Montenegro: NeonoeN Responds to Accusations

Montenegro: NeonoeN Responds to Accusations

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); NeonoeN, Montenegro's Eurovision 2025 representatives, address allegations of rule violations. The band defends their victory and expresses readiness to support alternative decisions. NeonoeN, the band chosen to represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025 after winning the national selection "Montesong 2024" last week, has responded to accusations of violating competition rules. Just three days after their selection, the Montenegrin national broadcaster, RTCG, confirmed that the band had performed a different version of their song "Clickbait" well before September 1, 2024, which contravenes contest regulations. The band has now addressed this issue in a post on their Instagram account. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Thank you to our colleagues and everyone who called and wrote to us. We are glad they know we won under fair conditions and that we had no competitive advantage because we performed one of the working versions to a small audience, at a time when Montesong wasn't even being considered."   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎NeonoeN‎‏...
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Drama in Montenegro: Will NeonoeN Face Disqualification from Eurovision?!

Drama in Montenegro: Will NeonoeN Face Disqualification from Eurovision?!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Violation of competition rules: The Montenegrin television network confirmed that Montenegro's representatives for Eurovision 2025, the band NeonoeN, performed their Eurovision song "Clickbait" as early as 2023, contrary to Eurovision competition rules. What are the consequences? Here are the details! The band NeonoeN, which was chosen to represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025 after winning the Montenegrin Eurovision selection "Montesong 2024" held last week, is now facing potential disqualification. Just three days after their selection, the Montenegrin national broadcaster, RTCG, confirms that the band performed a different version of their song "Clickbait" long before September 1st, 2024, which is against the competition rules. The band performed at a tourism festival held in Žabljak, Montenegro on September 9th, 2023, where they performed the song, albeit in a slightly different version. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As known, any song with an official release date from September 1st, 2024, is eligible to participate in the current Eurovision competition (2025) and so on every year....
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Montenegro: NeonoeN consider a revamp for their Eurovision song

Montenegro: NeonoeN consider a revamp for their Eurovision song

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro's representatives for Eurovision 2025, NeonoeN band, reveal in an interview that they are exploring the possibility of creating a new version of their Eurovision song "Clickbait", and even adding an English chorus to the song they will perform on stage in Basel. The band NeonoeN has been chosen to represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025 after winning the Montenegrin national final "Montesong 2024" last week. The band will represent their country with the song "Clickbait", performed in Montenegrin, which secured their victory in the national final. Following lukewarm reactions from Eurovision fans across Europe, the band members appear interested in revisiting the song and reveal in an interview that they are planning to write a new version. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an interview with Wiwibloggs, the band's guitarist Ilija Pejović said: "There is so much time for the song to live its life like this and enough time to make some changes for the competition" and adds "It's like we have the opportunity to...
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“Haters Will Focus on Mistakes”: Vladana Vučinić Responds to Criticism about Montesong 2024

“Haters Will Focus on Mistakes”: Vladana Vučinić Responds to Criticism about Montesong 2024

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Only 30 seconds of Mistakes": Vladana Vučinić, host of Montenegro's national selection show, defends herself against critics and reveals behind-the-scenes events following technical difficulties during the broadcast. Last Wednesday, The Montenegrin national broadcaster RTCG aired "Montesong 2024," the country's Eurovision pre-selection show, which was plagued by numerous technical difficulties and received harsh criticism. Vladana Vučinić, Montenegro's representative for Eurovision 2022 and the show's host, faced significant backlash for her performance, which included confusion with scripts, lengthy pauses, and timing errors during important announcements. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Three hours of broadcast came to an end and a representative was chosen for Montenegro for Eurovision 2025 - the band NeonoeN. At the end of the broadcast, the chaos overflowed, as it seemed that the pair of hosts were not synchronized and didn't know for certain which host's role was now in the line-up, as both Vladana and the host beside her, Marko Todorović, interrupted each other and spoke together in...
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Montenegro: NeonoeN to Perform “Clickbait” at Eurovision 2025!

Montenegro: NeonoeN to Perform “Clickbait” at Eurovision 2025!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro at Eurovision 2025: NeonoeN won the Montenegrin national selection and will perform "Clickbait" on the Eurovision stage in Basel. Listen to the song here. "Clickbait" is the title of the song performed by the band NeonoeN, representing Montenegro at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Written by Ilija Pejović, this marks the songwriter's debut at the Eurovision Song Contest. The song is performed in Montenegrin. The band secured first place with 20 points, ranking second with both the audience and the international jury. Nina Žižić, with her song "Dobrodošli," topped the jury vote, while the band Baryak’s "Dva Srca" received the highest audience vote. The winner was determined by a 50/50 combination of audience and jury votes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The stage design resembles a construction site, with band members welding and hammering in sync with the song's rhythm. The band is dressed in work attire, while the lead singer's right side of the face is painted as...
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Tonight at 20:00: Montenegro Selects its Eurovision Entry

Tonight at 20:00: Montenegro Selects its Eurovision Entry

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch live: Tonight at 20:00 CET, Montenegro's Eurovision national selection "Montesong 2024" will determine its representative and song for Eurovision 2025. Watch the live broadcast online. Tonight at 20:00 (CET), Montenegro's Eurovision national selection "Montesong 2024" will be held, at the end of which Montenegro's representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen. Montenegro is holding its national selection after a two-year absence from the Eurovision Song Contest. The winner of the final will be determined through a combination of public voting (50%) and jury voting (50%), with songs required to include at least 51% Montenegrin language content. The final will begin at 20:00. To watch the live broadcast – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who to Watch Out for Tonight? The main favorite to win is singer Nina Žižić, who will perform the song "Dobrodošli". Žižić attempted to represent Serbia and Montenegro in 2004 when she competed with the girl group Negre, performing the song "K'o Nijedna...
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Montenegro: Rehearsals Begin for Eurovision National Selection, Voting Rules Revealed

Montenegro: Rehearsals Begin for Eurovision National Selection, Voting Rules Revealed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As rehearsals commence for today's Eurovision national selection, Montenegro unveils the voting rules for "Montesong 2024". Today at 20:00 (CET), Montenegro's Eurovision national selection "Montesong 2024" will take place, culminating in the selection of Montenegro's representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Rehearsals for the national final began two days ago (Monday) in Podgorica, Montenegro's capital, with sixteen competing artists arriving yesterday for their first full rehearsals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Danijel Alibabić from Montenegro's Entertainment Association stated: "The performers have become familiar with the large stage and the sound. We are trying to use modern technology to make it easier for the performers to sing and perform. We will have 16 real Eurovision performances, and whoever wins from the 16 will be a deserving winner. We should all stand by the winner who will be sent to Basel so they can do as well as possible at Eurovision." Montenegro is holding its national selection after a two-year absence...
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Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025?

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Montesong 2024. Who should represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025 according to the editorial team? The Montenegrin national final, "Montesong", will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, November 27, 2024, featuring 16 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Out of 36 submitted songs, 16 were selected for the competition. The winner will be determined by a combination of 50% jury votes and 50% public votes, with songs required to include at least 51% in the Montenegrin language. Just before the national final, the Euromix editorial team convened to listen to the participating songs and choose their favorites from the Montenegrin national final. Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Montenegro? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Anastasija Koprolčec - "Kraj" We kick off Eurovision selection season with Montenegro returning after a two-year break—but with an extremely weak and unnecessary pre-selection. It's disappointing....
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Montenegro: Songs for ‘Montesong 2024’ Have Been Released!

Montenegro: Songs for ‘Montesong 2024’ Have Been Released!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: Montenegro's national broadcaster has released the songs that will compete in the Montenegrin national final, 'Montesong,' today. The Montenegrin representative for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen on November 27. Montenegro's national broadcaster RTCG revealed the 16 songs competing in the "Montesong" Eurovision national final, scheduled for Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The winner of this local competition will represent Montanegro at Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland. Initially, singer Boban Rajović was set to participate in the selection, but he withdrew from the competition due to personal reasons. In his place, Tamara Živković entered the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Competing Artists and Songs The list of contestants and their songs includes: Anastasija Koprolčec - Kraj Bend "9" - Stop War Baryak - Dva Srca Dolce Hera - Repeat Đurđa - To Ljubav Je Glumci Bend - San Isak Šabanović - Ljeto, Ljeto, Ljeto Kejt - Obala Raja Luka Radović - Kada Dođe Maj Milena Vučić - Škorpija Nemanja Petrović - Među Zvijezdama Neonoen - Clickbait Nina Žižić - Dobrodošli Tamara Živković - Poguban...
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Montenegro: Boban Rajović Withdraws from the Local National Final

Montenegro: Boban Rajović Withdraws from the Local National Final

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Montenegrin national broadcaster, RTCG, has unexpectedly announced that renowned singer Boban Rajović has withdrawn from the Eurovision pre-selection contest. In his place, singer Tamara Živković will enter the competition. Montenegro's national broadcaster, RTCG, made the surprising declaration today, revealing the withdrawl of Boban Rajović, a well-known figure in Montenegro's music scene, from the Eurovision pre-selection process "Montesong". The broadcaster simultaneously announced that Tamara Živković would step in to fill the vacancy left by Rajović's withdrawal. The event is scheduled to take place on November 27, 2024. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I think it's unnecessary to talk about my desire to represent Montenegro at Eurovision, but it simply wasn’t meant to be this year, which doesn’t mean my wish won’t come true in the future," said Rajović. He sent his support to the Montesong finalists, wishing that the song with the most votes from the audience would win. The Montesong organizers announced that the Selection Committee had designated three...
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