Slovenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010
Eurovision Song Contest 2010 | ||||
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Country | Slovenia | |||
National selection | ||||
Selection process | EMA 2010 | |||
Selection date(s) | Semi-final: 20 February 2010 Final: 21 February 2010 | |||
Selected entrant | Ansambel Žlindra and Kalamari | |||
Selected song | "Narodnozabavni rock" | |||
Selected songwriter(s) |
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Finals performance | ||||
Semi-final result | Failed to qualify (16th) | |||
Slovenia in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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Slovenia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Narodnozabavni rock" written by Marino Legovič and Leon Oblak. The song was performed by the bands Ansambel Žlindra and Kalamari. Slovenian broadcaster Radiotelevizija Slovenija (RTV Slovenija) organised the national final EMA 2010 in order to select the Slovenian entry for the 2010 contest in Oslo, Norway. 21 entries competed in the national final which consisted of two shows: a semi-final and a final. Fourteen of the entries competed in the semi-final and the top seven entries were selected to advance alongside seven pre-qualified songs based on a public televote. Fourteen entries qualified to compete in the final where "Narodnozabavni rock" performed by Ansambel Žlindra and Kalamari was selected as the winner entirely by a public televote.
Slovenia was drawn to compete in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 27 May 2010. Performing during the show in position 11, "Narodnozabavni rock" was not announced among the top 10 entries of the second semi-final and therefore did not qualify to compete in the final. It was later revealed that Slovenia placed sixteenth out of the 17 participating countries in the semi-final with 6 points.
Background
Prior to the 2010 contest, Slovenia had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest fifteen times since its first entry in
The Slovenian national broadcaster,
Before Eurovision
EMA 2010
EMA 2010 was the 15th edition of the Slovenian national final format
Format
The format of the competition consisted of two televised shows: a semi-final held on 20 February 2010 and a final held on 21 February 2010.[4] Fourteen songs competed in the semi-final and public televoting exclusively determined seven finalists to proceed to the final alongside an additional seven pre-qualified finalists. Fourteen songs competed in the final where public televoting exclusively determined the winner.[5]
Competing entries
Artists and composers were able to submit their entries to the broadcaster between 17 October 2009 and 14 December 2009.
Artist | Song | Songwriter(s) | Selection |
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Anastazija Juvan | "Nežna" | Miran Juvan, Anastazija Juvan | Invited by RTV Slovenija |
Ansambel Roka Žlindre and Kalamari | "Narodnozabavni rock" | Marino Legovič, Leon Oblak | Open submission |
Brigita Šuler | "Para me" | Miha Hercog, Saša Lendero | |
Hamo and Gal | "Črni konji čez nebo" | Gal Gjurin | Invited by RTV Slovenija |
Langa | "Roko mi daj" | Miha Hercog, Mišo Kontrec, Saša Lendero | Open submission |
Lea Sirk | "Vampir je moj poet" | Patrik Greblo, Juliette Justine | Invited by RTV Slovenija |
Manca Špik | "Tukaj sem doma" | Andrej Babić, Feri Lainšček | Open submission |
Marko Vozelj | "Moj si zrak" | Marko Vozelj | |
Martina Feri and Tomaž Nedoh | "Le en dan" | Tom Nedoh, Nik Papič, Polona Oblak | |
Martina Šraj | "Dovolj ljubezni" | Simon Skalar, Martina Šraj | |
Nina Pušlar | "Dež" | Martin Štibernik, Dejan Radičevič | |
Nuša Derenda | "Sanjajva" | Neisha | Invited by RTV Slovenija |
Petra Pečovnik | "Iz navade" | Domen Kumer, Petra Pečovnik | Open submission |
Sara Kobold | "Od tod do večnosti" | Martin Štibernik | |
Saša Zamernik | "Živim za zdaj" | Raay , Dantaya
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Stereotipi | "Daj mi en znak" | Zvone Tomac, Janez Rupnik, Vatroslav Tomac | Invited by RTV Slovenija |
Tangels | "Kaj in kam" | Raay, P. Charles | |
Vaso and D Plejbeks | "Gremo na Emo" | Tadej Vasle | Open submission |
Vlado Pilja | "Tudi fantje jočejo" | Marino Legovič, Igor Pirkovič | Invited by RTV Slovenija |
Ylenia Zobec | "Priznam" | Tadej Mihelič, Ylenia Zobec | Open submission |
Zadnji taxi | "Franjo" | Roman Zupančič |
Shows
Semi-final
The semi-final of EMA 2010 took place on 20 February 2010, hosted by Ivo Kores and Bernarda Žarn. In addition to the performances of the competing entries, Natalija Verboten, Eva Černe, 2008 Slovenian Eurovision entrant Rebeka Dremelj and 2009 Bosnian Eurovision entrant Regina performed as guests. A public televote selected seven entries to proceed to the final.[12]
Draw | Artist | Song | Televote | Place |
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1 | Sara Kobold | "Od tod do večnosti" | 549 | 8 |
2 | Brigita Šuler | "Para me" | 618 | 7 |
3 | Nina Pušlar | "Dež" | 966 | 4 |
4 | Langa | "Roko mi daj" | 2,034 | 2 |
5 | Saša Zamernik | "Živim za zdaj" | 454 | 11 |
6 | Ylenia Zobec | "Priznam" | 477 | 10 |
7 | Vaso and D Plejbeks | "Gremo na Emo" | 208 | 13 |
8 | Martina Šraj | "Dovolj ljubezni" | 773 | 6 |
9 | Marko Vozelj | "Moj si zrak" | 924 | 5 |
10 | Petra Pečovnik | "Iz navade" | 179 | 14 |
11 | Martina Feri and Tomaž Nedoh | "Le en dan" | 275 | 12 |
12 | Zadnji taxi | "Franjo" | 515 | 9 |
13 | Manca Špik | "Tukaj sem doma" | 1,446 | 3 |
14 | Ansambel Roka Žlindre and Kalamari | "Narodnozabavni rock" | 6,745 | 1 |
Final
The final of EMA 2010 took place on 21 February 2010, hosted by Lorella and Andrea Flego. The seven entries that qualified from the semi-final alongside the seven pre-qualified entries competed. In addition to the performances of the competing entries, Saša Lendero, Tinkara Kovač, 2005 Slovenian Eurovision entrant Omar Naber, 2009 Slovenian Eurovision entrant Quartissimo and 2009 Eurovision winner Alexander Rybak performed as guests.[13] A public televote selected "Narodnozabavni rock" performed by Ansambel Roka Žlindre and Kalamari as the winner.[14][15]
Draw | Artist | Song | Televote | Place |
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1 | Marko Vozelj | "Moj si zrak" | 1,597 | 6 |
2 | Nuša Derenda | "Sanjajva" | 1,040 | 9 |
3 | Langa | "Roko mi daj" | 3,462 | 3 |
4 | Tangels | "Kaj in kam" | 444 | 12 |
5 | Brigita Šuler | "Para me" | 1,244 | 8 |
6 | Anastazija Juvan | "Nežna" | 273 | 14 |
7 | Manca Špik | "Tukaj sem doma" | 2,264 | 4 |
8 | Hamo and Gal | "Črni konji čez nebo" | 1,918 | 5 |
9 | Martina Šraj | "Dovolj ljubezni" | 1,479 | 7 |
10 | Stereotipi | "Daj mi en znak" | 298 | 13 |
11 | Nina Pušlar | "Dež" | 3,527 | 2 |
12 | Vlado Pilja | "Tudi fantje jočejo" | 513 | 11 |
13 | Ansambel Roka Žlindre and Kalamari | "Narodnozabavni rock" | 15,907 | 1 |
14 | Lea Sirk | "Vampir je moj poet" | 751 | 10 |
Ratings
Show | Air date | Viewing figures | Ref. | |
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Nominal | Share | |||
Semi-final | 20 February 2010 | 193,000 | 10.5% | [16] |
Final | 21 February 2010 | 328,000 | 17.8% |
Promotion
Ansambel Žlindra and Kalamari specifically promote "Narodnozabavni rock" as the Slovenian Eurovision entry on 24 April 2010 by performing during the Eurovision in Concert event which was held at the Lexion venue in Zaanstad, Netherlands and hosted by Cornald Maas and Marga Bult.[17]
At Eurovision
According to Eurovision rules, all nations with the exceptions of the host country and the "
In Slovenia, the semi-finals were televised on RTV SLO2 and the final was televised on RTV SLO1. Both shows featured commentary by Andrej Hofer.[22][23][24] The Slovenian spokesperson, who announced the Slovenian votes during the final, was Andrea F.
Semi-final
Ansambel Žlindra and Kalamari took in technical rehearsals on 19 and 22 May, followed by dress rehearsals on 26 and 27 May. This included the jury show on 26 May where the professional juries of each country watched and voted on the competing entries.
The Slovenian performance featured the members of Ansambel Žlindra performing in black, white and red traditional folk costumes and the members of Kalamari performing in casual clothes, jeans and t-shirts. The performance also featured interactions between the two lead vocalists of Ansambel Žlindra and Kalamari who both hid behind the other members at the beginning and jumping out as the music began. The stage backdrop was dark and the lights varied from white to red as the song progressed.[25][26]
At the end of the show, Slovenia was not announced among the top 10 entries in the second semi-final and therefore failed to qualify to compete in the final.[27] It was later revealed that Slovenia placed sixteenth in the semi-final, receiving a total of 6 points.[28]
Voting
Voting during the three shows involved each country awarding points from 1-8, 10 and 12 as determined by a combination of 50% national
Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Slovenia and awarded by Slovenia in the second semi-final and grand final of the contest. The nation awarded its 12 points to Croatia in the semi-final and to Denmark in the final of the contest.
Points awarded to Slovenia
Score | Country |
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12 points | |
10 points | |
8 points | |
7 points | |
6 points | |
5 points | Croatia |
4 points | |
3 points | |
2 points | |
1 point | Israel |
Points awarded by Slovenia
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External links
- (in Slovene) Official EMA site
- (in Slovene) Rules for EMA 2010