Monaco in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005

Eurovision Song Contest 2005
Participating broadcasterTélé Monte-Carlo (TMC)
Country Monaco
National selection
Selection processInternal selection
Selection date(s)Artist: 12 January 2005
Song: 18 March 2005
Selected artist(s)Lise Darly
Selected song"Tout de moi"
Selected songwriter(s)
  • Philippe Bosco
  • Didier Fabre
Finals performance
Semi-final resultFailed to qualify (24th)
Monaco in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Monaco was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with the song "Tout de moi", composed by Didier Fabre, with lyrics by Philippe Bosco, and performed by Lise Darly. The Monégasque participating broadcaster, Télé Monte-Carlo (TMC), internally selected its entry for the contest. The selection of Lise Darly and "Tout de moi" as the Monégasque representative was announced on 12 January 2005, while the song was presented on 18 March 2005.

Monaco competed in the semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 19 May 2005. Performing during the show in position 6, "Tout de moi" was not announced among the top 10 entries of the semi-final and therefore did not qualify to compete in the final. It was later revealed that Monaco placed twenty-fourth out of the 25 participating countries in the semi-final with 22 points.

Background

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Main article: Monaco in the Eurovision Song Contest

Prior to the 2005 contest, Télé Monte-Carlo (TMC) has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest representing Monaco twenty-two times since its first entry in 1959. It has won the contest once: in 1971 with the song "Un banc, un arbre, une rue" performed by Séverine, being the only entry from a microstate to have won the contest to date.[1] It has also placed last on two occasions: in 1959 and in 1965 which also received nul points[2] Between 1980 and 2003, Monaco did not participate in the contest with TMC citing financial reasons and lack of interest, while it returned in 2004 with the song "Notre planète" performed by Maryon but failed to qualify to the final from the semi-final.[3]

As part of its duties as participating broadcaster, TMC organises the selection of its entry in the Eurovision Song Contest and broadcasts the event in the country. The broadcaster confirmed that it would participate in the 2005 contest on 6 October 2004.[4] All Monégasque entries had been selected by TMC through an internal selection, a method that was continued for their 2005 participation.[5]

Before Eurovision

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Internal selection

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TMC internally selected its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2005. The French broadcaster France 3 as well as Prince Albert II and Princess Stéphanie of Monaco were also involved in the selection process.[5][6] On 12 January 2005, it was announced that Lise Darly would represent Monaco at the 2005 contest with the song "Tout de moi".[7] Darly, whose real name is Elise Granier, had previously attempted to represent Monaco at Eurovision Song Contest in 2004 placing second at the artist selection, and was selected from a shortlist of twelve female performers considered by TMC.[6][8]

"Tout de moi" was written by Philippe Bosco and Didier Fabre, and was selected from several proposals received by record companies.[6] Bosco had also previously written the Monégasque Eurovision song in 2004.[9] In early February 2005, Darly recorded "Tout de moi" in Monaco at the Auditorium Rainier III together with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Jean-Louis Dedieu.[10][11] The song was presented to the public online via the Eurovision news website ESCToday on 18 March 2005.[12][13]

Artist selection[6]

At Eurovision

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According to Eurovision rules, all nations with the exceptions of the host country, the "Big Four" (France, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom), and the ten highest placed finishers in the 2004 contest are required to qualify from the semi-final on 19 May 2005 in order to compete for the final on 21 May 2005; the top ten countries from the semi-final progress to the final. On 22 March 2005, an allocation draw was held which determined the running order for the semi-final and Monaco was set to perform in position 6, following the entry from Latvia and before the entry from Israel.[15] At the end of the show, Monaco was not announced among the top 10 entries in the semi-final and therefore failed to qualify to compete in the final. It was later revealed that Monaco placed twenty-fourth in the semi-final, receiving a total of 22 points.[16]

Both the semi-final and the final were broadcast in Monaco on TMC with commentary by Bernard Montiel and Genie Godula.[17][18] TMC appointed Anne Allegrini as its spokesperson to announce the results of the Monégasque jury during the final.[19]

Voting

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Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Monaco and awarded by Monaco in the semi-final and grand final of the contest. The nation awarded its 12 points to Israel in the semi-final and the final of the contest.

Points awarded to Monaco

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Points awarded to Monaco (Semi-final)[20]
Score Country
12 points
10 points
8 points
7 points
6 points
5 points
4 points
3 points
2 points  Moldova
1 point

Points awarded by Monaco

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Notes and references

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Notes

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  1. ^ Nolwenn Leroy revealed in late December 2004 that she had turned down TMC's offer to represent Monaco.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "40 years ago today - Séverine brings Monaco their sole victory". eurovision.tv. 2011-04-03. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  2. ^ "Monaco". eurovision.tv. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  3. ^ Roxburgh, Gordon (2016). Songs for Europe: The United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest. Volume Three: The 1980s. Prestatyn: Telos Publishing. pp. 86–103. ISBN 978-1-84583-118-9.
  4. ^ roel (2004-10-07). "Eurovision 2024 Monaco: TMC confirms participation in 2005 - ESCToday.com". Eurovision News, Polls and Information by ESCToday. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  5. ^ a b Bakker, Sietse (16 October 2003). "Monaco: 'No decision made about participation yet'". Esctoday. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  6. ^ a b c d "Monaco: Three more female singers make chance". Esctoday. 11 December 2004. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  7. ^ "Lise Darly to represent Monaco". Esctoday. 12 January 2005. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  8. ^ Phillips, Roel (2005-03-18). "Interview with Lise Darly and Phil Bosco". Esctoday. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  9. ^ "Philippe Bosco". Six on Stage. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  10. ^ "Monaco 2005". songcontest.free.fr. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  11. ^ Orvoën, Nathalie (2005-02-25). "Eurovision : Lise Darly représentera la Principauté". Libello (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  12. ^ Phillips, Roel (2005-02-26). "Lise Darly presents Tout de moi to Prince Albert". Esctoday. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  13. ^ "Esctoday.com presents 'Tout de moi'". Esctoday. 18 March 2005. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  14. ^ Philips, Roel (2004-12-27). "Nolwenn Leroy neither for Monaco, nor for France". Esctoday. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  15. ^ Bakker, Sietse (22 March 2005). "TODAY: The draw for running order". Esctoday. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  16. ^ "Semi-Final of Kyiv 2005". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  17. ^ "Jeudi 19 mai". TV8 (in French). Zofingen, Switzerland: Ringier. 12 May 2005. pp. 64–70. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023 – via Scriptorium Digital Library.
  18. ^ "Samedi 21 mai". TV8 (in French). Zofingen, Switzerland: Ringier. 19 May 2005. pp. 22–28. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023 – via Scriptorium Digital Library.
  19. ^ Philips, Roel (2005-05-17). "The 39 spokespersons!". ESCToday. Retrieved 2009-04-28.
  20. ^ a b "Results of the Semi-Final of Kyiv 2005". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  21. ^ "Results of the Grand Final of Kyiv 2005". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
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