VÆB has won Söngvakeppin and will represent Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel with the song "Róa"!
The show took place at the RVK Studios in Reykjavík and was hosted by Benedikt Valsson, Guðrún Dís Emilsdóttir and Fannar Sveinsson.
The running order was as follows:
- Ágúst – “Like You”
- Bjarni Arason – “Aðeins lengur”
- Júlí & Dísa – “Fire”
- VÆB – “Róa”
- Tinna – “Words”
- Stebbi Jak – “Set Me Free”
The winner was decided by a voting system of 50% international jury and 50% public vote. VÆB won the jury vote and the public vote.
Iceland at Eurovision
Iceland made their debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1986, finishing in 16th with ICY and their song “Gleðibankinn“. The Nordic nation are yet to win Eurovision, but have finished 2nd twice, most recently in 2009 with Yohanna and her song “Is It True?“.
After qualifying for the final three years in a row, Iceland have failed to make it past the semi finals the last two. In 2024, Hera Björk sadly finished in the last place in Semi Final 1 with her song “Scared of Heights“.
What you do think of Iceland’s selection? How will they do in Basel? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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