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.