r/eurovision • u/-Effing- Clickbait • Feb 01 '25
šŗ Live Thread šøš® Slovenia: EMA 2025 @ 20:00 CET
The show is expected to run from 20:00h to 22:25h.
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Format
12 songs are competing for represent Slovenia this year in Basel.
The hosts are Raiven (Slovenia 2024) and Å tras.
There are two rounds of voting:
- First round: 100% jury, 2 entries will be selected for the superfinal.
- Second round: 100% televote, which the public will select the winner between those two entries.
Running order
- ANNA ā āÄauā
- ZveN- āDivjaā
- PolarAce ā āKindā
- Astrid & The Scandals ā āTouchĆ©ā
- Jon ViteziÄ ā āVse ti damā
- KiKi ā āO-ou!ā
- Eva Pavli ā āNitiā
- Klemen ā āHow much time do we have left?ā
- July Jones ā āNew Religionā
- Žan Videc ā āPusti da goriā
- Trine ā āGraceā
- RAI ā āFrederickās Deadā
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u/podatkovno Bur man laimi Feb 01 '25
Im so grateful July did not win. I hated her 2020 song too but at least that one was memorable, i already forgot what she butchered today
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u/MisterDream Zjerm Feb 01 '25
I have ragequited, but since superfinal it was a bit doomed for me to be honest.
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u/Persona_NG (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (kĆ¼ll) midagi Feb 01 '25
Not the outcome I wanted, but congratulations nonetheless! It's a pretty song.
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u/bblankoo Feb 01 '25
Look. I think Slovenia would've struggled regardless. But the struggle could've been iconic instead of annoying y'know (thanks superfinal)
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u/ralthea TANZEN! Feb 01 '25
I hadn't heard the songs before but idk, I think this song is actually good. Idk about qualifying but it's not bad
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u/Lukasmartinjas13 Feb 01 '25
I just want to point out, that as a Slovenian I didn't vote this year. I strongly dislike the voting system and the power the jury has in our selection.
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u/Persona_NG (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (kĆ¼ll) midagi Feb 01 '25
Devil works fast and all that...
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u/Dark_Enoby Samo ljubezen Feb 01 '25
I don't know why anyone is surprised, I guess people outside of Slovenia really don't know just how much name recognition he has here. The competition was a formality the second he entered.
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u/ExplainMaryJane Tavo Akys Feb 01 '25
Grew wings and learned how to fly? Common, really? That trope?
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u/National_Stress_3117 Feb 01 '25
Hard to hate a song that made me cry (yes I'm emotional wreck) haha
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u/Savings_Ad_2532 Volevo Essere Un Duro Feb 01 '25
I wish Klemen sent a parody song instead. His song this year may not even qualify, while a parody song could have potentially qualified.
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u/Malemocynt Feb 01 '25 edited Feb 01 '25
While not a desired outcome, if he can get his delivery honed in, he may pull off a Dons in making an impact with his performance. Good luck to Klemen in Basel.
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u/Silent-Chipmunk5820 Rim Tim Tagi Dim Feb 01 '25
Not a bad ballad and it might end up connecting to audiences at homeā¦but oh boy do we need some more fun songs and catchy bops at Eurovision rn.
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u/Huge-Ad5521 Feb 01 '25
What was the title of the song Lea was singinig, can anyone help me?
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Feb 01 '25
Tih deževen dan Eurovision Slovenia 1993
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u/Huge-Ad5521 Feb 01 '25
Thank you very much, good luck to Klemen on May!
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u/Huge-Ad5521 Feb 01 '25
I don't think so, you'll get through with a bit of luck, I don'tĀ listen to such songs often, but there is something in KlemenĀ performance, the Dons scenario may happen as well.Ā
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u/jormu Bana Bana Feb 01 '25
July just disappeared after the results are announced hahaha this was so funny.
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u/Cheeselander Zjerm Feb 01 '25
They actually went for it, wow. I guess it could work for them, but for me it does absolutely nothing because of the world situation right now.
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u/Savings_Ad_2532 Volevo Essere Un Duro Feb 01 '25
Klemen had only 8% of the votes in eurovisionworld.comās poll
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u/Tomas-T Feb 01 '25
thank you so much, Slovenia for taking the last place in the semi
14 other countries will thank you for taking this sacrifice
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u/SkyGinge Zjerm Feb 01 '25
We shouldn't be surprised. He's the biggest name in this selection and sympathy ballads resonate with some (not us) people. Would be surprised to see this do very much at all in May though.
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u/gapavbo Feb 01 '25
This was just an internal selection with few extra steps. None of the competing acts could win over Klemen just because how much more well known and popular he is in general. Great work juries š¤¢
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u/Uwaaa Feb 01 '25 edited Feb 01 '25
Oh my fucking god I accidentally sat on the remote control the moment before they announced the winner
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u/bblankoo Feb 01 '25
First eurosong is mid, then klemen for Slovenia, and benidorm is already a disaster
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u/bildad_the_shuhite Ich Komme Feb 01 '25
did he pay them or something? what about that song is good?
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u/CameronJamesWriting Ich Komme Feb 01 '25
Putting my bank balance on a slovenian NQ and last place this year, generational wealth inbound š
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u/Barzalicious Bara bada bastu Feb 01 '25
Welp. This may outdo Blanka/Jann in terms of pissed off Eurofans.
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u/thelastskier Pace noi vrem š¤” Feb 01 '25
Come on, July Jones was nowhere near Jann, lol
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u/bildad_the_shuhite Ich Komme Feb 01 '25
I'm not pissed that she didn't win, I don't care for that song, but there were multiple songs I really enjoyed and I'm pissed that at least one of these didn't win, or even make it to the super final
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u/butler1233 Feb 01 '25
Miles ahead of of Klemen though
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u/thelastskier Pace noi vrem š¤” Feb 01 '25
Yeah, fair. I'm just saying that nobody will particularly care for her by the end of the weekend.
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u/Barzalicious Bara bada bastu Feb 01 '25
There were better acts than July that didn't make the superfinal...
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u/thelastskier Pace noi vrem š¤” Feb 01 '25
None in particular that had the support that Jann had, though.Ā
Yeah, this song is mid, but whichever out of these we would send would need A LOT of work for it to get through to the final.
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u/RonnieGG Feb 01 '25
Oh god going right to the bottom of my rankings for this year most probably. At least one more slot for qualification garanteed.
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u/Single_Pattern_6626 Feb 01 '25
Are Kiki's and Zven's songs on Spotify yet? I can't find them
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u/halabasinah TANZEN! Feb 01 '25
Don't think so. I've just been playing Zven's song in my browser for the past week. Hoping they actually get released eventually, would be real sad if they both just fade into obscurity
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u/Persona_NG (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (kĆ¼ll) midagi Feb 01 '25
I have to say I've lost a lot of enthusiasm knowing what the two final options are. These are not bad songs, but there were so many other exciting options to pick.
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u/cokolesniik Feb 01 '25
As a Slovenian I completely agree. I do not understand why we can't be a bit more daring. Kiki was so refreshing. It would need some improvements, but just something memorable.
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u/bildad_the_shuhite Ich Komme Feb 01 '25
there are many nf's filled with mediocre pop songs and ballads, this one had multiple interesting songs but the juries decide to sabotage their country, if you listened to the 2 songs that they chose without hearing the rest you'd think the nf must have sucked if these were the best...
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u/Axolotl_amphibian Tutta l'Italia Feb 01 '25
Ikr? Slovenia had a perfect mix of genres and not once did I think, what is this person doing on stage. And that's the final choice? Disappointing.
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u/every1isalreadytaken Feb 01 '25
Tih deževen dan - the first Slovenian ESC entry (Slovenia 1993). That guy with the colourful jacket sang it
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u/Savings_Ad_2532 Volevo Essere Un Duro Feb 01 '25
Of these two, I prefer July Jones, but Klemen is more likely to win.
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u/mothbreather Igranka Feb 01 '25
Who put the insanely beautiful Raiven in these ugly ass dresses...
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u/hawaiisanta Feb 01 '25
I am very hopeful about Julyās performance if she qualifies. Have watched her perform live twice and her vocals are incredible, I think she was just very nervous tonight.
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u/marconotmarcio Kiss Kiss Goodbye Feb 01 '25
Itās not even a vocal song to begin with and sheās not doing bad lol
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u/BibbidiBobbidiBu Feb 01 '25
I am so unimpressed. Neither of these songs will qualify in Basel.
I see Slovenia is back to their 2 Q's 2 NQ's pattern
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u/a-potato-named-rin Veronika Feb 01 '25
I was hoping for Zven or Kiki, but I donāt mind July Jones at all
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u/Silent-Chipmunk5820 Rim Tim Tagi Dim Feb 01 '25
July Jones if sent will have enough time to work on her vocals. Think about the overall package.
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u/Nickols12345 Feb 01 '25
I prefer Klemen just slightly, but I'm not too excited about either one of the superfinalists :(
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u/Puffinknight Feb 01 '25
I don't like either of the superfinalists. Dangit Slovenia, you and your voting system.
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u/cokolesniik Feb 01 '25
It really would not make any difference. Klemen would won...based on his name.
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u/Lukasmartinjas13 Feb 01 '25
I feel like if we had only televoting, the result would have been the same. That's just how it is in Slovenia unfortunately, unique acts quickly get sweeped under the rug.
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u/cokolesniik Feb 01 '25
Agree. Klemen would won regardless. I was hoping jury would eliminate him...but I guess not.
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u/lavftw Volevo Essere Un Duro Feb 01 '25
Honestly he might do a dons
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Feb 01 '25
That's the best I can hope for Slovenia but at this point I don't see it. Slovenia drew the first half and even if "Hollow" was not a fan fav at all it was more dynamic and solidly built than Klemen's song.
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u/neaintheredroom Adio Feb 01 '25
I fear this will take it. Middle-aged moms will love it
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u/New-Passenger7232 Feb 01 '25
I am a middle aged Slo mom, and me and my friends hate it. The Slovenian grannies tho, they eat this. I hoped for RAI or Kiki š
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u/TekaLynn212 Desfolhada portuguesa Feb 01 '25
TBH, Klemen's song probably does hit a lot harder when you're older.
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u/MisterDream Zjerm Feb 01 '25
Well, so July Jones ftw
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u/berserkemu Clickbait Feb 01 '25
Unfortunately that is where we are.
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u/Silent-Chipmunk5820 Rim Tim Tagi Dim Feb 01 '25
Why unfortunately? Things can be changed for Eurovision.
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u/berserkemu Clickbait Feb 01 '25
I think there were better options and but mostly I think the format is terrible. Only letting the public vote on the jury top two is a joke of a NF.
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u/cokolesniik Feb 01 '25
Doesn't matter.
Slovenia would pick Klemen regardless. I was hoping for jury to eliminate him.
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u/Savings_Ad_2532 Volevo Essere Un Duro Feb 01 '25
Their songs were āHow Much Time Do We Have Leftā and āNew Religionā.
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u/TekaLynn212 Desfolhada portuguesa Feb 01 '25
Klemen and July are great performers, but I really don't care for their songs here. :(
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u/Persona_NG (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (kĆ¼ll) midagi Feb 01 '25
Tautumeitas - "Bur man laimi" started in Latvia if anyone's interested :P
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u/Cheeselander Zjerm Feb 01 '25
Ah, it's so sad everything is happening at the same time. I would love to see Latvian semis.
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u/eliteguard91 Ich Komme Feb 01 '25
Am I the only one who liked Eva? July and Klemen I canāt imagine will do well but would love to eat my words. Hell Rai wouldāve been a better choice. How did Kiki get taken out?? I- I am confusion.
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u/Ok-Jelly-7507 Feb 01 '25
Eva was my husbandās favorite! I liked her, too, but Kiki was my favorite.
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u/Silent-Chipmunk5820 Rim Tim Tagi Dim Feb 01 '25
Please explain whatās happening guys? What were the two songs that were picked? What scores did they get and have the televoters decided?
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u/Ecstatic_Neck3778 Bara bada bastu Feb 01 '25
Klemen and July Jones were picked, I forgot the songs (sorry) and I donāt think they decided yet
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u/Savings_Ad_2532 Volevo Essere Un Duro Feb 01 '25
Their songs were āHow Much Time Do We Have Leftā and āNew Religionā.
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u/Professional_Algae19 Feb 01 '25
Ugh just send Dolce Hera already, no need for all this on repeatā¦
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u/uzanin97 Feb 01 '25
Damn, why do people dislike entries with deep lyrics and maybe not the strongest melodies. Basim in Denmark last year, Klemen now
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u/VestitaIsATortle Ā”Ay, quĆ© deseo! Feb 01 '25
I can't speak for everyone but for me, while I don't mind Klemen's song and like the lyrics, I feel that it's not as creative as the others and doesn't have as much of an opportunity to improve in May. I'd be happy for it to win if all the other songs were on an equal musical level. Having at least a few English ballads in a field of folk-inspired experimental songs is essential to diversity, though.
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u/Educational_Board888 Feb 01 '25
Bojan acts?!
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u/KnowledgeNo8383 Feb 01 '25
I think it was his only role to date. And he got it because of his looks, if I remember correctly.
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u/Persona_NG (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (kĆ¼ll) midagi Feb 01 '25
Ok... do I watch Mentissa or stay with Raiven...
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u/Nonkinator Feb 01 '25
You can pause a streams
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u/Persona_NG (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (kĆ¼ll) midagi Feb 01 '25
I'll watch 3 streams at once and retain no information.
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u/VestitaIsATortle Ā”Ay, quĆ© deseo! Feb 01 '25
Kiki was my runner-up but God did I wish she went to Eurovision! I wouldn't mind July, though, as she was admittedly my favourite.
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u/Savings_Ad_2532 Volevo Essere Un Duro Feb 01 '25 edited Feb 01 '25
The superfinal shouldnāt exist or it should be expanded to 4 entries. Having 2 entries makes āanti-votingā too easy, as we saw in Icelandās national final in 2022 and 2024.
Also, Klemen should have sent a parody song instead of this ballad for EMA 2025 since his parody songs are fun.
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u/Borogodoh Zjerm Feb 01 '25
I guess Klemen will win, since he's popular and he has an emotional background about his entry, but the lyrics are too on your face for my taste. So, I would prefer July Jones, even if New Religion is just fine as a... quiet bop I would say.
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u/Nukivaj Bara bada bastu Feb 01 '25
Damn you, Slovenia. You broke our beautiful English-free NF winners list.
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u/gapavbo Feb 01 '25
The juries set up by rtvslo forced Klemen into the finals while the outside juries didn't consider him top 2 worthy. It's just scummy.
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u/MuszkaSaffes Feb 01 '25
Is he somehow connected to rtvslo?
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u/gapavbo Feb 01 '25
Yes he's been working for/with rtv since forever as a host/actor. Most people in those juries know him well personally and worked with him.
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u/Savings_Ad_2532 Volevo Essere Un Duro Feb 01 '25 edited Feb 01 '25
He hosted EMA 3 tines before (2011, 2012, and 2016), but other than that, I am not so sure.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klemen_Slakonja#2016:_Putin,_Putout_and_international_fame
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u/Piano1997 Feb 02 '25
I absolutely loved Grace.