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North Macedonia: MRT considering changes and improvements for upcoming contests!

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On June 8, the MRT Planning Board heard Head of Delegation (HoD) Meri Popova’s proposal to improve the country’s image in the competition, results and preparations for the future. The report given by Popova was detailed, addressing a range of issues together with reasoned solutions.


In her report, Popova underlined that preparations for the Eurovision must start from the MRT no later than September, which includes the process of a selection method and the finalization of its structure. According to Popova, this will give enough time to organize for the competition, select an artist using an established process and most importantly, give artists enough time to prepare their entry.

She also called for an expansion of the delegation, which he claimed was “always a headache”. Popova believes the delegation is too small and constantly changing, making it difficult to achieve consistency and the necessary cohesion and cooperation. She went on to state that their small numbers make members work on many projects and programs at the same time.

Two recommendations were related to economic factors surrounding the contest, which would immediately elevate their proposals for Eurovision. The first was to increase the broadcaster’s budget for Eurovision, which “has been a significant obstacle to the country’s nominations” for years. Popova continued that the budget should be firmed up and shared by September so the delegation can plan accordingly in May.

She also suggested a way to cover Eurovision costs by suggesting that the MRT start selling advertising time during the show. She also called for a unified marketing strategy (both country and participation/artist) that would compete with the promotional efforts of other agencies.

Finally, she called for the establishment of a public relations committee to curb the scandal that has plagued the country for the past two years and boost public enthusiasm around the contest. He argued that the backlash surrounding the Bulgarian flag in Vasil’s music video and Andrea’s downplaying of the significance this year had damaged the public’s image of Eurovision.

The Council’s next steps

After reviewing the report, the council tasked the MRT management to provide its own report on the manner of the recommendations, documents showing revenue generated from Eurovision advertising over the past 4 years, and also asked the MRT general manager . a final decision on disciplinary actions for the 2022 delegation. At the end of the discussion, the report was approved by the homofon council.

In 2022 North Macedonia was represented by Andrea and “Circles”!

https://youtu.be/zvOihqB4eKk

Source: escunited.com

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North Macedonia: MRT considers withdrawing from Eurovision!

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The North Macedonian broadcaster, MRT considers withdrawing North Macedonia from Eurovision 2023.

Following the incident at the Turquoise Carpet, during which Andrea threw North Macedonia’s on the floor. In the video we saw of the vocalist, it does not seem that the singer intended to show disrespect and just wanted to move the flag because of the photo-shoot with the press. However, showing disrespect to national symbols is a crime in North Macedonia, which means Andrea could face legal trouble for her action.

The broadcaster says it has made the decision to remain in the 2022 competition, stating that:

Such a step at a time when all the deadlines for withdrawal have passed would cause great financial damage and other sanctions that should not be neglected. In particular, the cancellation would jeopardize the participation and deviation of the television rights in all other events that MRT receives as a member of the European Broadcasting Network

The Macedonian Radio Television will take all legal decisions and disciplinary measures after the return of our delegation from Turin, after the members will submit reports on the events of the ceremony.

Due to the reporting on the incident within North Macedonia, the broadcaster is considering withdrawing from the event in 2023:

Due to the negative public image Eurovision has brought to the broadcaster, the MRT Editorial Board is considering the possibility that the Macedonian Radio Television will no longer compete in the Eurovision Song Contest from 2023.

Andrea will compete tomorrow in the 11th place of the second semi-final with her entry “Circles”, you can listen to her entry here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzOpAduUlmo&feature=emb_title

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North Macedonia: The final version of “Circles” by Andrea has been released!

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“Circles“, the entry of North Macedonia in Eurovision 2022, underwent a production revamp. The final version of the song, along with the music video, was uploaded on the official Eurovision YouTube channel.

MRT, the Public Broadcaster of North Macedonia, allocated a budget of 2,000 euros to improve the production of the song, after Andrea‘s victory in Za Evrosong, as the country is one of those that offer financial support to their representative after winning their national selection.

Watch the music video of “Circles”:

Andrea won Za Evrosong after a draw with Viktor Apostolovski with a total of 20 points each. Andrea was selected as the winner, having received more points from the jury.

North Macedonia will compete in the second half of the second semifinal on May 12th.

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North Macedonia: With a new version of “Circles” to Eurovision 2022!

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“Circles” the North Macedonian entry for Eurovision 2022 will undergo a production revamp ahead of the contest in Turin, Italy.

MRT the public broadcaster of North Macedonia has allocated a budget of 2,000 Euro to improve the production of the nation’s entry for Eurovision. The budget is part of a package of support that Andrea will be offered following her victory in Za Evrosong on Friday night.

Andrea won Za Evrosong after tieing with Viktor Apostolovski with a total of 20 points each. Andrea was selected as the winner in the tie-break having received more points from the jury,

Andrea will compete in the second half in the second semi-final on May 12.

Here you can listen to the studio version of “Circles” :

Source: MRT

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North Macedonia: Listen to the participating songs of Za Evrosong!

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As it was already known through the broadcaster’s Facebook account, the public television of North Macedonia, MRT, revealed earlier tonight the songs for Za Evrosong, the national final of North Macedonia for Eurovision 2022.

The six artists who will participate in the national final are (click on the song title to listen to the songs):

As a reminder, online voting is now open and will run for 7 days, until 4 February. The national final will take place on February 4 and the winner will be determined by the results of the online voting, as well as by the vote of the international jury of experts in a 50%-50% ratio.

Source: MRT

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North Macedonia: The artists that will compete on the national final!

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The public broadcaster, MRT, received proposals for the contest from December 10, 2021 until January 16, 2022. That means after years of absence North Macedonia returns with a national final to pick its representative for Turin instead of an internal selection. The channel received a total of 47 submissions for the contest, from which an expert commission chose the best six to take part in the National Final, this year named Za Evrosong 2022.

Of course here in Eurovisionfun, we had revealed all these information in our previous exclusive article!

The selected 6 original songs, which the commission considers meets the expected criteria for participating and presenting MRT and the country to the European public in the most spectacular contest are as follows:

 

1. Performer:  Kalina Velkovska  –  Kaly

Composition title:  “LOVE AND LIGHT”

Author of music: Davor Jordanovski

Author of the text: Vesna Malinova

Arrangement: Nikola Vaskov – Nino, Davor Jordanovski, Petar Luzic

 

2. Performer:  Yon Idy

Composition title:   ” DREAMS”

Music and lyrics: Yon Idy

Arrangement: Angel Ḱosev, Yon Idy

 

3. Contractor:  Lara Ivanova

Composition title:   “ FLOWER OF SORROW”

Music author: Robert Bilbilov

Author of the text: Robin Zimbakov

Arrangement: Robert Bilbilov and Darko Dimitrov

 

4. Contractor:  Viktor Apostolovski

Composition title:   “SUPERMAN”

Author of music: Vladimir Dojcinovski

Author of the text: Vladimir Dojcinovski and Viktor Apostolovski

Arrangement: Vladimir Dojcinovski

5. Contractor:  Andrea Koevska – Andrea

Composition title:   ” CIRCLES”

Author of music: Aleksandar Masevski

Author of the text: Aleksandar Masevski and Andrea Koevska

Arrangement: Aleksandar Masevski

6. Performer:  Boris Cvetanovski – Ris Flower

Composition title:   ” FLYING TO BERLIN”

Author of music: Boris Cvetanovski – Ris Flower

Author of the text: Boris Cvetanovski – Ris Flower

Arrangement: Mustafa Janbazlar

 

All songs will be released on January 28 during the TV show Стисни Плеј on 22:00, CET. There will be an online voting that will last for 7 days.

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North Macedonia: Eurosong 2022 will be held via videoclips | EXCLUSIVE

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The Public Television of North Macedonia announced the return of the national final Eurosong, for the selection of the artist and the song that will represent the country in Eurovision 2022. Eurovisionfun exclusively reveals to you, the way in which the selection will be made.

A maximum of six songs will be selected, as announced, for the final selection of the Eurosong. In fact, in the relevant announcement, the public television of North Macedonia had previously announced the involvement of the public in the selection. Until the 16th of January, the interested creators and artists have the opportunity to send their proposal. Only citizens of North Macedonia have the right to participate in terms of performers, while the creators are allowed to be from abroad. The channel promises a transparent process, with the entries being presented to the public and with the result being judged by 50% by the international jury and 50% by the television audience of North Macedonia.

All of the above is known, but what is not known and you are reading it today, for the first time through Eurovisionfun, is that the competition process will be quite similar to that of the Czech Republic. Videoclips will be shot, in which the artists will probably perform their participations live, with a similar background, etc. Through these videos, the public and the international jury will be invited to vote, in order to select the song and the artist that will represent North Macedonia, at Eurovision 2022.

The television of North Macedonia does its best in order to organize a remarkable national final, even under these conditions, with democratic and meritocratic procedures, in order to select the best possible option for the contest. They hope that this will be the beginning of a series of national finals that in the long run, will become better at all levels.

North Macedonia was represented in last year’s competition by Vasil Garganliev, with the song Here I Stand, but without being able to reach the grand final.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRcSHPb_Qwc