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In the heart of entertainment, television legends RTL and ARD, alongside the ever-charismatic Stefan Raab (58), are on a mission to discover Germany's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. This ambitious quest has already seen some contestants secure a spot in the semifinals. With an impressive lineup, including familiar faces like Elton (53), Yvonne Catterfeld (45), and guest juror Max Mutzke (43), the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) is taking center stage.
On February 14th, the stars aligned as Gianni (50), moderator Barbara Schöneberger, powerhouse Elton, and singer-actress Yvonne Catterfeld joined forces with Max Mutzke to select potential German ESC champions. This electrifying event is cleverly titled "Chefsache ESC 2025 - Who will sing for Germany?" A key constituent in this process would unfold in March.
The Journey Begins: The First Twelve Acts
On February 14th, the competition kicked off with 12 hopefuls fighting for a chance to stand out. Julika (23) from Düsseldorf captivated the audience and jury with her cover of Snow Patrol's "Run." Elton was so enchanted that he declared, "I could stop now." Max Mutzke agrees, calling it "a killer first number."
Benjamin Braatz (24), son of a piano teacher, delivered an impressive performance of his original ballad "Breakfast." His captivating tone earned high praise from Raab: "I really liked it." Fannie (42), a Swiss transplant residing in Berlin, presented the addictive "Easy." Yvonne Catterfeld was enamored by Fannie's distinct style and stage confidence.
Magnificent Covers and Unforgettable Performances
Chase (34) from Hamburg offered an enchanting rendition of Adele's "Million Years Ago." Raab lavished praise on the performer; Schöneberger was impressed, too. And Max raved about Chase's charm, declaring the performance amazing. Enny-Mae (22) from Berlin performed with the production duo Paradigm, covering Duncan Laurence's "Arcade." While the performance wasn't perfect, the duo exhibited strong potential.
Revamped Classics and Shocking Reinventions
Jonathan Henrich (24), having spent time in England and the U.S., returned to Germany with style. Covering Jvke's "Golden Hour," Jonathan left the jury dazzled; even Raab, normally critical of the artist's genre, admitted being captivated. Feuerschwanz, the folk-metal band, took on O-Zone's "Dragostea din tei," fully transforming the infamous "shit song" into a spectacular show.
Cage (30) from Cologne delivered an inspiring rendition of "Wrong Places" by H.E.R., immediately prompting high praise from Mutzke and Raab. Equa Tu (28) from Münster brought positivity to the stage with his song "Gaga," impressing Yvonne Catterfeld and making Elton label him as gaga-worthy for the next round.
Echoes of the Past and Modern Day Magic
Janine (25) from Berlin, a budding Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe devotee, brought magic to the stage with a cover of "Can't Help Falling in Love." Raab was taken aback, reminiscing about a Marilyn Monroe moment. The scrappy Munich band Cosby delivered a performance of their original song "Loved for Who I Am," capturing Mutzke's admiration and reminding Elton of the good old days of Avril Lavigne.
To polarizing conclusions, the Vienna siblings Abor & Tynna covered Adele's "Skyfall." Barbara Schöneberger praised the heartfelt performance, relishing in its modernity and timeliness.
The Next Round of Contenders
As the anticipation builds, viewers will have the final say in determining the German representative. However, the jury still holds sway until the semifinals. Our seven lucky contestants, who will carry on to the next stage, include Julika, Benjamin Braatz, Cage, Feuerschwanz, Abor & Tynna, Cosby, and Jonathan Henrich.
So far, 24 hopefuls have made it to the preliminary round, having been chosen from a whopping 3,281 applications. The next live show to captivate audiences will air on February 15th during RTL's primetime, with the ESC songs finally being presented on the channel on February 22nd. The nail-biting finale of "Chefsache ESC 2025" will play out on March 1st, with ARD broadcasting the ESC finale from Basel. Other channels will also join in the fun at 21:00 on May 17th.[1][2][4]
[1][2][4]: The seven artists who will progress to the semifinals following the pre-selection round of Chefsache ESC 2025 are:
- Abor & Tynna
- Benjamin Braatz
- Cage
- Chase
- COSBY
- Enny-Mae x Paradigm
- Equa Tu
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Gianni, Barbara Schöneberger, Elton, Yvonne, and Max Mutzke reviewed 12 contenders in the "Chefsache ESC 2025" event, with Julika from Düsseldorf impressing the judges. (containing: 'February 14th', 'stars aligned', 'Gianni', 'moderator', 'barbara schöneberger', 'powerhouse', 'elton', 'singer-actress', 'yvonne catterfeld', 'Max Mutzke', 'titling', 'first twelve acts')
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