
Germany: Artists for Chefsache ESC 2025 revealed
The German broadcaster has revealed the lineup for Chefsache ESC 2025, the country's national selection contest for Eurovision 2025
The German broadcaster has just revealed the lineup for Chefsache ESC 2025 - Wer singt für Deutschland?
A total of 3,281 songs have been submitted for Chefsache ESC 2025 in Germany. From these, 24 acts have been selected by Stefan Raab and his team to compete in the German selection contest.
In three preliminary round shows, the jury – consisting of Stefan Raab, Yvonne Catterfeld, and Elton – as well as changing guest judges will first select the most promising music acts from these 24.
Chefsache ESC 2025 - Wer singt für Deutschland?
Chefsache ESC 2025 will feature four live shows:
- Heat 1: 14 February 2025
- Heat 2: 15 February 2025
- Semi-final: 22 February 2025
- Final: 1 March 2025
All four shows will be held in EMG Studio 8, Hürth, Köln and hosted by Barbara Schöneberger.
Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest
Germany is a grand old country in the Eurovision Song Contest. They have participated 67 times since the beginning in 1956.
The only year Germany didn't participate was in 1996. Prior to the competition in 1996, 30 countries had signed up for participation, so the EBU had to make a selection. Judges from the participating countries made a secret vote, where the top-22 songs qualified. During this vote, the judges only listened to, but didn't watch, the contestants. This turned out to be highly unpopular, and it was also the only time this method was used. The result of the vote was that Germany was ruled out. This was the first and only time Germany didn't participate in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Germany's best results are two victories: in 1982 (Nicole - "Ein Bißchen Frieden") and 2010 (Lena - "Satellite"). Their worst results are nine last place finishes. Germany is a member of the "Big-5," which means they don't have to go through the Semi-final round and are automatically qualified for the Grand Final. They are also a member of "Club Nul Points," with zero points in 1964, 1965 and 2015.