Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009
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Turkey will be represented in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 by the song "Düm Tek Tek
" performed by Hadise
. The Turkish broadcaster Türkiye Radyo ve Televizyon Kurumu
(TRT), chose Belgian-Turk Hadise
in October 2008 and she prepared three songs which she submitted to TRT
. "Düm Tek Tek" was chosen and was sung at the 2009 Contest.
or Şebnem Ferah
would be representing Turkey. TRT stated that it was considering Ferah as it thought her rock music
would be better in the competition, but it also felt that Hadise was a likeable artist and would appeal to the European countries.
In late October it was announced that Hadise had been chosen by TRT to represent Turkey in the 2009 contest in Moscow. It has been revealed that she will have total control of the entry for the contest, choosing the lyricist, composer, arranger and language of the song. Hadise has revealed that she will be personally working on the lyrics, as well as possibly collaborating with songwriters in Belgium. She will be spending a lot of time flying between Belgium and Turkey as she prepares for Eurovision, as well as hosting the Belgian version of the talent show 'The X Factor
'.
Hadise presented three songs to TRT, who then selected the final song. The selection was revealed live during a New Year's Eve special on TRT. As such, Turkey was one of the first countries in Eurovision to have had its song and performer selected, and only the second to do so before the end of 2008 (after Albania
).
came 7th in the 2008 contest
. It finished 2nd in the first semi-final, ensuring qualification to the grand final where in finish 4th.
Düm Tek Tek
"Düm Tek Tek" is a song by Belgium born Turkish singer Hadise that was performed as the Turkish entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia....
" performed by Hadise
Hadise
Hadise Açıkgöz , is a Belgian born Turkish singer of Circassian descent. Hadise's career began in 2004 with the release of her debut single "Sweat", which peaked at 19 on the Flanders chart. Hadise continued to release more successful singles, most notably the single "Milk Chocolate Girl"...
. The Turkish broadcaster Türkiye Radyo ve Televizyon Kurumu
Turkish Radio and Television Corporation
The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation, also known as TRT , is the national public broadcaster of Turkey and was founded in 1964. Around 70% of TRT's funding comes from a tax levied on electricity bills and a sales tax on television and radio receivers...
(TRT), chose Belgian-Turk Hadise
Hadise
Hadise Açıkgöz , is a Belgian born Turkish singer of Circassian descent. Hadise's career began in 2004 with the release of her debut single "Sweat", which peaked at 19 on the Flanders chart. Hadise continued to release more successful singles, most notably the single "Milk Chocolate Girl"...
in October 2008 and she prepared three songs which she submitted to TRT
Turkish Radio and Television Corporation
The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation, also known as TRT , is the national public broadcaster of Turkey and was founded in 1964. Around 70% of TRT's funding comes from a tax levied on electricity bills and a sales tax on television and radio receivers...
. "Düm Tek Tek" was chosen and was sung at the 2009 Contest.
Selection process
TRT announced an open call for ideas for Turkey's representative for 2009. Instead of choosing the act solely through an internal process, the people of Turkey could submit their ideas about who should represent them in Moscow. After weeks of public input, it was revealed that either HadiseHadise
Hadise Açıkgöz , is a Belgian born Turkish singer of Circassian descent. Hadise's career began in 2004 with the release of her debut single "Sweat", which peaked at 19 on the Flanders chart. Hadise continued to release more successful singles, most notably the single "Milk Chocolate Girl"...
or Şebnem Ferah
Sebnem Ferah
Şebnem Ferah is a Turkish singer and song-writer. She was the head vocalist of the all-female hard rock band Volvox until 1994, after which she went on to pursue an illustrious solo career...
would be representing Turkey. TRT stated that it was considering Ferah as it thought her rock music
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
would be better in the competition, but it also felt that Hadise was a likeable artist and would appeal to the European countries.
In late October it was announced that Hadise had been chosen by TRT to represent Turkey in the 2009 contest in Moscow. It has been revealed that she will have total control of the entry for the contest, choosing the lyricist, composer, arranger and language of the song. Hadise has revealed that she will be personally working on the lyrics, as well as possibly collaborating with songwriters in Belgium. She will be spending a lot of time flying between Belgium and Turkey as she prepares for Eurovision, as well as hosting the Belgian version of the talent show 'The X Factor
The X Factor (TV series)
The X Factor is a television talent show franchise originating in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol. It is a singing competition, now held in various countries, which pits contestants against each other. These contestants are aspiring pop singers drawn from...
'.
Hadise presented three songs to TRT, who then selected the final song. The selection was revealed live during a New Year's Eve special on TRT. As such, Turkey was one of the first countries in Eurovision to have had its song and performer selected, and only the second to do so before the end of 2008 (after Albania
Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Albania and Radio Televizioni Shqiptar were present at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, marking their sixth performance at the contest. They used the Festivali i Këngës competition to select the Albanian entrant and this year's contest was fronted by a new artistic director, Albanian...
).
At Eurovision
Turkey had compete in one of the two semi-finals after Mor ve ÖtesiMor ve Ötesi
Mor ve Ötesi is a Turkish alternative rock band from Istanbul. Its four current members are Harun Tekin , Kerem Kabadayı , Burak Güven and Kerem Özyeğen . Former members include Alper Tekin and Derin Esmer...
came 7th in the 2008 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2008
The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was the 53rd edition of the Contest. It was hosted in Belgrade, Serbia after Marija Šerifović won the 2007 Contest in Helsinki, Finland. This year was the first contest to have two semi-finals which were held on 20 and 22 May, and the final held on 24 May 2008...
. It finished 2nd in the first semi-final, ensuring qualification to the grand final where in finish 4th.