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Azerbaijan’s journey in the Eurovision Song Contest since their debut in 2008 has been nothing short of impressive. Their first entry, „Day After Day“ by Elnur & Samir, made a significant impact, securing a respectable 8th place in Belgrade. The song’s dramatic on-stage performance, coupled with its soaring high notes, left a lasting impression and marked a memorable debut for Azerbaijan in the Eurovision arena, captivating audiences and earning the country recognition among Eurovision fans.

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Azerbaijan has indeed emerged as a remarkable success story in its relatively brief tenure in the Eurovision Song Contest. Out of the 16 times it has participated, Azerbaijan has consistently made it to the Grand Final, showcasing an impressive 81% success rate since their debut. During this period, the country has achieved seven Top 10 finishes, reflecting a statistically notable 54% chance of securing such placements. However, achieving Top 10 rankings has become somewhat more challenging since 2014, potentially attributed to stricter voting controls. Despite occasional hurdles, Azerbaijan’s track record of reaching the Grand Final remains formidable. Three times the country failed to advance to the final stage—in 2018 with Aisel Mammadova’s „X My Heart“, 2024 with TuralTuran’s „Tell Me More“ and last year FAHREE feat. Ilkin Dovlatov with “Özünlə Apar”. In the 2021 contest held in Rotterdam, Efendi delivered an outstanding performance of „Mata Hari,“ securing a respectable 20th place in the final. This illustrates that even exceptional entries from Azerbaijan may not always yield favorable outcomes, highlighting the unpredictability of the Eurovision Song Contest.

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The Eurovision Song Contest holds considerable significance in Azerbaijan, captivating the nation’s interest and generating widespread enthusiasm. It serves as a premier platform for the Azerbaijani music industry to exhibit its talents to a global audience. The contest offers an invaluable opportunity for Azerbaijani artists to showcase their creativity and musical prowess on an international stage, fostering cultural exchange and promoting Azerbaijan’s rich musical heritage to audiences worldwide.

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While votes from ex-Soviet countries have contributed to Azerbaijan’s success in the Eurovision Song Contest, it’s essential to recognize the country’s consistent delivery of modern and high-quality performances that reflect its unique cultural identity. Despite the predominant use of English in their entries, Azerbaijani songs often incorporate elements of Azeri culture, thanks to collaborations with international composers. A prime example is Azerbaijan’s victory in 2011 with „Running Scared“ by Ell & Nikki. Furthermore, hosting the event in 2012 at the magnificent Crystal Hall, specially constructed for the occasion, was a significant achievement backed by the highest levels of government. The Eurovision Song Contest in Baku was notable for being the most south-eastern edition of the contest to date, and its visually stunning spectacle remains a cherished memory for many.

Biggest successes

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1st place, Ell & Nikki with “Running Scared” (Düsseldorf 2011)

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2nd place, Farid Mammadov with “Hold Me” (Malmö 2013)

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3rd place, AySel & Arash with “Always” (Moscow 2009)

History

  • Debut: 2008
  • Participations: 16
  • Victories: 1
  • Finals: 13
  • Chances to reach the final: 81%
  • Top 10: 7
  • Chances to reach the Top 10: 54%
  • Best place: 1
  • Last place: 0
# location year performer song points rank show
1 Belgrade 2008 Elnur & Samir Day After Day 132 8 final
2 Moscow 2009 AySel & Arash Always 207 3 final
3 Oslo 2010 Safura Drip Drop 145 5 final
4 Düsseldorf 2011 Ell & Nikki Running Scared 221 1 final
5 Baku 2012 Sabina Babayeva When The Music Dies 150 4 final
6 Malmö 2013 Farid Mammadov Hold Me 234 2 final
7 Copenhagen 2014 Dilara Kazimova Start A Fire 33 22 final
8 Vienna 2015 Elnur Huseynov Hour Of The Wolf 49 12 final
9 Stockholm 2016 Samra Miracle 117 17 final
10 Kyiv 2017 Dihaj Skeletons 120 14 final
11 Lisbon 2018 Aisel X My Heart 94 11 semi-final
12 Tel Aviv 2019 Chingiz Truth 302 8 final
13 Rotterdam 2021 Efendi Mata Hari 65 20 final
14 Turin 2022 Nadir Rustamli Fade To Black 106 16 final
15 Liverpool 2023 TuralTuranX Tell Me More 4 14 semi-final
16 Malmö 2024 FAHREE feat. Ilkin Dovlatov Özünlə Apar 11 14 semi-final
17 Basel 2025 Mamagama Run With U semi-final

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Safura Alizade with „Drip-Drop“, Rang 5 (Oslo 2010)

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Dihaj with “Skeletons”, Rank 14 (Kyiv 2017)

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Chingiz with “Truth”, Rank 8 (Tel Aviv 2019)