The excitement is building as Dora 2025, Croatia’s national final, sets a new milestone with a record-breaking 221 entries.

After careful deliberation by a distinguished panel of experts from HRT, 24 songs have been selected to compete in the grand finale. Additionally, four reserve entries are prepared to step in if needed. The diversity of genres and the blend of seasoned performers and emerging artists promise an unforgettable show.

The finalists are:

1. Ananda – “Lies Lay Cold”
2. EoT – “Bye, Bye, Bye”
3. Filomena – “Strong”
4. Irma – “Enigma”
5. IVXN – “Monopol”
6. Jelena Radan – “SALUT!”
7. Lara feat. LSQ – “MAMA”
8. laurakojapjeva – “NPC”
9. LELEK – “The Soul of my Soul”
10. Luka Nižetić – “Južina”
11. Magazin – “AaAaA”
12. Marin Jurić Čivro – “Gorjelo je”
13. Marko Bošnjak – “Poison Cake”
14. Marko Škugor – “Šta da Boga molim ja”
15. Marko Tolja – “Through the Dark”
16. Marta May – “Running to the Light”
17. Matt Saft – “Welcome to the Circus”
18. Natali Balmix – “ŽIVOT IDE DALJE”
19. Natally – “Dom si srcu mom”
20. NIPPLEPEOPLE – “ZNAK”
21. Ogenj – “Daj, daj”
22. Petar Brkljačić – “KRAJ”
23. Supersonic Trio – “Animal”
24. Teenah – “Aurora”

The reserve entries are:

1. SWINGERS FUL KUL – “Full Cool”
2. Fenksta – “Ekstra”
3. Patricia Gasparini – “KARMA”
4. llyricum – “TANANAI (MOTHER)”

The selection of finalists was made by a seven-member jury of industry professionals, including musicians, composers, producers, and media personalities. This year’s jury members are:

• Željen Klašterka (guitarist, composer)
• Tihomir Preradović (music producer)
• Monika Lelas (radio host)
• Ivan Pešut (music producer)
• Jelena Balent (radio editor, singer)
• Davor Medaković (head of music department of HRT HR2 radio)
• Luka Grgić (Baby Lasagna’s stage director at Eurovision 2024)

Fans can look forward to a spectacular Dora 2025 featuring two thrilling semi-finals and a grand finale, all broadcast live on HRT. With the winner earning the honor of representing Croatia at Eurovision 2025, the stakes are higher than ever.

We had an honour to speak with Baby Lasagna immediately after he was chosen to compete at Dora 2024 – have a look at the episode below:

EXCLUSIVE Episode: ‘Rim Tim Tagi Dim’ star Baby Lasagna talks Dora 2024

Baby Lasagna represented Croatia at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, with his smash hit ‘Rim Tim Tagi Dim‘ and therefore earned Croatia its 2nd place at the competition.

Can they repeat Baby Lasagna’s success again next year? We want to know your thougths in the comments and on our social media profiles @buildingbridgespod.

Photo: HTV / HRT