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Eurovision 2025: Everything you need to know

It's the song contest that has the world singing, and it's coming back to SBS and SBS On Demand.

Eurovision Song Contest Basel 2025

Eurovision Song Contest Basel 2025

The Eurovision Song Contest is back for another year (of course), and we're putting on our glitter and strapping on our heels in anticipation.

Here's everything we know so far about the 69th Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

When is Eurovision 2025?

The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Basel, Switzerland (CEST) on Tuesday 13 May (First Semi-Final), Thursday 15 May (Second Semi-Final) and Saturday 17 May (Grand Final) 2025.

How can I watch Eurovision 2025?

SBS’s exclusive broadcast of Eurovision 2025 is LIVE and in prime time from Wednesday 14 May – Sunday 18 May on SBS and SBS On Demand.

Further details of SBS’s broadcast will follow soon.

Which country is hosting Eurovision 2025?

This year's Eurovision Song Contest will be taking place in St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland.

Who are your hosts in Basel for Eurovision 2025?

This year's Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Finals will be hosted by Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer.

Brugger is an award-winning Swiss-American stand-up comedian, slam poet and presenter. She is known for her quick wit, which will make her an asset on the presenter's panel. Studer is a Swiss singer who competed in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, representing Switzerland. Even though she came fifth that year, she has been releasing music ever since. If anyone knows what it takes to compete in Eurovision, it's her.

Joining these two on the Grand Final stage will be Michelle Hunziker, a former model and one of Switzerland's most internationally recognised celebrities.

Who will be the Australian hosts for Eurovision 2025?

Logie-award winning presenter Tony Armstrong and multi-hyphenate entertainer and global icon Courtney Act are the new dynamic duo teaming up to take the helm of the commentary booth in their inaugural year at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.

In the announcement of the news, Tony Armstrong said: “I’m so excited to jump into the world of Eurovision with the one and only Courtney Act who has already taken me under her wing. I’m definitely not envious of her brilliance and my jealousy won’t make it on screen I promise. Eurovision holds such a special place in so many hearts around the world. I look forward to being a part of the spectacle along with Courtney!”

Co-host Courtney Act said: “I was not prepared for how much I would enjoy Eurovision last year- and this year I’m back, now with everyone’s favourite IT man, Tony Armstrong (who I can confirm is just as delightful and dashing in real life as you’d expect). I’ll be offering my commentary expertise on every costume reveal, key change, wind machine and pyro moment I know Switzerland will deliver. Tony’s already taught me a thing or two about team sport energy, and I’ll be returning the favour with a crash course in camp!”

To read more about the Australian hosts for Eurovision 2025, .

Who will be representing Australia at Eurovision 2025?

Viral pop sensation will be representing Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

Go-Jo is the solo project of 29-year-old Marty Zambotto.

Skilled at playing the guitar and riding a unicycle at the same time, he is is set to bring boundless energy with his Eurovision track Milkshake Man.
You can learn more about Go-Jo .

Who will be performing at Eurovision 2025?

The full list of performers at Eurovision 2025 has officially been announced.

You can keep up with all the artists on the .

Here all all 37 songs that will be performed:

When will the Eurovision 2025 Semi-Finals take place?

The first Eurovision 2025 Semi-Finals will be on Tuesday 13 May (CEST) / Wednesday 14 May (AEST).

The second Eurovision 2025 Semi-Finals will be on Thursday 15 May (CEST) / Friday 16 May (AEST).

What is the Semi-Final Running Order?

Here is the official Running Order for the first Eurovision 2025 Semi-Finals:
Here is the official Running Order for the second Eurovision 2025 Semi-Finals:

For more information on the Semi-Finals Running Order, please .

Who won Eurovision 2024?

Switzerland's entrant Nemo became the first non-binary winner of Eurovision, taking out the 2024 song contest.

The performer secured the top spot with 591 points with their song "The Code", after final counting.

How long has Australia competed in Eurovision?

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Australia's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Although Australia was included in Eurovision 2014 with a guest appearance from Jessica Mauboy, our official first entry into the contest was in 2015 with Guy Sebastian's song Tonight Again.

Who has previously represented Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest?

The artists who have previously represented Australia at Eurovision are:

  • Guy Sebastian with 'Tonight Again' (2015)
  • Dami Im with 'Sound of Silence' (2016)
  • Isaiah Firebrace with 'Don't Come Easy' (2017)
  • Jessica Mauboy with 'We Got Love' (2018)
  • Kate Miller-Heidke with 'Zero Gravity' (2019)
  • Montaigne with 'Technicolour' (2021)
  • Sheldon Riley with 'Not the Same' (2022)
  • Voyager with 'Promise' (2023)
  • Electric Fields with 'One Mikali (One Blood)' (2024)
In 2016, Dami Im finished second with her song 'Sound of Silence' at the Stockholm Grand Finals. She lost out to Ukraine's .
Im is among five top ten finishes, including Guy Sebastian, Isaiah Firebrace, Kate Miller-Heidke and Voyager.

Stay tuned to the SBS Eurovision website for updates:

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Published 26 February 2025 2:34pm
Updated 9 April 2025 1:32pm
By SBS Staff Writer
Source: SBS


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