Eurovision 2025 stage graphics

Published January 24, 2026

Contributed by Jamie Otelsberg (OH no Type Co.)

The most positively talked-about event at Eurovision 2025 in Basel was the epic showdown between fan favorites Käärijä (Finland, 2023, in green) and Baby Lasagna (Croatia, 2024, in blue). The returning runners-up duo performed a mash-up of their own Eurovision hits – “Cha Cha Cha” and “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” – before launching into their brand-new part-Finish, part-Croatian collaborative single “#eurodab”. The performance quickly spread online, with critics calling it a “delirium-inducing” performance, creating another viral hit from two performers who often tend to overshadow the winners of their respective seasons.

The at the core of performance’s staging was the exclusive use of OH no Type Co’s Obviously Variable – flashing, squishing, and darting all over the LED screens surrounding the stage, with extra effects added in above their heads for broadcast. The graphics for the first part evoke a classic arcade video game esthetic, with visuals popping up during their segment to say things like “Round 2” and “5x Combo”, before launching into a technicolor mashup for “#eurodab”. Set designer Florian Wieder and lighting designer Tim Routledge created a spectacular show environment that captivated audiences across Europe and beyond.

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