RTE has launched the search for the next act to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025!
The Eurovision Song Contest is the world’s biggest live music show with a global viewing audience of over 160 million people.
It’s more than 20 years since Lifford’s own Mickey Joe Harte (pictured) took to the stage with his emerald guitar in Riga.
Perhaps it’s time for another Donegal act to charm the millions?
If you have the voice, the personality, musical passion and creativity to represent Ireland and win… then RTÉ wants to hear from you!
RTÉ now wants to hear from artists, performers and songwriters with the talent and ambition to compete and succeed in this highly competitive environment.
RTÉ Eurovision Head of Delegation Michael Kealy said, “Our 2024 entry Bambie Thug bewitched audiences and came sixth at the Eurovision in May in Malmo – it was Ireland’s best result since 2000. Bambie’s song Doomsday Blue has had over 24 million streams to date on Spotify. Their performance at the Grand Final has had 9.4 million views on Eurovision’s official You Tube channel.
“Representing your country and performing at Eurovision is an experience unlike any other and can open doors beyond your imagination. If you think you have what it takes to be our Irish representative in Basel next year we’d love to hear from you!”
The closing date for submissions is 8 weeks from today – 6pm on Monday November 18th 2024.
Further information including terms and conditions are available on www.rte.ie/eurovision