Eurovision 2025: Israel's Emotional Entry, Sweden's Humorous Choice, and San Marino's Italian DJ

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is shaping up with diverse entries. Israel's Yuval Raphael will perform "New Day Will Rise," a song reflecting her experiences surviving the October 7th Hamas attack. The song subtly references the events, with the video featuring anemones, symbolizing the Israeli south. Raphael sings in English, French, and Hebrew, conveying a message of hope and resilience. Sweden is sending KAJ, a Finnish-Swedish band, with their humorous song "Bara bada bastu" ("Just go to the sauna"). The song blends folkloric and electronic elements, referencing the Finnish fondness for saunas. Sweden has won the ESC seven times, equaling Ireland's record. Gabry Ponte, an Italian DJ and producer, will represent San Marino with "Tutta L'Italia." Ponte is known for his hit "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" with Eiffel 65. He won the San Marino Song Contest, which included artists from various countries. Italy's candidate, Lucio Corsi, will perform "Volevo essere un duro" ("I Wanted to Be a Tough Guy").