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Wales Online
15-05-2025
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Australia's Eurovision win 'sealed' as artist's two major advantages unveiled
Australia's Eurovision win 'sealed' as artist's two major advantages unveiled Eurovision semi-final two will see Ireland, Australia, Montenegro, Greece, Latvia, Armenia and Denmark, among others, compete for a place in Saturday's final Go-Jo attends the London Eurovision Party 2025 The Eurovision Song Contest is in full swing, with the final semi-final round seeing countries including Ireland, Australia, Montenegro, Greece, Latvia, Armenia and Denmark vying for a spot in Saturday's main event. This year, the contest is being broadcast live from Basel, Switzerland. Representing Australia is Marty Zambotto, known by his stage name Go-Jo. The Sydney-based artist is not only a skilled guitarist but can also ride a unicycle simultaneously. With a strong social media presence, boasting over 1.4 million followers across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, Go-Jo is well-positioned to make a splash at the contest. Not only this, in 2023, he was the ninth most streamed Australian artist globally. Go-Jo has toured worldwide and performed alongside some of the biggest names in music. His previous single, Mrs Hollywood, has garnered over 60 million digital streams and one billion views across all platforms. Go-Jo, Australia's entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 For Eurovision, he will be performing Milkshake Man, a song he co-wrote with members of the Australian pop band Sheppard. Article continues below His love for music was sparked when he received his first guitar at 13. He initially began his career writing and producing songs for other artists before embarking on his solo journey. Following the success of Mrs Hollywood, he has opened shows for major acts like the Jonas Brothers. Speaking about his Eurovision track, Milkshake Man, he said its aim was to "inspire people to embrace the loudest and proudest version of themselves". He shared: "It's an absolute dream come true to represent such a beautiful and diverse nation, and I've never been more excited to share my art and vision with the incredible Eurovision fans around the world." Go-Jo performs on stage during the London Eurovision Party 2025 The Milkshake Man is described as a character who is "larger than life and vibrant". This concept has been a long-standing idea for the star, originating from his childhood experiences. Raised in a remote part of Australia with a French father, this sparked his interest in watching Eurovision. Article continues below Since its first participation in 2015, Australia has secured a place in the top ten five times at Eurovision. The second Eurovision semi-final will be broadcasted on BBC One on May 15 at 8pm. Viewers outside the UK can catch the event on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.
Wales Online
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Who is EMMY? Ireland's Eurovision star's real name and famous brother
Who is EMMY? Ireland's Eurovision star's real name and famous brother Ireland will perform in the second Eurovision semi-final on May 15 with EMMY taking to the stage third after her song Laika Party was selected as the country's entry Emmy performs on stage during the London Eurovision Party 2025 The prestigious Eurovision Song Contest is back for another year, being held in Basel, Switzerland following their 2024 win. May 15th brings the highly anticipated second semi-final, with Ireland's own EMMY due to perform as the third act. EMMY will sing Laika Party, a distinctive track that pays tribute to the story of the Soviet space dog. She crafted this song at a songwriting camp held in her homeland, and is eager to share it with the global audience. Giving RTE a glimpse into what fans can expect from the performance, she revealed: "Silver, space and a rocket!" EMMY is no stranger to fame with an impressive 1.2million followers on TikTok. When discussing her part in the Eurovision, EMMY described the experience as a "childhood dream that I never, ever thought would come true". She expressed her main objectives as: "My only two goals for Eurovision are to try my best and to make Ireland proud." Here's everything you need to know about this rising star, including her actual name, occupation, and a famous connection. Emmy attends the London Eurovision Party 2025 Article continues below What is EMMY's real name? EMMY is 24, a singer-songwriter from the quaint village of Sande, just south of Norway's capital, Oslo. Her actual name is Emmy Kristine Guttulsrud Kristiansen. At 14 years old, she shot to fame after participating in the 2015 youth music show Melodi Grand Prix Junior. Following this, in 2021, she performed in the Melodi Grand Prix - Norway's national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, where she made it to the final but not to the competition's ultimate gold final. Norwegian singer Emmy representing Ireland with the song 'Laika Party' What is EMMY's job? The multi-talented star isn't just a singer; she's also a freelance graphic designer. While her primary focus is on music, she was part of Norway's jury for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, providing her with invaluable experience as she contributed to selecting the competition's artists and songs. Erlend Guttulsrud Kristiansen and his sister Emmy Who is EMMY's famous sibling? Her brother, Erlend Guttulsrud Kristiansen, is rooting for her in the contest, along with the rest of their 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," EMMY remarked. Not only did her older brother compete in the Melodi Grand Prix Junior back in 2011, but he also co-wrote EMMY's Eurovision track, 'Laika Party'. Erlend's songwriting credits extend beyond his sister's work; he penned 'Scars' for Fake Eclipse and lent his voice to the band's song 'Without You'. Article continues below 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.
