Khakassia in the Turkvision Song Contest

Khakassia

Khakassia

Member station Republican Television Network (PTS)
National selection events
Appearances
Appearances 2
First appearance 2013
Last appearance 2014
Best result 22nd: SF 2014
Worst result DNQ: SF 2013

Khakassia is one of the twenty-four participating countries and regions competing in the Turkvision Song Contest.[1]

History

2013

Khakassia made their debut in the Turkvision Song Contest at the 2013 festival, in Eskişehir, Turkey.[1] They were represented by Vladimir Dorju with the song "Tus Çirinde", Khakassia failed to qualify for the final.

2014

On 20 July 2014 it was announced that Khakassia would make their second appearance at the Turkvision Song Contest 2014 to be held in Kazan, Tatarstan in November 2014.[2] A call for submissions for a selection process was made on 13 August 2014.[3] The national selection took place on 11 October 2014, Sayana Saburov was selected by a jury to represent them in Kazan.[4] In the semi final Khakassia performed 24th, they failed to make it to the final finishing 22nd with 148 points.

2016

On 25 November 2016 it was announced that Khakassia will not participate in the 2016 contest. Despite this they did select their artist, Irenek Khan.[5]

Contestants

Table key

 1st place   2nd place   3rd place   Last place   Withdrew/Disqualified 

Year Artist Title Language Final Points Semi Points
2013 Vladimir Dorju "Tus Çirinde" Khakas Failed to qualify
2014 Sayana Saburova "Alphaas" Khakas Failed to qualify 22 148
2015 Did not participate
2016 Irenek Khan Withdrawn

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Turkvision 2013 Participants and Songs". Turkvision.info. 16 October 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
  2. Granger, Anthony (20 July 2014). "Turkvizyon '14: Agreement signed with a number of countries". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  3. Granger, Anthony. "Khakassia: Open Call For Turkvision Songs". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  4. Granger, Anthony. "Khakassia: Dmitriy Saf'yanov & Sayana Sobirova To Turkvision". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  5. Granger, Anthony (25 November 2016). "Khakassia: Withdraws From The Turkvision Song Contest". eurovoix-world.com. Eurovoix. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
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