Special Melody Q2-2025
The Special Melody Contest Q1-2025 - was the 8th edition of the Special Melody Contest that has been ever made. It took place in the city of Beirut, [[::Lebanon|Lebanon]]. The contest was organised by the International Eurofan's Countries Organisation (IECO) and the host broadcaster TL. The contest was held at the TBA and consisted of a single show (Grand Final), and was consisted a final on TBA July 2025.
| Special Melody Q2-2025 | |
|---|---|
| Genre Extravaganza | |
| Dates | |
| Final | TBA July 2025 |
| Host | |
| Venue | TBA, Beirut, Lebanon |
| Executive supervisor |  Denis Vorobyov |
| Executive producer |  Anton Desyatov |
| Host broadcaster | TL |
| Participants | |
| Number of entries | 22 |
| Debuting countries |  China New Zealand |
| Returning Countries |  Kazakhstan San Marino |
| Non-returning Countries |  Netherlands Switzerland |
| Participation map | |
| Vote | |
| Winning song | TBD |
A record twenty two countruies participated in the competition, with China and New Zealand debuting to the competition and Kazakhstan whith San Marino to return. Netherlands and Switzerland withdrawal from the competition.
Location
City Bidding Process
The city was Beirut, who was chosen by the organizers immediately without bidding between cities, and the venue of the TBA ARENA became the site.
Format
Season's Rules
The theme of the season chose various genres of songs. The second season in a row, a draw for genres between the participants in the season was held. Everyone had to send the composition suitable for the resulting genre. There were no restrictions on the date of the release of the composition, as well as in languages. The performers who took part in Eurovision were not allowed.
Participating Countries
Twenty countries have confirmed their participation in the season of the competition. It's was the first time when China and New Zealand participated in the contest. Kazakhstan returning to the competition, but Hungary, Netherlands and Switzerland is left from the competition.
Grand Final
| # | Country | Genre | Artist | Song | Language(s) | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 |  Italy
|
Reggae | Boombadash & Alessandra Amoroso | Mambo Salentino | Italian | ||
| 02 |  France
|
Country | Noah Cyrus | New Country | English | ||
| 03 |  Germany
|
Rap (Hip-hop) | Latto & Lu Kaka | Lottery | English | ||
| 04 |  Israel
|
Indie | Bea Duarte | Mar | Portuguese | ||
| 05 |  Japan
|
Disco | Maroon 5 & Rihanna | If I Never See Your Face Again | English | ||
| 06 |  Norway
|
K-Pop | Ateez | Ice On My Teeth | English, Korean | ||
| 07 |  Australia
|
Chanson | Zaz | Tous Les Cris Les S.O.S. | French | ||
| 08 |  Canada
|
Punk-Rock | Joe Bonamassa | Notches | English | ||
| 09 |  North Macedonia
|
Gospel | Gabriela Gomes | Deus Proverá | Portuguese | ||
| 10 |  United Kingdom
|
Hip-Hop | Jennie | Like Jennie | English | ||
| 11 | China
|
Rock | The Oral Cigarettes | Kizukeyo Baby | Japanese | ||
| 12 |  Denmark
|
Folk | Eivor | I Tokuni | Faroese | ||
| 13 | Portugal
|
EDM | Jonas Blue & William Singe | Mama | English | ||
| 14 | New Zealand
|
R&B | SZA | Kill Bill | English | ||
| 15 | Lebanon
|
Jazz | Aespa | Hold On Tight | English | ||
| 16 |  Thailand
|
Classic | Dimash & Hauser | Stranger | English | ||
| 17 | Kazakhstan
|
Alternative rock | Unjazba | Qara | Kazakh | ||
| 18 |  Cuba
|
Latin | Karol G | Latina Foreva | Spanish | ||
| 19 |  Spain
|
Opera | Andrea Bocelli & Dua Lipa | If Only | English, Italian | ||
| 20 |  Albania
|
Heavy Metal | Rammstein | Sonne | German | ||
| 21 |  Hungary
|
Phonk | Stray Kids | Lalalala | Korean, English | ||
| 22 | San Marino
|
D&B | Sigma & Paloma Faith | Changing | English |