Tomorrow is Eurovizija.LT 2025 where the Lithuanian artist and song will be chosen to go to Basel for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.
The shows this year have been a significant upgrade to last year's contest, as Eurovizija.LT moved to the 20,000 capacity Žalgiris Arena. There were five heats held over a five week period and in each heat there were nine songs with just two songs advancing to the finals. The voting for the heats was a 50 / 50 split with voting and jury, however in the final, it will be 100% public vote.
In an interesting twist, two songs that fared very well with the public vote but did not progress to the final, have been chosen as wildcards to compete in the final.
So who is the bookie's favourite? Well currently there is a 36% wining chance for Katarsis to win. Let's take a look at if the Aussievision team has chosen this as their favourite!
10. Amoralu - Freedom (28 points)
Highs: 6 points from Liv
9. Gebrasy - Whole (35 points)
Highs: 7 points from Sam
8. Anyanya - Running Out of Time (38 points)
Highs: 7 points from Laura
7. Lion Ceccah - Drobė (41 points)
Highs: 10 points from Joel
"Out of all the songs that Eurovizija.lt has this year, this one has real potential. The artistry that this guy brings to his work is so eclectic it makes me really keen to see what package he creates for the stage. The performance is fresh, unique, and definitely one of the most interesting entries." ~Joel
6. Justė Baradulinaitė - Tired (48 points)
Highs: 10 points from Liv
"I really resonate with the lyrics (can't say I have recently - I'm happily engaged if my better half is reading this!), especially when I was a teenager. "I deserve to be desired" - what a simple and poignant lyric. I also love that airy but well realised instrumentation here, what a delightful package." ~Liv
5. Sophie Ali - The Bluest Bell (55 points)
Highs: 10 points from Fleur and Emma
"Okay, we have some lyrics here that serve as the beginning of a true crime story but I am here for the contrast of the presentation. Dark lyrics disguised in a sweet sounding song. Sophie delivers this in a way that truly shows that you can never know what people are really thinking or what they are going through. Nothing is as what it seems." ~Fleur
"This takes me back to my 90s indie pop loving days. Sophie's vocals are pure and she sings from the heart. Would it do well at Eurovision? Probably not but it makes for a lovely contrast to some of the 'louder' songs in this national final." ~Emma
4. Petunija - Į saldumą (59 points)
Highs: 12 points from Fleur 10 points from Sam, Laura
"A funky folk-inspired tune that really captures your attention. Potentially a bit too similar to Tautumeitas that was selected in Latvia last weekend so would be worried if Petunija got to the Eurovision stage they may cancel each other out. But this one is by far the superior entry. The rock elements that build throughout the song caps off a very unique entry!" ~Sam
"It sounds a bit messy but I really like the ballad mixed with the grating rock elements and harmonies. I'm not going to forget this in a hurry." ~Fleur
"This is one of the most unique songs of the national final season so far. I love the folk elements mixed with modern instrumentation, it's such a breath of fresh air!" ~Laura
3. Katarsis - Tavo akys (67 points)
Highs: 12 points from Jamie and Liv; 10 points from Craig
"This is my clear favourite for Eurovizija.LT. It is one of those songs that mesmerises and gives me the chills. Lithuania, you have one task, vote for this as your winner!" ~Jamie
"I like a good rock song but I like the guitars more than anything else here. This is not their strongest year and Lithuania have never sent a rock song to Eurovision, is this the right time now?" ~Fleur
"This just grabs you by the neck and slowly squeezes. Just as you think you're gonna turn into spaghetti on the floor, Katarsis lets you breath again. A compelling and unique package with undeniable quality." ~Liv
2. Black Biceps - Visaip man reik (82 points)
Highs: 12 points from Emma and Dale; 10 points from Hayley
"This reminds me of many of the fun novelty type entries we saw at Eurovision in the 2000s and early 2010s. The group look like they are having fun, and I love how the performance transitions from freeform to very choreographed moves in various parts. Brass instruments always stand out at Eurovision (epic sax guy anyone?) and this is likely to do well with a 100% televote in the semi-final." ~Emma
"I'm always a sucker for some brass and this brings incredible energy with Lithuanian ska vibes. Yes sure, there are some novelty elements, but they lean in to make a fun and interesting performance. Catchy, fun and a great live performance - sign me up!" ~Dale
"When I was watching the heat with the Black Bicep's song, it was around 6am here and the song really woke me up! The band has such a great energy, and this song sounded so good live - such fun! I was shocked, and i mean SHOCKED, that this song did not make it through to the final initially. I am so pleased they were given a second chance as its very well deserved. I think this song will stand apart from the rest of the pack should it be chosen to go to Basel. There will not be another song like it!" ~Hayley
1. Liepa - Ar mylėtum? (93 points)
Highs: 12 points from Sam, Laura, Craig, Hayley and Joel; 10 points from Jamie and Dale
"I am so happy this song made it through as a Wildcard entry. I love the melodic trance and dance bop and if the favourite Katarsis doesn't win, then I hope for a Liepa victory." ~Jamie
"A divine dance track with an amazing atmospheric feel. The best song out of a lack lustre Lithuania line-up. Thank goodness she got a wildcard!" ~Sam
"It's impossible not to get swept up in this song! Easy to see why it's been brought back as a wildcard entry after being eliminated in the semis. Hopefully the understated dance beat and gorgeous vocals grow on people after a few more listens enough to get this one across the line." ~Joel
"Early 2000s dance is in fashion and Liepa leans in hard. But what I like about this is there's an actual song and vocal underneath, it's not relying entirely on that production. Big fan of this and takes me back to my early clubbing days (or what I remember of them)." ~Dale
"I am so happy that this song got a ticket to the final. I love the 90s dance elements, inject those synths into my veins! This is a very strong Loreen-esque overall package and a fantastic Lithuanian banger!" ~Laura
"Another one of the wildcards - could this song have the Baby Lasagna effect? The song is an absolute banger! Like Black Biceps, there is nothing else like this in the final this year and it will stand out. I cannot wait to watch it on the weekend!" ~Hayley
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Eurovizija.LT 2025 will take place on Saturday, 15 February (Sunday 16 February for us Aussies) held at the Žalgiris Arena in Kaunas. You can watch live via LRT's YouTube channel.
All 12 songs will compete for a spot in the super final and will be chosen via a 50% public 50% jury vote. The super final of three songs will be a 100% public vote.
The running order is:
Noy - Just Take Me on a Date
Gøya - After Storm
Liepa - Ar mylėtum?
Gebrasy - Whole
Amoralu - Freedom
Anyanya - Running Out of Time
Justė Baradulinaitė - Tired
Katarsis - Tavo Akys
Petunija - Į saldumą
Sophie Ali - The Bluest Bell
Lion Ceccah - Drobė
Black Biceps - Visaip man reik
Australian times are as follows (Saturday morning):
3.45am - Western Australia
5.15am - Northern Territory
5.45am - Queensland
6.15am - South Australia
6.45am - NSW, ACT, Victoria and Tasmania
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