Eurovision 2025: The Top Contenders
The Eurovision song contest is one of the most popular and enduring music events in the world, with a massive global following and a reputation for showcasing a diverse range of musical styles and talents. As the 2025 contest approaches, music fans are eagerly anticipating the performances of the top contenders. According to a report by The Guardian, the following songs are among the top 10 entries in this year’s competition.
Finland’s Erika Vikman is one of the standout performers, with her song “Ich Komme” (“I am coming” in German). The song is a Eurodance-infused anthem with a four-on-the-floor beat and unrestrained energy. As The Guardian notes, Vikman’s song is “set to a four-on-the-floor beat and Eurodance instrumental, the track bursts with unrestrained hands-in-the-air energy.” Vikman sings of pleasure, ecstasy, and a state of trance with a vigour reminiscent of Norway’s 2023 entry “Queen of the Kings” by Alessandra.
Italy is also well-represented in the competition, with Lucio Corsi’s song “Volevo Essere un Duro” (I wanted to be a tough guy). The song challenges traditional notions of masculinity and features a melodically rich sound that draws on 1970s glam rock and Elton John’s ballads. As The Guardian observes, Corsi’s song has “hints of 1970s glam rock and Elton John’s ballads, and it conjures a fairytale-like atmosphere that’s amplified by Corsi’s elven-like self-presentation.”
Ireland’s entry, “Laika Party” by Emmy, is another song that is generating significant interest. The song is a delightful synthesis of Aqua, Grimes, and a hint of Mario Kart’s Rainbow Road, and features a catchy and upbeat melody. As The Guardian notes, Emmy’s song is inspired by the story of Laika, the Soviet space dog who was launched into space in 1957.
Serbia’s entry, “Mila” by Princ, is a heart-rending Balkan power ballad about the end of a toxic relationship. The song features a soaring melody and a powerful vocal performance by Princ, who is a polymath with a degree in Scandinavian languages, literature, and culture. As The Guardian observes, Princ’s song is “a heart-rending Balkan power ballad about the end of a toxic relationship.”
Luxembourg’s entry, “La Poupée Monte le Son” by Laura Thorn, is a tribute to France Gall’s song “Poupée de Cire, Poupée de Son,” which won Eurovision 60 years ago. The song features a catchy and upbeat melody, and Thorn’s vocals are reminiscent of the French pop tradition. As The Guardian notes, Thorn’s song is “a tribute to France Gall’s song Poupée de Cire, Poupée de Son, composed by Serge Gainsbourg, which won Eurovision 60 years ago.”
Estonia’s entry, “Espresso Macchiato” by Tommy Cash, is a rap-dance ode to Italian cliches. The song features a catchy and upbeat melody, and Cash’s lyrics are playful and humorous. As The Guardian observes, Cash’s song is “a rap-dance ode to Italian cliches, with lyrics that are playful and humorous.”
Sweden’s entry, “Bara Bada Bastu” by KAJ, is a song that is generating significant interest. The song is performed in the Vörå dialect and features a catchy and upbeat melody. As The Guardian notes, KAJ’s song is “a Fenno-Swedish music/comedy group that credits the unapologetic weirdness of past Finnish acts for the inspiration behind their song.”
Spain’s entry, “Esa Diva” by Melody, is an anthemic song that celebrates individuality and uniqueness. The song features a catchy and upbeat melody, and Melody’s vocals are powerful and emotive. As The Guardian observes, Melody’s song is “an anthemic song that celebrates individuality and uniqueness.”
Ukraine’s entry, “Bird of Pray” by Ziferblat, is a song that is generating significant interest. The song features a soaring melody and a powerful vocal performance by Danylo Leshchynskyi, whose presentation echoes David Bowie. As The Guardian notes, Ziferblat’s song is “a Ukrainian alt-rock band in 2025, [that] balances various elements, including an all-female choir conjuring a sacred atmosphere, rock anthemics and the theatrics of singer Danylo Leshchynskyi.”
Denmark’s entry, “Hallucination” by Sissal, is an electronic-based song that features a catchy and upbeat melody. The song is reminiscent of Sia and David Guetta’s collaborations, and Sissal’s vocals are powerful and emotive. As The Guardian observes, Sissal’s song is “a neatly packaged EDM-scandi-pop record that feels like a welcome 2010s throwback.”
The grand final of the Eurovision song contest 2025 will take place in Basel, Switzerland, on 17 May. The semi-finals take place on 13 and 15 May. With such a diverse range of talented performers and songs, this year’s competition is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and unpredictable in recent memory.
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