First Eight Finalists Advance to the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Final

Malta’s journey to Eurovision 2025 has officially begun, with the first eight acts securing their spots in the final of Malta Eurovision Song Contest (MESC) 2025.

Saturday night saw 12 artists take to the stage at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali, but only eight advanced to the next round. A mix of jury votes and public support determined the qualifiers, with another eight acts set to join them after Semi-final 2 on Tuesday.

Results MESC 2025 Semi-final 1 – 4 February 2025

Malta’s Road to Eurovision

MESC 2025 consists of two semi-finals and a grand final, where Malta’s Eurovision hopeful will be crowned. The national selection features 24 entries in total, with 16 progressing to the final. Ultimately, only one will earn the ticket to represent Malta at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.

The event is hosted by TV presenters Valentina Rossi and Pauline Agius, alongside actor Davide Tucci. The trio will guide viewers through all three live shows, which are being held at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre.

Key Dates for MESC 2025

• Semi-final 1 – 4 February 2025 (8 qualifiers confirmed)

• Semi-final 2 – 6 February 2025 (final 8 qualifiers chosen)

• Final – 8 February 2025 (winner determined)

With just days to go before Malta’s Eurovision 2025 representative is chosen, anticipation is building for Semi-final 2. The final 16 will then battle it out next Saturday, hoping to bring Malta another strong showing on the Eurovision stage.

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Marina Guskov

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