MESC 2025 final set for February 8

PBS the national broadcaster of Malta have confirmed the rules and regulations for Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the national final set to conclude its three-show special on February 8

Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Once again, Malta will use its televised national final, Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The winning act will represent the Mediterranean island at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 next May in Basel, Switzerland. On November 29 the submission window for artists and songwriters will close. PBS have outlined the rules and regulations for the submissions below:

• The lead artist must be of Maltese nationality or dual nationality.
• Songwriters and composers may be of any nationality.
• All artists can submit an unlimited amount of songs, however only one song per act will be advanced to the live Semi-Finals.
• Last years’ MESC winner, Sarah Bonnici may not participate as a performer in this edition.
• Submitted entries cannot be released publicly before November 30.

Following the closure of the submission period, a jury will assess the entries. The 24 entries with the highest scores from the jury will progress to the live shows. Early next year, two Semi-Finals will take place on February 4 and 6. Across each show, 8 of the 12 acts taking part, will advance to the live Grand Final set for February 8. A total of 16 acts will perform in the Final of Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025. A combination of jury and public voting will decide the next representative for Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest

Malta first participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1971 with Joe Grech and his song, ‘Marija I-Malitja’, which finished in last place with 52 points. They also finished last on their second attempt in the contest in 1972. After a third appearance in 1975, Malta withdrew from the contest until 1991, when they returned and finished in sixth place with 106 points.

Since their return in 1991, Malta has finished in the top three on four occasions – Mary Spiteri with ‘Little Child’ in 1992 and Chiara with ‘The One That I Love‘ in 1998 which both finished in third place. Also, Ira Losco with ‘7th Wonder’ in 2002 and Chiara with ‘Angel’ in 2005, which both finished in second place. Thus, making the Mediterranean island one of the most successful to never win the contest outright.

Last year, Malta was represented by the MESC 2024 winner, Sarah Bonnici. During the second Semi-Final, ‘Loop’ opened the show and finished in last place with 13 points.

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