Greece has officially qualified for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with Klavdia and her captivating performance of the song “Asteromata” (which translates as “Starry Eyes”). Eurovision 2025: Klavdia’s “Asteromata” secures Greece a spot in the grand final. The announcement came at the very end of the Second Semi-Final, with Greece revealed as the final qualifier by the Swiss hosts, adding to the suspense and drama of the evening.
SBS’s exclusive broadcast of Eurovision 2025 is LIVE and in prime time from Wednesday, 18 May on SBS and SBS On Demand.
The Grand Final will take place on Saturday, 17 May at 22:00 CET and will be broadcast live on ERT1 and ERT’s Second Radio Programme.
The Song – “Asteromata”
“Asteromata” is a hauntingly poetic ballad infused with Greek musical motifs and modern pop production. The song explores themes of longing, cosmic destiny, and emotional resilience. Its title evokes imagery of starlit eyes that guide the way through darkness, symbolising hope, memory, and the power of inner light. Klavdia’s emotive delivery and stage presence resonated strongly with audiences, marking it as one of the standout performances of the semi-final.
The lyrics, rich in metaphor, blend contemporary pop sensibility with traditional elements, showcasing a distinct Greek identity while appealing to a wider European audience.
Listen to “Asteromata”:
- Watch on YouTube: Klavdia – Asteromata (Eurovision 2025 Performance)
- Stream on Spotify: Klavdia – Asteromata
About the Song – Asteromata and Its Historical Undercurrents
While “Asteromata” is presented as a poetic ballad of cosmic longing and emotional depth, it has also been interpreted by many as a subtle tribute to the memory of loss, exile, and resilience, resonating deeply with Greeks around the world.
In particular, the song has gained symbolic weight during May 2025, as it coincides with the commemoration of the Pontian Greek Genocide (19 May), when over 350,000 Pontian Greeks were killed or displaced by Ottoman forces during and after World War I. Many listeners, especially from the Greek diaspora, have found in “Asteromata” echoes of ancestral pain and the enduring spirit of those who were silenced.
Though not overtly political, the song’s themes of memory, stars as guides, and the yearning for a lost homeland evoke the historical trauma experienced by the Pontic Greeks—a narrative passed down across generations through song, story, and silence.
🌟 “Look at me through starry eyes / Tell me I was never lost / That the sky still knows my name” — lyrics from Asteromata
In this context, Asteromata has come to represent not just personal grief but also collective remembrance, making Greece’s presence in the final not just a musical milestone but also a moment of cultural significance.
Learn More about the Pontian Greek Genocide:
- Pontian Greek Genocide – Encyclopedia Britannica
- Genocide of the Greeks of Pontus – Genocide Watch
- Pontian Genocide – Hellenic Parliament Commemoration (GR)
Countries Qualified from the Second Semi-Final:
- Lithuania
- Israel
- Armenia
- Denmark
- Austria
- Luxembourg
- Finland
- Latvia
- Malta
- Greece
Automatically Qualified (Big Five + Host):
- France
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Italy
- Switzerland (host)
Countries Qualified from the First Semi-Final:
- Norway
- Albania
- Sweden
- Iceland
- Netherlands
- Poland
- San Marino
- Estonia
- Portugal
- Ukraine
As Greece heads to the final, Klavdia’s Asteromata is more than a Eurovision song—it has become a haunting echo of memory and a tribute to endurance. At a time when Europe reflects on its past and present, the song reminds us that behind every voice on stage, there are deeper histories waiting to be heard.
