Moldova as broadcaster TRM has unveiled the lineup for Etapa Națională 2025, the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. This year marks a special milestone, as Moldova celebrates 20 years of participation in Eurovision, promising an electrifying pre-selection.
The Contestants and Their Songs
Thirty artists will battle it out with their songs in the preliminary round, scheduled for Saturday, January 18. Here’s the full lineup:
•Diana Elmas – “Fly Away”
•Sasha Khanedanyan – “Silent Hills”
•NR.11 – “Bye Bye”
•NORDIKA – “Ludmila”
•Royals ST – “Zboară-n Sus”
•Tudor Bumbac – “Pace Noi Vrem”
•Sasha Letty – “Haute Couture”
•AnnaG – “Meet Me in the Dark”
•Dan Alexandrov – “Can’t Escape”
•Nadya Crajevschi – “Nota Shadow”
•Eblansh Band – “O, Moldova Mea Dragă”
•Sasha Bognibov – “All-Night Party”
•Predein Cristian – “Moldovian Dance”
•Chris Cross – “Eu Vin”
•Vadim Eleni – “Mamă, Să Fii!”
•Rina – “Dorințele”
•Macho & CARNIVAL BRAIN – “Semafoare”
•Lylu – “Pop”
•POOPS ft. Zaffi – “Destinul”
•PRIZA feat Mc Mike – “Kookoo”
•Lisa Volk – “O Lacrimă, Un Dor”
•Y-gaga Band – “Alexia”
•LODOS – “Sentimental”
•Sasha Bognibov – “We Changed Our Gender”
•Katy Rain – “Timpul”
•Catalina Solomac – “Demons”
•Tanya Tudor – “Bring Me Back”
•Pavel Pașcan – “Alăturea De Tine”
•Zelorielle – “Miracle”
•Valleria – “A Picture of Myself”
The Competition Format
The preliminary round on January 18 will narrow the lineup to 10 finalists. These finalists will then compete in the Etapa Națională grand finale on Saturday, February 22. The winner will be decided through a combination of jury and public voting, with each contributing 50% to the final result.
Reflecting on Last Year
Moldova’s Natalia Barbu made an unforgettable impression at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö with her song In The Middle. Natalia, who previously competed in 2007, once again brought Moldova to the Grand Final, achieving significant recognition.
A Legacy of Eurovision Success
Moldova has a rich history at Eurovision, with acts like Zdob şi Zdub & Advahov Brothers (2022) and Pasha Parfeni (2023) captivating audiences. Fans are eager to see who will represent the country in Basel and whether Moldova can continue its Eurovision legacy with another standout performance.
Who are your favorites from the lineup? Let us know in the comments below as Moldova gears up for another thrilling Eurovision season!
