The road to Eurovision 2025 is heating up in Germany, as ARD has officially revealed the 12 artists set to compete in the first show of Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland? This marks the beginning of Germany’s national selection process for the contest, which will be held in Basel, Switzerland, in May.
First Show Participants
The 24 contenders hoping to represent Germany have been split into two groups, with 12 artists performing in each of the first two shows. The first show, airing on February 14, will feature the following artists:
- Abor & Tynna
- Benjamin Braatz
- Cage
- Chase
- COSBY
- Enny-Mae x Paradigm
- Equa Tu
- FANNIE
- Feuerschwanz
- Janine
- Jonathan Henrich
- JULIKA
During this round, the artists will perform either cover songs or one of their previously released tracks. Their original entries for Eurovision 2025 will remain under wraps until they secure a spot in the next stage.
Selection Process
A panel of esteemed judges will evaluate the performances and decide who advances to the semi-final on February 22. The jury for the first two shows consists of:
- Stefan Raab – German Eurovision 2000 representative, TV host, and producer
- Yvonne Catterfeld – Singer and songwriter
- Elton – Comedian and television presenter
- Guest Judge: Max Mutzke – German Eurovision 2004 representative
Host and Broadcast Details
The national selection is hosted by Barbara Schöneberger and will unfold across four televised shows. Here’s the full schedule:
- First Show: February 14, 20:15 CET, RTL and RTL+
- Second Show: February 15, 20:15 CET, RTL and RTL+
- Semi-Final: February 22, 20:15 CET, RTL and RTL+
- Grand Final: March 1, 20:15 CET, Das Erste and eurovision.de
Germany at Eurovision
Germany has automatically qualified for the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final as a member of the Big Five. Last year, Isaak represented the country with “Always On the Run,” securing 12th place—the best German result since 2018.
With the competition underway, fans eagerly await to see which artist will earn the honor of flying the German flag in Basel. Stay tuned for more updates on Chefsache ESC 2025!
Image source: ARD / NDR | Source: eurovision.de
