Voice of Greece Finalist finding fame from Eurovision fans -Ariádne

Ariádne, a Cypriot singer-songwriter and former finalist on The Voice of Greece, is gaining traction among Eurovision enthusiasts.

She looks to be following in the footsteps of Helena Paparizou, who was her coach when the talented artist featured on The Voice of Greece in 2018, where she was a finalist. Helena won Eurovision 2005 with her song My Number One and, in 2016, became a coach on the TV show The Voice of Greece. In 2018, Ariádne competed on the show, battling against other performers and gaining popularity with the public.

Ariádne’s grandmother was the first to discover her vocal talent when the singer was around eight years old. From then on, she practiced and attended vocal lessons, but it was not until she was 17 that she started taking her passion seriously when she auditioned for The Voice.

Reflecting on the experience, Ariádne shared, “The Voice opened the door. I got to experience being on stage, living a little bit of that lifestyle—rehearsals, traveling, and singing on stage. Being in front of the cameras was a big difference and a big growth for me as a performer. I went there as someone who had big stage fear. I think I evolved so much during the competition.”

Now, Ariádne, an independent soul-pop artist based in Liverpool, is gaining recognition in the Eurovision community after submitting her newest single, You’re Drowning Too, to the national selection to represent Greece in Eurovision 2025. The song, which was released on 21st February 2025, advocates for mental health awareness. “The track focuses on mental health and how a lot of people struggle in silence, and how sometimes we might need help from people, but they can’t give it to us because they’re also drowning,” Ariádne explained. The ballad showcases her powerful and soulful vocals against a backdrop of uplifting, synth-heavy cinematic pop instrumentation.

Although the song won’t be representing Greece in the Eurovision final, fans have embraced it, leading to significant engagement on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. This also resulted in several articles being written about her, along with an appearance on Eurovision Fun’s live stream, where she performed live for the audience. “It was the first time that maybe the Eurovision community would see me as an artist rather than a Eurovision fan. Because I love Eurovision, and I’ve been watching it since I was a kid.”

Ariádne has also spoken about the need for Cyprus to have its own open competition. “There were so many Cypriot artists interested in submitting songs for Greece that maybe it’s time for the Cypriot national channel to start the same competition.” Cyprus and Greece share a closely connected music industry, where success in one country often leads to recognition in the other. Given the wealth of talent in both countries, Ariádne believes Cyprus should provide independent artists with the same opportunity to compete for Eurovision.

Ariádne’s debut single, Oceans Apart, marked the beginning of her journey into songwriting after mainly focusing on performing covers. Inspired by her idols Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Madison Ryann Ward, and Olivia Dean, she wrote Oceans Apart and, after receiving encouragement from friends, decided to pursue original music.

Her song Miles Away From Home carries deep personal meaning. “I wrote it for my brothers. I’m from Cyprus, but I’ve lived in the UK for the past four and a half years, so I don’t get to see them much. The song reflects that longing—watching your family from afar, missing special moments, and experiencing nostalgia while seeing them grow over the phone.” The emotion in her voice and lyrics captures the heartfelt sentiment of distance and family bonds.

A shift from her usual ballads, Hold On To You is a mid-tempo pop anthem that incorporates a more electronic sound. It starts with a soft acoustic guitar and gradually builds up, reaching a crescendo with a soulful electric guitar solo, creating a full and well-rounded sound.

The singer teased that her upcoming music will also embrace more electronic elements. One of her upcoming singles is dedicated to those who have supported her and attended her live gigs. “It’s going to be perfect leading up to the summer—for dancing and just having a good time.”

We can’t wait to hear what Ariádne has in store for the rest of 2025, and we’re sure her next release will be our song of the summer. If you’d like to listen to Ariádne’s music, the songs mentioned in this article are available to stream on all major platforms. Be sure to follow her journey on social media: @the_queen_ariadne.

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