Serbia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007


Serbia was represented by Marija Šerifović in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with the song "Molitva".

Before Eurovision

[Beovizija 2007]

To select their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, Serbia used the festival Beovizija 2007, which consists of one semi-final and a final.
The national final was also closed for foreign performers. "During our promo tour we wished to go to Serbia. However, we were clearly told that we were not welcome there", said Sławomir Sokołowski, manager of the Polish entry for Eurovision 2007, The Jet Set.

Semi-final

Twenty songs competed during the semi-final on 7 March 2007. The ten qualifiers were decided by a combination of votes from a jury panel and the Serbian public.

Final

Ten songs competed during the final on 8 March 2007. The winner was decided by a combination of votes from a jury panel and the Serbian public. Marija Šerifović performed "Molitva" and won the contest for Serbia at Eurovision, although the song was not the jury's first choice.

At Eurovision

Serbia had competed in the semi-final of the 2007 Contest on 10 May 2007 performing 15th, following Poland and preceding the Czech Republic. Serbia was ranked first, with 298 points and qualifying for the final. At the final Serbia, performing 17th in the running order, following Germany and preceding Ukraine. She received 268 points, winning the contest for Serbia its best result to date. Meaning that Serbia automatically qualified for the final in the 2008 contest.

Points awarded to Serbia

12 points10 points8 points7 points6 points

  • 5 points4 points3 points2 points1 point

  • Points awarded by Serbia

    Semi-Final

    Final