All eyes are on Klavdia, Greece’s representative in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, as she prepares to take the stage in Basel’s St. Jakobshalle Arena with her emotional entry “Asteromata.” The 22-year-old singer will be seventh in the running order among the 16 participating countries, all competing for 10 coveted spots in Saturday’s grand final.
A Song with Deep Roots and Emotional Power
“Asteromata” is a deeply personal song that draws inspiration from the history of the Pontic Greek population and their forced displacement—a topic that holds personal significance for Klavdia, who herself has Pontic heritage. The song combines traditional Greek musical elements with a modern emotional resonance that has already struck a chord with audiences.
Klavdia’s journey to the Eurovision stage began in Aspropyrgos, Attica, where she discovered her love for music early on. At just 15, she was a finalist on “The Voice of Greece” under the mentorship of Helena Paparizou. She made her recording debut in 2020 with “Lonely Heart,” and has since worked with Panik Records and the Arcade production team, releasing successful singles like “Charamata”, “Vasanizomai”, and “Magevena.”
Klavdia, representing Greece, takes part in dress rehearsal 2 for the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, May 14, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Although she attempted to represent Greece in 2023 with “Holy Water”, it is this year that her dream has come true, and she’s doing it with a track that carries both national pride and personal meaning.
Who’s Competing Tonight
The running order for tonight’s second semi-final is as follows:
- Australia
- Montenegro
- Ireland
- Latvia
- Armenia
- Austria
- Greece (Klavdia – “Asteromata”)
- Lithuania
- Malta
- Georgia
- Denmark
- Czech Republic
- Luxembourg
- Israel
- Serbia
- Finland
While the spotlight is on these 16 nations, viewers will also get a preview of the entries from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom — the so-called “Big Five” countries who automatically qualify for the final. However, these preview performances will not be judged in this round.
The semi-final will begin at 22:00 (local time) and will be broadcast live on ERT1.
Finalists Already Secured
These countries have already secured their places in the grand final:
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Iceland
- Ukraine
- Estonia
- Sweden
- Albania
- San Marino
- Portugal
- Poland
- Norway
- Switzerland
