The 12 artists who will compete in Greece’s national final for a chance to represent the country at Eurovision have been announced. The 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest will take place in May in Switzerland. Previously, the public broadcaster issued an open call to artists wishing to participate, regardless of whether they are signed to a record label.

In total, 187 submissions were received, from which the committee selected the top 12. The artists competing in the national final are: Andy Nicolas, Barbara Argyrou, Evangelia, Nafsika Gavrilaki, Dinamiss, Thanos Lamprou, Riki, Konstantinos Christoforou, Kostas Karafotis, Georgina Kalais, Xannova Xan, Claudia, and Kostas Ageris.

The song titled “Θα μάθω να αγαπώ” (I’ll Learn to Love), performed by Salina Gavala and Tsiak, with composer Babis Stokas and lyricists Babis Stokas and Panagiotis Tsakalakis (Tsiak), was excluded from the national final. This was due to the song’s title being publicly revealed by the performer, which went against the Terms and Conditions for Participation in the Selection Process. It was replaced by the first song from the backup list, titled “Unhurt me,” performed by Nafsika Gavrilaki, with composers and lyricists Dimitris Koumpi and Nafsika Gavrilaki.

The national final for Eurovision 2025 will take place on January 30th at Christmas Theater, as announced by ERT. The hosts for the final will be Sakis Rouvas and Elena Paparizou, with Fokas Evaggelinos overseeing the artistic direction of the event.

On that day, the artists will perform 12 songs live on stage. The order of appearance will be determined by a draw conducted by ERT.

Listen to the 12 songs that will compete in the National Final:

“Lost My Way” – Andy Nicolas

“Sirens” – Barbara Argyrou

“Βάλε” (Vále) – Evangelia

“Unhurt me” – Nafsika Gavrilaki

“Odyssey” – Dinamiss

“Free Love” – Thanos Lamprou

“Elevator” – Riki

“Παράδεισος” (Paradise) – Konstantinos Christoforou and Kostas Karafotis

“High Road” – Georgina Kalais

“Play It!” – Xannova Xan

“Αστερομάτα” (Asteromata) – Claudia

“Γη Μου” (My Earth) – Kostas Ageris

The Stage for this Year’s Eurovision
A few days ago, representatives from the Swiss broadcasting organization SRG SSR revealed details about the theme and stage design for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest following Nemo’s victory with the song “The Code” in Malmö, Sweden. The stage design was once again entrusted to Florian Wieder for the ninth consecutive year, bringing modern technological innovations to the contest. It incorporates elements reflecting Swiss tradition, with a dominant mountain landscape. Additionally, the square frame around the stage symbolizes Switzerland’s four official languages.

The stage has been designed to allow the audience to feel closer to the artists competing this year at Eurovision. In this way, the festive atmosphere of the contest is enhanced, and a powerful message of unity is conveyed. Tickets for the show will be available after the semi-final draw, which will take place on January 28th.

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The city of Basel will host the famous contest at the St. Jakob Park Stadium on May 13th, 15th, and 17th. Inspired by Switzerland’s tradition of direct democracy, which revolves around listening and dialogue, artistic director Artur Deyneuve chose “listening” as the central theme of the contest, calling it “Unity Shapes Love.”

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“If we listen to each other, we find love,” he stated. This message is also visually captured through the iconic Eurovision heart symbol, which this year represents dialogue, unity, and the power of music to bring people closer together.

Florian Wieder oversees the Eurovision stage design for the eighth time, drawing inspiration from the mountains and linguistic diversity of the country.

“Our goal was to create a revolutionary stage concept—a holistic experience unlike anything we’ve seen at Eurovision before. Thanks to the immersive layout of the stage, the audience will become part of Eurovision like never before,” he mentioned in a press conference.

Reto Peritz and Moritz Stadler, co-executive producers of the contest, are thrilled with the Swiss design. “[Florian Wieder] has managed to create a ‘signature stage’ that will forever be associated with Eurovision in Switzerland… the heart of the contest beats to its rhythm, symbolizing the unifying power of music,” they stated, among other things.

38 countries will participate in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, including Montenegro, which returns after a two-year absence.

According to the official Eurovision website, the Swiss ticket platform TicketCorner is the official partner for Eurovision 2025 tickets. The first tickets for the show will be available after the semi-final draw on January 29, 2025. However, preregistration is required, and it must be completed by midnight on January 10, 2025.

The Participating Countries
In the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, to be held in Basel, Switzerland on May 13th, 15th, and 17th, a total of 38 countries will participate. 37 of these countries are returning from the previous contest in Malmö, while Montenegro is joining after a two-year absence.

The 32 countries will compete in two Semi-Finals, with 10 from each Semi-Final advancing to the Grand Final through public voting. The “Big Five” (France, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy) and Switzerland as the host country will automatically qualify for the Final. The draw for the Semi-Finals will take place on January 28, 2025.

The 38 participating countries and their broadcasters for Eurovision 2025 are:

• San Marino – SMRTV
• Azerbaijan – İctimai
• Albania – RTSH
• Armenia – AMPTV
• Australia – SBS
• Austria – ORF
• Belgium – VRT
• France – FT
• Germany – ARD/NDR
• Georgia – GPB
• Denmark – DR
• Switzerland – SRG SSR
• Greece – ERT
• Estonia – ERR
• United Kingdom – BBC
• Ireland – RTÉ
• Iceland – RÚV
• Spain – RTVE
• Israel – KAN
• Italy – RAI
• Croatia – HRT
• Cyprus – RIK
• Latvia – LTV
• Lithuania – LRT
• Luxembourg – RTL
• Malta – PBS
• Montenegro – RTCG
• Moldova – TRM
• Norway – NRK
• Netherlands – AVROTROS
• Ukraine – Suspilne
• Poland – TVP
• Portugal – RTP
• Serbia – RTS
• Slovenia – RTVSLO
• Sweden – SVT
• Czech Republic – ČT
• Finland – YLE