Call her Maman: France’s big bet
France leans into emotion, legacy, and unapologetic Frenchness for Eurovision 2025—will it pay off?
In a contest known for glitter and gimmicks, France is sending...
UK’s girl band breaks the rules
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...
“Ich komme aus Tampere!”
Finland’s Eurovision queen Erika Vikman is getting the full hometown hero treatment—complete with saunas, drag queens, and sweeping views of Tampere. The city has...
![Shkodra Elektronike rehearsing Zjerm for Albania at St. Jakobshalle - Sarah Louise Bennett [EBU]](https://oneurope.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/250507_Sarah-Louise-Bennett_EBU_16082-2.jpg "Tradition Meets Tech: Albania’s Eurovision Flame")
Tradition Meets Tech: Albania’s Eurovision Flame
The team behind Albania’s Eurovision entry Zjarm aren’t just riding high after their latest rehearsals, they’re sparking something deeper: a revival of identity, pride,...
Iceland’s VÆB brothers have trump cards to play
Today, we saw a first glimmer of what Iceland will be serving up on the Eurovision stage this year.
The VÆB brothers, Iceland’s entry for...
Slovenia’s Klemen Gets a Do-Over
After a wobbly first rehearsal that left Slovenia’s Klemen stuck on stage waiting for the tech to catch up, things clicked into place today—and...
Nick “does” 2025 – Spain
SPAIN – Melody – Esa Diva
Oh Spain. I’ve had such a complicated relationship with you over the years, and we don’t very often give...
Nick “does” 2025 – Slovenia
SLOVENIA – Klemen – How Much Time Do We Have Left?
I get caught out by deeply personal songs like this on a regular basis....
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 36 – Ukraine
Bird of Prey by Ziferblat
With three wins and an unblemished qualification record since their debut in 2003 Ukraine is Eurovision’s most successful late...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 35 – Switzerland
Voyage by Zoë Më
Time for the host entry now, and to be frank it’s been something of a mixed bag for songs representing...