Montenegro‘s broadcaster RTCG has revealed the five acts who progress to the next stage of Montenegro’s national selection for Eurovision 2019. While only 27 entries were received by the broadcaster, they have still managed to select five songs good enough to make the national final. And there are some familiar faces in the mix.

Appearing on the list is Montenegro’s Eurovision 2009 act, Andrea Demirović. A decade ago she performed the Ralph Siegel disco tune “Just Get Out of My Life”. The song narrowly missed out on qualifying for the final, but its 11th place semi-final finish is Montenegro’s third best Eurovision result. This year she’ll be hoping that her song “Ja sam ti san” will give her a chance to make it to the Eurovision grand final.

A couple of familiar faces from Montevizija 2018 will also be returning. Nina Petković came to fame on the talent show Operacija trijumf, the regional version of Operación triunfo. She also won the Song of the Mediterranean festival in 2009. Nina placed fifth in Montevizija 2018, but will be hoping for a better result with her 2019 entry “Uzmi ili ostavi”.

The other 2018 alum is Ivana Popović-Martinović. Her 2018 entry placed fourth in the first round, just missing out on the superfinal. This time Ivana will be competing with “Nevinost”.

Also competing is Monika Knezović, who will sing “Nepogrješiva”. Her surname may sound familiar, but she’s not related to Nenad “Knez” Knežević. She is, however, the daughter of the actor Slaven Knezovic. Monika’s song has been co-written by Vladimir Graić, the songwriter behind “Molitva” and “Beauty Never Lies”.

Rounding out the five is the group D-Moll Band — who take their name from the musical note D-minor. The six-piece group will compete with the song “Ti”.

The five competing entries were chosen by a committee of music experts. The committee listened to all the entrants, rated them, and then agreed upon the five.

What happens next?

Following the 2018 revival of the national final Montevizija, it was expected that RTCG would again use a televised national final format to select its act for Eurovision 2019.

However, broadcaster RTCG has not confirmed any further details of the selection process for 2019, including whether Montevizija will be used. Notably, the broadcaster has not mentioned the name “Montevizija” in the official announcement.

The only hint of the next stage of the competition is a reference to a “second round”. This could be a televised national final, but it could also be something like an online vote or the selection committee may internally choose one act.

Montenegro 2019 – competing entries

  • Andrea Demirović – “Ja sam ti san” (Michael James Down, Primož Poglajen, Andrea Demirović)
  • D-Moll Band – “Ti” (Dejan Božović, Aleksandar Miličić)
  • Ivana Popović-Martinović – “Nevinost” (Ivana Popović-Martinović, Slavko Milovanović, Vladan Popović-Popa, Marko Milatović)
  • Monika Knezović – “Nepogrješiva” (Vladimir Grajić-Graja, Snežana Vukomanović and Ivan Branisavljević)
  • Nina Petković – “Uzmi ili ostavi” (Nina Petković, Bojan Momčilović and Zoran Radonjić)

 What do you think? Who would you like to see represent Montenegro in Tel Aviv? Should Montenegro send a traditional ballad or a contemporary pop number? Share your thoughts below!

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MyName
MyName
5 years ago

D-moll band seems most interesting 🙂 Rock on Montenegro!

Dani
Dani
5 years ago

God stop being so sexist. We haven’t even heard the songs yet and you guys have already started with your male-female bs. Let the best win!!

Good luck Montenegro

EurovisionBenny_AUT
EurovisionBenny_AUT
5 years ago

It’s interesting that all the song titles are in Montenegrin… Does anybody know if all the songs are fully in Montenegrin? Because as far as I know, songs submitted in both Montenegrin and English were allowed…

Roelof Meesters
Roelof Meesters
5 years ago

Montenegro has only sent two female singers to the contest and that male band isn’t looking so good so let’s hope they select one of the women. But then again it’s all about the song and I hope Montenegro brings a great Balkan- ballad.

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
5 years ago

Once again it’s four ladies and a male act! Any news on when the songs will be out?

Stevan
Stevan
5 years ago

It’s four ladies and a group tho

Nikki
Nikki
5 years ago

I’m rooting Andrea so hard, because it would be so fun if she becomes the first female solo act Montenegro sends in a decade while still keeping being THE only female solo singer on Montenegro’s Eurovision track.

PP77
PP77
5 years ago

Monika Knezovi? is Slaven Knezovic daughter. He composed 2 song in Eurovision Serbia& Montenegro entry 2005 (Zauvjek moja) and Montengro 2007 ( Ajde kroci)

Denis
Denis
5 years ago

If last years final is anything to go by Montenegro will be another dude this year. They need to step up ASAP!

Colin
Colin
5 years ago

For those interested:
“Ja sam ti san” – I am your dream
“Ti” – You
“Nevinost” – Innocence
“Nepogrješiva” – The one without mistakes
“Uzmi ili ostavi” – Take it or leave it

Honestly, I hope they are good.

Arslan
Arslan
5 years ago
Reply to  Colin

Nepogrješiva – Unmistakable 😀 I think it is better 😀

Toffeenix
Toffeenix
5 years ago

I really liked both Adio and Inje, so I’m hoping it’s something similar to that.

Khan
Khan
5 years ago
Reply to  Toffeenix

What so they wont qualify again? Montenegro needs to step it up.

Loin dici
Loin dici
5 years ago

If the band wins, Montenegro, I swear….

Briekimchi
Briekimchi
5 years ago

Nina Petkovic was my winner last year so yeah, looking forward to what she comes back with.

Tongue Tied Turtle
Tongue Tied Turtle
5 years ago

4 women and a group of men. Well, since it’s Montenegro, we already know the winner haha. ???

Thomas
Thomas
5 years ago

Are the songs out? Or at least any snippets?

Jack
Jack
5 years ago

“Just Get Out of My Life” is still my favorite Montenegrin non-qualifier, glad to see Andrea Demirovic back! of the 4 losing singers last time they brought back the bottom 2, awkward but it’s nice Nina Petkovic & Ivana Popovic are back, Monika Knezovic is lucky to have “Molitva” composer Vladimir Graic backing her, I’d like to say I’m interested in D-Moll band but the thought of 4 females losing to the only male act in Montevizija for a 2nd year running where the little country hasn’t sent a woman performing on her own in ESC for a whole decade… Read more »