2009

Martina Majerle

About Quick Facts NameMartina Majerle Born02 May 1980 Nationality🇭🇷 Croatian National SelectionEMA 2015EMA 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongLove Symphony (& Quartissimo, 2009) Biography Martina Majerle, born on May 2, 1980, in Rijeka, Croatia, is a Croatian singer of mixed Croatian and Slovenian descent. She began her music career as the lead singer of the Rijeka band Putokazi and later became a soloist in the ambient-electro-pop band Atmospheric. Majerle is best known for her multiple participations in the Eurovision Song Contest. She represented Slovenia in 2009 as the lead vocalist for the string quartet Quartissimo with the song “Love Symphony.” Although they competed in the second semi-final, they did not advance to the final. In addition to her 2009 appearance, Majerle has performed as a backing vocalist in the Eurovision Song Contest on several occasions: for Croatia in 2003, Slovenia in 2007, Montenegro in 2008, Slovenia in 2011 and 2012, Montenegro in 2014, and Croatia in 2016. Throughout her career, Majerle has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and participated in various music festivals. She made her debut at the Splitski Festival in 2011 with the song “Neka se dogodi čudo.” In 2013, she released a cover of Tony Esposito’s song “Kalimba de Luna” together with Mr. B and Chrisma Project. At the Melodije Istre i Kvarnera Festival in 2017, she won third place by the audience with the song “Teče teče Rečina,” and in 2018, she performed “Na Trsatu,” which won the second audience award. She also received the award for best interpretation in 2018 for the song “Međimurska voda sveta” at the MEF – Međimurski Festival. Majerle has been a member of the Croatian RTV orchestra and has been involved in major projects with the Croatian national broadcaster, including “The Voice,” “A strana,” “Singing with the Stars,” “Dora,” and “Porin.” She has performed as a backing vocalist for many famous musicians, such as Oliver Dragojević, Tereza Kesovija, Zdravko Čolić, Severina, Massimo Savić, Nina Badrić, and Toni Cetinski. In recent years, Majerle has continued to release new music. In 2020, she performed at the Večeri dalmatinske šansone festival in Šibenik, Croatia, where she achieved third place by the professional jury with her single “Volin Kad Si Tu.” She also released the single “Dajen ti besedu” in collaboration with Klapa Tić, which won third place by the audience at the Melodije Istre i Kvarnera Festival 2020. Both singles were released through her own record label, Majerle Music. In May 2021, Majerle represented Croatia at the annual Albanian music competition Kënga Magjike, performing her song “Vrijeme je na našoj strani.” Entries Love Symphony (& Quartissimo) Country🇸🇮 Slovenia Year2009 LanguageEnglishSlovenian LyricsAndrej BabićSaša Lendero MusicAndrej Babić BackingsSandra Feketija Results Semi Points: 14Position: 16Running order: 10 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/VQpE5hlLbJg?si=Nxx6p-61y0Zpn9Pt

Quartissimo

About Quick Facts MembersŽiga CerarMatjaž BogatajLuka DukarićSamo Dervišić Active2009 – 2011 Nationality🇸🇮 Slovenian National SelectionEMA 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongLove Symphony (& Martina, 2009) Biography Quartissimo is a Slovenian violin quartet formed in 2007. The group consists of four classically trained musicians: Žiga Cerar, Matjaž Bogataj, Luka Dukarić, and Samo Dervišić. They are known for blending classical and modern music styles. In 2009, Quartissimo represented Slovenia in the Eurovision Song Contest with their song Love Symphony, featuring vocalist Martina Majerle. The song combined orchestral sounds with contemporary pop elements. While they delivered a unique performance in the second semi-final, they did not qualify for the grand final. The group’s name, Quartissimo, reflects their passion for string quartet music. Each member has a strong background in classical music and has performed with renowned Slovenian orchestras. Quartissimo has also performed in various international music festivals, promoting classical crossover music. Entries Love Symphony (featuring Martina) Country🇸🇮 Slovenia Year2009 LanguageEnglishSlovenian LyricsAndrej BabićSaša Lendero MusicAndrej Babić BackingsSandra Feketija Results Semi Points: 14Position: 16Running order: 10 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/VQpE5hlLbJg?si=Wjh592tITKy38geY

Nela Pocisková

About Quick Facts NameNela Pocisková Born04 October 1990 Nationality🇸🇰 Slovak National SelectionEurosong 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongLeť tmou (& Kamil Mikulčík, 2009) Biography Nela Pocisková, born on October 4, 1990, in Bratislava, Slovakia, is a renowned Slovak singer and actress. She began singing at the age of eight and, by fourteen, secured the role of Katka in the musical Neberte nám princeznú, directed by Ján Ďurovčík. Pocisková’s early career featured performances in various productions, including the dance drama Labuťko, the musical West Side Story as Maria, and Fidlikant na streche under Jozef Bednárik’s direction. In 2009, she represented Slovakia in the Eurovision Song Contest alongside Kamil Mikulčík with the song Leť tmou. Despite their efforts, they did not advance to the final. The following year, Pocisková showcased her versatility by winning the fourth season of Let’s Dance, the Slovak version of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with Peter Modrovský. Her television career includes significant roles in popular Slovak series. She portrayed Nela Petrovičová in Ordinácia v ružovej záhrade (2007–2012) and starred as Nina Dolinská in Búrlivé víno (2013–2016). Since then, she has continued her success with roles in Nemocnica (2021–2023), Pán profesor (2021), Svätý Max (2022), Ranč (2025) and Vina (2025). In 2013, Pocisková released her debut album War, featuring the hit single So in Love, which topped the Slovak charts. Beyond her artistic endeavors, Pocisková’s personal life includes a partnership with actor Filip Tůma. Together, they have two children: a son named Hektor (2016) and a daughter named Liana (2018). Throughout her career, Nela Pocisková has received several accolades, including the OTO Award for Best Female Singer in 2011. As of 2025, she remains a prominent figure in Slovak entertainment, contributing to music and television while engaging in new artistic projects. Entries Leť tmou (& Kamil Mikulčik) Country🇸🇰 Slovakia Year2009 LanguageSlovak LyricsPetronela KolevskáAda Žigová MusicRastislav Dubovský BackingsRastislav Dubovský (piano)Jan Pospíšil (cello) Results Semi Points: 8Position: 18Running order: 8 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-1x4CyQPtQ

Kamil Mikulčík

About Quick Facts NameKamil Mikulčík Born18 November 1977 Nationality🇸🇰 Slovak National SelectionEurosong 2009 In Eurovision2009 Modvoe SongLeť tmou (& Nela Pocisková, 2009) Biography Kamil Mikulčík, born on November 18, 1977, in Trnava, Slovakia, is a versatile artist known for his work as a singer, actor, and composer. He studied acting at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava and also attended the University of Economics. In 2001, Mikulčík began his career with the Radošinské Naive Theatre, performing in productions such as “Jááánošííík,” “Generál,” and “Hra o láske.” He also appeared in the American film “Behind Enemy Lines” (2001). In 2004, he co-founded the a cappella group Fragile, contributing as a singer and arranger. The group released several albums, including “Voice Mail” (2007) and “Next Level” (2010). In 2009, Mikulčík represented Slovakia at the Eurovision Song Contest alongside Nela Pocisková with the song “Leť tmou.” They performed in the second semifinal but did not advance to the final. Beyond music, Mikulčík has an extensive acting portfolio. He starred in Slovak TV series such as “Ordinácia v ružovej záhrade” (2008–2009) and “Druhý dych” (2012). His film credits include “Muzika” (2008) and “Legenda o lietajúcom Cypriánovi” (2010). In his personal life, Mikulčík married actress Kristína Farkašová in 2009; they divorced in 2010. After 2012, Mikulčík continued to expand his artistic endeavors. He appeared in the TV series “Kolonáda” (2014) and “1890” (2017). In 2015, he featured in the children’s musical film “Spievankovo 5: O povolaniach.” In addition to acting, Mikulčík remained active in theater, performing in various productions across Slovakia and the Czech Republic. He also contributed as a composer for several theater performances, showcasing his musical versatility. Entries Leť tmou (& Nela Pocisková) Country🇸🇰 Slovakia Year2009 LanguageSlovak LyricsPetronela KolevskáAda Žigová MusicRastislav Dubovský BackingsRastislav Dubovský (piano)Jan Pospíšil (cello) Results Semi Points: 8Position: 18Running order: 8 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/a-1x4CyQPtQ?si=yVlXyhxGHcq5aKSD

Milaan

About Quick Facts NameMilan Nikolić Born02 July 1979 Nationality🇷🇸 Serbian National SelectionBeovizija 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongCipela (& Marko Kon, 2009) Biography Milan Nikolić was born on July 2, 1979, in Svetozarevo, Serbia. He is a Serbian accordion player. Milan began playing the accordion when he was seven years old. He finished elementary school in Svilajnac. Later, he attended music school in Pančevo, where he completed both lower and secondary levels. He continued his education at the music academy in Paris, where he graduated. In 2009, Milan Nikolić, together with singer Marko Kon, represented Serbia at the Eurovision Song Contest. For this occasion, he used the name Milaan. They won Serbia’s national selection competition, Beovizija 2009, with their song “Cipela”. At Eurovision in Moscow, they performed in the second semi-final. They placed 10th in their group and did not advance to the final. Milan Nikolić was an early supporter of the Balkan Beat music style in Serbia. His work was featured in international music collections alongside artists like Goran Bregović and Boban Marković. Later, Milan chose to explore a different genre. He formed the Barakuda Band and recorded the song “Poziv na čekanju” (“Call on Hold”) in the pop music style. Milan is still performing with the Barakuda Band. Entries Cipela (& Marko Kon) Country🇷🇸 Serbia Year2009 LanguageSerbian LyricsAleksandar Milanović KobacMarko Kon MusicAleksandar Milanović KobacMarko KonMilan Nikolić BackingsLjubiša DinčićJovan SejnjanovićIgor KneževićKatarina Gromilić Results Semi Points: 60Position: 10Running order: 4 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/uPnI_tpq0R8?si=C7eAfor2SHb5jLnC

Marko Kon

About Quick Facts NameMarko Kon Born20 April 1972 Nationality🇷🇸 Serbian National SelectionBeovizija 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongCipela (& Milaan, 2009) Biography Marko Kon (* April 20, 1972) is a Serbian composer, screenwriter, arranger, producer, and singer. By 2009, Kon had written over 800 pop songs. He also provided background vocals for more than 1,000 recordings. In 2006, he co-wrote the song “Crazy Summer Dance”. The song was performed by Flamingosi and Luis at Beovizija 2006. He also co-produced the song “I Love You Forever” for Montenegro at Eurovision 2008. In 2009, Marko Kon and Milan Nikolić (Milaan) competed in Beovizija, Serbia’s national selection for Eurovision. Their song “Cipela” was chosen as the winner. On May 14, 2009, Kon and Nikolić performed in the second Eurovision semifinal in Moscow. They finished in 10th place. However, they did not qualify for the final. The jury selected another song. In November of the same year, Marko teamed up with Zikinoj Sarenici for the song “Rakija”. Marko Kon kept on working for others. In 2012, a.o. Flamingosi and Sofijaz came out with new work. In 2013 they were joined by Željko & Lubee Game. When Flamingosi split up Ognjen Amidžić, half of the duo, still kept on working with Marko. In 2014, he released the single “Pozitiva”. In 2017, Marko featured in Ognjens song “Prevara” and in 2018 they released “Kisela bombona”, along with Predrag Popović and Gazda Paja. Also in 2014 Marko featured in “Noci u gradu”, a Mirjana Radmilović song. In 2022, Marko Kon wrote two songs for Beovizija, the national final for the Eurovision Song Contest: Vasco didn’t make it to the final with “Znaš li”, Angellina however was 4th with “Origami”. Entries Cipela (& Milaan) Country🇷🇸 Serbia Year2022 LanguageSerbian LyricsAleksandar Milanović KobacMarko Kon MusicAleksandar Milanović KobacMarko KonMilan Nikolić BackingsLjubiša DinčićJovan SejnjanovićIgor KneževićKatarina Gromilić Results Semi Points: 60Position: 10Running order: 4 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/uPnI_tpq0R8?si=C7eAfor2SHb5jLnC

Black Daisy

About Quick Facts MembersAsta MillerienėLesley-Anne HalveyNicole Billings Active2008 – 2009 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish🇱🇹 Lithuanian National SelectionEurosong 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongEt Cetera (& Sinéad Mulvey, 2009) Biography Black Daisy was a pop-rock band formed in 2008. The group, which featured a mix of Irish and Lithuanian members, brought a fresh and energetic sound to the Irish music scene, blending rock influences with catchy pop hooks. The band’s lineup included guitarist Lesley-Ann Halvey, bassist Nicole Billings, drummer Asta Millerienė from Lithuania, and their lead vocalist Steff Caffrey. Caffrey left the band when they were planning on participating in Eurovision. In 2009, Black Daisy competed in Ireland’s national Eurovision selection and won with the song “Et Cetera,” along with Sinéad Mulvey. The song showcased the band’s energetic vibe and Sinéad Mulvey’s powerful vocals, earning them a spot in the Eurovision semi-finals held in Moscow. Despite their dynamic performance, they did not advance to the final. Entries Et Cetera (& Sinéad Mulvey) Country🇮🇪 Ireland Year2009 LanguageEnglish LyricsNiall MooneyJonas GladnikoffDaniele MorettiChristina Schilling MusicNiall MooneyJonas GladnikoffDaniele MorettiChristina Schilling BackingsJenny Newman Results Semi Points: 52Position: 11Running order: 9 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/lgTr4jLIW4A?si=VhfJK18JYEnY0KKP

Sinéad Mulvey

About Quick Facts NameSinéad Mulvey Born22 January 1988 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish National SelectionEurosong 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongEt Cetera (& Black Daisy, 2009) Biography Sinéad Mulvey is an Irish singer and performer. Born on January 22, 1988, in Dublin, Sinéad displayed a passion for music from an early age, which later propelled her into the spotlight. Her first major breakthrough came in 2005 when she participated in the Irish television talent show You’re A Star. Following this success, she joined a stage production of Cinderella, where she further honed her performance skills and showcased her versatility as an entertainer. In 2009, Sinéad represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow. Performing alongside the pop-rock group Black Daisy, she competed with the song “Et Cetera”. Since then, Sinéad has, as far as we know, not remained active in the music and entertainment industry. Entries Et Cetera (& Black Daisy) Country🇮🇪 Ireland Year2009 LanguageEnglish LyricsNiall MooneyJonas GladnikoffDaniele MorettiChristina Schilling MusicNiall MooneyJonas GladnikoffDaniele MorettiChristina Schilling BackingsJenny Newman Results Semi Points: 52Position: 11Running order: 9 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/lgTr4jLIW4A?si=VhfJK18JYEnY0KKP

Next Time

About Quick Facts MembersMartin FilipovskiStefan Filipovski Founded2008 Nationality🇲🇰 North Macedonian National SelectionSkopje Fest 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongNešto što ke okane (2009) Biography Next Time is a rock band from Skopje, North Macedonia. The group is made up of twin brothers Martin and Stefan Filipovski. Stefan is the lead singer, and Martin plays guitar and sings backup. Early Years (2008–2012): Starting Out and Eurovision Next Time began in 2008 after signing with Plan B Production. Before this, they performed at children’s festivals as a small garage band. They were discovered by Jovan Jovanov, a composer and songwriter, who helped them release their first song, Ne veruvam vo tebe (I Don’t Believe in You), in May 2008. The song became a big hit in Macedonia, and they also made their first music video for it. The band won several awards in music festivals that year, including “Summer Hit of the Year” and “Best New Artist.” Their song Bez tebe tivko umiram (I’m Slowly Dying Without You) earned them second place at MakFest, a popular Macedonian music festival. In December 2008, they released their first album, Next Time, featuring 13 songs. Two were bonus tracks in other languages: one in English (Why Did You Go) and one Italian song (Caruso). In February 2009, they won the Macedonian Eurovision selection competition with their song Nešto što ke ostane (Something That Will Remain). They performed at Eurovision in Moscow but didn’t advance past the semi-finals. Later that year, they held a concert in Skopje. Second Album (2012–2014): Na krajot na denot The band released their second album, Na krajot na denot (At the End of the Day), in 2012. They made a music video for their song Lice od raj (A Face of Paradise), which featured a modern storyline and was filmed in different locations in Skopje. After this album, the duo took a break from music. In 2018, they returned to the stage for the Edna ljubov (One Love) festival, performing in North Macedonia and Bulgaria. Recent Work (2022–Present): Majka and Tours In 2022, they released their third album, Majka (Mother), which took them eight years to complete. In 2023, they toured Australia for the first time, performing in cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. They continued their Australian tour in 2024, giving concerts in even more cities. Entries Nešto što ke okane Country🇲🇰 North Macedonia Year2009 LanguageMacedonian LyricsElvir Mekić MusicDamjan LazarovJovan Jovanov BackingsGoran MihajlovskiMario StankovićDamjan LazarovJovan Jovanov Results Semi Points: 45Position: 10Running order: 13 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/-vF9wh0eJ-c?si=YKGdij-H4swf9-TB

Arash Labaf

About Quick Facts NameAlex Arash Labaf Born23 April 1977 Nationality🇸🇪 Swedish National SelectionInternal selection 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongAlways (& Aysel) Biography Alex Arash Labaf, born April 23, 1977, in Tehran, is an Iranian-Swedish musician. As an artist, he is known simply as Arash. Arash had his breakthrough in 2004 with the release of his single “Boro Boro”, which topped the Swedish charts. Following this success, he released his self-titled debut album, “Arash”, in 2005, which included other hits such as “Tike Tike Kardi”. His third single, “Temptation” (feat. Rebecca), also became a major hit in Scandinavia, reaching number two on the Swedish charts in 2005. Arash further expanded his influence by recording a Russian version of “Temptation” with the popular Russian group Blestjasjtjie. The song, called “Vostotjnie skazki”, was a significant hit in Russia. In 2006, Arash released “Crossfade (The Remix Album)”, showcasing new renditions of his popular tracks. He continued to build his career with the 2008 album Donya, featuring collaborations with artists like Shaggy on the title track Donya, and Rebecca on Suddenly. The album also included the heartfelt duet “Pure Love” with Helena Paparizou. In 2009, Arash represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest with AySel, performing the song Always. They finished in third place with 207 points. The song became a major hit in Sweden, reaching number 3 on the Swedish charts. Following this success, he released “Kandi” (feat. Lumidee) the same year. Arash’s international collaborations continued with the release of “She Makes Me Go” (feat. Sean Paul) in 2013, a track based on “Think about the way” from 1994 by Ice MC. In 2014, he released his album “Superman”, which featured singles like “One Day” (feat. Helena Paparizou), “Doga Doga” (feat. Medina), and “Sex Love Rock N Roll” (feat. T-Pain). In 2016, Arash collaborated with Snoop Dogg on the track “OMG”. The following year, he released “Se Fue” (feat. Mohombi) and “Dooset Daram” (feat. Helena). His musical journey continued with the 2018 hit “Goalie Goalie” (feat. Pitbull, Blanco & Nyusha) and the 2019 single “One Night In Dubai” (feat. Helena). Arash’s more recent works include “Mary Jane” (versus Ilkay Sencan) and “No Maybes” (feat. Ilkay Sencan, Era Istrefi) in 2020. In 2021, he released several singles, including “Lavandia” (with Marshmello), “Angels Lullaby” (feat. Helena), Asemoon, and “Ich bin weg (Boro Boro)” (feat. Samra & Topic42). In 2022, he collaborated with Navid Zardi on “Bombe”, and in 2024, he released Hulu (feat. Sasy). Beyond his music, Arash has also contributed to film soundtracks. He produced music for the 2004 film Bombay Dreams, featuring the track “Bombay Dreams” (feat. Rebecca & Aneela), and for the 2005 film Bluffmaster, which included his song “Boro Boro (Bure Bure)”. Arash’s family resides in Sweden. He has two siblings, Arsalan Labaf, a lawyer, and Ashkan Labaf, a doctor. Malmö is his hometown in Sweden. Entries Always (& AySel) Country🇦🇿 Azerbaijan Year2009 LanguageEnglish LyricsArash LabafRobert UhlmannElin WrethovAnderz Wrethov MusicArash LabafRobert UhlmannJohan BejerholmMarcus EnglöfAlex Papaconstantinou Backings? Dancers??? Results Semi Points: 180Position: 2Running order: 12 Results Finals Points: 207Position: 3Running order: 11 https://youtu.be/9OEIOS1oUeY?si=XTfvyALTe_5fDfS1