The UK's hopes for 2025 soared as Remember Monday, a country-pop girl group, was unveiled as the nation's entry back in March, sparking a surge of elation.

The best friend trio is gearing up to showcase their talents in Basel, Switzerland, come May with their track What The Hell Just Happened? at the iconic Eurovision Song Contest.

Originating from their days in the same performing arts class at Farnborough College in Hampshire, Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele have been inseparable since forming their band in 2013.

Notably, Lauren and Charlotte played bridesmaids at Holly-Anne's 2023 nuptials. Each member brings a wealth of experience from the world of musical theatre and West End shows: Holly graced the stage in Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera, Charlotte dazzled in Mary Poppins, while Lauren shone in Matilda and SIX The Musical, reports .

As they prepare to compete against 36 other nations, Remember Monday will be the first all-female ensemble to fly the flag for the UK at Eurovision since 1999.

Embracing their identity as "pop girlies with a little bit of yeehaw", the group expressed their excitement: "We're going to be the first girlband to represent the UK since 1999, which feels like such a crazy honour.

"We're going to bring loads of fun, energy and hopefully do something that you won't have seen before on the Eurovision stage."

However, some fans may be surprised to learn that the trio has already gained significant experience in a high-profile singing competition, having participated in

They made a remarkable appearance in the eighth series, where their rendition of Seal's Kiss From A Rose during the blind auditions wowed all four judges, resulting in a four-chair turn and a viral sensation.

In The Knockouts, Remember Monday showcased their unique talent by performing their original song, Jailbreaker, leaving viewers in awe of their creativity and skill. Although Molly Hocking ultimately won the competition in 2019, Remember Monday left a lasting impression on both the judges and the audience.

Their country-pop sound resonated with the public, with one fan expressing their admiration on X (formerly Twitter), stating: "I would love to see #remembermonday win @BBCTheVoiceUK #TheVoiceUK they are refreshing and fantastic !

"Gotta love a lil Country music!" Fans were abuzz on social media after Remember Monday delivered an electrifying performance of their original track "Jailbreak" on The Voice UK.

A fan proclaimed: "Remember Monday performing their own song and smashing it, love the combination of original song and their talent, no expectations or preconceptions to overcome.

"Love it. #TheVoiceUK," and another admirer praised the group's authenticity: "Remember Monday singing their own song, not hiding behind someone else's success but blazing their own trail. Brilliant #TheVoiceUK".

Viewers couldn't contain their excitement over the trio's Jailbreak rendition on The Voice UK with X posts pouring in, one eager music lover asked: "@remembermonday_ when can I download Jailbreaker? ! Absolutely smashed it - loved this song so much and I wish people made more music like this #TheVoiceUK".

A passionate critique from another fan read: "An original song, and a blinding one at that. Cheers for sharing it with us, Remember Monday. #TheVoiceUK".

In a stroke of thrilling news for fans, Remember Monday has recently unveiled plans for their most extensive tour yet, with the band set to hit stages in an impressive 16 cities throughout England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.

Budding Eurovision enthusiasts should mark their calendars for Eurovision 2025, slated to span from May 13 to 17; the initial semi-final is scheduled for the 13th, followed by the second on the 15th, culminating in the grand final on May 17.

Slotted as the host venue, St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland stands ready with a capacity for 12,400 spectators to witness the spectacle.

For ardent Remember Monday supporters wishing to see their Eurovision act, the prestigious event will be broadcast live on BBC One and also available for stream on BBC iPlayer.