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Eurovision 2025: First Semifinal Concludes with Ten Finalists Confirmed

Norway, Albania, Sweden, and seven other nations advance to the grand final, joining the Big Five and host Switzerland for Saturday’s competition.

Overview

  • The first semifinal of Eurovision 2025 took place on May 13 at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, featuring 15 competing nations.
  • Ten countries qualified for the grand final: Norway, Albania, Sweden, Iceland, the Netherlands, Poland, San Marino, Estonia, Portugal, and Ukraine.
  • Lucio Corsi, representing Italy as part of the Big Five, performed his song “Volevo essere un duro” out of competition, highlighting his glam-rock style.
  • San Marino’s Gabry Ponte advanced with his dance track “Tutta l’Italia,” marking the nation’s first final qualification since 2021.
  • Sweden’s KAJ, performing “Bara Bada Bastu,” emerged as a favorite for victory with their sauna-themed staging and comedic approach.