Canticum Certamine 25

Canticum Certamine 25, also known as CC 25, was the twenty-fifth edition of Canticum Certamine. The contest took place in Korçë, Albania. This was the second time Albania hosted Canticum Certamine, previously hosting in Tirana for the third edition of Canticum Certamine. Korçë hosted this edition after Dua Lipa won the previous edition held in Riga with her song "Training Season". The show took place on the Skënderbeu Stadium and was hosted by Adriana Matoshi, Kledi Kadiu, Xhuliano Dule, and Krisa Çaushi.
To celebrate the twenty-fifth edition of the contest, CBU decided to bring back guest countries that would change each edition. The guest country for this edition was Vietnam.
Fifty-two countries participated this edition in Albania. Five countries made their return to the contest, those being Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, and Slovakia. Liechtenstein returned to the contest after a thirteen edition long break after previously losing their CBU membership. Morocco and Tunisia withdrew from the contest, both stating poor results as a reason for their absence.
Switzerland was declared the winner of the twenty-fifth edition, represented by Sans Soucis with the song "I Know Your Present". This was the first time Switzerland won Canticum Certamine, with their previous best result being third place, achieved in the fifteenth edition. "I Know Your Present" gathered a mass-total of 444 points, over 100 points ahead of the runner-up, 105 to be exact, the Netherlands. The United Kingdom ended up placing third, being the pre-show fan-favourite to win this edition. Kazakhstan, Ireland and Croatia completed the top six of this edition. Croatia received their second auto-qualification in a row. Vietnam received a warm welcome, finishing in eleventh place. Their result prompted CBU to continue inviting guest countries in the future.
==Location ==
Albania, a southeastern European nation, boasts dramatic beauty and a rich history. Albania's landscape is a tapestry of soaring, snow-capped mountains contrasting with a sparkling coastline bathed in the Mediterranean sun. Three-quarters of the country is dominated by rugged mountains. Albania offers a refreshing escape from the usual tourist crowds, where visitors can immerse themselves in the authentic Albanian culture, with its warm hospitality and delicious cuisine. Albania caters to the adventurer as well, with opportunities to hike through the Albanian Alps, kayak along the scenic coastline, or explore ancient caves hidden within the mountains.
===Bidding phase===
After Albania confirmed hosting of the 25th edition, the broadcaster RTSH announced that four cities across the nation applied to host the contest: Berat, Durrës, Korçë, and Tirana.
Korçë was announced as the host city, alongside with Skënderbeu Stadium as the host venue.
Key Host venue
City 	Venue 	Capacity
Berat 	Tomori Stadium 	19,230
Durrës	Niko Dovana Stadium 	12,040
Korçë 	Skënderbeu Stadium 	16,343
Tirana	Arena Kombëtare 	22,500
Tirana	Palace of Congresses	2,100
==Participating countries==
===Pre-Qualification Round ===
Draw	Country	Artist 	Song 	Place	Points
01 	 	Joseph June 	"Einam Pašokti" 	8 	85
02 	 	Dreamy Dimmy 	"suffocate" 	3 	134
03 	 	IOVA 	"Art of Losing Control"	4 	133
04 	 	IAMNIKITA 	"BouJe" 	7 	114
05 	 	Ellêm 	"Les Talons" 	6 	121
06 	 	MODULAR 	"Goldener Reiter" 	9 	78
07 	 	Glowie 	"Throwback" 	5 	126
08 	 	Joost Klein 	"Europapa" 	1 	160
09 	 	Mia Rodriguez	"Ride" 	2 	140
===Semi-final 1===
Twenty-one countries participated in the first semi-final. Croatia, Montenegro and the United Kingdom also voted in this semi-final. The highlighted countries qualified for the final.
Draw	Country	Artist 	Song 	Place	Points
01 	 	Mimod 	"Chka" 	19 	72
02 	 	Lenny 	"Overdosed" 	17 	95
03 	 	Cailin Russo 	"DIE DOWN" 	8 	144
04 	 	Käärijä, Erika Vikman	"Ruoska" 	11 	133
05 	 	Night Tapes 	"drifting" 	5 	174
06 	 	Astrit Ismaili 	"Bee My Long-Distance Friend"	12 	130
07 	 	July Jones 	"Cry When I Cum" 	10 	134
08 	 	yunè pinku 	"Fai Fighter" 	2 	230
09 	 	Lebedeva 	"Devich'i Kosy" 	3 	211
10 	 	Shy Smith 	"Soaked" 	15 	112
11 	 	Natalia Gordienko 	"High heels" 	20 	67
12 	 	Joost Klein 	"Europapa" 	1 	238
13 	 	Yaeger 	"Jaguar" 	6 	171
14 	 	Boksa 	"Lutam" 	18 	79
15 	 	GESS 	"Love Me Down" 	21 	66
16 	 	Kiss Facility 	"z" 	13 	128
17 	 	Hiền Hồ 	"Khóc Ở Trong Club" 	4 	189
18 	 	La Niña 	"Salomè" 	16 	107
19 	 	BANKS 	"Gemini Feed" 	14 	124
20 	 	IOVA 	"Art of Losing Control" 	9 	143
21 	 	Josie Man 	"unbreak ur heart" 	7 	153
===Semi-final 2===
Twenty-one countries participated in the first semi-final. Albania, the Faroe Islands and Germany also voted in this semi-final. The highlighted countries qualified for the final.
Draw	Country	Artist 	Song 	Place	Points
01 	 	Chappell Roan 	"Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl"	5 	190
02 	 	Sandor 	"La Médaille" 	11 	122
03 	 	Mihaela Fileva	"Vsichko e bilo za dobro" 	13 	116
04 	 	Anthea 	"Emotional Chaos" 	17 	102
05 	 	Zelenooka 	"Shakh i mat" 	12 	122
06 	 	Sam Quealy 	"Valentine" 	14 	115
07 	 	Mia Rodriguez 	"Ride" 	6 	179
08 	 	Glowie 	"Throwback" 	7 	167
09 	 	Nola 	"Nevynosimo" 	20 	78
10 	 	Elias 	"Daisy Chain" 	15 	115
11 	 	Paptircem 	"Padişahım" 	10 	124
12 	 	Herlander 	"woohooo!!!" 	19 	80
13 	 	horsegiirL 	"My Barn My Rules" 	8 	166
14 	 	Tara 	"Pijana" 	16 	109
15 	 	Dreamy Dimmy 	"suffocate" 	4 	191
16 	 	Sans Soucis 	"I Know Your Present" 	1 	221
17 	 	Bota Butterfly	"Somebody Else" 	2 	201
18 	 	Ania Leon 	"Łezki" 	9 	136
19 	 	Nadine Shah 	"Topless Mother" 	3 	194
20 	 	Tessa Dixon 	"Bad Thoughts" 	21 	65
21 	 	gruppa toxic 	"Kopiket" 	18 	101
===Final===
Draw	Country	Artist 	Song 	Place	Points
01 	 	Yaeger 	"Jaguar" 	20 	180
02 	 	Mia Rodriguez 	"Ride" 	14 	232
03 	 	Dreamy Dimmy 	"suffocate" 	12 	247
04 	 	Joost Klein 	"Europapa" 	2 	339
05 	 	Selestia 	"Lane Switching" 	6 	306
06 	 	Paptircem 	"Padişahım" 	25 	136
07 	 	Night Tapes 	"drifting" 	9 	274
08 	 	Bota Butterfly	"Somebody Else" 	4 	328
09 	 	Hiền Hồ 	"Khóc Ở Trong Club" 	11 	262
10 	 	July Jones 	"Cry When I Cum" 	15 	228
11 	 	Ona Mafalda 	"Calor" 	8 	278
12 	 	Charli XCX 	"Von dutch" 	3 	332
13 	 	Chappell Roan 	"Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl"	13 	242
14 	 	Lebedeva 	"Devich'i Kosy" 	19 	200
15 	 	Nadine Shah 	"Topless Mother" 	10 	268
16 	 	Dueja 	"Drift" 	16 	215
17 	 	IOVA 	"Art of Losing Control" 	24 	136
18 	 	Maud 	"Forever" 	26 	92
19 	 	Josie Man 	"unbreak ur heart" 	22 	156
20 	 	Glowie 	"Throwback" 	21 	180
21 	 	Ania Leon 	"Łezki" 	17 	204
22 	 	Cailin Russo 	"DIE DOWN" 	23 	142
23 	 	Sans Soucis 	"I Know Your Present" 	1 	444
24 	 	yunè pinku 	"Fai Fighter" 	5 	320
25 	 	horsegiirL 	"My Barn My Rules" 	7 	290
26 	 	Eleni Foureira	"YAYO" 	18 	201