A month after Remember Monday’s appearance at Eurovision, we now reflect on who the BBC could send to represent the United Kingdom in 2025. Whilst we haven’t had the best run of luck since Sam Ryder, we reckon that any of the below artists would be able to change our fortunes with a killer track.
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Hurts
With a large following across Europe, British synthpop duo Hurts have made no secret of their desire to take part in Eurovision. Despite being asked by the BBC in 2012 to submit a track, the broadcaster went with veteran crooner Engelbert Humperdinck after the band disliked the BBC’s suggestion that the track was performed by “an old legend or a reality TV star”. The duo are currently celebrating fifteen years of their debut album Happiness and have hinted at more music to come afterwards. Eurovision would be the perfect reintroduction to the synthpop duo who follow in a long line of iconic British electronic stars in the tradition of The Human League, OMD and Depeche Mode.
Sophie and the Giants
One of the fast-growing names in the world of British dance music is Sophie and the Giants – the pop moniker of Sophie Louise Scott. The star has made a number of high profile collaborations with Purple Disco Machine including Hypnotized, Paradise and In the Dark. With new singles A Little Bit Wild and Red Light, the English dancepop star could bring a fresh cool and edge to the contest – a legitimate star in the music world and someone with just the right level of fame to benefit from Eurovison.
HRVY
HRVY has entered the Eurovision bubble, taking commentary duties in the 2022 and 2023 Junior Eurovision. The star is charming, has a dedicated fan base, and delivers slick pop anthems befitting of the contest. Simply stream HRVY’s 1 Day, 2 Nights and Runaway With It and you could picture the twenty-six year old on the Eurovision stage.
Wes Nelson
From reality TV heartthrob to rising music sensation, former Love Islander Wes has carved out an exciting career in the music scene, racking up over 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Blending smooth British R&B with chart-ready pop, Wes brings undeniable charisma, slick vocals, and a fresh edge to the UK music landscape—confirming his place as one of pop’s top newcomers.
Absnt Mind
The UK haven’t sent a straight-up boyband to the contest since Blue and Absnt Mind may be a viable option, as fresh faces in the music scene. Honing their craft with support slots for the likes of Olly Murs and releasing a number of self-penned, polished pop singles, Absnt Mind would be fresh faces that could do the UK proud.
DearALICE
A boyband with links to the BBC already, Dear ALICE have been making a name for themselves following their launch as part of the national broadcaster’s series Made in Korea. Trained as part of SM Entertainment’s elite K-Pop academy, Dear ALICE would undoubtedly put on a show – as seen by their subsequent Strictly Come Dancing guest slot performance. Their recent singles Ariana and Sweet prove that some excellent pop accompanies the slick K-Pop choreo.
Aston Merrygold
Potentially a win win for Aston and the UK’s fortunes at Eurovision. The star’s solo career hasn’t quite reached the heights that were expected from his post-JLS days, despite some top notch music including recent The Weeknd inspired bop Vertigo. Eurovision would give Aston a huge platform to showcase his solo pop finesse, whilst the UK would benefit from the vocals and jaw-dropping backflips of a seasoned industry professional that still has a bit of cool and swagger.
Alexandra Burke
The star has been shining through a successful musical theatre career in recent years, but is apparently cooking up new music in the studio. From the slick pop cuts from her debut album Overcome (e.g. Bad Boys, Broken Heels and All Night Long) to the europop flavours of its follow-up Heartbreak On Hold (e.g. Elephant, Let It Go), Alexandra can perform with powerhouse vocals and iconic hairography. With some high BPM rates, Alexandra could leave the Austrian contest shaking in the wake of her pop tsunami.
Benedict Cork
The brother of UK Eurovision legend SuRie, Benedict Cork has being building up a reputation as one of the UK’s most impressive up-and-coming singer-songwriters. The thirty-one year old released his debut album Notes On A Hopeless Romance last year, but has steadily been releasing EPs since 2018 building up an impressive musical discography. Benedict’s relatable messages of love and heartbreak heard in anthems such as Reasons I Loved You (I Can’t Think Of One), Nice Guy and Soulmates, could make him a favourite in the Eurovision circuit.
Calum Scott
Another blue-eyed soul pop boy is Calum Scott, who predominantly wears his heart on his sleeve musically with emotive pop ballads such as You Are the Reason and Biblical – but also knows his way round a banger like Rain in Ibiza, Woke Up in Love and Where Are You Now. Regardless of the musical style, Calum has big vocals, is truly personable, and can convey musical messages with ease. There’s no doubt that Calum could smash it with the juries and with a song that resonates with audiences emotionally, could be a public vote hit.
Daphne Guinness
And now for something completely different. Fashionista and heiress turned alt-pop chanteuse, has been building up a fascinating pop oeuvre of albums with Tony Visconti, known for his work with T-Rex and David Bowie. Now Daphne is not an obvious choice, but she is a distinct presence and tackles high concept themes and crafts rich sonic landscapes from eurodisco to glam rock. Deviant Disco, Looking Glass, and No Joke would all present Bowie-inspired British pop at its best.
Moss Kena
The British born star was one of the favourites of 2025’s German national final Chefsache ESC where he competed with Nothing Can Stop Love. The musician has a soulful voice and sounds great on a dance track, with numbers such as Fireworks – which was a huge hit in Germany and Italy – and Forgot How To Love. Moss also sounds impeccable on a more tender ballad such as his Chefsache entry.
Callum Kerr
Scottish country star Callum Kerr made a name for himself in series such as The Wheel of Time and UK soap Hollyoaks. He’s since gone on to rebrand as a country singer in Nasvhille with straight-up country classics Tamed By Tennessee, All Out of Me, Cold Beer Cold and Whatever Gets You There. With good looks and some country swagger, Callum would be an excellent choice.
Clare Maguire
A slight blast from past seeing as British singer-songwriter Clare Maguire’s last album was in 2016, but there’s no denying the musician has an incredible voice. Her 2011 debut album Light After Dark and its only follow-up Stranger Things Have Happened were two incredible bodies of work, showcasing Clare’s charismatic husky vocals and emotive musical delivery. Although Clare is now working predominantly in the film industry, the Eurovision stage would be the perfect reintroduction to her music career.
Little Boots
Electronic pop queen Little Boots shot to fame with hits including Remedy back in 2008 with sporadic releases following from then. Still releasing music that navigates the world of electropop, Little Boots still has an undeniable cool as showcased on her recent LP Tomorrow’s Yesterdays with pop hits including Silver Balloons and Landlines. The star also works as part of ABBA’s Voyage, so is currently absorbing the brilliance of Eurovision icons ABBA on stage each night.
Rina Sawayama
The long rumoured Rina Sawayama was in close contention in 2023, but claimed to not hear back from the BBC delegation, despite being keen to fly the flag for UK. Whether Rina would still be keen after the performance of the already-established Olly Alexander, is another question. However, Rina’s recent Hold the Girl album is an impressive representation of contemporary British pop, high quality, and original, the musician would be a welcome presence on the ESC stage.
Elliot James Reay
Twenty-three year old rising Brit talent Elliot James Reay prepares to release his debut EP later this month – with the star channelling classic US crooners such as Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley. With big vocals and classic pop melodies behind him, Elliot would bring something very different to the Eurovision stage with a number inspired by the world of classic vintage pop.
Alison Goldfrapp
Now releasing as an independent artist, Alison Goldfrapp’s solo material retains her previous duo’s electropop sheen and undeniable quirkiness. With new album Flux on the horizon, Alison’s tracks Find Xanadu and Reverberotic would take Eurovision fans on an electropop odyssey. Something in this vein could be triumphant on the Eurovision stage – the Venn Diagram between Goldfrapp fans and Eurovision fans is one that surely overlaps.
SG Lewis
British DJ, singer and producer SG Lewis has built up a reputation as one of the country’s most in-demand music figures with collaborations with the likes of Tove Lo, Robyn, Raye, Dua Lipa, Nelly Furtado, and Mabel. With a talented female vocalist by his side and slick nineties-inspired dance anthem, SG Lewis could make the UK proud once more at Eurovision.
Joel Corry
Taking on a slightly different vibe to fellow DJ and producer SG Lewis, the handsome Joel Corry’s club ready beats and pure pop melodies would mean surefire Eurovision success. Tracks such as Lionheart with Tom Grennan and Head and Heart with MNEK are pop perfection – and Joel is a fantastic representation of contemporary British pop.
The Shires
We may have dipped our toes into the country genre with Remember Monday—though their song leaned more pop than country—so why not fully embrace the sound with The Shires? This British country duo has built a loyal international fanbase by blending homegrown charm with Nashville-style country-pop. Vocalists Crissie Rhodes and Ben Earle have established themselves as one of the UK’s most successful and enduring acts in the genre. Country music has proven to resonate at Eurovision for countries like the Netherlands, so giving it a true British spin with The Shires could be a bold and refreshing move.