Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004
Ruslana | ||||
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Selected song | "Wild Dances" | |||
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Finals performance | ||||
Semi-final result | Qualified (2nd, 256 points) | |||
Final result | 1st, 280 points | |||
Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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Ukraine competed in the semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 12 May 2004. Performing during the show in position 11, "Wild Dances" was announced among the top 10 entries of the semi-final and therefore qualified to compete in the final on 14 May. It was later revealed that Ukraine placed second out of the 22 participating countries in the semi-final with 256 points. In the final, Ukraine performed in position 10 and placed first out of the 24 participating countries, winning the contest with 280 points. This was Ukraine's first win in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Background
Prior to the 2004 contest, Ukraine had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest one time since its first entry in
Before Eurovision
Internal selection
On 23 January 2004, NTU announced that they had internally selected
Promotion
Ruslana made several appearances across Europe to specifically promote "Wild Dances" as the Ukrainian Eurovision entry. Promotional activities included concert appearances in more than fourteen countries, including performances at the Maltese Eurovision national final Malta Song for Europe 2004 on 14 February and the Latvian Eurovision national final Eirodziesma 2004 on 28 February.[12][13][14]
At Eurovision
It was announced that the competition's format would be expanded to include a semi-final in 2004. According to the rules, all nations with the exceptions of the host country, the "
The Ukrainian performance featured Ruslana, dressed in a leather suit designed by Roksolana Bogutskaya, performing a choreographed routine with four dancers.[9][16] At the end of the semi-final, Ukraine was announced as having finished in the top 10 and consequently qualifying for the grand final.[17] It was later revealed that Ukraine placed second in the semi-final, receiving a total of 256 points.[18] The draw for the running order for the final was done by the presenters during the announcement of the ten qualifying countries during the semi-final and Ukraine was drawn to perform in position 10, following the entry from Albania and before the entry from Croatia. Ukraine won the contest placing first with a score of 280 points.[19] This was Ukraine's first victory in the Eurovision Song Contest since their first entry in 2003.[20]
In Ukraine, both the semi-final and the final were broadcast on
Marcel Bezençon Awards
The Marcel Bezençon Awards, first awarded during the 2002 contest, are awards honouring the best competing songs in the final each year. Named after the creator of the annual contest, Marcel Bezençon, the awards are divided into 3 categories: the Press Award, given to the best entry as voted on by the accredited media and press during the event; the Artistic Award, presented to the best artist as voted on by the shows' commentators; and the Composer Award, given to the best and most original composition as voted by the participating composers. Ruslana was awarded the Artistic Award, which was announced during an after show party on 16 May 2004.[24][25]
Voting
Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Ukraine and awarded by Ukraine in the semi-final and grand final of the contest. The nation awarded its 12 points to Serbia and Montenegro in the semi-final and the final of the contest.
Points awarded to Ukraine
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Points awarded by Ukraine
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References
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- ^ "Руслана: "Іспит "Євробачення" складу на 12 балів!" - "Високий Замок", 30 січня". portal.lviv.ua (in Ukrainian). 30 January 2004. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
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- ^ "Руслана представлятиме Україну на пісенному конкурсі Євробачення".
- ^ a b Polishchuk, Tetyana (20 February 2004). "Запоет ли Европа под «дикие танцы»". day.kyiv.ua (in Russian). Retrieved 8 September 2022.
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- ^ Grech, Deo (14 February 2004). "Ukraine presents song tonight in… Malta!". Esctoday. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
- ^ "Ārvalstu dziedātājiem liela interese par Eirovīziju Ventspilī". eirovizija.lv (in Latvian). 20 February 2004. Archived from the original on 15 April 2004.
- ^ Bakker, Sietse (23 March 2004). "Eurovision 2004: this is the running order!". Esctoday. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ "Топ-10 памятных нарядов в истории Евровидения". 13 May 2015.
- ^ Shekera, Svetlana (13 May 2004). "Руслана вышла в финал конкурса «Евровидение-2004»". mediaport.ua (in Russian). Retrieved 24 December 2022.
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- ^ Запитання „Детектор медіа”: - Що, на вашу думку, потрібно для того, щоб українське ТБ на належному рівні організувало трансляцію „Євробачення-2005”? (in Ukrainian). Detector media (former Telekritika). 25 May 2004. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ "Родион Принцевский "Евросерия" на М1 (28.12.12)". YouTube. M1. 28 December 2012. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ "2004 Eurovision Song Contest from Istanbul/Turkey - FINAL Full Show (without commentary)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 23 April 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Marcel Bezençon Awards–Eurovision Song Contest". eurovision.tv. 2 April 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ Roxburgh, Gordon (16 May 2004). "Serbia & Montenegro and Cyprus win awards". Esctoday. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Results of the Semi-Final of Istanbul 2004". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Results of the Grand Final of Istanbul 2004". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.