Biography of ADONXS
Czech Television has internally selected Adam Pavlovčin as this year’s representative for Czechia. It will the 13th Czech entry in the ESC. Born in 1995 in Myjava, Slovakia, near the Czech border, Adam grew up in Senica. As a schoolboy, he was part of the band PACE. Inspired by his sister, who pursued acting, he moved to Bratislava to study the same field while also signing his first modelling contract.
Later, Adam relocated to Prague, where he trained with opera singer Hana Pecková before continuing his studies in creative music and composition in London. His breakthrough came in 2021 when he won the Czech-Slovak casting show Superstar, securing a record deal with Warner. His debut single, “Moving On” reached No. 2 in Slovakia and No. 7 in Czechia. In November 2022, he released his first album, Age of Adonxs .
Adam performs under the stage name “Adonxs,” inspired by Adonis, the Greek god of beauty and youth. The “X” in his name symbolizes his androgynous identity. Luckily, Adonxs has been invited to present his song at the Maltese national final .
The Song
Song: Kiss Kiss Goodbye
Writer(s): Adam Pavlovčin, Adriano Lopes Da Silva, Inés Coulon & Michaela Charvátová
Composer(s): Adam Pavlovčin, Adriano Lopes Da Silva, Inés Coulon, Geargo Masters-Clark, Lorenzo Calvo, Michaela Charvátová & Ronald Janeček
Broadcaster: Česká televize
Adonxs’ song is a farewell anthem that begins as a slow ballad before gradually building into an upbeat dance track. Interestingly, moustaches seem to be a rising trend for 2025, as the Australian contestant sports a similar look.
Rumours have circulated that “Kiss Kiss Goodbye” bears a resemblance to Duncan Laurence’s winning entry, Arcade. While the opening harmony and rhythm may share some similarities, the overall arrangement sets it apart. With a strong stage performance, Adonxs has a solid chance of qualifying and securing a respectable placement in the Grand Final.