As countries continue their preparations for Eurovision 2025, Iceland has released the music video for “RÓA”. VÆB will sing the song during the first half of the first semi-final on May 13th.
Check out the music video for “RÓA” by VÆB here!
In the music video, VÆB are seen on a boat in the middle of the ocean as they row their way to the Faroe Islands and Greenland. Both members of the band are seen in their iconic silver looks they won Söngvakeppnin with back in February. It is clear, however, that the duo are enjoying themselves in the video as they party in the boat, jump around Iceland’s black beaches and playing cards with fisherman. Sea themes are seen throughout, including a lantern, binoculars and a ship steering wheel. The final chorus sees their boat gain an engine and they start to propel their way to their destinations.
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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