Eurovision fever is rising in Serbia as the first eight finalists for Pesma za Evroviziju ’24, the country’s national selection for the song contest, were revealed on February 25th. The electrifying first semi-final saw 14 hopefuls vying for a spot in the grand final scheduled for March 2nd.
The following artists have qualified for the final on March 2:
| Artist | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Marko Mandić | “Dno” | Qualified |
| M.IRA | “Percepcija” | Qualified |
| Bojana x David | “No No No” | Qualified |
| Lena Kovačević | “Zovi me Lena” | Qualified |
| Saša Báša i Virtual Ritual | “Elektroljubav” | Eliminated |
| Martina Vrbos | “Da me voliš” | Eliminated |
| Filarri | “Ko je ta žena?” | Eliminated |
| Breskvica | “Gnezdo orlovo” | Qualified |
| Hristina | “Bedem” | Qualified |
| Ivana Vladović | “Jaka” | Eliminated |
| CHAI | “Sama” | Eliminated |
| Zorja | “Lik u ogledalu” | Qualified |
| Kabala | “Vavilon” | Eliminated |
| Keni nije mrtav | “Dijamanti” | Qualified |
The results were determined by a 50/50 combination of jury and televoting. The order of appearance for the final was also drawn, with the first 8 acts already determined:
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- Breskvica – «Gnezdo orlovo»
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- Hristina – «Bedem»
- Marko Mandić – «Dno»
- M.IRA – «Percepcija»
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- Keni nije mrtav – «Dijamanti»
- Zorja – «Lik u ogledalu»
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- Bojana x David – «No No No»
- Lena Kovačević – «Zovi me Lena»
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The remaining 14 artists will get their chance to shine in the second semi-final on March 1st. The top eight qualifiers from this round will then join the first eight finalists in the grand finale, where the nation’s Eurovision hopeful for 2024 will be crowned.
Serbia’s Eurovision Journey: A Look Back
Serbia boasts a respectable Eurovision history, having participated in the contest 15 times since its debut in 2007. Their most significant moment came in their first year, securing a phenomenal victory with Marija Šerifović’s moving ballad “Molitva.”
The Balkan nation has consistently delivered strong contenders, achieving four additional top 10 finishes, including a commendable third place in 2012 with Željko Joksimović’s “Nije ljubav stvar.” Most recently, Serbia impressed the world in 2022 with Konstrakta’s thought-provoking “In corpore sano,” securing an impressive 5th place finish.
Understanding Pesma za Evroviziju
Pesma za Evroviziju (translated as “Song for Eurovision”) is an annual televised music competition organized by Radio Television of Serbia (RTS). Since 2007, the show has served as the platform to select Serbia’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest.
The format of Pesma za Evroviziju has undergone adjustments over the years, but the current structure typically features two semi-finals and a final. Semi-finals showcase a multitude of competing songs, with the top-scoring entries progressing to the final. The winner of the final then claims the coveted honor of representing Serbia on the grand stage of Eurovision.