Eurovision fever is about to take over as the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest begins in Basel, Switzerland, kicking off this Sunday with a colorful "turquoise carpet" parade featuring 37 nations. The intense competition truly heats up on Tuesday with the first semi-final, leading to the Grand Final on Saturday, May 17. This year promises diversity—check out returning contestants, an opera singer, and unique songs that range from a euphoric dance tribute to a space dog to cheeky innuendo-laden performances.
Let's categorize these catchy tracks into fun themes. In the left-field pop category, UK’s Remember Monday delivers a rollercoaster anthem, “What The Hell Just Happened?”, while Sweden's KAJ charms with a sauna-themed dance track that Abba’s Bjorn Ulvaeus apparently can’t stop singing. Other potential fan flops include Ireland’s Laika Party, an upbeat take on space dog tragedy, and Luxembourg’s Laura Thorn with her empowering revision of an iconic 60s hit.
Touching on themes of cancer, three contestants have penned emotional tributes reflecting personal experiences with the disease, showcasing heartfelt lyrics and strong performances that resonate with audiences.
As for club hits, Belgium’s Red Sebastian and Denmark’s Sissal are set to get fans on their feet with lively dance anthems, while Azerbaijan's Mamagama fuses catchy pop with traditional sounds.
Diving into the ethereal, acts like Justyna Steczkowska from Poland conjure spirituality in their performances, while gothic vibes permeate songs from artists like Croatia’s Marko Bošnjak.
And let’s not forget about the 70s rock revival as Italy’s Lucio Corsi delivers a moving anthem, and while Ukraine's Ziferblat hopes to charm with their hopeful lyrics amid tough times.
With a spectrum of themes from witchcraft to heartfelt memories, Norway's Kyle Alessandro shines through with a celebratory anthem born from his mother's survival story. Get ready to tap along to ballads that promise to tug at your heartstrings or make you dance wildly!
Catch all these eclectic performances as Europe showcases its finest in a celebration of artistic expression and diversity.
Let's categorize these catchy tracks into fun themes. In the left-field pop category, UK’s Remember Monday delivers a rollercoaster anthem, “What The Hell Just Happened?”, while Sweden's KAJ charms with a sauna-themed dance track that Abba’s Bjorn Ulvaeus apparently can’t stop singing. Other potential fan flops include Ireland’s Laika Party, an upbeat take on space dog tragedy, and Luxembourg’s Laura Thorn with her empowering revision of an iconic 60s hit.
Touching on themes of cancer, three contestants have penned emotional tributes reflecting personal experiences with the disease, showcasing heartfelt lyrics and strong performances that resonate with audiences.
As for club hits, Belgium’s Red Sebastian and Denmark’s Sissal are set to get fans on their feet with lively dance anthems, while Azerbaijan's Mamagama fuses catchy pop with traditional sounds.
Diving into the ethereal, acts like Justyna Steczkowska from Poland conjure spirituality in their performances, while gothic vibes permeate songs from artists like Croatia’s Marko Bošnjak.
And let’s not forget about the 70s rock revival as Italy’s Lucio Corsi delivers a moving anthem, and while Ukraine's Ziferblat hopes to charm with their hopeful lyrics amid tough times.
With a spectrum of themes from witchcraft to heartfelt memories, Norway's Kyle Alessandro shines through with a celebratory anthem born from his mother's survival story. Get ready to tap along to ballads that promise to tug at your heartstrings or make you dance wildly!
Catch all these eclectic performances as Europe showcases its finest in a celebration of artistic expression and diversity.
