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What to look out for from the music of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

I’m in Basel, Switzerland – host city of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest – to present research about treatment of songwriters in the contest. While I’m here, I’ll be conducting field research and attending one of the shows. Here’s what I’ll be looking out for during this year’s competition.

The Conversation

Eurovision returns amid protests over Palestine, Pride flags and parody lyrics

With songs about everything from the joy of raving to the morning after the night before, from death and domestic violence to metaphorical milkshakes and poisoned cakes served in revenge, Eurovision is back for its 69th edition – hosted by Switzerland after singer Nemo's victory last year.

Radio France Internationale

Singer Adonxs tells of journey from ‘couch-surfing in London’ to Eurovision star

Adonxs, 29, was the frontman of a London-based band called Pace.

Evening Standard

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Who is Louane? Meet France’s Eurovision 2025 contestant

Louane won a César Award for her performance in the coming-of-age drama ‘La Famille Belier’ and is dedicating her Eurovision song to her late mother

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2025: Lawyers called in after ‘hack of rehearsal footage’

Eurovision bosses fear a hack took place and rehearsal footage was leaked

The Independent UK

Who is Claude? Meet the Netherlands’ Eurovision 2025 contestant

Singer reveals his song ‘C’est La Vie’ was inspired by his mother

The Independent UK

Think you’re ready for Eurovision 2025? Prove it with this ultimate quiz

From legendary winners and jaw-dropping performances, to niche trivia only true superfans would dare to remember, this is the ultimate Eurovision quiz.

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Eurovision 2025: Israeli hopeful says she is ‘mentally prepared’ for backlash

Israel's Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael says she had been frightened by pro-Palestinian protests and security concerns surrounding Israel's participation in the competition.

The Independent UK

Graham Norton's property portfolio: TV star slashes £700,000 off asking price for luxury London home

Eurovision commentator Graham Norton has slashed £700,000 off the asking price of his luxury home

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2025 semi-finals live: Favourites Sweden and Estonia sail through to the grand final

First semi-final was held in Basel, Switzerland, with a number of music skits and a special appearance from Celine Dion

The Independent UK

Meet ESC Tom: The Irish super fan who's become a Eurovision Song Contest expert

This year's Eurovision Song Contest will feature even more iconic entries than past editions, according to ESC Tom. The Irish 'super' song analyst shares his predictions for the 2025 edition and reveals what life is like as a Eurovision professional.

Euronews

Russell T Davies brings two of Earth’s biggest shows together: ‘Doctor Who’ and Eurovision

A “Space Man” has been at Eurovision before, but never a Time Lord

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2025: release date, host country, finalists, Remember Monday interview and everything we know

Get ready for glitter and catchy tunes becasue Eurovision 2025 is here.

WhatToWatch

It's showtime: Eurovision competitors battle it out in the pop extravaganza's first semifinal

Competition in the Eurovision Song Contest is kicking off with the first of two semifinals

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Euronews

Eurovision will allow European flag for fans in the audience but not for artists on stage

The European flag will be allowed at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, but with limitations for artists, something Brussels called "disappointing".

The Guardian - UK

Sauna fiends, space dogs and Jesus Christ Superstar: it’s the 10 best Eurovision songs of 2025!

From an Estonian rap-dance celebrating Italian cliches to a Serbian power ballad sung by a karate-champ philologist, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest

Euronews

Nach Ausschluss-Forderungen: Israels ESC-Kandidatin erwartet Störungen beim Auftritt

Sender und ehemalige ESC-Teilnehmer hatten den Ausschluss Israels vom diesjährigen ESC in Basel gefordert. Israel tritt trotzdessen an, vertreten durch Yuval Raphael. Sie bereitet sich auf Störungen während des Auftrittes vor.

Evening Standard

Eurovision organisers still hope Celine Dion might take to the stage

Dion, 57, previously won in Dublin 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi.

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Evening Standard

Dutch hope to make Eurovision final after last year’s disqualification

They have placed their hopes for Tuesday’s semi-final in Basel, Switzerland, on 21-year-old singer Claude Kiambe.

Evening Standard

Eurovision is ‘our World Cup’, says Scott Mills ahead of semi-finals

The BBC Radio 2 presenter said the song contest is ‘magical’ because ‘there is no bad news’ and it is full of joy and love.

Evening Standard

Rylan Clark kept Doctor Who Interstellar Song Contest casting secret for a year

The TV personality is due to play himself in an upcoming episode of Doctor Who in which he is presenting the Interstellar Song Contest.

WhatToWatch

How to watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 semi-final 2 online or on TV

Here's how you can watch the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals for 2025, which take place on Tuesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 15.

Evening Standard

Malta’s Eurovision star calls for free expression of artists after redoing song

Maltese singer Miriana Conte had to change her song while in the middle of recording her music video.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch ‘Eurovision 2025’ online – live stream the European song contest semi-finals and grand finale free from anywhere

It’s time for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest! Catch the semi-finals and grand finale with our guide explaining to watch “Eurovision 2025” online and from anywhere in the world.

The Guardian - UK

We don’t want to host if KAJ’s sauna song wins Eurovision, says Swedish city of Malmö

Officials in the city, where last year’s competition was held, say it is too big an event to do every two years

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