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Irish Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Eurovision 2025 final running order, schedule and full song list
Eurovision Song Contest fans are gearing up for the 2025 grand final this evening (Saturday, May 17) at 8pm. Following the semi-finals during the week to whittle down the competing nations, there are now just 25 countries in the final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, reports the Express. Eurovision 2025 is taking place in Basel, Switzerland after artist Nemo was victorious with their track The Code last year Malmö, Sweden. This year's Eurovision grand final is being held at the Basel's St Jakobshalle venue, after the two semi-finals were held there on Tuesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 15. Here's a look at the full final running order as well as the song list for all 25 countries taking part in the show tonight. The Eurovision 2025 running order was determined by a draw. Following each of the semi-finals, there was a ballot to decide which half each nation would perform in, with each finalist getting either first half, second half or Producer's choice. If a country got Producer's choice, this means the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR) decided where the country will be in the running order this year. This year's running order was announced shortly after the second semi-final on Thursday. It was already decided by draw that host nation Switzerland would be performing 19th in the running order. The 'Big Five' countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom), who automatically qualify due to being the biggest financial contributors to the competition, saw their place in the grand final running order announced after the semi-final they performed in. The grand final will be split into two halves with interval acts. Among this year's interval performers are reigning champions Nemo, who will perform a brand new song, singer Efendi who represented Azerbaijan in 2021 with her song Mata Hari, Lithuanian band The Roop will share their track that was intended for the cancelled 2020 Eurovision Song Contest, among many others. Here is the Eurovision 2025 final running order: 1. Norway | Kyle Alessandro – Lighter 2. Luxembourg | Laura Thorn – La Poupée Monte Le Son 3. Estonia | Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato 4. Israel | Yuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise 5. Lithuania | Katarsis – Tavo Akys 6. Spain | Melody – ESA DIVA 7. Ukraine | Ziferblat – Bird of Pray 8. United Kingdom | Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened? 9. Austria | JJ – Wasted Love 10. Iceland | VÆB – RÓA 11. Latvia | Tautumeitas – Bur Man Laimi 12. Netherlands | Claude – C'est La Vie 13. Finland | Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME 14. Italy | Lucio Corsi | Volevo Essere Un Duro 15. Poland | Justyna Steczkowska – GAJA 16. Germany | Abor & Tynna – Baller 17. Greece | Klavdia – Asteromáta 18. Armenia | PARG – SURVIVOR 19. Switzerland | Zoë Më – Voyage 20. Malta | Miriana Conte – SERVING 21. Portugal | NAPA – Deslocado 22. Denmark | Sissal – Hallucination 23. Sweden | KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu 24. France | Louane – maman 25. San Marino | Gabry Ponte – Tutta L'Italia 26. Albania | Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm This year's contest has the theme of Unity Shapes Love with a total of 37 countries taking part, across all the shows. Hosts Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker and Sandra Studer are presenting the Eurovision final. So far, it looks like Sweden's entry KAJ and their song Bara Bada Bastu is the frontrunner to walk away with the Eurovision trophy. Hot on their heels is Austria's JJ with the number Wasted Love, while Claude from the Netherlands is in a third place to win with C'est La Via - not to be confused with Irish girl band B*Witched's 1998 song of the same name. The Eurovision 2025 Grand Final is tonight on BBC One at 8pm
New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
SME Open Day 2025: Media Prima sparks new growth for local brands
KUALA LUMPUR: Media Prima's 2025 SME Open Day has emerged as a new catalyst for small and medium enterprise (SME) owners to strengthen their brand presence and advance their marketing strategies. Media Prima Bhd (MPB) chief operating officer Datuk Mohd Efendi Omar said the open day was part of the group's long-term commitment to supporting the growth of local brands, particularly among SMEs. He said the programme went beyond just being an exhibition or engagement session, as it offered access to strategic partnership opportunities with MPB, including comprehensive promotional space across print, television, digital and radio platforms. "Many SMEs have relied solely on social media, but through MPB, we provide a 360-degree marketing ecosystem to help them sustainably penetrate both domestic and international markets. "We offer space and act as a strategic partner to help them brand their products more effectively, and this is not a one-day collaboration but the beginning of a long-term relationship," he told reporters here today. Efendi said due to the overwhelming response from entrepreneurs nationwide, the group now plans to bring SME Open Day to Johor Baru, Penang and Sarawak. "Many brands from outside the Klang Valley have expressed interest, so we aim to expand this initiative to other states to ensure equal opportunities for all SMEs," he said. The second day of SME Open Day also saw a significant boost to the SME empowerment agenda, as Media Prima formed a strategic partnership with Glocal Link Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Mara Corporation. Glocal Link general manager Badrul Hisham Baharum said the collaboration strengthened their shared mission to build an ecosystem that supported local entrepreneurs. "Glocal Link and MPB share the same goal of assisting entrepreneurs. We are committed to developing strong local SME brands that can break into not only the Malaysian market but also global. "We hope SME Open Day will become an annual event and be expanded nationwide to give more entrepreneurs, particularly those unable to attend in Kuala Lumpur, a chance to participate," he said. Badrul added that, with its focus on branding, understanding the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, and providing a robust support ecosystem, SME Open Day 2025 could showcase how corporate synergy can drive greater success for local SMEs.
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Over 200 companies attend Media Prima's SME Open Day
KUALA LUMPUR: Media Prima Berhad (MPB), Malaysia's largest media group, launched its two-day SME Open Day at Balai Berita Bangsar today. The event is designed to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) understand how MPB can support their growth through its media platforms. MPB chief operating officer Datuk Mohd Efendi Omar said about 200 companies attended the first day, most of whom were new clients from across Malaysia. MPB prepared various activities and content, including presentations by television, radio, and digital personalities, along with editors from Berita Harian, the New Straits Times (NST), and Harian Metro. Efendi said the company is offering discounts of up to 80 per cent on advertising packages, exclusively during the event. Representatives from Media Prima Audio and REV Media Group shared insights on radio and digital advertising. NST Group Editor Farrah Naz Abd Karim led editorial sessions, emphasising media credibility and branding effectiveness. Attendees also toured studios, met media professionals, and explored cross-platform marketing strategies. The event continues on May 15 for SME owners under Glocal Link (M) Sdn Bhd, a Mara Corporation subsidiary.
