Another country has been added to the list! Armenia has confirmed its return to Eurovision 2025…and with it the revival of their national selection contest, Depi Evratesil. Will they find the perfect contestant for the show to represent them in Basel next May? We can’t wait to find out.
Armenia confirms Eurovision 2025 return
Armenia’s national broadcaster, AMPTV, has officially confirmed Armenia’s participation in Eurovision 2025 through a commercial aired on national TV. Notably, after several years of relying on internal selections, Armenia will return to its national selection process, Depi Evratesil, providing an opportunity for more artists to showcase their songs.
Details remain scant, but AMPTV has stated that anyone aged 16 or older by May 13 is eligible to apply. Further information and guidelines are expected to be released soon.
Armenia in Eurovision
Armenia debuted at Eurovision in 2006, marking their entrance with André, who was internally selected to represent the country. His performance earned Armenia an impressive 8th place in the Grand Final, securing a top 10 finish on their first attempt.
In 2007, Armenia introduced a national selection process, Armenian Selection, to choose their Eurovision representatives. Over the next six years, this method brought them notable success, including multiple top 10 finishes. A highlight during this period was Sirusho’s 4th place in 2008 with the iconic Eurovision song “Qele Qele.” However, after Emmy failed to qualify in 2011 and the Dorians finished 18th in 2013, the country reconsidered its selection strategy.
From 2014, Armenia opted for internal selections, starting with Aram MP3, who achieved their second-best result to date—4th place with “Not Alone.” This method continued until 2017, when Armenia introduced a revamped national selection process, Depi Evratesil. Artsvik won the first edition of this show.
However, from 2018 onward, Armenia faced a challenging period. Two consecutive entries failed to qualify: Sevak Khanagyan’s “Qami” (selected through Depi Evratesil) in 2018 and Srbuk’s “Walking Out” in 2019 (selected internally). The situation seemed to improve in 2020, when Athena Manoukian’s “Chains on You” gained significant popularity among Eurovision fans, but the contest was canceled due to the pandemic.
After a brief hiatus, Armenia returned to Eurovision in 2022, resuming internal selections. The comeback marked a turning point, with Rosa Linn’s “Snap” achieving modest results at the contest (20th place in the Grand Final) but later becoming a global phenomenon. Thanks to its viral success on TikTok, “Snap” became one of Eurovision’s most-streamed songs, reaching one billion streams on Spotify in May 2024. It is the fastest Eurovision song to achieve this number of streams and the most-streamed entry by a non-winner. Rosa Linn’s success, including performances as part of Ed Sheeran’s opening act or numerous international collaborations, has made her one of the most well-known Armenian artists at a global level.
In 2024, Armenia continued their success with Ladaniva’s “Jako,” a song rich in ethnic influences that celebrated women’s empowerment and free will. The entry finished on the 8th place.
What song do you wish to hear from Armenia this year? Any artists on your wish list? Let us know in the comments below.
