For the first time in several years, Greece will hold a national selection on 30 January 2025 to select their representative for Basel.
After months of speculation, debate and anticipation, the broadcaster has unveiled the competing board that features 12 artists (plus three that will serve as backups in case of withdrawal or disqualification). A total of 187 songs were submitted to Greek broadcaster ERT.
The hopefuls were announced on the morning show Proían Se Eídon and are as follow:
Greece in Eurovision
Greece started its Eurovision adventure back in 1974, and has participated in the contest 44 times.
They won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005 with the song “My Number One,” performed by Helena Paparizou. Since that victory, they have been very successful in Eurovision.
Greece has qualified for the Grand Final 17 out of 20 times, only missing the Grand Final in 2016, 2018 and 2023. Since 2004, they have finished in the top ten 11 out of 19 times. They have never finished last in the contest.
