Who will perform at the Intervision 2025 music competition
The Intervision 2025 contest is one of the most anticipated events of the year in the music industry. It gathers talented performers from all over Europe and beyond, creating a unique atmosphere of creativity and competition. This year's competition promises to be particularly spectacular. Izvestia tells about its key moments and participants.
About the Intervision Contest
Intervision is an international song contest held back in Soviet times. The idea of its revival arose after Russia lost the right to participate in Eurovision in 2022. The initiator was the Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova. Later, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on holding the competition in 2025.
Intervision's participants can be both solo performers and groups of up to six people. The age of the participants is at least 16 years old. They can present the song in any language, while the artist should have maximum fame in his country.
The order of performances is determined by drawing lots. The contestants are evaluated by an international jury. Russia in 2025 will be represented by composer and producer Igor Matvienko. The winner of the contest will receive a cash prize of 30 million rubles.
Where the contest will be held
The final of Intervision 2025 will take place on the evening of September 20 at the Live Arena in Moscow. Tickets have already gone on sale. They can be purchased on the official website of the contest and in partner ticket services.
Which countries are involved
According to the organizers, the audience will see artists from Belarus, Serbia, Venezuela, Vietnam, Egypt, India, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Qatar, China, Colombia, Cuba, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the USA. In total, artists from more than 20 countries will take part in Intervision 2025. Many of the participants of the international competition have already arrived in Russia.
Where to watch live TV
The event will be broadcast live by Channel One and the world's largest TV channels. You can also find out the news from the contest on the websites of Intervision-2025 information partners.
Who will speak at Intervision 2025
Both experienced and young performers who have already won the love of the audience both at home and abroad will take the stage. Izvestia collected basic information about the contestants: what they became famous for, what genres they work in, and what songs they will perform with at Intervision 2025.
SHAMAN (Russia)
Russia will be represented by Yaroslav Dronov (SHAMAN), a graduate of the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, who gained popularity after the release of the song "I am Russian". Today he is one of the most sought-after performers on the Russian stage. The artist's style combines elements of pop and folk, which makes his work unique.
At Intervision 2025, the singer will perform the track "Straight to the Heart" to the music of composer Maxim Fadeev. The song was first performed at the Muz-TV Awards in early June, and later the video was presented in Moscow. The content of the contest number is still unknown, but SHAMAN promised to impress the audience with a bright show. Dronov's team is currently actively preparing for the performance.
Anastasia Kravchenko (Belarus)
Anastasia Kravchenko, a 21-year-old singer and songwriter, will perform from Belarus. The artist is a laureate of international vocal competitions. She is also a superfinalist of the musical show "X-Factor. Belarus", the winner of the "Song of the Year of Belarus" and "New Song of the Year" in Moscow. The singer combines her musical career with work on television.
In an interview, the singer said that she was incredibly proud to represent her country at Intervision and was grateful that her candidacy had been chosen. At the contest, the artist will present the song "Motyl" in Russian. It was also performed this July at the opening of the Slavyansky Bazar International Art Festival in Vitebsk.
Yernan Sadirbayev (Kazakhstan)
Kazakhstan will be represented at Intervision 2025 by talented young singer Yernan Sadirbayev, known for his participation in the 10th season of the show "The Voice". In his homeland, he is better known as Amre. The singer took his stage name in honor of the dramatic tenor Amre Kashaubayev, who became the first representative of Kazakh culture in Europe.
The artist performs mostly his tracks in such styles as pop-classic, pop R&B, latin. The listeners especially remembered his composition called "Don't cry". At the contest, Amre will perform a song in Kazakh called "Light of the Steppe", through which she will try to convey the full flavor of her native land.
NOMAD Trio (Kyrgyzstan)
In the Kyrgyz Republic, the NOMAD trio won the national selection for Intervision 2025. It consists of musicians Azat Raimberdiev, Bek Israilov and Minzhashar Murzaev, each of whom has already proved his highest professionalism as a solo artist. All members of the band are graduates of the leading music schools of the republic and laureates of prestigious awards.
For the first time, the artists appeared on the same stage in the show "Come on, all together!" and since then they have performed together more than once, including at the largest concert venues in Russia. At the competition in Moscow, the trio will perform a lyrical pop ballad in their native language, "Zhalgyz saga" ("Only to You"). This composition organically intertwines modern pop arrangements and traditional Kyrgyz melodies, emphasizing the richness of the national culture of Kyrgyzstan.
Shokhrukh Ganiev (Uzbekistan)
Uzbekistan will be represented by Shokhrukh Ganiev, a multiple winner of various music competitions in his homeland. Last year, the 43-year-old singer took first place in the TV project "The Voice of Uzbekistan". On stage, he is noticeably distinguished by his sensual intonations, high, dramatic voice and excellent knowledge of the traditions of Uzbek folk music.
Currently, the artist teaches and performs in the pop genre. One of Shohrukh's most famous songs is Tillo uzuk ("Golden Ring"), which has remained popular among listeners for more than 20 years. This hit is a real calling card of the singer. Perhaps he will perform it at the competition in Moscow.
Farrukh Hasanov (Tajikistan)
Another participant from the CIS will be singer from Tajikistan Farrukh Hasanov. The 27-year-old singer's work is characterized by a musical dialogue with the listener, filled with sincerity and deep meaning. The musician himself admits that he draws his inspiration from traveling around his native country and from the cultural heritage of his people. He sings in both Tajik and Russian.
At the contest, Farrukh will perform the song "Burn!" about the eternal search for love, the music for which he wrote himself. The contest song, which combines elements of pop music and soulful indie, is already available on all platforms, including the official Intervision 2025 website.
Slobodan Trkul & Balkanopolis (Serbia)
The famous Serbian composer, singer and producer Slobodan Trkul, a graduate of the Amsterdam Conservatory, who is considered one of the founders of the genre of modern Balkan music, confirmed his participation in the international music competition. As a child, he taught himself to play the clarinet, and later mastered more than 15 musical instruments.
In the late 1990s, the musician created the band Balkanopolis, which became a cultural asset and a hallmark of the country. The artists use ethnic costumes and lighting effects in their performances, turning each performance into a theatrical performance. It is expected that their number for the song Three Little Roses ("Three roses") will be just as vivid and memorable.
Duc Phuc (Vietnam)
Vietnam will be represented by a 28-year—old singer named Duc Phuc, the winner of the third season of the Voice of Vietnam television competition. The artist quickly won the love of the audience thanks to his powerful voice and wide vocal range, which allows him to perform both classical and modern compositions. Today, the singer performs on major stages and is considered the brightest representative of the new generation of pop music in Southeast Asia.
At the Intervision, he will perform the song "Fudom thien Vong", based on the epic about the legendary hero Thanh Zeng, in whose honor the Hoizeng holiday is held in Vietnam. However, Duc Fook not only shares his culture, but is also actively interested in Russian. Upon arrival in Moscow, the actor said that his family had already mastered the preparation of olivier, and he was looking forward to the opportunity to try Russian borscht and pies.
Wang Xi (China)
Another contender for the Intervision 2025 is Chinese singer Wang Xi, a graduate of the Shenyang Conservatory, a member of the Chinese and Beijing Associations of Musicians. He took part in such music competitions as "I am a singer" and "Supergolos". The singer is considered one of the most expressive voices of the modern Chinese scene, whose vocals combine a strict academic school and modern motifs.
He was nicknamed the second Elvis in his homeland for his velvety, deep voice and manner of performance. In addition, due to his striking appearance, Wang Xi was nominated to participate in the "Most Beautiful Asian Face" contest. Other achievements of the singer include knowledge of several languages and filming. The artist's song "Near the Horizon", which has already become a hit, will be performed at the competition.
Zeina Imad (Saudi Arabia)
A new symbol of Arabic pop music, Zeina Imad, will also be heard at Intervision 2025. The singer is the winner of the Riyadh Joy Awards as the best aspiring artist and the winner of the competition of the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia for young musicians. Zaina started her career with covers and outdoor performances, and today her music videos have hundreds of millions of views on YouTube.
The 27-year—old artist's style is a combination of traditional Arabic melodies and modern rhythms with elements of jazz and soft rock. Among her famous tracks are El Warda El Baida, Ya Awali, Ana Zeena. At Intervision 2025, she will perform the lyrical song Mojrad Ham ("I'm Just worried").
Mustafa Saad (Egypt)
Another bright star of the Arab pop scene is Egyptian singer Mustafa Saad. He is a soloist at the Egyptian Opera House in Alexandria and a participant in many international festivals. He has been performing at the world's leading concert venues for over 15 years. In addition to his stage career, Mustafa teaches music at international schools under the Cambridge and IB programs, becoming a mentor for many young vocalists.
His extensive repertoire includes both classical works and songs of his own composition in various genres. One of these compositions, Ben Elbanat ("Among all the girls"), will be performed at the competition. This is a lyrical love song that harmoniously combines modern motifs and oriental musical traditions.
Dana Al-Mir (Qatar)
Singer, songwriter and public figure of the Middle Eastern state Dana Al-Mir will speak from Qatar. Dana is the director of the music institute Music Lab Qatar. She oversees music projects, supports young performers, and promotes cultural enlightenment ideas. Her voice could be heard at the opening and closing ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup 2022 and the Asian Cup 2023.
In her work, the singer combines national traditions and an up-to-date sound. Dana chose a composition in Arabic Huwa Dha Anta ("This is exactly you"), made in the style of Arabic pop, as the contest song for Intervision 2025.
Denise & D-Lain (Madagascar)
The musical and dance duo Denise & D-Lain from Madagascar promises a bright performance at Intervision 2025. This is a collaboration between 38-year-old musician and singer D-Lain and 36-year—old singer Denise, owners of two strong voices and unique stories united by their love of music. Many of the duo's hits are imbued with the flavor of national musical traditions and have won the love of listeners all over the African continent.
Each of the artists has already managed to declare himself and win prestigious competitions in Africa. D-Lain won the award as the "Best Gospel Vocalist", and Denise won the "Talents of the Island of Africa" competition (an analogue of the Russian show "The Voice" and the American American Idol). On the stage of the "Live Arena" in September, you can hear their rousing song Tiako Hanjeky ("I want more for us").
Rauhan Malik (India)
India will be represented by Rauhan Malik, a native of Kashmir, a professional singer, leader of his own rock band and co—founder of a music label. He writes ballads and energetic blues-rock, travels with concerts around the world, noting Russia with his performance. The musician's motto, coined by himself: "Music is the heart of any person's homeland."
Rauhan has many vibrant tracks that have earned him millions of listeners on digital platforms. One of them is Ishq ("Love"), which he will perform at a music competition in Moscow. By the way, the actor has already arrived in the capital and gave an interview to Izvestia.
Sulema Iglesias Salazar (Cuba)
One of the representatives of Latin America will be jazz singer, instrumentalist and songwriter with more than 40 years of creative career Sulema Iglesias Salazar. Sulema is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Order "For Achievements in National Culture." Her sensual voice combined with powerful energy is adored far beyond Cuba. It is not for nothing that in her homeland she is considered not just a singer, but a musical ambassador of the Island of Freedom.
At the contest, Sulema will perform the song Guaguanco ("Guaguanco"), after the musical and dance genre of the same name, popular in a number of Caribbean countries. According to the singer, she did not choose this composition by chance. In her opinion, she fully reflects the roots, beliefs and essence of Cubans, showing what Cuba is in one song.
Luciano Calazans and Thais Nader (Brazil)
A family musical duo from Brazil, Luciano Calazans and Tais Nader, will also perform at Intervision 2025. The couple are known for collaborating with popular foreign performers and performing at significant events at national and international levels, including the carnival in El Salvador, a concert with the Brazilian Air Force Orchestra and a performance at the Embassy of the Republic in London.
The duo performs a variety of music: from explosive rock to romantic ballads and flamenco. The arrangements are handled by the singer's husband, Luciano Calazans, an instrumentalist, producer, and winner of the prestigious Latin Crammy Award. But it is still unknown which song and in what style the Brazilians will perform at the contest.
Nydia Gongora (Colombia)
Another participant from Latin America is Nydia Gongora, a researcher of traditional music from the Pacific region of Colombia. The singer is a six—time winner of the Petronio Alvarez Pacific Music Festival and a Latin Grammy nominee in the Best Folk Album category. Her voice has been heard on major stages in Europe, Asia and the USA.
Nydia performs with her band Canal de Timbiquí and is the author of many of its iconic songs. The composition she will present at the competition is En Los Manglares ("In the mangroves"). The track is made in the singer's characteristic ethno-style with polyphonic vocals and a predominance of percussion in the arrangement.
Omar Acedo (Venezuela)
The starry galaxy of Latin American artists is complemented by singer, composer and producer from Venezuela Omar Acedo, who has 25 years of stage experience. The 41-year-old singer is best known as the performer of the hit Solo Contigo ("Only with you"), which brought him international success. The track has gained more than 25 million views on YouTube and stayed at the top of the charts for more than five months.
His song La Fiesta de la Paz ("Celebration of Peace") was announced as the contest song at Intervision 2025. The organizers note that Omar Acedo's performance is a unique chance to immerse yourself in the amazing world of a musician and hear how Latin American passion sounds in the rhythm of modern music.
Brandon Howard (USA)
The big event of Intervision 2025 will be the performance of Brandon Howard, an American singer and music producer from California, also known as Bee Howard. Because of his resemblance to Michael Jackson, he is often called the secret son of the king of pop. Brandon himself treats this with humor, because he has something to be proud of. The singer is a prominent representative of the family musical dynasty: his mother is the famous singer Miki Howard, and his grandparents were members of iconic gospel groups in the United States.
The 44-year—old artist's creative biography includes collaboration with famous world-class musicians, participation in albums that have conquered the Billboard tops, and even the anthem for the World Cup. Some of his hits are known in Russia. Among them are Dancefloor and Super Model. At the competition in Moscow, Brandon will perform the anthem of all champions — We Are Champions. However, the phrase "We are the champions" will only be heard in the chorus. According to the musician, the composition was created by him in collaboration with other authors specifically for stadiums and world unity.
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