SL #Slovenia: Live Blog of EMA 2005 from 20:00 CET (19:00 GMT)

By bogdansteff9 on February 1, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Dober večer Europe and welcome to EMA 2025 Live Blog!

Tonight, from 20:00 – 22:10 CET we have a front seat for the Slovenian National Selection for Eurovision 2025. My name is Bogdan and I will be your host behind the screen, giving you my opinion on what’s happening in RTVSLO Studio 1.

The actual hosts of the show will be Raiven and Štras.

You can also watch the live show on TV SLO 1

12 songs will compete in EMA 2025 and there will be two rounds of voting:

First round: 100% jury

Superfinal (2 songs): 100% public voting.

The running order is as follows.

ANNA – “Čau”
ZveN – “Divja”
PolarAce – “Kind”
Astrid & The Scandals – “Touché”
Jon Vitezič – “Vse ti dam”
KiKi – “O-ou!”
Eva Pavli – “Niti”
Klemen – “How Much Time Do We Have Left”
July Jones – “New Religion”
Žan Videc – “Pusti da gori”
Trine – “Grace”
RAI – “Frederick’s Dead”

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LIVE BLOG STARTS HERE

Good evening everyone! The show is about to start in a few minutes. Thank you for joining us tonight and let’s hope for a great show. Are you ready? Let us know in the comments below who is your favourite?

21:27 Thank you to everyone that followed our blog tonight.

21:26 And the winner is Klemen! Congratulations!

21:19 Raiven and Stras graced us with a song. However, we are still waiting for the public vote.

21:13 Lea Sirk now. Should she try again?

21:08 Ana Soklič (ESC 2021) is singing her new single while televoters vote for their favourite.

21:05 The lines are open. Time to vote if you are in Slovenia!

21:04 Will be curious to see what the public will decide. Who would you choose?

21:00 Now July Jones will take the stage with New Religion

20:58 This is an emotional performance. Will the public choose a heart felt song or a dance one?

20:55 Time now for the Super Final. First is Klemen – How much time do we have left

20:41 The 2 super- finalists are Klemen and July Jones

20:39 Klemen an July are still in top 2 after 4 juries have voted.

20:37 3 juries have voted

20:36 After the 2nd jury, Astrid takes the lead.

20:35 After the first jury, July is in the lead.

20:33 Time to see the votes.

20:32 We see now a recap of the songs while the jury is voting.

20:25 The jury are making their decision. Later, we will see their top 2, who will then go through the public vote. Who is your favourite?

20:24 For me, it’s between July Jones, RAI or Anna.

20:23 That was the first part of the show. Who do you think will make top 2?

20:21 Song 12. **RAI – Frederick’s Dead**: A dark and atmospheric track exploring themes of loss and mourning, with haunting vocals and eerie instrumentation. RAI’s unique style and the song’s chilling vibe definitely intrigue the audience. I absolutely love this performance, worthy of a musical. This should be in the top 2.

20:17 Song 11. **Trine – Grace**: A graceful and elegant performance by Trine and a lovely play on words. I wouldn’t be surprised if the jury will score high this entry.

20:11 Song 10. **Žan Videc – Pusti da gori** Zan is delivering a classical laid-back slow pop-rock song. It felt a bit underwhelming after seeing July’s performance.

20:07 9. **July Jones – New Religion**: A bold and rebellious track about finding a new purpose or belief system. July Jones’ fierce performance is definitely a stand-out. We even have a costume change and the song has potential to be in the final 2.

19:54 8. **Klemen – How Much Time Do We Have Left**: A reflective song about someone who doesn’t have much time left. Klemen’s haunting voice and emotional performance captivates the audience in the studio. That was beautiful.

19:50 Eva has delivers a pop-operatic song. Her voice is crystal-clear and for some reason, the performance reminds me of “I feed you my love” (for the ones who know the reference).

19:48 Song 7. **Eva Pavli – Niti**: A delicate and poetic song about the fragility of life and the beauty of fleeting moments.

19:44 An energetic and fun pop song about the excitement and joy of new beginnings. This performance definitely has the vote for the most eye catching so far. It’s quirky and fun. Not sure what I’ve watched but I was entertained.

19:42 We have now song 6. **KiKi – O-ou!*

19:40 Jon is delivering an 80’s style synth pop song about self-sacrifice for the sake of someone you love. Jon’s song has a good rhythm and even though I don’t understand the lyrics I am tapping along.

19:37 Time for song 5, **Jon Vitezič – Vse ti dam**

19:30 We’re still here. It’s just a log ad break :)

19:25 4. **Astrid & The Scandals – Touché**: A fun and playful song about the thrill of a romantic encounter, with a mix of pop and rock elements. The ensemble is delivering a dynamic performance and the tune is quite catchy. This is a mix of rock and cabaret. I’m entertained. Never ‘Blah, blah’ has ever been sung with such conviction :D

19:23 3. **PolarAce – Kind**: A heartfelt ballad about the importance of kindness and empathy in a world that often feels harsh. PolarAce gives an emotive delivery alone on the stage. He’s ace is a glowing golden ball he holds in his hand. Oh wait, 4 dancers join him, all holding the same golden ball in their hands.

19:20 Time for PolarAce to take the stage.

19:15 2. **ZveN – Divja**: A rock-inspired track celebrating wildness and freedom, encouraging listeners to embrace their untamed sides. The song’s raw energy and ZveN’s unique voice have made it a fan favorite. ZveN takes us in a mystical world that sounds from another realm. Those sounds on the stage could be a bit frightening for a younger audience.

19:11 A catchy and modern pop song about embracing life’s challenges with a positive attitude and finding joy in the little things. Anna is energetic and has 4 dancers on the stage. Hearing Čau I can say that it’s meant to be infectious in your brain. Mission accomplished. A very good start.