Slovakia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012
| Eurovision Song Contest 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country |  Slovakia | |||
| National selection | ||||
| Selection process | Internal Selection | |||
| Selection date(s) | 7 March 2012 | |||
| Selected artist(s) | Max Jason Mai | |||
| Selected song | "Don't Close Your Eyes" | |||
| Finals performance | ||||
| Semi-final result | Failed to qualify (18th, 22 points) | |||
| Slovakia in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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Slovakia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Slovak entry was selected through an internal selection, organised by the Slovak broadcaster Radio and Television Slovakia (RTVS). Max Jason Mai represented Slovakia with the song "Don't Close Your Eyes", which failed to qualify from the second semi-final, achieving 18th place with 22 points.[1][2]
Internal selection
Decision to participate
On 8 October 2011, RTVS announced its withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 to focus on other shows.[3] Two days later, RTVS released an official communiqué stating that their participation was yet to be decided.[4]
On 16 November 2011, RTVS confirmed Miro Šmajda to be the Slovak artist in Baku.[5] Two days later, Šmajda's management claimed RTVS's confirmation as "misunderstood". After this, rumours about Slovakia's withdrawal grew.
On 20 December 2011, Slovakia's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in Baku was confirmed by RTVS.[6] The entry would be selected internally.
Artist
It was announced that the artist would be present at a press conference on 1 March 2012.[7] But the press conference was postponed to 7 March 2012.[8]
On 7 March 2012, Miro Šmajda alias Max Jason Mai was announced to represent Slovakia in Baku. He performed the song Don't Close Your Eyes.[9][10]
At Eurovision
Slovakia competed in fifteenth position in the second semi-final, on 22 May, but did not qualify for the final. They ended up in last place with 22 points.
Points Awarded to Slovakia
| 12 points | 10 points | 8 points | 7 points | 6 points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 points | 4 points | 3 points | 2 points | 1 point |
Points Awarded by Slovakia
Semi final 2
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Final
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See also
References
- ^ "Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Semi-Final (2)". Eurovision.tv.
- ^ Brey, Marco (7 March 2012). "Max Jason Mai goes for Slovakia". Eurovision.tv.
- ^ Hondal, Victor (8 October 2011). "Slovakia withdraws from Eurovision 2012". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Hondal, Victor (10 October 2011). "Slovakia: 2012 participation "yet to be decided"". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Hondal, Victor (16 November 2011). "Miro Šmajda to represent Slovakia in Baku". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (20 December 2011). "Slovakia confirms participation in Baku!". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (31 January 2012). "Slovakia: Official announcement on March 1st". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (2 March 2012). "Slovakia: Press conference on March 7th". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (7 March 2012). "Slovakia: Max Jason Mai to Baku!". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Brey, Marco (7 March 2012). "Max Jason Mai goes for Slovakia". European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 19 March 2012.