Söngvakeppnin 2025, Iceland’s national competition to select a representative for Eurovision, is approaching, with two semi-finals on February 8 and 15 and of course the Grand Final on February 22!
On Friday, January 17, 2025, RÚV released the songs for Söngvakeppnin 2025 through the show “Lögin í Söngvakeppnin”.
The participants of the first semi-final are:
On the other hand, the second semi-final consists of:
- Bjarni Arason – A little longer
- Dagur Sig – Flugdrekar / Carousel
- Tinna – Þra / Words
- Bára Katrín – Rísum upp / Rise Above
- Júlí og Dísa – Eldur / Fire
In this article, we will get to know the last five semi-finalists of Söngvakeppnin 2025, while we give you the opportunity to vote for your favorite song competing in the Second Semi-Final!
We remind you that according to the rules of the Icelandic festival, in the semi-finals the songs will be performed exclusively in the Icelandic language, while in the final the artists have the option of choosing the language of presentation!
The artists who will compete in the Second Semi-Final!
1. Bjarni Arason – “Aðeins lenguar”
Bjarni Arason is a 53-year-old Icelandic artist with a passion for music and creativity. He is known for his calm and thoughtful personality, which is expressed through his songs, which deal with themes such as love, nostalgia and sadness. His greatest love is music and, as he himself says, the most important thing for him is to be peaceful and leave a good impact on those around him. He loves his family and friends, while spending time with them to maintain close relationships. In his personal life, he enjoys Indian food and is afraid of heights!
2. Dagur Sig – “Flugdrekar” / “Carousel”
Dagur Sigurðsson is a 34-year-old Icelandic artist full of energy and humor. He describes himself as a happy, kind and fun person, while his friends describe him as boisterous and extremely funny. He is a fan of football, sports and cooking, and enjoys spending time with his family and friends. His song for Söngvakeppnin deals with life’s ups and downs and the importance of supporting each other, especially when facing difficult situations. Dagur says that the most important thing for him is to enjoy life and maintain his humor, even in difficult times. His plans for the next five years include important personal moments, such as getting married and buying a house.
3. Tinna – “Þrá” / “Words”
Tinna Óðins is a 30-year-old Icelandic artist with a lively and sociable personality. She describes herself as fun, friendly and energetic, and is known for her spontaneity and positive spirit. In her personal life, she considers her family, especially her husband and two sons, to be the most important thing to her. Her song for Söngvakeppnin talks about the difficulties that arise when trying to understand our worth in a relationship and the struggle to accept ourselves. In addition to music, Tinna has a passion for theater and is preparing to complete her acting studies in Copenhagen. In the next five years, Tinna hopes to combine music and acting, creating a career that combines her two passions.
4. Bára Katrín – “Rísum upp” / “Rise Above”
Bára Katrín Jóhannsdóttir is 19 years old and has a passion for music and creation. She describes herself as creative, attentive and philanthropic, while her friends consider her funny, kind and loyal. Music is her biggest hobby, but she also enjoys painting and traveling. Her song for Söngvakeppnin talks about recovering from the negative emotions often associated with abuse and promotes solidarity with victims, sending the message that we are all united in the fight against violence. In her plans for the next five years, she wants to continue working in the music field, release an album with her band, Dóra & Döðlarnir, and continue doing what she loves.
5. Júlí og Dísa – “Eldur” / “Fire”
Júlí Heiðar Halldórsson and Þórdís Björk Þorfinnsdóttir , known as Júlí and Dísa, are two 33-year-old artists with a shared passion for music and creation. Júlí describes himself as positive, ambitious and honest, while Dísa describes herself as humorous, humble and fair. They are loyal friends, full of energy, while their song for Söngvakeppnin expresses the emotions that accompany a heart that aches from love, disappointment and rejection. In their plans for the next five years, Júlí wants to continue creating music and taking care of his family, while Dísa is more uncertain about the future, with her dreams full of surprises and twists.
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Stay tuned to www.ogaegreece.com as Söngvakeppnin 2025 kicks off next Saturday and promises to showcase the talent and creativity of the Icelandic music scene, through the country’s representation at Eurovision 2025!
Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest…
- Participating broadcaster: RÚV
- Participations: 36 (27 finals)
- Debut: 1986
- Highest placement: 2nd (1999, 2009)
- Lowest placement: 19th in the Semi Final (2018)
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