Months after being announced as Montenegro’s representative in Basel Nina Žižić has now released the revamped version of ‘Dobrodošli’.
New version of ‘Dobrodošli’
The revamp sees little change to the song with the most notable difference being the change in tone towards the end to create a more dramatic finish. Nina won the right to represent Montenegro after coming second in Montesong in November, after winners NeoeN withdrew themselves from contention in Eurovision. Ahead of her performance in Basel, Nina is set to appear at the London Eurovision Party.
Who is Nina Žižić
Montenegrin-born Nina Žižić has been active in the country’s music scene since 2006. She first gained prominence in the world of Eurovision after it was announced that she would be the supporting artist to Who See at Eurovision 2013. The three failed to qualify to final with the song ‘Igranka’.
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: Nina Žižić / RTCG
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