Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 18: | Line 18: | ||
Since the introduction of the free language rule as well as televoting (in [[Eurovision Song Contest 1999|1999]] and [[Eurovision Song Contest 1997|1997]], respectively), Turkish entries have enjoyed much more success than in previous years. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 1997|1997]], Turkey finished 3rd with the song "[[Dinle]]" by [[Şebnem Paker]]. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 2003|2003]], Turkey won for the first time with "[[Everyway That I Can]]" by [[Sertab Erener]], narrowly beating [[Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest|Belgium]] by two points. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 2004|2004]], the home entry in [[Istanbul]], "[[For Real (song)|For Real]]" by [[Athena (band)|Athena]], placed 4th. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 2007|2007]], "[[Shake It Up Şekerim]]" by [[Kenan Doğulu]] finished 4th as well. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 2008|2008]], the band [[Mor ve Ötesi]] ended 7th in the final. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 2009|2009]], [[Hadise]] achieved another impressive result for Turkey, obtaining a 4th position. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 2010|2010]], the nu metal band [[maNga (band)|maNga]] obtained the second best placing ever for their homeland, winning the second semifinal and placing 2nd in the final. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 2011|2011]] Turkey was represented by pop-rock band, Yüksek Sadakat. In that year it was the first time that they did not qualify for the final. After a one year break, in [[Eurovision Song Contest 2012|2012]], Turkey made it to the final again and reached 7th position with [[Can Bonomo]]. Turkey announced on 14 December 2012 that they would not attend [[Eurovision Song Contest 2013|the 2013 competition]] in [[Malmö]] citing dissatisfaction with the [[Rules of the Eurovision Song Contest|rules of the competition]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|title=Turkey will not go to Eurovision in Malmö|url=http://www.esctoday.com/40037/turkey-will-not-be-in-malmo/|work=ESCToday|accessdate=14 December 2012|date=14 December 2012}}</ref> In September 2013, Turkey's state broadcaster stated a return is unlikely for [[Eurovision Song Contest 2014|the 2014 competition]], citing the same reasons.<ref>{{cite web|last=N.|first=Danny|title=Turkey: ‘No plans to return’ under current system|url=http://escxtra.com/2013/09/no-plans-to-return-under-current-system/|work=escXtra|accessdate=14 September 2013|date=14 September 2013}}</ref> The non-participation at ESC 2014 was confirmed on 7 November 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|title=Turkey: TRT will not participate in Eurovision 2014|url=http://www.esctoday.com/68587/turkey-trt-will-not-participate-in-eurovision-2014/|work=ESCToday|accessdate=7 November 2013|date=7 November 2013}}</ref> |
Since the introduction of the free language rule as well as televoting (in [[Eurovision Song Contest 1999|1999]] and [[Eurovision Song Contest 1997|1997]], respectively), Turkish entries have enjoyed much more success than in previous years. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 1997|1997]], Turkey finished 3rd with the song "[[Dinle]]" by [[Şebnem Paker]]. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 2003|2003]], Turkey won for the first time with "[[Everyway That I Can]]" by [[Sertab Erener]], narrowly beating [[Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest|Belgium]] by two points. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 2004|2004]], the home entry in [[Istanbul]], "[[For Real (song)|For Real]]" by [[Athena (band)|Athena]], placed 4th. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 2007|2007]], "[[Shake It Up Şekerim]]" by [[Kenan Doğulu]] finished 4th as well. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 2008|2008]], the band [[Mor ve Ötesi]] ended 7th in the final. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 2009|2009]], [[Hadise]] achieved another impressive result for Turkey, obtaining a 4th position. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 2010|2010]], the nu metal band [[maNga (band)|maNga]] obtained the second best placing ever for their homeland, winning the second semifinal and placing 2nd in the final. In [[Eurovision Song Contest 2011|2011]] Turkey was represented by pop-rock band, Yüksek Sadakat. In that year it was the first time that they did not qualify for the final. After a one year break, in [[Eurovision Song Contest 2012|2012]], Turkey made it to the final again and reached 7th position with [[Can Bonomo]]. Turkey announced on 14 December 2012 that they would not attend [[Eurovision Song Contest 2013|the 2013 competition]] in [[Malmö]] citing dissatisfaction with the [[Rules of the Eurovision Song Contest|rules of the competition]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|title=Turkey will not go to Eurovision in Malmö|url=http://www.esctoday.com/40037/turkey-will-not-be-in-malmo/|work=ESCToday|accessdate=14 December 2012|date=14 December 2012}}</ref> In September 2013, Turkey's state broadcaster stated a return is unlikely for [[Eurovision Song Contest 2014|the 2014 competition]], citing the same reasons.<ref>{{cite web|last=N.|first=Danny|title=Turkey: ‘No plans to return’ under current system|url=http://escxtra.com/2013/09/no-plans-to-return-under-current-system/|work=escXtra|accessdate=14 September 2013|date=14 September 2013}}</ref> The non-participation at ESC 2014 was confirmed on 7 November 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|title=Turkey: TRT will not participate in Eurovision 2014|url=http://www.esctoday.com/68587/turkey-trt-will-not-participate-in-eurovision-2014/|work=ESCToday|accessdate=7 November 2013|date=7 November 2013}}</ref> |
||
On 14 |
On 14 May 2014, [[Volkan Bozkir]] reported during a press that Turkey would no longer participate in the contest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eurovoix.com/2014/05/14/turkey-will-no-longer-participate-in-eurovision/|title=Turkey: "Will No Longer Participate" In Eurovision|publisher=Eurovoix|last=Granger|first=Anthony|accessdate=14 May 2014}}</ref> |
||
==Contestants== |
==Contestants== |
||
Revision as of 16:01, 14 May 2014
| Turkey | |
|---|---|
| |
| Participating broadcaster | TRT |
| Participation summary | |
| Appearances | 34 (33 finals) |
| First appearance | 1975 |
| Last appearance | 2012 |
| Highest placement | 1st: 2003 |
| External links | |
| TRT's Eurovision page | |
Turkey participated in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 1975, represented by Semiha Yankı performing "Seninle Bir Dakika", but did not achieve any considerable success until the late 1990s. They withdrew from the 1979 contest in Jerusalem, a major disappointment for the selected performers Maria Rita Epik & 21 Peron, who would have performed the song "Seviyorum".
Since the introduction of the free language rule as well as televoting (in 1999 and 1997, respectively), Turkish entries have enjoyed much more success than in previous years. In 1997, Turkey finished 3rd with the song "Dinle" by Şebnem Paker. In 2003, Turkey won for the first time with "Everyway That I Can" by Sertab Erener, narrowly beating Belgium by two points. In 2004, the home entry in Istanbul, "For Real" by Athena, placed 4th. In 2007, "Shake It Up Şekerim" by Kenan Doğulu finished 4th as well. In 2008, the band Mor ve Ötesi ended 7th in the final. In 2009, Hadise achieved another impressive result for Turkey, obtaining a 4th position. In 2010, the nu metal band maNga obtained the second best placing ever for their homeland, winning the second semifinal and placing 2nd in the final. In 2011 Turkey was represented by pop-rock band, Yüksek Sadakat. In that year it was the first time that they did not qualify for the final. After a one year break, in 2012, Turkey made it to the final again and reached 7th position with Can Bonomo. Turkey announced on 14 December 2012 that they would not attend the 2013 competition in Malmö citing dissatisfaction with the rules of the competition.[1] In September 2013, Turkey's state broadcaster stated a return is unlikely for the 2014 competition, citing the same reasons.[2] The non-participation at ESC 2014 was confirmed on 7 November 2013.[3]
On 14 May 2014, Volkan Bozkir reported during a press that Turkey would no longer participate in the contest.[4]
Contestants
Table key
- Winner
- Second place
- Third place
- Last place
- Automatically qualified to the final
- Did not qualify for the final
- Did not compete or was relegated
- NOTE: If a country had won the previous year, they did not have to compete in the semi-finals the following year. In addition, back in 2004-2007, the top ten countries who were not members of the big four did not have to compete in the semi finals the following year. If, for example, Germany and France placed inside the top ten, the countries who placed 11th and 12th were advanced to the following year's grand final along with the rest of the top ten countries.
Voting history
As of 2012, Turkey's voting history is as follows:
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 Points
Table key
- Winner – Turkey gave 12 points to a winning song / Turkey won the contest.
- Second place – Turkey gave 12 points to a runner-up song / Turkey was runner-up in the contest.
- Third place – Turkey gave 12 points to a third place song / Turkey came third place in the contest.
- Qualified – Turkey gave 12 points to a song that qualified to the Grand Finals / Turkey qualified to the Grand Finals.
- Non-qualified – Turkey gave 12 points to a song that did not qualify to the Grand Finals / Turkey did not qualify to the Grand Finals.
1 Turkey was illegible to vote at the 1993 pre-qualifying round, as voting was restricted to countries taking part in the pre-qualifying round.
2 The voting for the 1996 pre-qualifying round is unknown to date.
Hostings
| Year | Location | Venue | Presenters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |  Istanbul
|
Abdi İpekçi Arena | Korhan Abay and Meltem Cumbul |
Marcel Bezençon Awards
Press Award
| Year | Song | Performer | Final Result | Points | Host city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "Everyway That I Can" | Sertab Erener | 1st | 167 | Riga |
Commentators and spokespersons
 |
Prior to 2012 every contest Turkey had taken part in had always been commentated on by Turkish television presenter Bülend Özveren, with the exception of 1982–1985, 1990–1991, 1998–2001 and 2007. In addition Özveren also co-commentated the contest in 1979, 2004, 2011 and 2012. Out of the 38 years Turkey have broadcast the event Özveren has commentated on 29 of them making him 9 years short of being the Contest's longest commentator.
| Year(s) | Commentator | Spokesperson |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Bülend Özveren | Turkey did not participate |
| 1974 | ||
| 1975 | Bülent Osma | |
| 1976 | Turkey did not participate | |
| 1977 | ||
| 1978 | Meral Savcı | |
| 1979 | Turkey did not participate | |
| 1980 | Başak Doğru | |
| 1981 | ||
| 1982 | Ümit Tunçağ | |
| 1983 | Başak Doğru | Fatih Orbay |
| 1984 | ||
| 1985 | ||
| 1986 | Gülgün Feyman | Ümit Tunçağ |
| 1987 | Canan Kumbasar | |
| 1988 | Bülend Özveren | |
| 1989 | ||
| 1990 | Başak Doğru | Korhan Abay |
| 1991 | Canan Kumbasar | |
| 1992 | Bülend Özveren | Korhan Abay |
| 1993 | Ömer Önder | |
| 1994 | Turkey did not participate | |
| 1995 | Ömer Önder | |
| 1996 | ||
| 1997 | ||
| 1998 | Ömer Önder | Osman Erkan |
| 1999 | Gülşah Banda | |
| 2000 | Ömer Önder | |
| 2001 | Meltem Ersan Yazgan | |
| 2002 | Bülend Özveren | |
| 2003 | ||
| 2004 | Didem Tolunay and Bülend Özveren | |
| 2005 | Bülend Özveren | |
| 2006 | ||
| 2007 | Hakan Urgancı | |
| 2008 | Bülend Özveren | |
| 2009 | ||
| 2010 | ||
| 2011 | Bülend Özveren and Erhan Konuk | Ömer Önder |
| 2012 | ||
| 2013 | No television broadcast | Turkey did not participate |
| 2014 | No television broadcast |
Congratulations: 50 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest
| Artist | Title | Place | Points | Year | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sertab Erener | "Everyway That I Can" | 9 | 104 | 2003 | 1 | 167 |
Photogallery
See also
References
- ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (14 December 2012). "Turkey will not go to Eurovision in Malmö". ESCToday. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
- ^ N., Danny (14 September 2013). "Turkey: 'No plans to return' under current system". escXtra. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (7 November 2013). "Turkey: TRT will not participate in Eurovision 2014". ESCToday. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
- ^ Granger, Anthony. "Turkey: "Will No Longer Participate" In Eurovision". Eurovoix. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
External links
- EurovisionDream Official Turkish Eurovision fan club
- Lyrics of all Turkish Eurovision entries
- Points to and from Turkey eurovisioncovers.co.uk
