.<\/p>\n<p>EMMY states that the song seeks to reimagine the dog&#8217;s tragic fate, envisioning it partying in an eternal space fiesta. The upbeat disco rhythm doesn\u2019t shy away from melancholic moments but is memorable in almost every aspect.<\/p>\n<p>Even though she isn\u2019t Irish, EMMY enjoys great success in the Emerald Isle, captivating younger and more mature audiences. Before the second Semi-Final, \u201cLaika Party\u201d had already been seen trending on TikTok, solidifying EMMY\u2019s status as one of the <i>&gt;dark horses <\/i> of the tournament. Maybe she can leapfrog a few favourites thanks to Europe&#8217;s millions of dog persons? Only time will tell!<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddfb <b>Latvia: Tautumeitas \u2013 \u201cBur man laimi\u201d<\/b>&lt;<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tautumeitas - Bur Man Laimi | Latvia \ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddfb | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RKw0OCgPV3s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>1st place (2002)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>16th<\/p>\n<p>After winning in 2002, Latvia hasn\u2019t been able to replicate its success on Europe\u2019s biggest stage. However, in 2025, they are trying something very different by sending a unique folk music ensemble, Tautumeitas. Assembled in 2015, the all-female roster blends traditional Latvian folk music with contemporary elements, something popular in Latvia and its neighbouring \u2018Baltic Sister\u2019 nation, Lithuania.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBur Man Laimi\u201d or \u201cBring Me Luck\u201d is a nice mix of traditional Latvian music heritage and modern production quality. The themes of the song are hope and quest for happiness \u2013 something that almost everyone can resonate with. Arguably the most intriguing element of Tautumeitas performance is the fact that it\u2019s the first Latvian-language entry since 2004. The ensemble has high hopes to live up to, after only winning the national selection after a three-way-tie.<\/p>\n<p>If Europe\u2019s ready for some Baltic vibes, Latvia can very well advance to the Grand Final.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf2 <b>Armenia: PARG \u2013 \u201cSurvivor\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PARG - SURVIVOR | Armenia \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf2 | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RfH5o3XtI2c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>4th (2008, 2014)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>8th<\/p>\n<p>Pargev Vardanyan, born in Armenia and raised in Russia, has had a very colourful musical journey. Starting in a church choir, PARG co-founded a band and toured Europe before returning to Armenia in 2022 and launching a solo career. He has released a handful of successful singles, finding fans in both urban and rural spots of Armenia.<\/p>\n<p>His song \u201cSurvivor\u201d is about resilience and confidence. The song is mostly in English but also has a handful of Armenian phrases, continuing the theme of cultural and national identity for the Eurovision of recent years. A very vocally gifted artist, Vardanyan won the televote and got the nomination even by placing 2nd in jury voting.<\/p>\n<p>Armenia already has a solid ESC legacy, but placing in the top 3 could make it even better. Let\u2019s see if PARG has what it takes to achieve it.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 <b>Austria: JJ \u2013 \u201cWasted Love\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JJ -  Wasted Love | Austria \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-ieSTNpxvio?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>1st (1966, 2014)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>24th<\/p>\n<p>Early polls and predictions say that Austria will have one of the strongest performances in the Eurovision 2025 Semi-Final 2 . Johannes Pietsch (stage name JJ) is a young Austrian singer with a rich musical background.<\/p>\n<p>The song is quite melancholic, with lyrics like \u201cI\u2019m an ocean of love, and you\u2019re scared of water.\u201d It conveys emotional depth, powered by JJ\u2019s minimalist stage design. A fusion of pop, techno, and solid vocals can bring Austria its next Eurovision win since 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Even though JJ is a favourite, the contest is won on the stage and not \u2018on paper\u2019, so every Austrian is eager to see whether Pietsch can bring it home.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7 <b>Greece: Klavdia \u2013 \u201cAsteromata\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Klavdia - Asterom\u00e1ta | Greece \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7 | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aDiq8J9h6vQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>1st (2005)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>11th<\/p>\n<p>Always memorable and always strong \u2014 these would be the best words to describe what Greece brings to the ESC stage. In 2025, they are represented by 22-year-old singer Klavdia Papadopoulou, better known as Klavdia.<\/p>\n<p>Mentored by the legendary Helena Paparizou, Klavdia built a high profile in Greece, releasing hit after hit. \u201cAsteromata\u201d is an ode to the connection between Greeks and their motherland, conveyed in a format of conversation between a mother and her missing child. Even though there are moments of separation and a need for endurance, the main message is about resilience and a never-ending love between a person and their homeland.<\/p>\n<p>Since it secured the nomination in Greece\u2019s national final on both jury and televote fronts, Klavdia is worth considering as a force to be reckoned with. If a heartfelt performance is what fans will be looking for, she should breeze past the second Semi-Final. However, with tough competition, \u201cAsteromata\u201d will have its work cut out.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddf9 <b>Lithuania: Katarsis \u2013 \u201cTavo akys\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Katarsis - Tavo Akys | Lithuania \ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddf9 | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R2f2aZ6Fy58?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>6th (2006)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>14th<\/p>\n<p>The only Baltic State without a Eurovision win yet, Lithuania has been somewhat of a trendsetter in ESC. For a while now, Lithuanian artists have been performing in their native language, a tendency that is growing increasingly common over the years.<\/p>\n<p>This year is no exception with Katarsis (Catharsis) &#8211; an alternative rock and punk rock band formed in 2020. Four bandmates released a few songs in their first year, which allowed them to find reasonable success in the alternative music scene. Their song \u201cTavo akys\u201d (\u201cYour Eyes\u201d) won the selection after a competitive Grand Final.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s funny that, according to the band&#8217;s leader, Lukas Radzevi\u010dius, they had not taken the Eurovision selection seriously in the past, but this year they took the initiative and won. The song portrays an internal conflict and a struggle-filled search for solace. \u201cYour eyes\u201d is the metaphor for a window to clarity and understanding.<\/p>\n<p>Lithuania has been a frequent visitor to the Grand Final, but maybe, just maybe, an alternative take can propel them to even higher positions?<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf9 <b>Malta: Miriana Conte \u2013 \u201cServing\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Miriana Conte - SERVING | Malta \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf9 | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sLVSwfRRvMA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>2nd (2002, 2005)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>Semi-Final (16th)<\/p>\n<p>One of the more scandalous entries to the second Semi-Final of Eurovision 2025, comes from the small island nation of Malta. Miriana Conte\u2019s original song title was \u201cKant\u201d, a Maltese word for \u201csinging\u201d. However, due to a very uncanny similarity to an English expletive (very much intended), the EBU requested a change. Hence, the title is now \u201cServing\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Miriana Conte sings about women&#8217;s empowerment and focuses on self-expression and confidence. It\u2019s a bouncy pop track with electronic elements, that\u2019s both catchy and very urban in its nature. \u201cServing\u201d or \u201cKant\u201d won a consensus vote of both the jury and the televote, securing the nomination.<\/p>\n<p>A little provocation never hurt anybody, and if that\u2019s Europe\u2019s cup of tea in May of 2025, Malta can go very far. Early bookmaker predictions show that this performance could bring the small country one of its best results ever.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddea <b>Georgia: Mariam Shengelia \u2013 \u201cFreedom\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Miriana Conte - SERVING | Malta \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf9 | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sLVSwfRRvMA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>9th (2010, 2011)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>21st<\/p>\n<p>Mariam Shengelia has been active in the Georgian music scene since 2018. Then, a teenager reached the Semi-Final of X Factor Georgia and received nationwide recognition as a result. Her song \u201cFreedom\u201d is composed together with Keti Gabisiani and Buka Kartozia. English and Georgian lyrics evoke imagery of both the singer\u2019s homeland and national pride, as well as importance of liberty.<\/p>\n<p>Mariam Shengelia got the nomination through an internal selection process by GPB (Georgian Public Broadcaster). The young starlet will seek to turn around last year\u2019s fortunes when Georgia got into the Final but failed to make big noise.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0 <b>Denmark: Sissal \u2013 \u201cHallucination\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sissal - Hallucination | Denmark \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0 | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gdCAgiSIOUc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>1st (1963, 2000, 2013)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>Semi-Final (12th)<\/p>\n<p>After winning it all in 2013, Denmark has been somewhat of an afterthought in recent Eurovisions. Maybe in 2025 it is going to be different? Born in the Faroe Islands, Sissal seemed destined for the big stage early on. She won a national singing competition in the Faroe Islands at the age of 10 and later moved to Copenhagen to pursue her dreams.<\/p>\n<p>After releasing her debut EP <i>Hear Me Now <\/i>this year, Sissal is ready to up the stakes, performing on Europe\u2019s biggest stage. The song \u201cHallucination\u201d is about connecting with someone on such a strong level that it feels surreal, just like a hallucination. It blends electronic rhythm with introspective lyrics, offering a nice balance between styles.<\/p>\n<p>Denmark has been eagerly waiting for a great success on the Eurovision stage. On May 15th, 2025, Sissal will try to fulfil her nation\u2019s expectations. She is scheduled to perform 11th.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddff <b>Czechia: Adonxs \u2013 \u201cKiss Kiss Goodbye\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ADONXS - Kiss Kiss Goodbye | Czechia \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddff | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hm8CIICKAJU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>6th (2018)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>Semi-Final (11th)<\/p>\n<p>Adam Pavlov\u010din is a 29-year-old singer, model, and dancer from Slovakia. He now goes by his stage name Adonxs and is set to represent Czechia in Basel, Eurovision 2025. After having his release \u201cAge of Adonxs\u201d being named Album of the Year in Slovakia in 2022, and getting Artist of the Year nod, Pavlo\u010din is aiming to conquer European hearts in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>After falling away from it, he remembered his love of singing and moved to Prague, where he studied with opera soloist Hana Peckova. After a few years in Prague, he moved to London, where Adonxs began his musical career. \u201cKiss Kiss Goodbye\u201d is a pop ballad with electronic sounds, talking about complex emotions that are always present when a relationship ends.<\/p>\n<p>Adonxs was selected internally, and bookmakers see him as one of the early candidates for a Grand-Final position. Maybe he can improve the unfortunate result of his country in 2024, when the Czechs failed to clear the Semi-Final threshold.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddfa <b>Luxembourg: Laura Thorn \u2013 \u201cLa poup\u00e9e monte le son\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Laura Thorn - La Poup\u00e9e Monte Le Son | Luxembourg \ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddfa | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LVHu_KwHiKY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>1st (1961, 1965, 1972, 1973, 1983)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>13th<\/p>\n<p>Since it happened so long ago, many people have forgotten just how successful Luxembourg has been in Eurovision. The small state has amassed 5 total wins and is among the all-time leaders in this category. For 2025, seeking to add to the tally, they are sending Laura Thorn, a musician and music teacher with a tremendous academic background.<\/p>\n<p>Her song is titled \u201cLa poup\u00e9e monte le son\u201d (\u201cThe Doll Turns Up the Sound\u201d). With this performance, Thorn makes an homage to Luxembourg\u2019s winning performance of 1965 \u2013 singing about a doll who no longer wants to be controlled.<\/p>\n<p>After a moderately successful outing last year, Luxembourg will be hoping that the trend continues and that Laura Thorn can reach the Grand Final.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf1<b> Israel: Yuval Raphael \u2013 \u201cNew Day Will Rise\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yuval Raphael - New Day Will Rise | Israel \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf1 | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q3BELu4z6-U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>1st (1978, 1979, 1998, 2018)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>5th<\/p>\n<p>A perennial powerhouse in the ESC, Israel is sending Yuval Raphael and her song \u201cNew Day Will Rise\u201d to the Eurovision second Semi-Final. Born on November 5, 2000, Yuval Raphael rose to fame in Israel by winning the 11th season of HaKokhav HaBa (The Next Star), Israel\u2019s national selection for Eurovision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNew Day Will Rise\u201d is a multilingual ballad with English, Hebrew and French lyrics. It sends a message of hope, resilience and even references the biblical <i>Song of Songs<\/i>, focusing on spiritual strength. Since she is a survivor of traumatic events of October 7, Yuval Raphael will definitely pack an extra punch with her performance.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s see whether a visually compelling staging and an emotionally charged performance can propel Yuval Raphael into the Grand Final.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf8<b> Serbia: Princ \u2013 \u201cMila\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Princ - Mila | Serbia \ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf8 | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/18BCbtvDcag?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>1st (2007)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>17th<\/p>\n<p>The penultimate performance of the 2025 Eurovision\u2019s 2nd Semi-Final is Princ from Serbia and his song \u201cMila\u201d. Princ has a very colourful background. In the real world, he is known by the name of Stefan Zdravkovi\u0107, who studied Scandinavian languages, speaks fluent Norwegian and has been a leader of a rock band Sisyphus for nearly a decade. He had notable success in Serbia, starring in a 2020 Serbian rendition of <i>Jesus Christ Superstar<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMila\u201d or \u201cDear\u201d is a heartfelt ballad that touches themes like longing, emotional struggle to let go of past experiences and complexities of love. In an interview, Princ describes \u201cMila\u201d as one of the most challenging performances he\u2019s ever had to give, because of a strong personal connection with the lyrics.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s interesting to know that Princ secured the Serbian nomination by placing second with the jury and third in the public vote. It\u2019s his time to prove that he was the right choice for Serbia all along!<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddee<b> Finland: Erika Vikman \u2013 \u201cIch komme\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Erika Vikman - ICH KOMME | Finland \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddee | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kg3QoTpnqyw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Performance in ESC: <\/b>1st (2006)<\/p>\n<p><b>Result in 2024: <\/b>19th<\/p>\n<p>Joining Malta in the category of provocative female-empowering performances is Finland\u2019s entry for Eurovision 2025, \u201cIch komme,\u201d performed by Erika Vikman.<\/p>\n<p>The Finnish singer and songwriter has always been known for her bold and provocative style. Slowly but surely, she had been putting herself on the entertainment map in Finland. Even though her 2020 entry into the Finnish national selection \u201cCicciolina\u201d placed second, it was a sensation and turned her into a national pop icon almost overnight.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIch komme\u201d is a dance-pop track with some disco motives here and there. The title is in German and is a provocative double entendre. The lyrics are mostly Finnish with a German chorus and focus on a confident woman who is able to embrace her desires and wants without shame.<\/p>\n<p>Vikman\u2019s performance on stage is noted for its theatrical nature and boldness, even riding a giant microphone at one point. Finns are becoming Eurovision\u2019s lovely hooligans, bringing edgy and provocative performances one after another. Maybe Erika Vikman is just edgy enough to bring back the biggest prize of all?<\/p>\n<p><b>Betting is only available to participants above 18 years. Please bet responsibly. 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