Slovakia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012
| Eurovision Song Contest 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country |  Slovakia | |||
| National selection | ||||
| Selection process | Internal Selection | |||
| Selection date(s) | 7 March 2012 | |||
| Selected entrant | Max Jason Mai | |||
| Selected song | ""Don't Close Your Eyes"" | |||
| Finals performance | ||||
| Semi-final result | Failed to qualify (18th) | |||
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Slovakia will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan, selecting their entry through an internal selection, organised by the Slovakian broadcaster Radio and Television Slovakia (RTVS).
Internal selection
Decision to participate
On 8 October 2011, RTVS announced its withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 to focus on other shows.[1] Two days later, RTVS released an official communiqué stating that their participation is yet to be decided.[2]
On 16 November 2011, RTVS confirmed Miro Šmajda is the Slovakian artist in Baku.[3] Two days later, Šmajda's management claimed RTVS's confirmation as "missunderstood". After this, rumours about Slovakia's withdrawal grew.
On 20 December 2011, Slovakia's Participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in Baku was confirmed by RTVS.[4] The entry will be selected internally.
Artist
The artist should be present at a press conference on 1 March 2012.[5] But the press conference was postponed to 7 March 2012.[6]
On 7 March 2012, Miro Šmajda alias Max Jason Mai was announced to represent Slovakia in Baku. He will perform the song Don't Close Your Eyes.[7][8]
At Eurovision
Slovakia will compete in the second half of the second semi-final, on 22 May.
See also
References
- ^ Hondal, Victor (8 October 2011). "Slovakia withdraws from Eurovision 2012". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Hondal, Victor (10 October 2011). "Slovakia: 2012 participation "yet to be decided"". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Hondal, Victor (16 November 2011). "Miro Šmajda to represent Slovakia in Baku". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (20 December 2011). "Slovakia confirms participation in Baku!". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (31 January 2012). "Slovakia: Official announcement on March 1st". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (2 March 2012). "Slovakia: Press conference on March 7th". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (7 March 2012). "Slovakia: Max Jason Mai to Baku!". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Brey, Marco (7 March 2012). "Max Jason Mai goes for Slovakia". European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 19 March 2012.