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From post-wedding hangovers to conquering their fear of flying, Remember Monday is living their Eurovision dream—one harmony at a time.
Forget doom-laden ballads and stunt-led bangers. The UK is going in all guns blazing this year—with harmonies, humour, and heart.
Representing the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025 is Remember Monday, the country-pop girl group. With their song “What the Hell Just Happened?”, they’re out to shake up the UK’s generally less-than-stellar Eurovision reputation, and replace it with something fresh, fierce, and female-led.
Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele first met in sixth form over a decade ago. Fast forward to now, and they’re the UK’s first all-female group since 1999 to hit the Eurovision stage.
Their track? A whip-smart, harmony-stacked post-party anthem co-written with Eurovision royalty (Thomas Stengaard of Only Teardrops fame) and chart beasts Billen Ted. It’s pop banger with just the right amount of chaos.
Iceland, hangovers, and helicopters
It hasn’t been all glitter and rehearsal rooms. Just days before Basel, Lauren was downing Prosecco at her sister’s wedding in North Wales. “The hangover was real,” she confessed on The One Show, where the trio also confirmed that Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa will reveal the UK jury points on the night.
Then there was that emotional trip to Iceland. The band flew to Húsavík—yes, that Húsavík—for a stunning cover of the iconic song from Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga. Filming with the Húsavík Girls Choir was a bucket-list moment, even if Charlotte had to face her flying phobia head-on in a propeller plane and helicopter. “Cried the whole way,” admitted Holly. “But it was worth it.”
No drama, just deep vibes
Despite the madness, the trio is all zen. “We’re each other’s therapists and protectors,” Holly explained in a recent interview. “If one of us is down, the other two lift her up.” No diva meltdowns here—just tight-knit friendship and bulletproof vocals.
Their behind-the-scenes BBC special When Graham Met Remember Monday will give fans a peek at the chaos, the prep, and the emotional rollercoaster of getting Eurovision-ready.
What’s coming in Basel?
Exact details of their stage show are being kept under wraps. But expect harmonies tighter than a spray tan, outfits with range, and a smidge of girl power.
While the bookies place them just outside the top ten, fandom is warming up fast. Their London Eurovision Party set went down well, and social buzz is building. If this trio can translate their chemistry to a Basel stadium, the UK might just have its best finish for a couple of years.
“We feel like Eurovision still has a stigma in the UK,” said Holly. “But we’re here to help change that. And we’re hungry for a good result.”
The bottom line?
This is no novelty act. Remember Monday promise vocals, vibes, and visibility for women in UK pop—and they’re doing it on the biggest music stage in the world. Whether or not they bring the trophy home, they’ve already brought something British Eurovision needs: joy, fun, and friendship.
And honestly? That might just be enough to make Europe sit up and listen.