Greece is through to the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Grand Final, after Klavdia’s stirring performance of “Asteromata” captivated audiences and secured one of the final ten spots in Thursday’s second semi-final in Basel, Switzerland.

Klavdia, visibly emotional, burst into tears on stage as Greece was announced last among the ten qualifying countries, drawing cheers and a standing ovation from the crowd at the St. Jakobshalle arena. The 26-year-old singer was joined by her team in a tearful embrace, celebrating Greece’s place in the prestigious final.

Described as a symbolic performance of loss and transcendence, “Asteromata” (Starry Eyes) was co-written by Klavdia and Greek songwriting collective Arcade. Directed by renowned choreographer Fokas Evangelinos, the presentation featured powerful visuals—including a projection of a Caryatid—and a dramatic costume reveal that symbolised personal transformation and new beginnings.

“Klavdia reminded us why this is ‘the semifinal of our hearts,’” commented long-time Eurovision host Giorgos Kapoutzidis during the Greek broadcast.

The performance was met with enthusiastic applause inside the arena and praise across social media platforms, with many describing it as one of the night’s standout moments.

Joining Klavdia on stage was Christina Kaliakatsou, supported behind the scenes by a creative team including video artist Christos Magnas, fashion designers Deux Hommes, set designer Yiannis Mourikis, and light designer Giorgos Tellos.

Greece now joins 25 other countries in the Grand Final on Saturday, 17 May (Sunday, 5am AEST). The event will be broadcast live in Australia via SBS and SBS On Demand, and in Greece on ERT1, radio station 103.7, and ERTFLIX, which includes full interpretation in Greek sign language.

This year’s final features 20 countries that advanced from the semi-finals, along with last year’s winner Switzerland and the “Big Five” nations: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom, who automatically qualify.

While Greece celebrates its advancement, Australia’s entrant Go-Jo with Milkshake Man did not qualify for the final, alongside entries from Montenegro, Ireland, Georgia, Czech Republic, and Serbia.

Here are the 26 countries, their acts and their songs competing for Eurovision glory on Saturday at the St. Jakobshalle arena in the Swiss city of Basel:

  • Albania: Shkodra Elektronike, “Zjerm”
  • Armenia: Parg, “Survivor”
  • Austria: JJ, “Wasted Love”
  • Estonia: Tommy Cash, “Espresso Macchiato”
  • Denmark: Sissal, “Hallucination”
  • Finland: Erika Vikman, “Ich Komme”
  • France: Louane, “Maman”
  • Germany: Abor & Tynna, “Baller”
  • Greece: Klavdia, “Asteromata”
  • Iceland: Vaeb, “Roa”
  • Israel: Yuval Raphael, “New Day Will Rise”
  • Italy: Lucio Corsi, “Volevo Essere Un Duro”
  • Latvia: Tautumeitas, “Bur Man Laimi”
  • Lithuania: Katarsis, “Tavo akys”
  • Luxembourg: Laura Thorn, “La Poupee Monte Le Son”
  • Malta: Miriana Conte, “Serving”
  • Netherlands: Claude, “C’est la Vie”
  • Norway: Kyle Alessandro, “Lighter”
  • Poland: Justyna Steczkowska, “Gaja”
  • Portugal: Napa,  “Deslocado”
  • San Marino: Gabry Ponte, “Tutta l’Italia”
  • Spain: Melody, “Esa Diva”
  • Sweden: KAJ, “Bara Bada Bastu”
  • Switzerland: Zoe Me, “Voyage”
  • Ukraine: Ziferblat, “Bird of Pray”
  • United Kingdom: Remember Monday, “What the Hell Just Happened?”