The competition, which marks the Balkan nation’s return to the contest after two years away, was previously set to span across two nights
Contest to take place on November 27th
Despite it initially being announced that Montesong would take place over two nights, the 26th and 27th of November, RTCG have now said that the show will be a one night event, taking place on Wednesday 27th November at the Voco hotel in Podgorica.
What we know about Montesong
Montesong will be the first national final of the Eurovision 2025 season, being held in late November – it will consist of 16 songs, of the performers must be Montenegrin citizens, but songwriters may be of any nationality.
The voting system will be similar to many national final shows, with a 50/50 system of an “expert jury” containing music professionals, media creators and representatives of organisations in tandem with a public televote.
Montesong’s artistic director, Vladana Vučinić says that the production of Montesong will surpass all previous Montenegrin song festivals, saying in a statement to broadcaster RTCG:
“This is an opportunity that Montenegrin musicians have not had for years – to present their creativity to a wider audience, not only in Montenegro, but throughout the region. “Even if they don’t win a ticket to the Eurovision Song Contest, they will get a chance for their music to reach the wider public because the Montesong will be broadcast live on the Television of Montenegro, as well as through online channels”
Montenegro’s most recent national final was in 2019, when D mol won Montevizija with “Heaven”.
Montenegro’s Eurovision Journey
Before Montenegro announced its return to the Eurovision Song Contest for 2025, they had a scattered appearance at the competition.
There has been a Montenegrin presence at the Eurovision Song Contest as far back as 1983, when the nation was a part of Yugoslavia. Montenegrin entries went on to represent Yugoslavia in 1983 and 1984, placing 4th and 18th respectively. Similarly, the nation also sent an entry as part of Serbia and Montenegro in 2005, placing 7th with No Name’s “Zauvijek moja”.
As an independent nation, Montenegro debuted in 2007 with Steven Faddy’s “Ajde, kroci”. This began a string of non-qualifications, until their first appearance in a Grand Final in 2014. Montenegro’s best result came in 2015 with Knez’s “Adio”, scoring 44 points and placing 13th. Their most recent appearance in the Contest was in 2022, when Vladana finished in 17th place in the semi-final with 33 points with her song “Breathe”.
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News Source – RTCG
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