Ireland's chances of victory at Eurovision 2025 will take center stage on "The Late Late Show Eurosong Special" tonight, February 7, where six hopefuls will battle it out to represent Ireland in Basel, Switzerland in May at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest.
Six artists will perform their songs live on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player tonight, all selected from hundreds of entries received by RTÉ following a callout for submissions last year.
Viewers at home will have the opportunity to cast their vote for their favorite song and help decide who will represent Ireland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
The winner of tonight’s "Late Late Show Eurosong Special" will then perform at the Eurovision Song Contest, in front of an audience of over 160 million people worldwide.
The winner will then be chosen by a combination of a National Jury, an International Jury, and the Public Vote.
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Last autumn, RTÉ issued a callout for artists and songwriters with the talent and ambition to compete and succeed in this highly competitive environment.
The Eurosong competing acts are:
Bobbi Arlo performing "Powerplay"
Reylta performing "Fire"
Adgy performing "Run into the Night"
EMMY performing "(Laika Party)"
Samantha Mumba performing "My Way"
NIYL performing "Growth"
Patrick Kielty, host of "The Late Late Show Eurosong Special," said ahead of Friday's show: "I'm really looking forward to tonight’s line up.
"I met them yesterday and they’re all just buzzing to get out there and do their stuff.
"We’ve a great mix of songs and the costumes and props are fab. All six acts are really bringing it. It’s gonna be a great night with hopefully a brilliant song heading to Switzerland later this year."
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The 69th Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be held in St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland after Nemo took home the trophy for Switzerland in 2024.
The Eurovision Semi-Finals will take place on Tuesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 15 with the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final taking place on Saturday, May 17.
Tonight’s chosen Eurosong winner will go on to represent Ireland at the second semi-final on Thursday, May 17.
"The Late Late Eurosong Special" will air on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player in Ireland tonight, February 7, at 9:35 pm Irish time.
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