The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 it is at the starting blocks, with 37 countries ready to challenge each other With spectacular scenography, extravagant looks and a riot of songs. To host the 69th edition of the most popular musical event in the world The Swiss city of Basel Which twelve months ago saw Bienne’s artist triumph, Nemo. The stage of St. Jakobshalle will be staged Two semifinals on 13 and 15 Maybroadcast in prime time on Rai 2, Raiplay and Rai Radio2, and the Final of 17 May On Rai1, Rayplay and Rai Radio2, always in the early evening. Spotlight on Lucio Corsi. The Maremma singer -songwriter, moral winner of the last Sanremo Festival, will represent Italy After winning second place with his I wanted to be a tougha piece that also earned him the Critical Prize Mie Martini and the Golden Disco. The 1993 artist will perform out of competition in the first semifinal, and then officially compete in the final.
The Belpaese He brought home the victory three times. That of Gigliola Cinquetti in 1964 with I am not the agethat of Toto Cutugno in 1990 with Together: 1992 and the triumph of the Måneskin in 2021 with Shut up and good. The prestigious singing competition was born in Lugano With the European Union of RadioDiffusion that was inspired by our Italian Song Festival. There first edition of the Eurofestival was held in 1956 with the victory of the Switzerland Lys Assia. The Village with the higher number of victories? THE’Irelandwith seven. The ESC was a launching pad for many superstars such as Abba, Céline Dion and, more recently, for Damiano David’s band. Waiting for the Mestrello of Vetulonia, the 10 winners who made the history of the Eurovision.
Abba, Waterloo (Sweden) 1974
Before becoming the 385 million band of records sold, Björn and his companions conquered Europe passing through the Eurovision, where they enchanted the public with an overwhelming text, a melody who became iconic and voices charged with energy. An irresistible mix that delivered to Sweden his first, historic victory to the famous musical contest.
Bucks Fizz, Making Your Mind Up (United Kingdom) 1981
The British pop quartet collected the legacy of the Brotherhood of Man, winners of 1976, conquering the public with bright looks and impeccable choreography. Between beats of hands, swaying of the hips and even a rock’n’roll interlude, they managed to triumph with energy and style.
Céline Dion, Part of it Pas Sans moi (Switzerland) 1988
Before conquering the world rankings, the needle of Québec won for Switzerland, singing on a ship in the launch video clip; a scene that, as a planetary superstar, would have evoked nine years later on the bow of the Titanic. At the time, Céline triumph with a safe and powerful voice, but the result was far from obvious: Part of it Pas Sans moi He still holds the record for the most narrow victory in the history of Eurovision, overcoming the Englishman Scott Fitzgerald with a single point with Go.
Paul Harrington and Charlie Mcgettigan, Rock ‘n’ Roll Kids (Ireland) 1994
The folk-pop duo brings the victory to the British island, the third consecutive for Ireland. The author of the song, Brendan Graham, was inspired by the title at a Fats Domino concert at the National Stadium in Dublin in 1991.
Ruslana, Wild Dances (Ukraine) 2004
Before becoming the “Ukraine Shakira” for her explosive energy and her sensual movements, Ruslana conquered the victory with a song that mixed English and Ukrainian in an irresistible mix of pop and folklore. The performance, inspired by the traditions of carpathians, was a triumph of drums, determination and tribal choreography.
Gross, Hard Rock Hallelujah (Finland) 2006
Inspired by the icons of Heavy Metal 1980s, the “monstrous” band triumphs to the people of people, ensuring Finland his first victory in 45 years. Before gross, the rock bands had never had great luck in the competition, but from here on everything changed. The name of the group derives from the nickname of the frontman, Tomi Putaansuu, called Mr. Gridi.
Alexander Rybak, Fairytale (Norway) 2009
The performance of Rybak triumphed without rivals thanks to an attractive melody, extraordinary vocal qualities and a spectacular staging, enriched by mortal jumps and fireworks. It is not surprising, therefore, that he has conquered the most overwhelming victory in the history of Eurovision. The young talent had started studying piano and violin already at the age of five, laying the foundations for an impeccable performance.
Conchita Wurst, Rise Like in Phoenix (Austria) 2014
Drag’s victory from Angelo’s voice has made the event popular also in Italy, consolidating the role of the Eurovision as a showcase for representation and inclusiveness. Conchita Wurst is Tom Neuwirth’s alter-ego.
Måneskin, Shut up and good (Italy) 2021
Damiano and members on the roof of Europe. “Rock and Roll Never Die!», Screaming the frontman from the stage while the crowd explodes in a riot of enthusiasm. The Roman quartet reports the victory in the Belpaese after 31 years. Shut up and good It is the first song in Italian to enter the Top 20 of the United Kingdom in 30 years.
Loreen, Tattoo (Sweden) 2023
The first artist to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice, Loreen had already conquered the first place representing his country, Sweden, in 2012 with the song Euphoria. Born in 1983, Lorine Zineb Nora Talhaoui was born in Stockholm from a family of Moroccan origin. His Tattoo It speaks of such an intense and deep love as to become indelible, like a tattoo on the skin.
Source: Vanity Fair
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