Iceland’s public broadcaster RÚV has officially confirmed that it will be present at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel.
Iceland to be in Basel
Following a short delay in deciding, Iceland’s RÚV has allayed speculation of withdrawal from Eurovision by announcing its presence in Basel. The fears have been squashed as the broadcaster confirms it will be present in next year’s competition, which will mark their 37th appearance.
At present RÚV have given no solid ideas on how it’s entry will be selected, with more information expected to come later on. Traditionally Iceland has used the Söngvakeppnin format to select its Eurovision entrant; with the only noticeable omission of the show being in 2021 when Daði was internally selected after winning Söngvakeppnin 2020.
Iceland’s Eurovision journey
Iceland made its debut on the Eurovision stage in 1986, finishing 16th with the song “Gleðibankinn” (Bank of Fun) by ICY. In their 35 appearances, Iceland has finished in top 10 an impressive 7 times. Their best result to date is second place, which they have achieved twice. The first time was in 1999, where Selma Björnsdóttir received 146 points for her performance of “All Out of Luck”. The second time was in 2009, with Yohanna singing “Is It True” and receiving 218 points.
2010 returnee Hera Björk represented Iceland with “Scared of Heights” at the 2024 contest. She placed last in the first semi-final, scoring only three points.
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News Source: RÚV/Visir
Photo Credit: Sarah Louise Bennett / EBU
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