Katarsis has won Eurovizija.LT and will represent Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel with the song "Tavo akys"!
The show took place at the Žalgiris Arena in Kaunas and was hosted by Gabrielė Martirosian, Nombeko Augustė Khotseng and Rimvydas Černiauskas.
The running order was as follows:
- 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”
The voting was split into two rounds, with the top 3 advancing to the second round based on 50% jury and 50% public vote. The top 3 were Liepa, Katarsis and Lion Ceccah. The second and final round was decided by 100% public vote, with Katarsis winning.
Lithuania at Eurovision
Lithuania made their debut at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994, with Ovidijus Vyšniauskas and his song “Lopšinė mylimai” finishing in 25th and last place with zero points. However, 12 years later they would achieve their best result through arguably their most infamous Eurovision entry; LT United with “We Are The Winners“. While they didn’t quite live up to the song title, they finished in a very good 6th place.
Lithuania have qualified for the grand final the last four contests, with Silvester Belt and her song “Luktelk” finishing in 14th place in Liverpool last year.
What you do think of Lithuania’s selection? How will they do in Basel? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
