Nearly 3,300 Artists Apply for Germany's 2025 Eurovision Selection with Stefan Raab as Juror

The revived enthusiasm for the Eurovision Song Contest sees a surge in applications, with four live shows scheduled to determine Germany's representative for Basel.

• A total of 3,281 individual artists and bands have applied to compete in the German Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 selection process.
• The selection jury includes entertainer Stefan Raab, whose involvement has reportedly reignited interest in the competition; other jury members remain unnamed.
• Applicants range from newcomers to established artists with significant careers, though specific names have not been disclosed.
• Four live shows have been scheduled: three on February 14, 15, and 22, and a final selection show on March 1, where viewers will choose the winner.
• The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place in Basel, Switzerland, following the country's win earlier this year.

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