Iran in the ABU TV Song Festival

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Iran
Iran
Member station Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)
Appearances
Appearances 1
First appearance 2013
Last appearance 2013


The participation of Iran in the ABU TV Song Festival has occurred once since the inaugural ABU TV Song Festival began in 2012. Since their début in 2013, the Iranian entry has been organised by the national broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). Mohsen Mirzadeh has represented the nation at the 2013 festival. In 2014, Iran withdrew from the festival.

History[edit]

IRIB made their debut in the ABU TV Song Festivals at the 2013 festival, in Hanoi, Vietnam.[1]

Withdrawal[edit]

Iran was not present on the final participation list that was published by the ABU. The reasons for withdrawal from the ABU TV Song Festival 2014 are unknown.[2]

Return[edit]

On August 14 2015 it was announced that Iran would return to the ABU TV Song Festival in Istanbul,Turkey, their participation would be organised by Soroush Multimedia Corporation.[3]

Contestants[edit]

Year Artist Language Title English translation
2013 Mohsen Mirzadeh[4] Kurdish "Arjan" Wish
2014 Did not compete
2015

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Granger, Anthony (15 June 2013). "ABU'13: ABU TV Song Festival Confirmed In Hanoi". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 15 June 2013. 
  2. ^ "Line-up announced for 3rd ABU TV Song Festival". abu.org.my. ABU. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014. 
  3. ^ Granger, Anthony. "ATSF’15: 14 Countries To Participate In Istanbul". Eurovoix-World.com. Retrieved 11 October 2015. 
  4. ^ "ABU TV Song Festival - Iran". Performer's profile. abuhanoi2013.com. Retrieved 20 September 2013.