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The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Basel, Switzerland, following Nemo’s win in 2024. The Grand Final is scheduled for May 17, 2025, at St. Jakobshalle, with Semi-Finals on May 13 and 15. The BBC will air the event on BBC One, iPlayer, Radio 2, and Sounds. The UK’s entry, selected by David May and Andrew Cartmell, will be announced by March 2025. The search involves leading UK music labels and artists. May, known for Sam Ryder’s success in 2022, seeks an authentic artist with a powerful story and vocal presence.

David May mentioned:

‘I’m excited to be working with BBC Studios and the BBC on this journey. We’re seeking talent and a song that embodies the essence of UK music. We want to collaborate with an authentic act who has a genuine, heartfelt story to tell, and an unmatched vocal tonality and range. Ultimately we’re looking for a powerful three-minute performance that resonates with and moves audiences across Europe and beyond’.

source: BBC

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