MONTENEGRO: Meet the 16 participants of Montesong 2024!

Through Montesong 2024 Montenegro in Basel

The first national final of the year is just around the corner, Montesong 2024 which will be held next Wednesday 27th November at 20:00 CET.

As you were the first to read in OGAE Greece , 16 are the possible representatives of the Balkan country next May in Basel. Of course, only one of them will be in Switzerland, with the competition expected to be fierce.

Let’s get to know them one by one based on the official running order released by festival organizers earlier today.

1. Anastasija Koprolčec – “Kraj”

Anastasija Koprolčec from Podgorica has been playing music since the age of six, when she entered the Vasa Pavić Art School for music and ballet. He records backing vocals for children’s songs and at Montesong he will compete with “Kraj” (The End) by Bojan Marović and Stevan Milijanović.

2. Tina Džankić – “Nova”

Tina Džankić , the Montenegrin soul diva , continues to build her career independently as a member of the bands Autogeni trening and Crveno i Crno .

In Montesong we will enjoy her with the song ” Nova ” (New).

3. Nemanja Petrović – “Među zvizdezama”

Nemanja Petrović is a Montenegrin singer, graduate conductor and teacher of choral singing and piano . This year he released two songs, “Dobar sam za tebe” and “Bijeli kralj”, while the third song “Među zvizdezama ” (Among the stars) will be presented at Montesong !

4.Bend “9” – “Stop War”

The band “9” was founded in 2022 with the aim of promoting the metal core sound in Montenegro and the local audience. They recorded several original songs, the last of which is called “Slamka spasa” For the Montesong final they prepared the song ” Stop war “

The band consists of: Milić Šarović , Duško Srzentić , Džulijan Ilić and Ivan Ćetković .

5.Tamara Živković – ” Poguban let”

Tamara Živković plays the flute and participates in many festivals, such as Glas Boke and Belgrade Spring, and at the age of 14 she gave her first solo concert. She is a student of basic academic studies at the Belgrade School of Music.

He went through “a thousand waves” to find himself in the final sixteen as Boban Rajović , who was initially selected in it, announced his withdrawal from the process citing personal reasons. His place was finally taken by Tamara , who was one of the three backup choices of the song selection committee.

In the final of Montenegro she will present us “Poguban let” (Destiny flight).

6. Luka Radović – “Kada dojje maj”

Luka Radovic participates in many festivals in Montenegro, is a member of the musical trio ” Double needle project ” and is dedicated to creating atmospheric orchestral music.

Luka’s debut album will be available in December this year, but before that we hear him at Montesong festival with the song “Kada doje maj” (When May comes).

7. Đurđa – “To ljubav je”

Đurđa Petrović Poljak brings us romantic musical charm!

He graduated from the School of Music Arts in Belgrade and introduced herself to the Montenegrin audience with the songs ” Zaljubena ” and ” Premalo “.

Đurđa ‘s emotional expression, full of finesse and subtle tenderness awaits us in the Montesong competing song “To ljubav je” (This is love)!

In fact, the sweet Đurđa recently gave an exclusive interview to OGAE Greece, talking about her participation in the final of her country as well as other interesting topics. You can read it HERE.

8. Kejt – “Obala raja”

Katarina Bogićević Kejt , a versatile artist, has achieved remarkable results at many music festivals and competitions in Montenegro and the region. In addition to music, Kate is successfully engaged in acting. Soon her first EP is released, from which the single “Ruža .

Her desire is to touch hearts around the world with her music and inspire people to find their authenticity. At Montesong he will perform with the song “Obala raja” (Shore of paradise).

9.Nina Žižić – “Dobro došli”

Nina Žižić , a Montenegrin singer with powerful vocals, will once again try to conquer the Eurovision audience!

Nina has been on stage for more than two decades – from the Intro Karaoke show through the Sunčane Skala festival to Eurovision 2013 , where she represented Montenegro with the band Who See with the song “Igranka” .

After a long break he released the single “Paranoičan” , and at Montesong he will present the dynamic ballad, “Dobrodošli” (Welcome).

10.NeonoeN – “Clickbait”

NeonoeN , steadfast Montenegrin rockers, come to Montesong with “Clickbait” . The singles “Dok ne udahnem te” and “Dječak sa vjetrom u kosi” opened the door for their success within the country and are part of the upcoming album ” Huk na zvuk NeonoeNa “.

The band consists of Marko Vukcevic , Ilija Pejovic , Filip Vulanovic and Milan Vujovic

11. Isak Šabanović – “Ljeto, ljeto, ljeto”

Isak Šabanović grew up in a musical family, listening to music from rock and roll to tambourine. He participated in many competitions, including X Factor , Flight to the Stars and Zvezde Granda . Isak graduated from the School of Visual Arts , specializing in audiovisual production.

At the Montesong festival he will present the song “Ljeto, ljeto, ljeto” (Summer, summer, summer).

12. Glumci – “San”

The group Glumci was born from the love for music of a group of enthusiastic actors who interpret a unique cabaret-musical concept in their shows.

They will participate in Montesong with the song “San” (Dream), which symbolizes their connection with nature and theater as integral parts of their lives and at the same time celebrates the natural wealth of Montenegro. Glumci consists of: Julija Milačić Petrović Njegoš , Jelena Nenezić , Lazar Dragojević , Lara Dragović , Pavle Bogojević , Itana Dragojević , Mladen Nikčević (guitar and vocals), Goran Popović (bass), Almir Muratagić (keyboards) and Luka Božović (drums). ).

13.Dolce Hera – “Repeat”

Aleksandra Prelević Palladino aka Dolce Hera is the first professional Montenegrin drummer and former member of the punk rock band Shin-ei. From 2023, he starts a solo music project as a multi-discipline artist and manages to earn more than 450,000 streams with two singles, “Common Dreams” and “Sweet&Bizarre” .

Learn more at dolcehera.com and Aleksandra is waiting for you with the song “Repeat” at Montesong !

14.Baryak – “Dva srca”

The band Baryak consists of colorful members of Podgorica’s underground scene. They combine the different backgrounds of their members in an authentic and unique expression that combines electronic music with pop elements , but also relies on the hard sound of techno and heavy rock .

In Montesong they will sing “Dva srca” (Two hearts).

15.Verica Čuljković – “Čuješ li”

Verica Čuljković , violinist of the Montenegrin Symphony Orchestra , is building a career in many directions: she founded the string quartet Unique , the All Stars String Ensemble Montenegro , while she is currently working on an album with the Epic Symphonic Rock orchestra and, together with many other activities, he represents Montenegro in The Earth Orchestra.

She recently released a music video for the track “Violinegro” and at Montesong she will present the song “Chuješ li? ” (Are you listening?)

16. Milena Vučić – “Škorpija”

Milena Vučić has always been focused on singing and dancing. The hits “Da l’ ona zna” , “Luče” , “Stereo veza” and others marked the first moments of her career, while the song “Udostoj” heralds a new chapter.

At Montesong he will sing “Škorpija” (Scorpion) for us.