Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002
Turkey was represented by Buket Bengisu & Group Safir with the song "Leylaklar soldu kalbinde".
National final
The Turkish Final was held on February 15th at the TRT TV Studios in Ankara, hosted by Ömer Önder and Nazli Meltem Ersan. The winning song was chosen by an "expert" jury of 10 people, who all voted for Safir.
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Title |
English translation |
Artist |
Result |
| 1 |
"Leylaklar Soldu Kalbinde" |
The lilacs faded in your heart |
Buket Bengisu & Group Safir |
1st |
| 2 |
"Günes Doğarken" |
While the sun is rising |
Dolunay |
- |
| 3 |
"Sarıl Bana" |
Embrace me |
Ayça Dönmez |
- |
| 4 |
"Son Şans" |
Last chance |
Cenk Yeles |
- |
| 5 |
"Ne Olursun Bir Şeyler Söyle" |
Please say something |
Semih Bayraktar |
- |
At the Eurovision Song Contest Bucket Bengisu & Group Safir came 16th.
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(Note - Entries scored out are when Turkey did not compete)
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