Nina Žižić, Montenegro’s Eurovision 2025 representative, has revealed new details about her upcoming performance in Basel, Switzerland, including the designers and directors shaping her Eurovision appearance.
Nina Žižić, Montenegro’s representative for Eurovision 2025 with the song “Dobrodošli” (translated as “Welcome”), spoke in an interview with the Montenegrin magazine “MNE magazin” about her costume and stage direction for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The singer revealed that her outfit was designed by Amina Hasanbegović, a renowned Serbian fashion designer who has worked with many Balkan stars. Žižić previously noted in an interview with the Serbian outlet “BLIC” that her Eurovision costume will be similar to the one she wore at the Montenegrin national selection.
The Directing Team and Artistic Approach
The singer confirmed that her performance will be directed by a well-known trio: Dalibor Ivanković, Boris Subotić, and Aleksandar Maričić – the same team behind her staging at the national selection “Montesong.” According to Nina, alongside her vocal and emotional delivery, the background and graphics will play a crucial role in bringing the song’s story to life. As in the national selection, the staging in Basel will reflect the same atmosphere.
Behind the scenes are some prominent names from the Balkan music scene. Dalibor Ivanković is an artistic director, choreographer, and dancer who contributed to several standout performances in this year’s national selections, including Tamara Živković’s “Poguban let” at the Montenegrin selection and Bojana X David’s “Šesto čulo” at Serbia’s “Pesma za Evroviziju 2025.”
Boris Subotić, the songwriter for Nina’s Eurovision 2025 entry, is also a singer and lyricist who participated in other works this year, such as “Poguban let” and “Šesto čulo.” Subotić himself competed in the Serbian selection with “Nedostupan” in 2023 and “Vrati mi” in 2022.
The Montenegrin delegation will travel to Basel on May 4 to prepare for Eurovision 2025. Nina Žižić will perform in the second semi-final on May 15, aiming to captivate audiences with her heartfelt presentation.
Montenegro in Eurovision 2025
“Dobrodošli” (meaning “Welcome”) is the title of the song that will be performed by singer Nina Žižić, who will represent Montenegro at the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written by Drako Dimitrov, an internationally renowned composer who has penned numerous Eurovision entries. The song is performed in the Montenegrin language.
“Dobrodošli” addresses mental resilience and emotional complexity in the face of life’s challenges. It describes a journey through uncertainty and emotional struggles, encouraging listeners to face challenges with courage and hope, understanding that difficulties are temporary. Through poetic imagery, the song focuses on community, love, and shared human fragility, presenting life as a performance where joy and sadness intertwine. The central message emphasizes perseverance and finding solace in connecting with others.
Nina Žižić – Who Are You?
Nina Žižić, a 39-year-old Montenegrin singer, began her musical career as a member of the girl group Negre.
She is no stranger to Eurovision, having represented Montenegro alongside the duo Who See at Eurovision 2013 in Malmö, Sweden, with the song “Igranka“. Despite the song’s popularity and fourth-place ranking in public votes, low jury scores prevented it from reaching the final.
Post-Eurovision, Nina has remained a respected figure in the Montenegrin pop scene, continuing to release songs and albums in her unique style.
Eurovision 2025: This will be Montenegro’s 13th participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Montenegro joined the competition in 2007 and achieved its best result in Eurovision Song Contest 2015 when singer Knez reached 13th place with the song “Adio”.
Sources: Eurovoix, Blic TV, MNE Magazin.
