Azerbaijan’s broadcaster İctimai Television has confirmed that the country will participate at Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland. They also announced the opening of applications to represent the nation at the contest.
What we know about İctimai Television’s application process
Applications to represent Azerbaijan are now open. They will close again on the 15th September. Eurovision rules apply in terms of the song length. Ä°ctimai Televisionhave also stated that song must not have been released anywhere commercially. Anyone who applies must also give a brief introduction to themselves. The broadcaster does note that applicants of the chosen song must open to being changes and additions being made.
It has not been confirmed whether or not İctimai Television will be using an internal selection or a national final to choose their entry. However the last time a national final was used to select Azerbaijan’s entry was 2013. In 2014 a final was used to select the artist, however the song was chosen internally.
Azerbaijan’s Eurovision Journey
Azerbaijan is a powerhouse in Eurovision, first debuting in 2008 with the song “Day After Day” by Elnur & Samir, finishing 8th. The country has since gone on to achieve five top-5 performances, including one win in 2011. Azerbaijan has an impressive qualification record, only failing to make the final in 2018, 2023, and 2024.
Azerbaijan internally selected Fahree and Ilkin Dolatov to represent them in 2024 with the song “ÖzünlÉ™ apar”; they scored eleven points in the first semifinal, placing fourteenth and missing out on the Grand Final for a second year in a row.
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News Source: Ä°ctimai Television
Photo Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU
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