Bosnia and Herzegovina competed in the semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 18 May 2006. Performing during the show in position 22, "Lejla" was announced among the top 10 entries of the semi-final and therefore qualified to compete in the final on 20 May. It was later revealed that Bosnia and Herzegovina placed second out of the 23 participating countries in the semi-final with 267 points. In the final, Bosnia and Herzegovina performed in position 13 and placed third out of the 24 participating countries, scoring 229 points.
Prior to the 2006 contest, Bosnia and Herzegovina had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest eleven times since its first entry in 1993.[1] The nation's best placing in the contest was seventh, which it achieved in 1999 with the song "Putnici" performed by Dino and Béatrice. Following the introduction of semi-finals for the 2004 contest, Bosnia and Herzegovina has, up to this year, managed to qualify on each occasion the nation has participated and compete in the final. Bosnia and Herzegovina's least successful result has been 22nd place, which they have achieved in 1996.
The Bosnian national broadcaster, Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHRT), broadcasts the event within Bosnia and Herzegovina and organises the selection process for the nation's entry. BHRT confirmed their intentions to participate at the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest on 5 January 2006.[2] In 2005, the broadcaster had set up a national final to choose both the artist and song to represent the nation, while the Bosnian entry was selected through an internal selection process in 2006. This marked the first time that both the artist and song that would represent Bosnia and Herzegovina was internally selected; previously the broadcaster had used a national final to choose the artist, song or both to compete at the contest.
Before Eurovision
Internal selection
The broadcaster directly invited composers to submit songs in one of the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina up until 23 January 2006.[3] On 9 February 2006, BHRT announced that they had internally selected the band Hari Mata Hari to represent Bosnia and Herzegovina in Athens. The announcement occurred during a press conference which was held at the UNITIC center of the University of Sarajevo.[4] Hari Mata Hari were due to represent Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999 with the song "Starac i more" before its disqualification as the song was previously released in Finland in 1997.[5] The song to be performed at the contest was also selected internally and was written by Željko Joksimović, Fahrudin Pecikoza and Dejan Ivanović. Joksimović previously represented Serbia and Montenegro in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004, placing second with the song "Lane moje".
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 2005 contest are required to qualify from the semi-final on 18 May 2006 in order to compete for the final on 20 May 2006; the top ten countries from the semi-final progress to the final. On 21 March 2006, a special allocation draw was held which determined the running order for the semi-final and Bosnia and Herzegovina was set to perform in position 22, following the entry from Estonia and before the entry from Iceland.[10]
In the semi-final, the members of Hari Mata Hari were joined on stage by backing vocalists Ksenija Milošević and Ivana Čabraja during the performance and at the end of the show, Bosnia and Herzegovina was announced as having finished in the top 10 and subsequently qualifying for the grand final. It was later revealed that Bosnia and Herzegovina placed second in the semi-final, receiving a total of 267 points.[11] During the winners' press conference for the ten qualifying countries after the semi-final, Bosnia and Herzegovina was drawn to perform in position 13, following the entry from Romania and before the entry from Lithuania. Bosnia and Herzegovina placed third in the final, scoring 229 points.[12]
The semi-final and the final were broadcast in Bosnia and Herzegovina on BHT 1 with commentary by Dejan Kukrić.[13] The Bosnian spokesperson, who announced the Bosnian votes during the final, was Vesna Andree-Zaimović.
Voting
Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Bosnia and Herzegovina and awarded by Bosnia and Herzegovina in the semi-final and grand final of the contest. The nation awarded its 12 points to Turkey in the semi-final and to Croatia in the final of the contest.
Points awarded to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Points awarded to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Semi-final)[14]
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January 30, 2023
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Bosnia and Herzegovina participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with the song Lejla written by Zeljko Joksimovic Fahrudin Pecikoza and Dejan Ivanovic The song was performed by the band Hari Mata Hari Songwriter Zeljko Joksimovic represented Serbia and Montenegro in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with the song Lane moje where he placed second in the grand final of the competition On 9 February 2006 the Bosnian broadcaster Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina BHRT revealed that they had internally selected Hari Mata Hari to compete at the 2006 contest in Athens Greece Their song Lejla was presented to the public during a show entitled BH Eurosong 2006 on 5 March 2006 Eurovision Song Contest 2006Country Bosnia and HerzegovinaNational selectionSelection processInternal selectionSelection date s Artist 9 February 2006Song 5 March 2006Selected entrantHari Mata HariSelected song Lejla Selected songwriter s Zeljko JoksimovicFahrudin PecikozaDejan IvanovicFinals performanceSemi final resultQualified 2nd 267 points Final result3rd 229 pointsBosnia and Herzegovina in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 2006 2007 Bosnia and Herzegovina competed in the semi final of the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 18 May 2006 Performing during the show in position 22 Lejla was announced among the top 10 entries of the semi final and therefore qualified to compete in the final on 20 May It was later revealed that Bosnia and Herzegovina placed second out of the 23 participating countries in the semi final with 267 points In the final Bosnia and Herzegovina performed in position 13 and placed third out of the 24 participating countries scoring 229 points Contents 1 Background 2 Before Eurovision 2 1 Internal selection 3 At Eurovision 3 1 Voting 3 1 1 Points awarded to Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 1 2 Points awarded by Bosnia and Herzegovina 4 ReferencesBackground EditMain article Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Eurovision Song Contest Prior to the 2006 contest Bosnia and Herzegovina had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest eleven times since its first entry in 1993 1 The nation s best placing in the contest was seventh which it achieved in 1999 with the song Putnici performed by Dino and Beatrice Following the introduction of semi finals for the 2004 contest Bosnia and Herzegovina has up to this year managed to qualify on each occasion the nation has participated and compete in the final Bosnia and Herzegovina s least successful result has been 22nd place which they have achieved in 1996 The Bosnian national broadcaster Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina BHRT broadcasts the event within Bosnia and Herzegovina and organises the selection process for the nation s entry BHRT confirmed their intentions to participate at the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest on 5 January 2006 2 In 2005 the broadcaster had set up a national final to choose both the artist and song to represent the nation while the Bosnian entry was selected through an internal selection process in 2006 This marked the first time that both the artist and song that would represent Bosnia and Herzegovina was internally selected previously the broadcaster had used a national final to choose the artist song or both to compete at the contest Before Eurovision EditInternal selection Edit The broadcaster directly invited composers to submit songs in one of the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina up until 23 January 2006 3 On 9 February 2006 BHRT announced that they had internally selected the band Hari Mata Hari to represent Bosnia and Herzegovina in Athens The announcement occurred during a press conference which was held at the UNITIC center of the University of Sarajevo 4 Hari Mata Hari were due to represent Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999 with the song Starac i more before its disqualification as the song was previously released in Finland in 1997 5 The song to be performed at the contest was also selected internally and was written by Zeljko Joksimovic Fahrudin Pecikoza and Dejan Ivanovic Joksimovic previously represented Serbia and Montenegro in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 placing second with the song Lane moje The song under three working titles Lejla Sakrivena and Zar bi mogla ti drugog voljeti was presented during a television special entitled BH Eurosong 2006 on 5 March 2006 which was held at the Sarajevo National Theatre and hosted by Mario Drmac and Dejan Kukric 6 7 The show was broadcast on BHT 1 as well as streamed online via the broadcaster s website pbsbih ba 8 In addition to the presentation of the song the show featured guest performances by Zeljko Joksimovic 1964 Yugoslav Eurovision entrant Sabahudin Kurt 1976 Yugoslav Eurovision entrants Ambasadori 2003 Bosnian Eurovision entrant Mija Martina 2004 Bosnian Eurovision entrant Deen and 2005 Bosnian Eurovision entrant Feminnem 4 Following the show the public was able to vote for their favourite song title on BHRT s website and Lejla was selected with 3 501 votes 9 At Eurovision EditAccording 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 2005 contest are required to qualify from the semi final on 18 May 2006 in order to compete for the final on 20 May 2006 the top ten countries from the semi final progress to the final On 21 March 2006 a special allocation draw was held which determined the running order for the semi final and Bosnia and Herzegovina was set to perform in position 22 following the entry from Estonia and before the entry from Iceland 10 In the semi final the members of Hari Mata Hari were joined on stage by backing vocalists Ksenija Milosevic and Ivana Cabraja during the performance and at the end of the show Bosnia and Herzegovina was announced as having finished in the top 10 and subsequently qualifying for the grand final It was later revealed that Bosnia and Herzegovina placed second in the semi final receiving a total of 267 points 11 During the winners press conference for the ten qualifying countries after the semi final Bosnia and Herzegovina was drawn to perform in position 13 following the entry from Romania and before the entry from Lithuania Bosnia and Herzegovina placed third in the final scoring 229 points 12 The semi final and the final were broadcast in Bosnia and Herzegovina on BHT 1 with commentary by Dejan Kukric 13 The Bosnian spokesperson who announced the Bosnian votes during the final was Vesna Andree Zaimovic Voting Edit Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Bosnia and Herzegovina and awarded by Bosnia and Herzegovina in the semi final and grand final of the contest The nation awarded its 12 points to Turkey in the semi final and to Croatia in the final of the contest Points awarded to Bosnia and Herzegovina Edit Points awarded to Bosnia and Herzegovina Semi final 14 Score Country12 points Croatia Finland Monaco Norway Romania Serbia and Montenegro Slovenia Switzerland Turkey10 points Albania Bulgaria Germany Macedonia Sweden8 points Denmark Moldova Netherlands Ukraine7 points Iceland Russia6 points Belgium France Greece Ireland Portugal5 points Armenia Cyprus Poland4 points United Kingdom3 points Belarus Lithuania2 points Latvia Malta1 point Andorra Estonia Israel Spain Points awarded to Bosnia and Herzegovina Final 15 Score Country12 points Albania Croatia Macedonia Monaco Serbia and Montenegro Slovenia Switzerland Turkey10 points Finland Sweden Ukraine8 points Denmark Netherlands Norway7 points Bulgaria Germany Romania6 points Belgium France Greece Russia5 points Armenia Moldova4 points Belarus Lithuania Poland3 points Iceland2 points Cyprus Ireland Israel Portugal1 point Spain Points awarded by Bosnia and Herzegovina Edit Points awarded by Bosnia and Herzegovina Semi final 14 Score Country12 points Turkey10 points Macedonia8 points Finland7 points Slovenia6 points Sweden5 points Albania4 points Russia3 points Ukraine2 points Lithuania1 point Iceland Points awarded by Bosnia and Herzegovina Final 15 Score Country12 points Croatia10 points Turkey8 points Macedonia7 points Finland6 points Russia5 points Ukraine4 points Switzerland3 points Sweden2 points Romania1 point GreeceReferences Edit Bosnia amp Herzegovina Country Profile EBU Retrieved 27 November 2015 Romkes Rene 2 November 2007 Bosnia amp Herzegovina prepares for 2007 Esctoday Retrieved 5 April 2022 PRAVILNIK o izboru izvođaca i pjesme predstavnice BH za Pjesmu Evrovizije 2006 pbsbih ba in Bosnian Archived from the original on 9 February 2006 Retrieved 5 April 2022 a b bh final 06 Bakker Sietse 9 February 2006 Hari Mata Hari to represent Bosnia amp Herzegovina Esctoday Retrieved 5 April 2022 Veceras BH Eurosong Show 2006 klix ba in Bosnian 5 March 2006 Retrieved 5 April 2022 Bakker Sietse 5 March 2006 Tonight Bosnia amp Herzegovina announces entry Esctoday Retrieved 5 April 2022 Bakker Sietse 15 February 2006 BHT prepares for official presentation of its entrant Esctoday Glasanje za naslov pjesme predstavnice BiH na Eurosongu pbsbih ba in Bosnian Archived from the original on 25 September 2006 Bakker Sietse 21 March 2006 Running order decided EscToday Semi Final of Athens 2006 European Broadcasting Union Archived from the original on 21 April 2021 Retrieved 21 April 2021 Grand Final of Athens 2006 European Broadcasting Union Archived from the original on 21 April 2021 Retrieved 21 April 2021 Royston Benny 20 December 2006 Exclusive Bosnia Herzegovina Song on 4th March esctoday com Retrieved 25 June 2017 a b Results of the Semi Final of Athens 2006 European Broadcasting Union Archived from the original on 21 April 2021 Retrieved 21 April 2021 a b Results of the Grand Final of Athens 2006 European Broadcasting Union Archived from the original on 21 April 2021 Retrieved 21 April 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 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