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Greek broadcaster ERT has officially confirmed that it will be choosing its entry for the 2025 contest through a televised national final—something the country hasn’t done in years! So, get ready for a feast of drama, high notes, and maybe a few key changes as Greek artists battle it out for the chance to represent their homeland in Basel next May.
What’s the deal?
ERT, Greece’s national broadcaster, hinted at this Eurovision bombshell at the Athens Conservatory last week during a glitzy event that could only be topped by a My Number One flashmob. Katerina Kaskanioti, ERT’s managing director, announced that this year’s entry would not be a behind-the-scenes deal with a single artist (like we’ve seen recently), but rather a full-on, knockdown selection show open to anyone with a decent tune and the guts to perform it live on national television. Or a contract with Panik records, we sort of assume.
ERT is going big. We’re talking public vote, an open call for submissions (no matter your record label, no seriously, the bit about Panik was just me being silly), and the possibility of discovering the next big thing in Greek music. Could we see the second coming of Helena Paparizou? Or maybe something completely off-the-wall? Time will tell!
The song submission window
ERT will soon open its virtual doors for submissions, so anyone with a song tucked away in their bottom drawer should get ready to hit send. Details on how to submit will drop soon, but if you’ve got something original, under three minutes, and Eurovision-ready, it’s time to make your move.
Even more exciting: any Greek artist can enter, whether they’re signed to a label or hustling solo. This is Greece’s first open call national selection without special collaborations since 2002, making it a real wildcard of a year.
Public vote—but how much?
The public will have a say in who takes to the Eurovision stage for Greece, but exactly how much of a say is still up in the air. ERT hasn’t confirmed the ratio of public to jury vote yet, but knowing Greece, the fans will have a strong voice in the process. After all, Eurovision wouldn’t be Eurovision without some good old-fashioned Grecian drama!
Why Basel 2025 could be special
The excitement for Greece’s return to the national final format is palpable. And not just because it’s only September and the contest isn’t until next May. With ERT ruling out label-specific partnerships, we could be in for a year of surprises—and who knows? Maybe Greece’s next Eurovision legend is out there, waiting to be discovered.
So, to all you budding Greek/ish pop stars and songwriters: this is your moment. Stay tuned for more details from ERT, and start polishing those lyrics—because Eurovision 2025 is shaping up to be a year where anything could happen.
And if you’re a fan? Get ready to vote, scream, and cry in equal measure—Greece is back in the national final game, and it’s going to be wild!