Over the weekend, aspiring songwriters and international pop stars gathered at the Rockhal for an exciting Eurovision 2025 songwriting workshop.
Virginie Ranaivoson, a young singer-songwriter, embraced the opportunity provided by Rockhal to collaborate with established songwriters, as well as international and local producers, to create songs eligible for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. "It's the first time I'm writing with a group of professionals. I usually write alone, in my bedroom with my piano or guitar. But working as part of a team was new for me, and it was what scared me the most. And in the end, it went very, very well", she shared.
Among the big names invited to the workshop was Linda Dale, co-writer of The Code, the song with which Nemo from Switzerland won the 2024 edition. "We spent such a good day when we wrote that song. We didn't stop at anything. And there you go! That's what I try to convey in these sessions, to just say ‘Yes! Yes!’ That's my recipe", Dale explained.
Greig Watts, a member of the UK-based DWB writing, production, and editing team, also shared his expertise: "Eurovision needs a balance of excitement and calmer moments; you can't just zone out or make a cup of tea. You need to keep the audience hooked the whole time. The Code is a great example of that. It kept us captivated, whether through the song, the performance, or the show itself, and that's why it won our vote."
For Luxembourg's return to Eurovision last year, singer Tali represented the country with her song Fighter, finishing 13th in the final in Malmö with 103 points.