In a spectacular final of Supernova 2025, Latvia’s Eurovision pre-selection contest, Tautumeitas triumphed with their powerful performance of “Bur man laimi.” The women’s band, which consists of five talented vocalists and instrumentalists, earned their place in Eurovision history with their performance, which was entirely in Latvian.
The Supernova 2025 final, held after an intense semi-final on February 1st, saw ten artists vying for a chance to represent Latvia at the Eurovision Song Contest. A combination of jury and public voting determined the winner, and Tautumeitas came out on top, securing their place in the competition.
During the final, Ketija Ĺ Ä“nberga and Lauris Reiniks hosted the show, and Aminata, Latvia’s 2015 Eurovision representative who placed 6th with “Love Injected,” performed as a special guest. The atmosphere was electric as Latvia’s next Eurovision hopeful was revealed.
Here are the top 10 results from Supernova 2025:
- 1st Place: Tautumeitas – “Bur man laimi” (Bring me luck)
- 2nd Place: Emilija – “Heartbeat”
- 3rd Place: Citi Zēni – “Ramtai”
- 4th Place: The Ludvig – “Līgo” (Midsummer)
- 5th Place: Chris Noah – “Romance Isn’t Dead”
- 6th Place: Bel Tempo un Legzdina – “The Water”
- 7th Place: Palú – “Delusional”
- 8th Place: Markus Riva – “Bigger Than This”
- 9th Place: Sinerģija – “Bound by the Light”
- 10th Place: Tepat – “Sadzejot” (By the Way)
The victory for Tautumeitas marks a major milestone for Latvia, as the group will now represent the country in the second semi-final on May 15th at Eurovision 2025 in Basel.
Tautumeitas is a dynamic women’s band with a strong presence in Latvian music. Known for their rich vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess, their song “Bur man laimi” exudes an infectious energy that combines traditional elements with modern sounds, sure to make a lasting impression at Eurovision.
Their performance in Supernova 2025 was a powerful showcase of their talent and unity, and fans are eagerly anticipating what they’ll bring to the Eurovision stage in Basel.
After Dons’ strong performance at Eurovision 2024 with “Hollow”, Latvia is hoping to continue building on its momentum. Dons made it to the final, marking Latvia’s first qualification since 2016, and now Tautumeitas will carry that hope forward, ready to bring their unique flavor to the Eurovision stage in Basel, Switzerland.
