Tomorrow, we’ll know the name of Azerbaijan’s competing artist for Eurovision 2025! The Eurovision official calendar has spilled the news–Tuesday, February 4th is the big day.
Artist announced February 4th
According to online Azerbaijani Eurovision source 12xal, twelve artists were originally in contention to represent Azerbaijan. They were chosen by an expert jury including two former Eurovision artists: Aysel (2009) and Dihaj (2017).
This coming Tuesday will also have the first semifinal of Malta’s national final, as well as the acoustic premiere of Czechia’s song (which will occur during Malta Eurovision Song Contest).
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 “Özünlə 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.
Will this internal selection return Azerbaijan to the final? Who would you like to see them select? As always, let us know what you think by commenting below. Also, be sure to follow ‘That Eurovision Site’ on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads and Bluesky as we prepare for Eurovision 2025!
News Source: Eurovision.tv/12xal
Photo Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU
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