These are the six artists in the running to represent Ireland at Eurovision
Limerick-born artist NIYL has been announced as the final act for the Eurosong final during the Late Late Show Eurosong Special.
Limerick-born artist NIYL has been announced as the final act bidding to represent Ireland at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland in May this year.
The six artists who have made it to the Eurosong final, including NIYL, Bobbi Arlo, Reylta, ADGY, Samantha Mumba, and Emmy, will perform their songs, selected from hundreds of entries received by RTÉ following a callout for submissions last year, during The Late Late Show Eurosong Special on Friday, February 7.
NIYL, who will perform his song Growth during the Eurosong Special, is billed as mixing "a unique blend of emotionally fuelled vocals with an electronic sound to deliver powerful, cinematic, original works".
As a queer Irish artist, NIYL wants to "amplify queer culture in the Irish music industry with his music".
His debut album Parish Is Burning is due for release this year.
Also battling it out for a place at this year’s Eurovision is Bobbi Arlo with the song Powerplay.
Arlo’s sound is described as vibrant and enigmatic, drawing inspiration from artists such as Shygirl and Sega Bodega, blending club-ready beats with deeply personal, soul-baring lyrics.
In a short time, she has captured the attention of the Irish music scene, earning notable support from streaming platforms and even a place on Irish sensation Niall Horan's personal playlist.Â
Her anthemic track Feel It was nominated for RTÉ Song of the Year at the prestigious Choice Music Awards.
Reylta will perform the song Fire during the Eurosong Special, hoping to secure a place at this year’s Eurovision.
The singer-songwriter, who hails from rural Ireland, blends bittersweet melodies with a layered, alternative edge.
Rooted deeply in Irish tradition and heritage, her work paints a unique perspective and her poetic lyrics and evocative harmonies create an intimate and transcendent soundscape.
Performing with her band since 2017, Reylta released her debut single Fools Games in 2019 and her debut album Everything Unsaved Will Be Lost launched last October.
Making a bold return with a fresh sound and a mission to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2025 is ADGY with his new single Run into the Night produced by Eurovision legend Ivan Klymenko.
The Donegal-born singer-songwriter performed on Eurosong 2023 with his track Too Good For Your Love and since then has taken some time to develop his music and grow as an artist.
A prolific songwriter with over 12 million streams, a deal with Universal Music Group, and a publishing deal with Spirit BMG under his belt, ADGY draws inspiration from his roots in the Donegal Gaeltacht.
24-year-old Norwegian singer-songwriter Emmy will battle it out at the Eurosong Special with the song LAIKA Party.
Writing songs since she was seven, her career kick-started in 2015 when she, at 15 years old, participated in Melodi Grand Prix Junior - one of the biggest music competitions in her country for children.
Six years later, in 2021, she participated in Melodi Grand Prix, Norway's national selection of a song for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Today, she is especially known for singing on TikTok, and has a profile with 1.2 million followers.
A familiar face to many, singer-songwriter, dancer and actress Samantha Mumba will perform the song My Way at the Eurosong Special.
Mumba ascended to international acclaim at the age of 17 with her debut single, Gotta Tell You which became a global phenomenon, achieving top five positions in Ireland, the UK, and the United States, where it peaked at No 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Expanding her creative horizons, Mumba transitioned seamlessly into acting, earning accolades for her performances in a range of compelling films.
In 2024, Samantha continues to captivate audiences with a recurring role as Paula Kenny in the fourth season of the acclaimed BBC/Acorn TV series Harry Wild.
All six artists will perform their songs during The Late Late Show Eurosong Special where they will face a combination of the national jury, international jury, and public vote.
The Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals will take place on Tuesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 15, with the Eurovision Song Contest grand final taking place on Saturday, May 17.
