The countdown to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, is officially underway as nations prepare to select their entries.

Steven dives into the latest developments as we brace ourselves for another season of twists, turns, and high drama. We run down all the confirmed acts so far, PLUS he answers a listener question about the still unknown UK entry... and if we'll ever win again!

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Mentioned in this episode:

NeonoeN - ‘Clickbait’ (Montenegro NF, 2024/2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It6x81MgAsE

Nina Žižić - ‘Dobrodošli’ (Montenegro, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zs0yq39aFA

Who See - ‘Igranka’ (Montenegro, 2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR9rtB2ilZU

Shkodra Elektronike - ‘Zjerm’ (Albania, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNT1SmmxuIk

Besa - ‘Titan’ (Albania, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQG22XJIdWw

Bashar Murad - ‘Wild West’ (Iceland NF, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Moqt2hnlEM 

Hera Björk - ‘Scared Of Heights’ (Iceland, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VChBgcycVl8

Joe Grech - ‘Marija L-Maltija’ (Malta, 1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyCkJkD9InQ

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Highlights from this episode:

• Montenegro's entry for Eurovision faced controversy over eligibility, leading to a last-minute change.
• Albania's selection process resulted in a unique entry that shows promise for Eurovision success.
• The discussion around the UK's Eurovision entry reflects broader themes of artistic integrity versus strategy.
• Iceland is changing its Song Verketnin format, aiming to improve the selection process.
• Joe Grech, Malta's first Eurovision contestant, passed away, marking a significant moment in Eurovision history.

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