Macedonia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2013

Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2013
Country Macedonia
National selection
Selection processInternal selection
Selection date(s)Artist: 17 October 2013
Song: 7 November 2013
Selected entrantBarbara Popović
Selected song"Ohrid i muzika"
Finals performance
Final result12th, 19 points
Macedonia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest
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Macedonia participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Kyiv, Ukraine. The Macedonian entry was selected through an internal selection. On 17 October 2013 it was revealed that Barbara Popović would represent Macedonia in the contest.[1] It was announced on 30 October 2013 that her song would be called "Ohrid i muzika".[2]

Internal selection

On 26 September, it was reported that the Macedonian broadcaster MRT decided to internally select their 2013 artist. On 17 October 2013, MRT revealed that 13-year-old Barbara Popović would represent Macedonia. The title of the song was revealed to be "Ohrid i muzika" on 30 October 2013.[2]

The song was presented to the public on 7 November 2013.[3]

At Junior Eurovision

Barbara Popović at the second rehearsal in Kyiv.

During the allocation draw on 25 November 2013, Macedonia was drawn to perform 5th, following San Marino and preceding Ukraine.[4] Macedonia placed 12th and last, scoring 19 points.[5]

Barbara Popović were joined on stage by three dancers from the ballet studio "Eureka": Ognen Angushev, Emilijana Jovkovska and Sara Kastratovic.

In Macedonia, show were broadcast on MRT with commentary by Tina Teutovic and Spasija Veljanoska. The Macedonian spokesperson revealing the result of the Macedonian vote was Sofija Spasenoska.

Voting

Points awarded to Macedonia[6]
Score Country
12 points[a]
10 points
8 points
7 points
6 points
5 points
4 points
3 points
2 points  Armenia
1 point
Points awarded by Macedonia[6]
Score Country
12 points  Malta
10 points  Georgia
8 points  Ukraine
7 points  Belarus
6 points  Russia
5 points  Netherlands
4 points  Armenia
3 points  Moldova
2 points  Azerbaijan
1 point  Sweden

Notes

  1. ^ All countries received one set of 12 points to ensure no country finished with nul points.

References

  1. ^ Granger, Anthony (17 October 2013). "Macedonia: Barbara Popovič To Kiev". Eurovoix. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
  2. ^ a b Fisher, Luke James (30 October 2013). "Barbara to sing 'Ohrid i muzika'". European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
  3. ^ García, Belén (7 November 2013). "Junior Eurovision: Listen to Macedonian entry "Ohrid i muzika"". Esc-plus. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
  4. ^ Fisher, Luke James (25 November 2013). "Array running order decided". Junioreurovision.tv. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Final of Kyiv 2013". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 30 May 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Results of the Final of Kyiv 2013". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 30 May 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.