The participation of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan has brought a new flavour to the Eurovision Song Contest. These countries have a rich musical heritage that they often incorporate into their entries, resulting in unique and memorable performances. Moreover, their participation has also added a new geopolitical dimension to the contest, as these countries are located in a region that is often in the spotlight due to its complex history and ongoing conflicts. Despite the challenges they face, these countries have shown a great passion for the contest and have produced some outstanding entries over the years.

The inclusion of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan has infused the Eurovision Song Contest with a fresh and distinctive flair. Drawing from their rich musical legacies, these nations frequently infuse their entries with cultural elements, yielding performances that are both unique and unforgettable. Moreover, their participation has introduced a new geopolitical dynamic to the contest, given their placement in a region often under scrutiny due to its intricate history and ongoing tensions. Despite the obstacles they encounter, these countries demonstrate unwavering enthusiasm for the competition and have consistently delivered exceptional entries, showcasing their enduring passion for music on the Eurovision stage.

The Eurovision Song Contest serves as a monumental platform for countries to spotlight their musical prowess on a global scale. Beyond being a mere competition, it stands as a vibrant celebration of music and culture, uniting individuals from diverse nations and backgrounds. For smaller countries such as Georgia, it represents an invaluable opportunity to illuminate their music scene and cultural richness to audiences worldwide. Moreover, the contest offers artists a remarkable chance to garner exposure and potentially catapult their careers onto the international stage, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment within their respective communities.

Georgia has established a reputation for delivering unexpected and innovative entries to the Eurovision Song Contest, securing a spot in the Grand Final on seven occasions. Although their likelihood of clinching a Top 10 ranking has marginally diminished, statistically speaking, it currently stands at 12%, derived from their historical performances.

The first Georgian entry „Visionary Dream“ by Sopho has been a masterpiece and a great debut entry and showcased what’s going to come in future years.

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Georgia’s recent entries in Eurovision have not been able to qualify for the grand final since 2017, beside of last year’s entry “Firefighter” by Nutsa Buzaladze. However, the country has been able to showcase its musical talent in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, where it holds the record for the most victories with three wins.

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Since 2007, Georgia has been a consistent participant in the Eurovision Song Contest, with the exception of 2009. That year, the Georgian delegation made the decision to withdraw from the competition due to a controversy surrounding their entry, „We Don’t Wanna Put In“ by Stephane & 3G. The song was interpreted by some as a political statement directed at the Russian president, Putin. Given that the contest was being hosted in Moscow that year, the Georgian delegation opted not to participate in order to avoid exacerbating tensions.

The geographical positioning of the Caucasian countries in the south-eastern corner of Europe imbues their music with influences from neighbouring regions such as Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iran. This rich tapestry of musical heritage adds an extra layer of intrigue to their entries in the Eurovision Song Contest, as they frequently exhibit a remarkable blend of creativity in both composition and stage presentation. Given that the music from this part of the world is not as widely recognized in Western Europe, the Eurovision stage offers an exciting platform to showcase the fusion of traditional and contemporary tunes from the Caucasus, providing viewers with a captivating glimpse into a lesser-known musical landscape.

Biggest successes

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9th place, Sofia Nizharadze with “Shine” (Oslo 2010)

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9th place, Eldrine with “One More Day” (Düsseldorf 2011)

History

  • Debut: 2007
  • Participations: 17
  • Victories: 0
  • Finals: 8
  • Chances to reach the final: 47%
  • Top 10: 2
  • Chances to reach the Top 10: 25%
  • Best place: 9
  • Last places: 3x (in the semi-final)

 

# location year performer song points rank show
1 Helsinki 2007 Sopho Visionary Dream 97 12 final
2 Belgrade 2008 Diana Gurtskaya Peace Will Come 83 11 final
3 Oslo 2010 Sofia Nizharadze Shine 136 9 final
4 Düsseldorf 2011 Eldrine One More Day 110 9 final
5 Baku 2012 Anri Jokhadze I’m A Joker 36 14 semi-final
6 Malmö 2013 Nodi Tatishvili & Sophie Gelovani Waterfall 50 15 final
7 Copenhagen 2014 The Shin and Mariko Three Minutes to Earth 50 15 semi-final
8 Vienna 2015 Nina Sublatti Warrior 51 11 final
9 Stockholm 2016 Nika Kocharov and Young Georgian Lolitaz Midnight Gold 104 20 final
10 Kyiv 2017 Tamara Gachechiladze Keep The Faith 99 11 semi-final
11 Lisbon 2018 Ethno-Jazz Band Iriao For You 24 18 semi-final
12 Tel Aviv 2019 Oto Nemsadze Keep on Going 62 14 semi-final
13 Rotterdam 2021 Tornike Kipiani You 16 16 semi-final
14 Turin 2022 Circus Miscus Lock Me In 22 18 semi-final
15 Liverpool 2023 Iru Khechanovi Echo 33 12 semi-final
16 Malmö 2024 Nutsa Buzaladze Firefigther 34 21 final
17 Basel 2025 Mariam Shengelia Freeedom semi-final

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Nina Sublatti with “Warrior”, Rank 11 (Vienna 2015)

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Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz with “Midnight Gold”, Rank 20 (Stockholm 2016)

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Tako Gachechiladze with „Keep The Faith“, Rang 11 (Semi-Final) (Kyiv 2017)