Poland has chosen its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025! Justyna Steczkowska emerged victorious in Polskich Kwalifikacji with her song “GAJA,” securing 39.32% of the public vote. This marks her return to the Eurovision stage exactly 30 years after her first participation.
Poland selects Justyna Steczkowska for Eurovision 2025
Following in the footsteps of Luna and her song “The Tower,” Poland has opted for a national selection format, bringing back Polskich Kwalifikacji. The live final, held at the headquarters of Polish public broadcaster TVP in Warsaw, was hosted by Eurovision veteran commentator Artur Orzech and Poland’s 2016 representative Michał Szpak. The competition featured strong contenders such as SW@DA & Niczos and Dominik Dudek, who completed the podium.
Adding to the night’s excitement, Baby Lasagna, Croatia’s Eurovision 2024 representative, performed as a special guest.
Polskich Kwalifikacji 2025 results
The winner was determined exclusively through public voting via SMS, with each vote costing 4.92 PLN (€1.18) and a maximum of 20 votes per phone number. TVP had also appointed a backup jury in case of a tie or technical failure, but their intervention was not needed.
Here is the final ranking:
| Position | Artist | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Justyna Steczkowska | “GAJA” | 39.32% |
| 2nd | SW@DA & Niczos | “Lusterka” | 23.69% |
| 3rd | Dominik Dudek | “Hold The Light” | 13.94% |
| 4th | CHRUST | “Tempo” | 5.92% |
| 5th | Kuba Szmajkowski | “Pray” | 3.98% |
| 6th | Teo | “Inmortal” | 3.91% |
| 7th | Janusz Radek | “In Cosmic Mist” | 3.84% |
| 8th | Sonia Maselik | “Rumours” | 1.70% |
| 9th | Tynsky | “Miracle” | 1.46% |
| 10th | Marien | “Can’t Hide” | 1.39% |
| 11th | Daria Marx | “Let It Burn” | 0.80% |
“GAJA” – Poland’s Eurovision 2025 entry
“GAJA” is an anthem of personal empowerment and transcendence, symbolizing Mother Earth as a divine force of strength and love. The song merges spiritual and human elements, emphasizing the connection with nature. Justyna is passionate about performing in Polish but has included an English chorus:
“This song has Slavic roots. I believe that we should all sing in our native languages because the beauty of this world lies in our diversity.”
In a recent interview with Daily Magazine, she shared that “GAJA” serves as a call to action, urging society to reconnect with nature and respect its laws:
“We are all interconnected and have a direct influence on each other. By expanding our awareness, we can become a holistic society that is sensitive not only to our own needs but also to the world around us.”
Who is Justyna Steczkowska? Meet Poland’s Eurovision 2025 representative
At 52 years old, Justyna Steczkowska is one of Poland’s most renowned singers, songwriters, and actresses. She is widely recognized for her extraordinary vocal range, spanning four octaves. Coming from a family of musicians, she initially played the violin before pursuing a singing career.
Her breakthrough came in 1994 when she won the prestigious Szansa na Sukces competition with “Boskie Buenos (Buenos Aires).” That same year, she was named “Best New Artist” at the Opole Song Festival.
This will be her second time representing Poland at Eurovision. In 1995, she was internally selected by TVP to perform “Sama,” finishing in 18th place with 15 points.
Poland’s Eurovision 2025 journey is now officially underway! Can Justyna Steczkowska bring Poland back to the Grand Final and secure a strong result in Malmö? Stay tuned to ESCplus for all the latest updates!