Acclaimed UK songwriter Emma Gale has been revealed as the creative force behind Croatia’s entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The track, titled “Poison Cake,” will compete in the first semi-final on 13 May 2025, as the international music event kicks off in Basel, Switzerland.

Emma Gale, best known for her ability to capture the moment with her lyricism and distinctive songwriting style , began writing for Eurovision just two years ago, following a serendipitous meeting with a publisher passionate about the contest. “Poison Cake” marks her first entry into the Eurovision arena and represents a bold step forward in her evolution from indie folk artist to sought-after international pop songwriter.

Originally from Weymouth, Dorset, Gale cut her teeth as a cover singer before embracing songwriting as her true calling. She describes herself as an “accidental indie folk artist”—a title earned when her debut single, Let’s See What the Earth Has to Say, went viral during the 2020 lockdown. Her subsequent self-titled album, released in 2022, was hailed for its authentic, observational lyrics and received widespread radio play across the UK, Europe, and North America.

Gale’s songwriting credentials are extensive. After completing a Master’s in Songwriting at Bath Spa University, she participated in songwriting retreats and camps led by renowned artists and educators such as Boo Hewerdine, Mary Gauthier, Pat Pattison, and Judy Stakee. She’s also received mentorship from respected figures like Chris Difford (Squeeze) and Robin Frederick.

Emma Gale’s star has continued to rise with accolades including DWB Best Newcomer 2022, DWB Songwriter of the Year 2024. She has recently signed with The Woods, publishers in Norway, where she collaborates with songwriters across the globe to craft songs for the pop, K-pop, and Eurovision markets.

In addition to her songwriting work, Gale is pursuing a PhD at Birmingham City University, researching the role of the amateur songwriter in the modern music industry. A Grammy Voting Member and mentor with Help Musicians UK, she continues to inspire both emerging and established artists.

As Eurovision fans across the continent turn their attention to Basel, all eyes will be on “Poison Cake”—a track sure to blend Gale’s lyrical finesse with the bold energy that the Eurovision stage demands.