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Irish Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ireland Eurovision hopeful EMMY's real name, job and famous brother
The Eurovision Song Contest is back and this year it is taking place in Basel, Switzerland, following their 2024 victory. The second semi-final is taking place on May 15, with Ireland set to be the third act of the night. EMMY will perform Laika Party, a track that tells the story of a "Soviet space dog". The song was created at a songwriting camp in EMMY's homeland and she is excited to share it with the world. Speaking to RTE about what to expect from her act, she teased: "Silver, space and a rocket!" She is already a global superstar with a TikTok following of 1.2million. EMMY described taking part in Eurovision as a "childhood dream that I never, ever thought would come true". She added: "My only two goals for Eurovision are to try my best and to make Ireland proud." Here is all you need to know about the star including her real name, job and famous brother. EMMY is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Sande, a small village south of the Norwegian capital of Oslo. Her real name is Emmy Kristine Guttulsrud Kristiansen. She first rose to prominence in 2015 when, at the age of 14, she took part in the youth music show Melodi Grand Prix Junior. The star went on to perform in the 2021 Melodi Grand Prix, which was also the Norwegian national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021. Although she qualified to the final, she did not make it to the gold final of the competition. The star's talents go beyond singing as she also works as a freelance graphic designer. Although she dedicates most of her time to music, taking part in Norway's jury for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Her experience provided valuable insight as she helped select the artists and songs for the competition. The star's brother, Erlend Guttulsrud Kristiansen, is backing her in the competition along with other members of her family. "Some of the family will be coming with us to Basel and some will be staying at home cheering for us on TV, which is great because I'll also have a support system to come home to when I get off the plane," she said. Her older brother also participated in the Melodi Grand Prix Junior competition in 2011 and he helped write Emmy's track, Laika Party, for Eurovision. Erland has also written a number of other songs including Scars for Fake Eclipse. He also featured on the band's track Without You. The first Eurovision semi-final airs on BBC One at 8pm on May 13. Fans outside of the UK can watch via the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.
Irish Examiner
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Who is Emmy, the Norwegian TikTok star representing Ireland at Eurovision?
Eurovision fans are counting down the hours before Norwegian singer Emmy will take to the stage to represent Ireland at the popular singing event in Basel, Switzerland. The 24-year-old will perform the song Laika Party at the second semi-final, which takes place tonight. Also performing in the second semi-final tonight will be Armenia, Australia, Austria, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Georgia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malta and Serbia. Flying the flag for Ireland in Basel, Emmy was seen walking the turquoise carpet this week ahead of the singing competition. She was selected to represent Ireland after battling it out on the Late Late Eurosong Special back in February. Six contestants performed on the special Eurosong show to be crowned the winner and go on to represent Ireland at the international song contest. The panel on the night commended all of the songs and the performers who delivered them, but ultimately it was Emmy who was selected to represent the country with the song Laika Party after the national jury, international jury, and public votes were counted. Who is Emmy? Emmy Kristine Guttulsrud Kristiansen, AKA Emmy, is a 24-year-old singer and graphic designer from the village of Sande, south of the Norwegian capital of Oslo. She has been writing songs since she was seven, and her career kick-started in 2015 when she, at 15 years old, participated in Melodi Grand Prix Junior - one of the biggest music competitions in her country for children. Six years later, in 2021, she participated in Melodi Grand Prix, Norway's national selection of a song for the Eurovision Song Contest but she lost out to TIX in the final of the competition. She went on to post consistently on social media and has since become especially known for singing on TikTok, growing a profile with 1.2 million followers. She has now been given a second chance at Eurovision as Ireland's entry, teaming up with Irish songwriter Larissa Tormey, whom she met at a songwriting camp in Norway, to create Laika Party — a song based on a Soviet space dog. Laika was a stray dog from the streets of Moscow who was the first living creature launched into orbit in 1957. Sadly, she died from overheating hours into the flight. Where can I watch Ireland's performance in the semi-final? The second semi-final will take place tonight and will air RTÉ 2 and RTÉ player from 8pm. The grand final of the singing competition will take place on Saturday, May 17. How can I vote? Viewers can vote over the phone, by text or via the Eurovision app.
Dublin Live
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Eurovision 2025: Who is Emmy, when the semi-finals and final on and where to watch contest
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Eurovision fans are counting down hours as the song contest has returned for another year. Norwegian singer Emmy will represent Ireland at the popular singing event in Basel, Switzerland, this year. The 24-year-old will dazzle the audience with the song "Laika Party" during the semi-final on Thursday, May 15. Yesterday, Emmy was all smiles as she walked the turquoise carpet in Basel. Here is all you need to know about Emmy and how you can watch the Eurovision Song Contest this week: Who is Emmy? Emmy Kristine Guttulsrud Kristiansen, AKA Emmy, will fly the flag for Ireland at the Eurovision this year. The singer, who also works as a graphic designer, was initially rejected from representing Norway at the song contest. However, she was given a second chance and was selected to represent Ireland instead. Emmy teamed up with Irish songwriter Larissa Tormey, who she met at a songwriting camp in Norway, to create Laika Party — a song based on a Soviet space dog. Laika was a stray dog from the streets of Moscow who was the first living creature launched into orbit in 1957. Sadly, she died from overheating hours into the flight. Speaking on Sunday, Emmy said: "I'm so excited. I feel more Irish every day. I feel so much like the people, and they have welcomed us in such a beautiful." When is the Eurovision Song Contest taking place? A total of 15 countries will be participating in the first semi-final on Tuesday, May 13. They are: Estonia, Iceland, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine, Albania, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Netherlands, Norway and San Marino. The second semi-final will take place on Thursday, May 16 with the following countries: Armenia, Australia, Austria, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Georgia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malta and Serbia. The grand final will take place on Saturday, May 13. How do I watch Eurovision 2025? The first semi-final will be available to watch live on RTE One and RTE Player on Tuesday. The second-semi final will air on RTE2 and RTE player on Thursday. The grand final will be broadcast on RTE One and RTE player on Saturday, May 13. How can I vote? You can vote over the phone, by text or via the Eurovision app. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
