Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006


Turkey took part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with Sibel Tüzün and the song "Superstar".

Before Eurovision

Internal selection

For the first time, Turkey did not organize a national final in 2006. Instead, TRT decided to internally select Sibel Tüzün to represent Turkey at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in Athens with the song "Superstar", which is written and composed by her.
TRT presented the song that Sibel will sing in a special televised press conference, and presented the video clip which involves Sibel wearing a red hat with the Turkish flag on it. The song features a combination of a disco theme with oriental elements.

At Eurovision

Because Turkey placed 13th at the 2005 contest, Sibel was forced to compete in the Eurovision semi-final, performed 14th, following Russia and preceding the Ukraine. She qualified to the final, placing 8th in the semi-final and scoring 91 points. In the final she performing 23rd following Sweden and preceding the Armenia Turkey placed 11th in the final, scoring 91 points. As Turkey failed to reach the top 10 in the final, the country was forced to compete in the semi-final of the 2007 Contest.

Voting

Points awarded by Turkey[Eurovision [Song Contest 2006]]

Semi final

Final

12 points10 points8 points7 points6 points

  • 5 points4 points3 points2 points1 point
  • 12 points10 points8 points7 points6 points

  • 5 points4 points3 points2 points1 point