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Melody Arrives in Basel for Eurovision 2025 as 'Esa Diva' Climbs in Betting Odds

Spain's representative prepares for her first rehearsal on May 8, with revamped staging and growing international support.

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La artista Melody representa a España en Eurovisión 2025.
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Melody

Overview

  • Melody has landed in Basel with a delegation of over 20 RTVE professionals, including choreographers and technical staff, ahead of her Eurovision 2025 performance.
  • Her song 'Esa Diva,' revamped for a more international appeal under director Mario Ruiz, has climbed to 19th place in bookmakers' rankings.
  • RTVE has confirmed its Eurovision broadcast schedule, with Melody set to perform as an invited act during the first semifinal on May 13.
  • Melody recently received two Gold Discs for surpassing 12 million streams of 'Esa Diva' and has garnered both institutional support, including from Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and popular acclaim.
  • Her first rehearsal at the St. Jakobshalle on May 8 will focus on technical adjustments, staging familiarity, and camera work for the May 17 final.