Iran in the Türkvizyon Song Contest

Iran

Iran

Appearances
Appearances 1
First appearance 2014
Best result 13th: 2014
Worst result 13th: 2014

Iran has participated in the Türkvizyon Song Contest for the first time at the Türkvizyon Song Contest 2014 held in Kazan, Tatarstan.[1] The Iranian broadcaster, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), has been the organiser of their début entry.[1]

History

The Iranians announced on 13 October 2014 that they would be making their début at the Türkvizyon Song Contest 2014, in Kazan, Tatarstan.[1] Iran has previously participated in both the ABU TV Song Festival and ABU Radio Song Festival.[2] This was the first time that Iran have entered into a competitive contest.[1]

Iran was represented by the band Barish Grubu. Afterwards, the band was reportedly banned from performing in Iran.[3]

Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
Year Artist Language Title English translation Final Points Semi Points
2014 Barısh Grubu Azerbaijani "Heydar baba" 13 167 9 178

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Granger, Anthony (13 October 2014). "Iran debut at Türkvizyon 2014!". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  2. Granger, Anthony (15 June 2013). "ABU'13: ABU TV Song Festival Confirmed In Hanoi". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  3. Granger, Anthony (4 February 2015). "Iran: Barish Grubu Performances Banned!". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix. Retrieved 4 February 2015.