The search has begun for Natalia Barbu’s successor and Moldova’s Eurovision 2025 representative. Saturday’s live auditions of Etapa Naţională 2025 was the first step in this journey.
On January 14, TRM, Moldova’s national broadcaster, announced the longlist of of 30 entries that would be participating in the live auditions of Etapa Naţională 2025. However, Eblansh Band withdrew due to one of its members currently being hospitalised. Three other acts also failed to show at the auditions, leaving just 26 entries to take the stage.
There are no artists in the selection who have formerly represented Moldova at Eurovision, which means the country will be sending a new artist to the contest for the first time in four years.
The 12 highest-scoring acts made it through the live auditions and will compete again in the final of Etapa Naţională 2025 next month.
Etapa Naţională 2025: Live auditions
Results
In the live auditions at TRM’s studios tonight, acts were scored 100% by a jury. Judges scored each song on a scale of zero to 12 based on its melodic line, originality, and live interpretation.
The qualifying acts are:
- Royals ST – “Zboară-n sus”
- Nadya Crajevschi – “Nota shodow”
- Sasha Bognibov – “All-night party”
- Chris Cross – “Eu vin”
- Vadim Eleni – “Mamă, să fii!”
- Rina – “Dorințele”
- Bacho & CARNIVAL BRAIN – “Semafoare”
- PRIZA feat Mc MIKE – “Kookoo”
- LODOS – “Sentimental”
- Katy Rain – “Timpul”
- Catalina Solomac – “Demons”
- Zelorielle – “Miracle”
The grand final will take place on 22 February, and a winner will be selected to be Moldova’s representative for Eurovision 2025.
Do you agree with the artists that made it through to the Etapa Naţională 2025 finals? Let us know in the comments below.
So when you say… “There are no artists in the selection who have formerly represented Moldova at Eurovision, which means the country will be sending a new artist to the contest for the first time in four years.”
Are you forgetting that one of the members of CARNIVAL BRAIN is Anton Ragoza, who was part of SUNSTROKE PROJECT and has represented Moldova TWICE at Eurovsion
good point!!
So perhaps Moldova won’t be sending a new artist at all!!
Mostly no returning artists.
but not “no artists” as the article claims.
I’d say a two-time artist – with two qualifying songs, and one a top3, Moldova’s highest ever result is something to be celebrated!
Bacho & CARNIVAL BRAIN – “Semafoare” stands out, even with the poor quality studio sound in the studios seen in the audition show, he can sing very well. This will do very well in May if chosen.
I love “KooKoo”!
I wish that when he sings “may the magic never stop” she didn’t stop from her dancing. That’s the time to do something to convey “magic” like by throwing confetti or doing a dance move or b lowing a kiss or something like that. No stopping, please.
Nice music, Unfortunately, singing skills are on a par with Belgium’s effort this year. Very poor.
Sasha at last!
It better be the last time we see this troglodyte.
Semafoarele is the best, actually… The rest are quite weak and forgettable. But still, all these 12 songs are much better than the ones UK or Germany usually send for Eurovision…
Thank you Moldova for your last place in my ranking… unless Finland chooses Erika ..
Wow, can’t believe how low is the quality to have Sasha in the final…
There’s only one song that could reach Top 3 in Basel: PRIZA feat. McMIKE.
I can see it become a huge spotify hit. The “Didididam” part is very cathy.
Sasha In the final!! Wow
May this be the last time we see this weasel. I hope that with him in the Moldovan final, he can bugger off forever.
Semafoare is the only option I think!
What a shame that someone who doesn’t even capable to sing is in the top 12 of a NF.
Royals ST must win this. Vallerias song was the best overall (on spotify), but of course disqualified…. wasn’t there. Moldova disappoints every year.
Thanks to Moldova for yet another most iconic show of the whole Eurovision season!
The juries Actually let Sasha in the final part of the selection, that’s a turn of events…
Ugh, that troll made it through?
With which song???
All Night Party, not with that other one with another provocative title, no surprises here)
BOGNIBOV MADE IT! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!
But and the selected finalists when?
It seems there is a special tv programme tonight to announce the finalists!!
Oh ok ty!
I checked, and the results are already revealed, some good surprises and some not really good…
“CARNIVAL BRAIN” is a wonderful name
Cant watch because im stuck in an airport but I really liked Katy Rain and Catalina Solomac’s songs in studio, so I hope they qualify!!
Just checked results, My girls made it!
I really liked Katy Rain’s previous entry Lele even though it didn’t go anywhere in Romania or Moldova, so I am glad to see she made it to the final this time.
there is no winner material in this selection, next
Apparently Dr Tudor Bumbac, MD is 83-year-young-and-wise. So sweet. He’s made a song for peace. What a brilliant sentiment!! <3
This hora is SO SO SO SO GOOD!
Moldova and the beautiful Romanian language! <3
Looking forward to the top 10*.
never change Moldova