Kian Butler Returns to San Marino
- Kian Butler
- Nov 27, 2025
- 3 min read
Worksop’s own Kian Butler is heading back to San Marino this December and he’s doing it with more determination, more experience, and a bold new artistic concept that has already begun stirring excitement in the Eurovision fan community.
After reaching the semi-finals earlier this year with his empowering track If You Dare, Kian has been invited back to take part in the newly rebranded San Marino Song Contest (formerly Una Voce per San Marino). He’ll be flying out on 20 December 2025 for the Casting Academy, with hopes of advancing to the revamped semi-finals in March 2026, leading up to the Grand Final on 7 March.
But this time, things feel very different because Kian is coming back with a clear vision, a new sound, and a message that runs much deeper than competition alone.
Kian has spent the past year performing across the UK from autism and neurodiversity showcases to community events and theatre spaces discovering what kind of artist he really wants to be.
“The first time round I entered as a fan, but this time I’m genuinely serious about doing it properly,” Kian explains.
“I’ve had time to think about my brand, my sound, and what I want to bring to Eurovision.”
He’s once again working with Wakefield-based producer Charley Beck, who teamed up with him on his previous Eurovision entry. Together, they’ve crafted something completely different this year.
Kian’s new entry is titled BUTLERHOOD, and at its core is the legendary figure of Robin Hood but seen through a personal, emotional, and modern lens.
Yes, it’s inspired by Sherwood Forest folklore.
Yes, it nods to Nottinghamshire heritage.
But BUTLERHOOD is also the story of someone who has felt misunderstood, underestimated, or pushed aside and has learned to stand tall.
“It’s based off the old Robin Hood tale, but in a way that describes how I feel society and even friends have seen me,” he says.
“I’ve poured my heart and soul into this song. It’s a huge risk, but putting Worksop on the map means everything to me.”
And it’s not just about representing Worksop.
It’s about representing disabled and neurodivergent people showing them what is possible, and proving that their stories deserve to be told at the highest level.
Kian has even been immersing himself in the Robin Hood world daily watching films, TV adaptations, and documentaries to fully step into the mindset of the misunderstood outlaw.
One of the most emotional parts of Kian’s journey this time around is his dedication of the project to someone incredibly important to him: Anna Kennedy OBE.
Anna, a powerful voice for the autism community, has supported Kian from the beginning offering him opportunities to perform with other neurodivergent artists and giving him platforms to grow in confidence.
“Anna has believed in me since day one,” Kian says.
“I feel like I owe this second attempt to her. What she does for our community is unbelievable, and she’s a big reason I’m going back stronger.”
While the song hasn’t been released yet, Kian has shared the concept with several Eurovision bloggers and vloggers, and early reaction has been positive.
Some have praised him for taking a creative risk.
Others say the concept feels like the moment Kian steps into his own identity as an artist.
And many agree: BUTLERHOOD sounds like a big statement.
For Kian, this isn’t just about entering a contest again. It’s about telling a story his story, his community’s story, and the story of a town tied to one of England’s most iconic legends.
He wants to put Worksop on the map.
He wants neurodivergent people to see themselves represented.
He wants to prove that passion plus purpose equals power.
And on 20 December 2025, he’ll take the first step toward that goal all over again in San Marino.
Whatever happens next, one thing is clear Kian Butler is returning not just as a contestant… but as a fully realised artist with something meaningful to say.
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