All you need to know about Estonia's 'Eesti Laul' 2025

How To Watch

'Eesti Laul' 2025 is happening on Saturday 15 February and is set to start at 18:15 CET. Wherever you are in the world, you'll be able to tune in to Estonia's Eurovision pre-selection via broadcaster ERR's online player. 

About Eesti Laul

For the first time since 2010, Estonia's Eurovision national final is coming to us as a one-night main event. Eesti Laul has done away with the semi-finals for 2025 and we've got a bumper final to look forward to on Saturday night. 

16 songs will compete, with the winner going on to represent the Baltic nation at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland. And guiding us through the night until that all-important decision is made will be two hosts that are going to be familiar to many Eurovision fans - Ida-Ines Etti and korea.

Ines represented Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2000, giving her country a 4th-place finish in Stockholm with Once In A Lifetime. korea also got to experience the honour of representing Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest, and on Swedish soil, too! He's a member of 5MIINUST, who competed with Puuluup for Estonia at Malmö 2024.

As well as being on presenting duties, both Ines and 5MIINUST x Puuluup will also be performing at Saturday night's Eesti Laul. They'll be joined by a lineup of guest performers that includes Florian Wahl, Dagö, Nordic Pulse, Kristjan Järvi, Cartoon and Kitty Florentine. 

The Participants

Here, you can listen to each of the 16 songs taking part on Saturday night, and learn a little bit more about the artists behind them.

The winner of Eesti Laul will be revealed after two rounds of voting. In the first round of scores, both a jury and a public vote will give points to the 16 competitors. After this, a Top 3 will be announced and voting will open again. This time, it'll be solely the Estonian viewers watching at home that will have the responsibility of choosing their winner and the song that will represent them at Basel 2025. 

Ant – Tomorrow Never Comes

ANT has recently performed his way into the hearts of the Estonian public via his powerful voice and commandeering stage presence. 

The artist, originally from Turkey, won the 9th season of Eesti otsib superstaari (the Estonian version of Idol) in 2023, where he stood out thanks to some iconic performances that left both the audience and the jury in no doubt about his star power. 

Stereo Terror – Prty Till the End of the World

Stereo Terror, a dance/metal/electronic band founded in Hyvinkää (Finland) in 2016, are known for their memorable visuals, energetic performances, a unique combination of metal and dance music and their 'anything can happen' approach to performing live. 

With over a hundred shows under their belt, Stereo Terror have become the go-to party starters of the Finnish live scene. 

Janek – Frozen

Singer and songwriter Janek has been involved in music since the age of 6. His music is heavily inspired by pop, soul and Northern European folk music. 

He has successfully participated in several international singing competitions and shows and since 2014, Janek has been living in London, where he graduated from London Music College. Janek participated in Eesti Laul 2023, with House of Glass. 

Räpina Jack feat. Kaisa Ling – Tule

With this pairing, Eesti Laul brings together a unique combination of artists. 

Kaisa Ling is a blues enthusiast, literary journalist, radio host, translator, clown, critic, ship's cook and feminist. Räpina Jack represents modern rock'n'roll, spiced up with punk, hip-hop and blues; adding extra amounts of energy to the stage. 

A match made in musical heaven! 

Johanna Elise – Eyes Don’t Lie

Johanna-Elise is a young singer and songwriter who creates pop music in both Estonian and English. She has been active in the music scene for years, singing in the girlband Little Mess, performing at the Estonian Youth Musical Theatre, providing voices for cartoon characters, and dancing and singing in a cruise-ship show troupe. 

She has performed at Eesti Laul as a singer, as well as a backing vocalist and dancer for other artists. 

FELIN – Solo Anthem

FELIN is the alter-ego of Elin Blom Etoall, a touring musician, songwriter and producer. From her childhood piano lessons to forming a band as a teenager in Finland, Blom has decades of writing experience. 

Blom’s ambition took her from her small Finnish village to Sweden, where she placed in The top 6 in Swedish Idol. Later, she spent time in LA as a songwriter. 

ELYSA – The Last to Know

ELYSA, also known as Elisa Kolk, is an Estonian singer and songwriter. She has previously participated in Eesti Laul three times, with the songs Superlove, Fire and Bad Philosophy. 

She has performed all over Estonia and participated in many major television shows.

gem98 – Psycho

A newcomer to Eesti Laul, gem98 works as a literature teacher at a school. He has performed at the Estonian Youth Musical Theatre and sung in the bands Anmatino and Hang Over Me. 

In his free time, he enjoys analysing football statistics and reading. He also has a preference for cats and good cognac. 

An-Marlen – Külm

An-Marlen is a young rising star whose angelic voice complements everything from Estonian drum n' bass and modern dance music, as well as r&b-inspired ballads. 

She released a solo album in 2023 and has collaborated with many of Estonia's most beloved artists. 

Frants Tikerpuu – Trouble

Frants Tikerpuu is a singer, songwriter, music producer and pianist with 23 years of experience. He has previously participated in the Eesti Laul competition twice. 

Over the past two years, Frants has been focusing on enhancing his vocal abilities daily and has spent countless hours in his home studio. 

Anna Sahlene – Love Me Low

Anna Sahlene defines herself as soul, pop, blues and glamour in luxury packaging. She is a multi-faceted artist and actress who began her career as a child actor in Sweden. 

Anna has a very special bond with Estonia. In 2002, she represented Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest, where her song Runaway placed third. In 2022, she returned to Eesti Laul with the song Champion. 

Tuuli Rand – REM

Tuuli Rand is a vibrant Estonian singer and songwriter, known for her unique vocals and energetic stage presence. She has proven herself both as a solo artist and in various ensembles. 

Tuuli is versatile and bold, with her music radiating femininity, always bringing fresh and captivating sounds to the stage. 

Minimal Wind – Armageddon

Minimal Wind is both a band and a circle of friends whose music spans across r&b, pop, indie rock and darker musical genres. 

The band's journey began at the Eesti Laul competition in 2022, where they won first place with the international jury and ultimately secured second place overall, emerging as a true dark horse on the Estonian music scene. 

Andrei Zevakin feat. Karita – Ma Ei Tea Sing

Music producer, songwriter, host and popular YouTuber Andrei Zevakin has teamed up with Karita, an influencer and hairdresser by profession. 

While Andrei has participated in Eesti Laul several times, this is Karita's first time stepping onto a big stage as a singer. 

Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato

Tommy Cash is an in-demand artist of huge popularity, who regularly performs at prestigious festivals such as Glastonbury, Sziget and Roskilde, with audiences often reaching tens of thousands. 

He is known for his bold visuals and sounds. Additionally, he is a successful conceptual artist who combines post-Soviet aesthetics with global trends, mixing raw tenderness with twisted humour. 

Marta Lotta – Tantsin Veel

MARTA LOTTA is a singer, songwriter and social-media content creator who became known to Estonians through various TV projects. 

In 2023, she participated in Eesti otsib superstaari, where she achieved 5th place with her captivating performances. She stormed into the Eesti Laul 2025 lineup through a public vote. 

At the 2024 Contest in Malmö, Estonia was represented by 5MIINUST x Puuluup and their song (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi. The crowd-pleaser reached the Grand Final, where it finished in 20th place. 

The result was Estonia's third Grand Final appearance in as many years. 

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