Montenegro has officially selected its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, with the band NeonoeN winning the Montesong 2024 competition. Their song "Clickbait" will be performed in Basel next year, marking a significant moment for the country as it returns to the Eurovision stage after a two-year hiatus.
Key Takeaways
- NeonoeN won the Montesong 2024 with their song "Clickbait."
- The competition featured 16 acts, with the results determined by a 50/50 split between public voting and a jury.
- Montenegro has participated in Eurovision 12 times since its debut in 2007, with its best results in 2014 and 2015.
Montesong 2024 Overview
The Montesong 2024 event took place on November 27, 2024, at the Voco Sports Hall in Podgorica. The show was hosted by Marko Todorović and Vladana Vučinić, both of whom have represented Montenegro in previous Eurovision contests. The event featured a nostalgic opening performance by Danijel, who represented Yugoslavia in 1983, alongside 16 competing acts.
The final results were determined by a combination of public votes and a professional jury, each contributing 50% to the outcome. NeonoeN emerged victorious with a total of 20 points, narrowly beating Nina Žižić, who received 19 points.
Competition Results
The final standings of the Montesong 2024 were as follows:
| Position | Artist | Song Title | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NeonoeN | Clickbait | 20 |
| 2 | Nina Žižić | Dobrodošli | 19 |
| 3 | Baryak | Dva srca | 15 |
| 4 | Đurđa | To ljubav je | 12 |
| 5 | Kejt | Obala raja | 9 |
| 6 | Milena Vučić | Škorpija | 8 |
| 7 | Tina Džankić | Nova | 8 |
| 8 | Isak Šabanović | Ljeto, ljeto, ljeto | 7 |
| 9 | Tamara Živković | Poguban let | 6 |
| 10 | Glumci Bend | San | 6 |
| 11 | Verica Čuljković | Čuješ li | 4 |
| 12 | Nemanja Petrović | Među zvijezdama | 1 |
| 13 | Luka Radović | Kada dođe maj | 1 |
| 14 | Anastasija Koprolčec | Kraj | 0 |
| 15 | Bend 9 | Stop War | 0 |
| 16 | Dolce Hera | Repeat | 0 |
Looking Ahead to Eurovision 2025
With NeonoeN’s victory, Montenegro is set to make its mark at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. The band, formed in 2012, has a strong local following and is expected to bring a fresh energy to the competition. Their song "Clickbait," written by Ilija Pejović, is anticipated to resonate with both the audience and the jury in Basel.
Montenegro’s history in Eurovision has been a mixed bag, with only two qualifications for the Grand Final since their debut. The country will be hoping that NeonoeN can break the trend and achieve a memorable result in 2025. As excitement builds, fans are eager to see how the band will adapt their performance for the international stage and whether they can capture the hearts of Eurovision viewers across Europe.
Sources
- Neonoen wins Montesong to represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025 – ESCXTRA.com, ESCXTRA.com -.
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- Montesong 2024: NeonoeN win with "Clickbait" and head to Eurovision 2025, Wiwibloggs.
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