Will the band emerge victorious in the competition? - Will the musical group manage to complete the competition?
On the 1st of March, the populace will decide who will be Germany's Eurovision representative. As per streaming statistics, these are the frontrunners. In the "Chefsache ESC 2025: Who Will Sing for Germany?" finale, nine acts still vie for the spot as Germany's Eurovision representative in Basel. On the 1st of March, at 20:15 CET, they will perform live on ARD for the last time. Host Barbara Schöneberger (50) will once again preside over the event. But who will eventually emerge victorious? Streaming numbers offer a preliminary glimpse of who may reign supreme.
According to a special analysis by GfK Entertainment, which considers both paid and advert-supported streams for the period from February 21st to 24th, Feuerschwanz's rock anthem "Knightclub" (feat. Dag von SDP) is unquestionably the most streamed ESC song among the nine contenders. The Nuremberg medieval rock band, founded in 2004, has released eleven albums and toured throughout Europe. With a powerful performance, they aim to enthrall both the international rock and metal audience and the Eurovision Song Contest.
The evaluation indicates that the sibling duo Abor & Tynna follows closely with their song "Baller." The track garnered massive attention and witnessed an impressive surge in plays by 350% within 24 hours - a record among the pre-selection acts. Cosby, a Munich group with their contribution "I'm Still Here," follows in third position, while singer-songwriters Lyza ("Lovers on Mars") and Moss Kena ("Nothing Can Stop Love") hold fourth and fifth positions, respectively. Julika ("Empress"), Benjamin Braatz ("Like You Love Me"), and The Great Leslie ("These Days") follow in that order. Leonora's entry "This Bliss" was unfortunately excluded from consideration due to its streaming unavailability.
Current Spotify streaming data (February 21st to 25th) reveals a similar panorama. In a statement, Spotify acknowledged that Feuerschwanz holds a clear lead. This is followed by Cosby, Moss Kena, Abor & Tynna, Lyza, Julika, Benjamin Braatz, and The Great Leslie.
As in previous shows, entertainer Stefan Raab (58) and singer Yvonne Catterfeld (45) will assess the artists' performances. Moderator Elton (53) won't feature in the finale, and his role will be filled by Nico Santos (32) and Conchita Wurst (36).
The four-member jury, tasked with selecting five acts from the nine remaining contenders, will present cover songs as well as the songs they intend to compete with in Basel. In the final round, the public will determine Germany's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 through phone, SMS, or online voting.
Enrichment Insights:
- The nine acts competing in the "Chefsache ESC 2025" finale are Feuerschwanz, Moss Kena, Julika, Benjamin Braatz, Cosby, Abor & Tynna, Lyza, The Great Leslie, and Leonora (2, 3, 5).
- The jury, comprising Stefan Raab, Yvonne Catterfeld, Conchita Wurst, and Nico Santos, plays a critical role in selecting top acts during the heats and semi-finals (5).
- In the final, the public's vote will decisively determine who represents Germany at Eurovision 2025 (5).
- Specific streaming numbers or detailed jury feedback weren't available in the search results, making it challenging to pinpoint favorites (5).
The Court of Justice might need to evaluate potential copyright infringement issues related to the cover songs performed by the four-member jury during the Eurovision selection process. The SDP member Dag, featured in Feuerschwanz's most streamed Eurovision song "Knightclub", could also be an interesting subject for political analysis due to his involvement in the music industry. Despite their strong performance and high streaming numbers, neither Feuerschwanz nor Moss Kena have secured a spot in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 yet, as the final decision lies in the hands of the public vote.
