The moment has arrived for Malta as the island nation kicks off its national selection for Eurovision 2025 tonight with the first semi-final of MESC 2025!
The Format
The MESC 2025 selection process consists of two semi-finals, each featuring 12 competing entries. From each semi-final, eight artists will advance to the Grand Final.
The winner of MESC 2025—who will represent Malta at Eurovision 2025 in Basel—will be decided through a 50/50 voting system:
✅ 50% Jury Vote
✅ 50% Public Vote (via phone calls and SMS)
MESC 2025 Schedule
First Semi-Final: February 4
Second Semi-Final: February 6
Grand Final: February 8
First Semi-Final Contestants
Tonight, 12 artists will take the stage, hoping to secure one of the eight spots in Saturday’s Grand Final. Here’s the full lineup:
Mark Anthony Bartolo – “Hideaway“
Dre’ Curmi – “Te amo“
Raquela – “Silenced“
Kristy Spiteri – “Heaven Sent“
Matthew Cilia – “Control“
Marie Claire – “Wildflower“
Justine Shorfid – “Still I Rise“
JVF – “Festa (No Time for Siesta)“
Adria Twins – “Qalb ma’ Qalb“
Haley – “Whistleblower“
Victoria – “Juno“
Kurt Calleja – “Aziz/a“
Hosts & Venue
The MESC 2025 shows will take place at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre in Valletta. Hosting tonight’s event are:
Pauline Agius
Valentina Rossi
Davide Tucci
How to Watch?
First Semi-Final – Tonight at 21:00 CET
Watch live – Click HERE
Malta at Eurovision 2024
Last year, Malta failed to reach the Eurovision Grand Final, with Sarah Bonnici and her song “Loop” finishing 16th in Semi-Final 2 with 13 points.
Can Malta make a comeback in 2025? Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the latest updates on MESC 2025 and Malta’s Eurovision journey!