On Monday 18 November 2024, an international jury revealed the names of the seven finalists who will compete to represent the Grand Duchy at the Eurovision Song Contest, to be held in Basel, Switzerland on Saturday 17 May 2025.

The seven finalists were chosen from 77 auditioned songs and will take to the stage at the Rockhal in Esch-Belval on Saturday 25 January 2025, each hoping to secure the coveted ticket to represent the Grand Duchy at Eurovision. Familiar faces, new names, solo singers, and groups all form part of the predominantly Luxembourgish selection.

The seven candidates participating in the Luxembourg Song Contest (LSc) are:

Laura Thorn: A new face for the public, Laura is currently a teacher at the Esch-sur-Alzette Conservatory of Music. Laura has undergone extensive musical training from a young age in music theory, piano, cello, keyboard, chamber music and dance. She holds a master’s degree in music theory, music pedagogy, and “pop singing” at IMEP in Namur (Belgium).

One Last Time: The band comprises Andrea Galleti, Jonathan Fersino, Tom Sagramola, Alessandro Sorbello and Barbara Salvi. The current lineup came together in 2021/22 and they have performed at numerous clubs, concerts and festivals. The band also participated in last year’s LSC. Since then, they have written and composed their first album, which will be released in 2025.

Luzac: Luzac discovered a passion for singing and music at a young age when he started learning the violin. He has trained as an educator and is interested in urban pop music. He sings, writes and composes, primarily for other artists. After releasing his first single “J’y arriverai” in 2021, Luzac concentrated on his own music and songwriting. He is currently working on his first album.

Rhythmic Soulwave: These six musicians from various backgrounds met at the Luxembourg Conservatory. Three band members are Luxembourgish: Mael Fontana, Leopold Strauβ and Angela Aguilera Caballero. The remaining band members are Diego Lucero from Spain and Zakar Lörinc from Hungary. Vocalist Carmen Carbonnell Suarez has Hungarian and Cuban origins. Their music style ranges from jazz to Latin American music, classical, and pop rock.

MÄNA: MÄNA is new to the Luxembourgish music scene. She is currently studying at the Regional School of Music in Dudelange, learning violin and flute. She plays the flute with an orchestra and has added modern singing to her repertoire, performing solo or with an orchestra. Alongside her studies to become a teacher, MÄNA released her first single “Stay” in 2023.

Rafa Ela: Rafa Ela performed as part of a duo with Angy in last year’s LSC, as well as in Luxembourg’s Next Popstar in 2016 and in Top Voice Luxembourg in 2018. She regularly performs in restaurants and clubs. Rafa Ela will perform solo in the 2025 LSC.

ZERO POINT FIVE: The Luxembourgish band, formed in 2009, is well known for their live performances at concerts and festivals. Their energetic music is a mix of pop, folk, and country. The group currently has three members: Federico (Kiko) Menichetti, Gilles Saracini and Christophe Reitz.

The songs that will be performed by the above artists for the LSC at the Rockhal will be revealed in mid-December 2024.