F.Y.R. Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009
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The Republic of Macedonia
, present in the contest as the "former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" ("FYR Macedonia"), participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009
. It was represented by the song "Nešto što kje ostane
" by the group Next Time
. It earned tenth place in the first semi-final, failing to proceed to the final round.
(EBU), the contest’s organisers, and so a withdrawal of Macedonia from the contest would have been inevitable.
Despite this, MKRTV confirmed Macedonia’s participation at the 2009 contest in Moscow
, Russia
.
In November 2008, MKRTV revealed the new format of the Macedonian national final, Skopje Fest
. Skopje Fest 2009 will consist of two semi-finals, each containing 16 songs, held on 19 and 20 February. The top 8 songs through a mixture of jury and televoting will progress to the final on 21 February, where the winner will be selected again by jury and televoting. Songs could be entered to MKRTV from 26 November to 25 December.
142 songs were received by MKRTV, and a jury selected the 32 songs that would compete in the semi-finals on 5 January 2009. The 32 semi-final songs and composers were revealed on 6 January, with 20 of the 32 performers being revealed on 15 January.
Some former participants are once again attempting to represent the nation at Eurovision. Kaliopi was selected as the Macedonian representative in 1996
, but was eliminated in the preliminary round. She also competed in the 1998 and 2006 selections as a singer. Andrijana Janevska
participated in Skopjefest 1998, 2000, 2002, and 2007; her greatest success being in 2002 where she was the runner-up. Risto Samardjiev participated in 1998, 2000, 2002, and 2008; never ending below fifth place. Other past participant are Ana Simonovska in 2002, Verce Pandilovska in 2000, Filip Jordanovski in 2006, and Vlatko Ilievski in 2008. Proekt Makedonija consists of Tuna who pariticpated in 2008, and Nikola Perevski and Vladimir Krstevski who wrote the 2002
Macedonian entry performed by Karolina Goceva
.
The spokesperson for MKTV,i.e. the results of the Macedonian televote in combination with the jury were given by Frosina Josifovska.
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Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
, present in the contest as the "former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" ("FYR Macedonia"), participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
The Eurovision Song Contest 2009 was the 54th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest and was hosted by Russia after their win in 2008. It took place between 12 and 16 May 2009 at the Olympic Indoor Arena in Moscow, Russia....
. It was represented by the song "Nešto što kje ostane
Nešto što kje ostane
"Nešto što kje ostane" is a song by the Macedonian band Next Time. It was the Macedonian entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia, but it failed to qualify for the final round...
" by the group Next Time
Next Time
Next Time is a rock duo from Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. The duo consists of twin brothers Martin and Stefan Filipovski. Stefan fronts the band as the lead singer, while Martin plays the guitar and sings back-up vocals...
. It earned tenth place in the first semi-final, failing to proceed to the final round.
Possible withdrawal
A possible withdrawal of Macedonia from the 2009 contest was rumoured, due to financial difficulties within MKRTV which could have ended in bankruptcy or liquidation of the company. As such, there would have been no Macedonian broadcaster within the European Broadcasting UnionEuropean Broadcasting Union
The European Broadcasting Union is a confederation of 74 broadcasting organisations from 56 countries, and 49 associate broadcasters from a further 25...
(EBU), the contest’s organisers, and so a withdrawal of Macedonia from the contest would have been inevitable.
Despite this, MKRTV confirmed Macedonia’s participation at the 2009 contest in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, Russia
Russia
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.
Skopje Fest 2009
MKRTV officially revealed that they were looking for a new selection method for the country for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009. Weekly debate programs were held by MKRTV on television, which were used as a platform for discussion between MKRTV and the Macedonian public on how the selection process for the Macedonian entry can be fair and successful.In November 2008, MKRTV revealed the new format of the Macedonian national final, Skopje Fest
Skopje Fest
Skopje Fest or Festival na zabavni melodii Skopje is one of the main musical events in the Republic of Macedonia....
. Skopje Fest 2009 will consist of two semi-finals, each containing 16 songs, held on 19 and 20 February. The top 8 songs through a mixture of jury and televoting will progress to the final on 21 February, where the winner will be selected again by jury and televoting. Songs could be entered to MKRTV from 26 November to 25 December.
142 songs were received by MKRTV, and a jury selected the 32 songs that would compete in the semi-finals on 5 January 2009. The 32 semi-final songs and composers were revealed on 6 January, with 20 of the 32 performers being revealed on 15 January.
Some former participants are once again attempting to represent the nation at Eurovision. Kaliopi was selected as the Macedonian representative in 1996
Eurovision Song Contest 1996
The Eurovision Song Contest 1996 was the 41st Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 18 May 1996 in Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, Norway. The presenters were Ingvild Bryn and Morten Harket. Harket, lead singer of a-ha, opened the show with a performance of his single "Heaven's Not For Saints". Eimear...
, but was eliminated in the preliminary round. She also competed in the 1998 and 2006 selections as a singer. Andrijana Janevska
Andrijana Janevska
Andrijana Janevska , born December 6, 1981) is a famous Macedonian singer and musician.-Biography:Janevska was born in Skopje capital of Republic of Macedonia , Yugoslavia) where she currently works and lives. Her occupation is a violinist for the Macedonian National Opera. In addition to her...
participated in Skopjefest 1998, 2000, 2002, and 2007; her greatest success being in 2002 where she was the runner-up. Risto Samardjiev participated in 1998, 2000, 2002, and 2008; never ending below fifth place. Other past participant are Ana Simonovska in 2002, Verce Pandilovska in 2000, Filip Jordanovski in 2006, and Vlatko Ilievski in 2008. Proekt Makedonija consists of Tuna who pariticpated in 2008, and Nikola Perevski and Vladimir Krstevski who wrote the 2002
Eurovision Song Contest 2002
The Eurovision Song Contest 2002 was the 47th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place on 25 May 2002 at the Saku Suurhall Arena in Tallinn, Estonia....
Macedonian entry performed by Karolina Goceva
Karolina Goceva
Karolina Gočeva, often credited as Karolina Gocheva is a Macedonian singer. She represented Macedonia in the 2002 and 2007 Eurovision Song Contests, ranking 19th and 14th, respectively...
.
Semi-final 1
| Draw | Artist | Song | Songwriter(s) | Jury | Televoting | Total | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kostadin Papa | "Za nea postojam" | Kostadin Papa | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| 2 | Ana Simonovska | "Dobar kraj" | Ana Simonovska | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | Andrijana Janevska Andrijana Janevska Andrijana Janevska , born December 6, 1981) is a famous Macedonian singer and musician.-Biography:Janevska was born in Skopje capital of Republic of Macedonia , Yugoslavia) where she currently works and lives. Her occupation is a violinist for the Macedonian National Opera. In addition to her... |
"Drvo bez koren" | Andrijana Janevska Andrijana Janevska Andrijana Janevska , born December 6, 1981) is a famous Macedonian singer and musician.-Biography:Janevska was born in Skopje capital of Republic of Macedonia , Yugoslavia) where she currently works and lives. Her occupation is a violinist for the Macedonian National Opera. In addition to her... |
8 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
| 4 | Treta dimenzija | "Isto sto i ti" | Dusko Temelkovski | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 5 | Vodolija | "Mojot TV" Mojot TV (Vodolija song) Mojot TV is song by Macedonian rock band Vodolija.Тhe song was first performed on the Macedonian Eurovision Selection and it is the second track from their album .... |
Risto Apostolov Risto Apostolov Risto Apostolov is Macedonian songwriter, composer, music producer. He is also guitarist, singer and leader of rock band Vodolija and former member of punk rock band Rok Agresori.... |
0 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 6 | Verce Pandilovska | "Severno od mene, juzno od tebe" | Kaliopi Bukle | 6 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 7 | Dimitar Andonovski | "Me pronajde ti" | Hari Kotlarovski | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Risto Samardjiev & Zoran Dzorlev | "103 beli lebedi" | Grigor Koprov Grigor Koprov Grigor Koprov is arguably one of the most famous Macedonian pop music composers. He has worked with many stars like Toše Proeski, Vlado Janevski, Marjan Stojanovski, Martin Vučić, Karolina Gočeva and Andrijana Janevska.In 1997 he composed the song "Ne Zori Zoro" with which Vlado Janevski... |
12 | 7 | 19 | 2 |
| 9 | Lili | "Za kraj" | Davor Jordanovski | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 10 | Zarmena | "Igra so nas" | Dimce Kitrozoski | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 11 | Sleng | "Gengsta oro" | Daniel Joveski | 5 | 10 | 15 | 3 |
| 12 | Emilija Gievska | "Patuvam niz vremeto" | Zoran Ilievski | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 13 | Proekt Makedonija | "Pomalku naivno" | Nikola Perevski, Vladimir Krstevski | 7 | 5 | 12 | 4 |
| 14 | Daniel | "Sila na ljubovta" | Aleksandar Masevski | 3 | 6 | 9 | 5 |
| 15 | Next Time Next Time Next Time is a rock duo from Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. The duo consists of twin brothers Martin and Stefan Filipovski. Stefan fronts the band as the lead singer, while Martin plays the guitar and sings back-up vocals... |
"Nešto što kje ostane Nešto što kje ostane "Nešto što kje ostane" is a song by the Macedonian band Next Time. It was the Macedonian entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia, but it failed to qualify for the final round... " |
Damjan Lazarov, Jovan Jovanov Jovan Jovanov Jovan Jovanov is one of the Macedonian most successful composers, arrangers and producers of POP, R&B, POP-ROCK, HOUSE, HIP-HOP music in Macedonia. As Bachelor of Music in Education, he is currently enroled on the postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Music in Skopje.He is born on 27th of May 1981... |
10 | 12 | 22 | 1 |
| 16 | Jane Dulimaglovski | "Gledas, ne sum sam" | Vladimir Dojcinovski | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
Semi-final 2
| Draw | Artist | Song | Songwriter(s) | Jury | Televoting | Total | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dejan Trifunovski | "Ljubovta doaga" | Lazar Cvetkovski | 0 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| 2 | Stefan Cvetkovski | "Zemi se" | Ljupco Trajkovski | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 3 | Jasmina Dimitrovska | "Na moe mesto" | Bojan Gjosevski | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 |
| 4 | Filip Jordanovski | "Volsebnik" | Blaze Temelkov | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 5 | Vlatko Ilievski | "Najbogat na svet" | Vladimir Dojcinovski | 7 | 6 | 13 | 5 |
| 6 | Venera | "Povtorno ljubena" | Stevce Grozdanov | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 7 | Patnici & Dijana Trajkoski | "Nasmej se" | Zdravka Mircevska | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| 8 | Aleksandar Belov Aleksandar Belov Aleksandar Belov is a Macedonian singer, best known for his participation in the former Yugoslav Star Academy called Operacija trijumf. He was the favorite during the whole show, and among 13 gala nights he was chosen for the student with most votes, but in the end he finished as a second runner-up... |
"Zastani, solzi izbrisi" | Grigor Koprov Grigor Koprov Grigor Koprov is arguably one of the most famous Macedonian pop music composers. He has worked with many stars like Toše Proeski, Vlado Janevski, Marjan Stojanovski, Martin Vučić, Karolina Gočeva and Andrijana Janevska.In 1997 he composed the song "Ne Zori Zoro" with which Vlado Janevski... |
5 | 10 | 15 | 3 |
| 9 | Naum Petreski & Kaliopi Kaliopi Kaliopi Bukle , more simply known as Kaliopi, is a popular Macedonian singer and song-writer. Kaliopi will represent Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan.-Early life and education:... |
"Rum Dum Dum (Zbogum)" | Kire Kostov | 12 | 12 | 24 | 1 |
| 10 | Amir Ibraimovski | "Otvori go srceto" | Jovan Vasilevski | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 11 | Bravo Band Bravo Band Bravo Band is a Macedonian popular music group. The band consists of 5 members - Aleksandar Tasevski, Zivko Dinev, Dragan Iliev, Dejan Mladenovski and Zoran Kirijakovski. Since 2009 member of the band was Riste Tevdoski too... |
"Devojko Devojko "Devojko" is a single by the Macedonian male band Bravo Band. It was their entry for the Macedonian Eurovision Selection or Skopje Fest 2009... " |
Simon Trpčeski Simon Trpceski Simon Trpcheski , OMM , is a Macedonian classical pianist. In 2002, he received his degree in music from the University of St. Cyril and St. Methodius in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, where he studied with Professor Boris Romanov... |
8 | 7 | 15 | 4 |
| 12 | Vlatko Lozanovski | "Blisku do mene" | Lazar Cvetkovski | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 |
| 13 | Pampersi | "Zboguvanje" | Daniel Mitrevski | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 14 | Rock Agresori | "Ding Dong" | Zoran Trpkov | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | Nade Talevska | "Dali mislis na nas" | Goce Simonovski | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 16 | Kristijan Jovanov | "Nema da zboram" | Vanco Dimitrov | 6 | 3 | 9 | 6 |
Final
| Draw | Artist | Song | Songwriter(s) | Jury | Televote | Total | Place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vlatko Ilievski | "Najbogat na svet" | Vladimir Dojcinovski | 4 | 4 | 1608 | 8 | 6 |
| 2 | Dejan Trifunovski | "Ljubovta doaga" | Lazar Cvetkovski | 0 | 0 | 537 | 0 | 14 |
| 3 | Risto Samardjiev & Zoran Dzorlev | "103 beli lebedi" | Grigor Koprov Grigor Koprov Grigor Koprov is arguably one of the most famous Macedonian pop music composers. He has worked with many stars like Toše Proeski, Vlado Janevski, Marjan Stojanovski, Martin Vučić, Karolina Gočeva and Andrijana Janevska.In 1997 he composed the song "Ne Zori Zoro" with which Vlado Janevski... |
10 | 7 | 3151 | 17 | 3 |
| 4 | Bravo Band Bravo Band Bravo Band is a Macedonian popular music group. The band consists of 5 members - Aleksandar Tasevski, Zivko Dinev, Dragan Iliev, Dejan Mladenovski and Zoran Kirijakovski. Since 2009 member of the band was Riste Tevdoski too... |
"Devojko Devojko "Devojko" is a single by the Macedonian male band Bravo Band. It was their entry for the Macedonian Eurovision Selection or Skopje Fest 2009... " |
Simon Trpčeski Simon Trpceski Simon Trpcheski , OMM , is a Macedonian classical pianist. In 2002, he received his degree in music from the University of St. Cyril and St. Methodius in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, where he studied with Professor Boris Romanov... |
0 | 3 | 1011 | 3 | 10 |
| 5 | Aleksandar Belov Aleksandar Belov Aleksandar Belov is a Macedonian singer, best known for his participation in the former Yugoslav Star Academy called Operacija trijumf. He was the favorite during the whole show, and among 13 gala nights he was chosen for the student with most votes, but in the end he finished as a second runner-up... |
"Zastani, solzi izbrisi" | Grigor Koprov Grigor Koprov Grigor Koprov is arguably one of the most famous Macedonian pop music composers. He has worked with many stars like Toše Proeski, Vlado Janevski, Marjan Stojanovski, Martin Vučić, Karolina Gočeva and Andrijana Janevska.In 1997 he composed the song "Ne Zori Zoro" with which Vlado Janevski... |
1 | 5 | 2595 | 6 | 7 |
| 6 | Next Time Next Time Next Time is a rock duo from Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. The duo consists of twin brothers Martin and Stefan Filipovski. Stefan fronts the band as the lead singer, while Martin plays the guitar and sings back-up vocals... |
"Nešto što kje ostane Nešto što kje ostane "Nešto što kje ostane" is a song by the Macedonian band Next Time. It was the Macedonian entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia, but it failed to qualify for the final round... " |
Damjan Lazarov, Jovan Jovanov Jovan Jovanov Jovan Jovanov is one of the Macedonian most successful composers, arrangers and producers of POP, R&B, POP-ROCK, HOUSE, HIP-HOP music in Macedonia. As Bachelor of Music in Education, he is currently enroled on the postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Music in Skopje.He is born on 27th of May 1981... |
7 | 12 | 4176 | 19 | 1 |
| 7 | Rock Agresori | "Ding Dong" | Zoran Trpkov | 0 | 2 | 985 | 2 | 11 |
| 8 | Verce Pandilovska | "Severno od mene, juzno od tebe" | Kaliopi Bukle | 0 | 0 | 108 | 0 | 14 |
| 9 | Daniel | "Sila na ljubovta" | Aleksandar Masevski | 5 | 0 | 528 | 5 | 9 |
| 10 | Proekt Makedonija | "Pomalku naivno" | Nikola Perevski, Vladimir Krstevski | 0 | 1 | 972 | 1 | 13 |
| 11 | Naum Petreski & Kaliopi Kaliopi Kaliopi Bukle , more simply known as Kaliopi, is a popular Macedonian singer and song-writer. Kaliopi will represent Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan.-Early life and education:... |
"Rum Dum Dum (Zbogum)" | Kire Kostov | 12 | 6 | 3055 | 18 | 2 |
| 12 | Kostadin Papa | "Za nea postojam" | Kostadin Papa | 0 | 0 | 738 | 0 | 14 |
| 13 | Vlatko Lozanovski | "Blisku do mene" | Lazar Cvetkovski | 8 | 8 | 3402 | 16 | 4 |
| 14 | Andrijana Janevska Andrijana Janevska Andrijana Janevska , born December 6, 1981) is a famous Macedonian singer and musician.-Biography:Janevska was born in Skopje capital of Republic of Macedonia , Yugoslavia) where she currently works and lives. Her occupation is a violinist for the Macedonian National Opera. In addition to her... |
"Drvo bez koren" | Andrijana Janevska Andrijana Janevska Andrijana Janevska , born December 6, 1981) is a famous Macedonian singer and musician.-Biography:Janevska was born in Skopje capital of Republic of Macedonia , Yugoslavia) where she currently works and lives. Her occupation is a violinist for the Macedonian National Opera. In addition to her... |
6 | 0 | 218 | 6 | 8 |
| 15 | Sleng | "Gengsta oro" | Daniel Joveski | 3 | 10 | 4168 | 13 | 5 |
| 16 | Kristijan Jovanov | "Nema da zboram" | Vanco Dimitrov | 2 | 0 | 621 | 2 | 12 |
Eurovision 2009
The song competed in the first semi-final but failed to qualify for the final, finishing 10th.Commentator and spokesperson
The commentators for MKTV were Karolina Petkovska and Aleksandra Jovanovska.The spokesperson for MKTV,i.e. the results of the Macedonian televote in combination with the jury were given by Frosina Josifovska.
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