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# Former manager of Sam Ryder  to lead search for the United Kingdom’s next Eurovision act
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/former-manager-of-sam-ryder-to-lead-search-for-the-united-kingdoms-next-eurovision-act/
- Published: 2024-10-16T13:13:47.000Z
- Updated: 2024-10-16T13:13:47.000Z
- Description: The BBC has confirmed selection plans for the act and song that will represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Leading UK music industry figure David May is leading the search with Andrew Cartmell, Executive Producer of BBC Studios North. David previously worked closely with
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Music, BBC, ESC, Eurovision, Sam Ryder

The **BBC** has confirmed selection plans for the act and song that will represent the United Kingdom at the **Eurovision Song Contest 2025**.

Leading UK music industry figure **David May** is leading the search with **Andrew Cartmell**, Executive Producer of **BBC Studios North**.

David previously worked closely with the BBC team in 2022 as manager of **Sam Ryder** when the United Kingdom achieved runner-up position at Eurovision in **Turin**.

The search for next year’s act and song has been underway for several months with UK record labels, Publishers, songwriters, **BBC Music** and **BBC Introducing** all playing their part to find the UK act and song for Eurovision 2025.

**David May** said: “I’m excited to be working with BBC Studios and the BBC on this journey. We’re seeking talent and a song that embodies the essence of UK music. We want to collaborate with an authentic act who has a genuine, heartfelt story to tell, and an unmatched vocal tonality and range. Ultimately we’re looking for a powerful three-minute performance that resonates with and moves audiences across Europe and beyond.”

**Andrew Cartmell**, Head of Delegation at Eurovision for the United Kingdom says: “David played a major part in Sam Ryder’s success in 2022, and I’m thrilled that we are working together again. David has huge industry expertise, a real understanding of how Eurovision works and a determination, along with the BBC and BBC Studios to achieve a high placing in May next year.”

The act and song representing the United Kingdom will be publicly announced before the European Broadcasting Union’s deadline in March 2025.

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in **Basel**, Switzerland following **Nemo**’s victory with their song *The Code*.

**The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place in St. Jakobshalle, Basel, on Saturday, 17 May with the Semi-Finals taking place on Tuesday, 13 and Thursday, 15 May.**

**The Grand Final and the Semi Finals will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer plus via BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.**