South Yugoslavia

**South Yugoslavia** has participated in the Binational Music Fest 5 times since making its debut in the tenth edition. The country's best result is 16th place, achieving this in the fifteenth edition.

## Before debut

Before the debut of South Yugoslavia, the future HoD at first participated as Republic of Zealand, with their best result being third place by GFriend with their entry "Mago". Republic of Zealand failed to qualify for the grand final on their final occasion in the ninth edition with their entrants woo!ah! with their entry "Danger", placing 17th in the semifinal, receiving a total of 57 points, with just eight points away from qualification. That's why the HoD of Republic of Zealand had resigned from their position and started working with South Yugoslavia.

## History

South Yugoslavia successfully debuted in the tenth edition.

Their first entry was going to be "Šećeru", performed by Milica Pavlović feat. Albino. However, the entry was ineligible to participate in the tenth edition as it discovered that the entry won NowNewMusicContest 65.

The country's first entry was "Attention", performed by NewJeans. The entry was drawn in position 23, after the entry from UK Netherlands and before the entry from Caguay. The entry was the closest to qualify for the tenth edition, placing 15th in the semifinal, receiving a total of 59 points from ten countries, with just two points away from qualification. Over the course of the contest, South Yugoslavia awarded 12 points to Cakhstan in the semifinal and to Viet Cambodia in the grand final. An eventual winner, Spaigal, receive six points in the semifinal and no points in the grand final.

The country's second entry was "ZGZG", performed by Saay. The entry was drawn in position 5 in the semifinal one, after the entry from Republic of Montenegro and before the entry from Cakhstan. The entry qualified for the grand final. It was revealed that South Yugoslavia was set to perform 12, after the entry from Norwarland before the entry from Germastria. The entry placed 18th, receiving a total of 57 points from nine countries, including 12 points from Russian Peru and UK Netherlands. It was also revealed that South Yugoslavia placed 9th in the semifinal one, receiving a total of 63 points, including 12 points from both Caguay and Philiden. Over the course of the contest, South Yugoslavia awarded 12 points to an eventual winner, Cungapore, in both the semifinal and the grand final.

The HoD of South Yugoslavia revealed that the country would withdraw temporarily and didn't participate in the twelfth edition.

South Yugoslavia failed to confirm their participation in the thirteenth edition.

South Yugoslavia also failed to confirm their participation in the fourteenth edition and their former HoD was fired from South Yugoslavia's position.

After three non-participations in a row for the country from twelfth to fourteenth editions, South Yugoslavia confirmed their participation in the fifteenth edition under a new HoD.

For the first time, South Yugoslavia's entry was from Yugoslav side. The country's third entry was "Ljubav", performed by Bojana Vunturišević. The entry was drawn in position 8, after the entry from Germastria and before the entry from New Ireland. The entry qualified for the grand final. It was revealed that South Yugoslavia was set to perform 13, after the entry from Cungapore before the entry from Azerbaistralia. The entry placed 16th, receiving a total of 69 points from eleven countries, including 12 points from Caguay. It was also revealed that South Yugoslavia placed 14th in the semifinal, receiving a total of 67 points, including 12 points from Caguay. Over the course of the contest, South Yugoslavia awarded 12 points to Croarbia in the semifinal and to the host country, Serkey in the grand final. An eventual winner, West Indies Japan, failed to receive any points from South Yugoslavia in either semifinal or grand final.

South Yugoslavia's fourth entry was from Yugoslav side as well. The country's fourth entry was "Varalica", performed by Sara Jo & Edita. Sara Jo previously represented Serkey in the 9th edition, placing 4th in the grand final, while Edita previously represented Albangolia in the 13th edition, placing 15th in the grand final.

It was revealed that South Yugoslavia was drawn in the first half of the second semifinal. It was also revealed that "Varalica" was drawn in the same semifinal with Ema's "Idi mi, dodji mi" from Croarbia and Kejt's "Cure sa Balkana" from Republic of Montenegro, with both of these entries being in Serbian. It was also revealed that Albangolia, which was represented by Edita in the 13th edition, would be able to vote for "Varalica".

The entry was drawn in position 1 in the semifinal two, before the entry from Pene. The entry qualified for the grand final. It was revealed that South Yugoslavia was set to perform 13, after the entry from Croarbia before the entry from Cungapore.

Eventually, South Yugoslavia only placed 23rd, receiving a total of 46 points, including 12 points from Croarbia. Neither Albangolia nor Serkey awarded any points to "Varalica" in the grand final, even though Albangolia awarded one point in the semifinal. It was also revealed that South Yugoslavia placed 7th in the semifinal, receiving a total of 75 points, including 12 points from Croarbia, Germastria and Lilles, marking the country's best placement in the semifinal.

Over the course of the contest, South Yugoslavia awarded 12 points to Croarbia in both the second semifinal and the grand final and to Serkey in the first semifinal (as Rest of the World).

South Yugoslavia only awarded one point to an eventual winner, Philiden, while the last-place finisher, Viet China, received six points.

South Yugoslavia notably awarded points to almost every single non-qualifier, except for Gerland, in that edition, with the highest being 10 points, awarded to Greely, the closest to qualify for the grand final, in the semifinal one, and Republic of Montenegro, the worst-placing country in that edition, in the semifinal two.

It was notable that Edita received 12 points from Croarbia in both of her occasions, while Sara Jo received points from Croarbia for the first time (Sara Jo participated in the 9th edition, where Croarbia did not participate).

Furthermore, South Yugoslavia was one of 10 countries, who voted in the four edition of Fiesta Canções. The country awarded votes to: Cláudia Pascoal (eventual winner), Belén Aguilera (eventual runner-up), Chanel (eventual second runner-up), Bárbara Tinoco (6th place finisher) and Blas Cantó (7th place finisher).

South Yugoslavia confirmed their participation in the seventeenth edition, held in Philiden, with their entry being going to be from South Korean side, marking the first time since the eleventh edition, the country sent an entry from South Korean side, and, for the first time-ever, hosted a national selection *South Yugoslav Music Festival*. The winners of the first edition of the national selection was Tomorrow X Together and Anitta with the song "Back For More", after tying with NewJeans, who represented **South Yugoslavia** on their debut in the tenth edition. The third place belonged to newscomers ENHYPEN. Four acts tied in fourth place: one newscomer, GIUK, and three former AVSC and BMF entrants: BILLLIE, who represented Sri Korea in the twelfth edition of Binational Music Fest; IVE, who represented Silla in the twelfth edition of AncientVision Song Contest and Joseon in the sixteenth edition of AncientVision Song Contest; and Sunmi, who represented Joseon in the eighth edition of AncientVision Song Contest. On the eighth place was cignature, who represented United Korea in the second edition of Binational Music Fest. The joint last place belonged to the remaining newscomers, KEY and NCT NEW TEAM.

It was revealed that South Yugoslavia was drawn in the second half of the first semifinal.

It was revealed that South Yugoslavia was set to perform 11, after the entry from Kyrgyzbekistan before the entry from West Indies Japan.

However, South Yugoslavia placed 14th in the first semifinal, receiving a total of 38 points, the lowest score for the country, thus failed to qualify for the first time since the tenth edition. Ten countries plus three more countries in Rest of the World voting awarded points to South Yugoslavia.

Over the course of the contest, South Yugoslavia awarded 12 points to Republic of Montenegro in the first semifinal, Albangolia in the second semifinal and Serkey in the grand final. It was also announced that the Head of Delegation of South Yugoslavia replaced Serkey's vote, which also meant Selin, who represented Icelay, received 2 points from Serkey, which she represented five edition ago (actually, South Yugoslavia).

South Yugoslavia confirmed their participation in the eighteenth edition, held in Caguay, with their entry being going to be from Yugoslav side, and the second edition of *South Yugoslav Music Festival* was held.

The second edition of South Yugoslav Music Festival was won by Marija Spasovska with her song "Temperament". "Temperament" was the first-ever song in Macedonian, and Marija Spasovska was also the first-ever Macedonian singer in Binational Music Fest. Edita, who represented Albangolia in the 13th edition of Binational Music Fest and **South Yugoslavia** in the 16th edition of Binational Music Fest, and Thea Trajkovska, who represented Yugoslavia in the 7th edition of AncientVision Song Contest, were joint runners-up. Miach, who represented Croarbia in the 14th edition of Binational Music Fest, and Grše, and Zera shared 4th place-finish. Joker Out and Marko Bosnjak shared 6th place-finish. Dzelja Ramovic, who represented Yugoslavia in the 5th edition of AncientVision Song Contest, Filip Baloš and Tea Tairović, who represented Croarbia and Serkey in 12th and 15th edition of Binational Music Fest, respectively, shared 8th place-finish.

## Contestants

**Table key**
     *Winner*
     *Second place*
     *Third place*
     *Last place*
     *Automatically qualified to the final*
     *Did not qualify to the final*
     *Withdrawn or disqualified*
     *Did not compete*

## Results

* BMF #10
* BMF #11
* BMF #15
* BMF #16
* BMF #17

Points awarded to South Yugoslavia (Semi-final)

Points awarded by South Yugoslavia (Semi-final)

Points awarded by South Yugoslavia (Grand final)

Points awarded to South Yugoslavia (Semi-final)
 7 points

Points awarded to South Yugoslavia (Grand final)

Points awarded by South Yugoslavia (Semi-final)

Points awarded by South Yugoslavia (Grand final)

Points awarded to South Yugoslavia (Semi-final)

Points awarded to South Yugoslavia (Grand final)

Points awarded by South Yugoslavia (Semi-final)

Points awarded by South Yugoslavia (Grand final)

Points awarded to South Yugoslavia (Semi-final)
 7 points
 3 points
 2 points

Points awarded to South Yugoslavia (Grand final)

Rest of the World points awarded by South Yugoslavia (Semi-final 1)

Points awarded by South Yugoslavia (Semi-final 2)

Points awarded by South Yugoslavia (Grand final)

Points awarded to South Yugoslavia (Semi-final)
 4 points
 1 point

Points awarded by South Yugoslavia (Semi-final 1)

Rest of the World points awarded by South Yugoslavia (Semi-final 2, replacing Serkey)

Points awarded by South Yugoslavia (Grand final)

## Detailed results

### BMF #15

On the 3rd September 2023, the detailed televoting results from the **South Yugoslavia** in the Binational Music Fest 15 were announced.

In the semifinal, it was revealed that **South Yugoslavia** awarded 12 points to Croarbia, who qualified for the grand final and received 31411 televotes. On the second place was Republic of Montenegro, one of non-qualifiers, with 22378 votes, on the third place was Spaice, one of non-qualifiers, with 17481 votes. The entire top seven in **South Yugoslavia**'s televoting received over 10.000 votes. The closest to receive one points from **South Yugoslavia** was Spaigal; Cakhstan was 12th, West Indies Japan was 13th, Rondia was 14th, Gerland placed 15th, Germastria placed 16th, New Ireland was 17th, USS England was 18th, Swedesrael was 19th, Braand was 20th and Caguay was 21st and last.

In the grand final, it was revealed that **South Yugoslavia** awarded 12 points to Serkey, the host country, who placed 19th, with 37933 televotes. On the second place was Croarbia, who placed 9th, with 22378 votes, on the third place was Republic of Montenegro, who only placed 22nd, with 24911 votes. The entire top twelve in **South Yugoslavia**'s televoting received over 10.000 votes. The closest to receive one points from **South Yugoslavia** was Denland, Firgentina was 12th, West Indies Japan, an eventual winner, was 13th, Cakhstan was 14th, Rwarway was 15th, Spaigal was 16th, Philiden was 17th, Swedesrael was 18th, Azerbaistalia, last place finisher, was 19th, Pene was 20th, Walelia was 21st, Kazanmark was 22nd, and New Ireland was 23rd and last.

It was revealed that had **South Yugoslavia** not voted in the semifinal, the country would have placed 12th, while Croarbia would have been 13th, and Republic of Montenegro would have tied in 14th place with USS England, with the latter qualifying over Republic of Montenegro; Braand would have placed 21st and Spaice would have placed 22nd and last, had **South Yugoslavia** awarded Spaice at least 4 points.

It was revealed that had **South Yugoslavia** not voted in the grand final, West Indies Japan would have remained the winner, but Denland would placed 4th, and Cungapore would have placed 5th; Croarbia would have been 12th, while Swedesrael, Pene and Cakhstan would have placed 9th, 10th and 11th; Serkey would have placed 22nd and Republic of Montenegro would have placed 23rd, while LPD Thailand would have placed 19th, Belaruly would have placed 20th, and Firgentina would have placed 21st.

### BMF #16

On the 9th December 2023, the detailed televoting results from the **South Yugoslavia** in the Binational Music Fest 16 were announced.

In the first semifinal, it was revealed that **South Yugoslavia** awarded 12 points to Serkey, who qualified for the grand final and received 18473 televotes. On the second place was Greely, one of non-qualifiers, with 16739 votes, on the third place was Belaruly, another non-qualifier, with 14322 votes. On the fourth place was Spaice, one of non-qualifiers, and on the fifth place was State of Islands, who qualified for the grand final. Also, the entire top eight in **South Yugoslavia**'s televoting received over 10.000 votes. The closest to receive one points from **South Yugoslavia** was UK Ireland; Cakhstan was 12th, Gerland, the only non-qualifier, who didn't get any ponts from **South Yugoslavia**, was 13th, USS England was 14th, and Azerbaistralia was 15th and last.

In the second semifinal, it was revealed that **South Yugoslavia** awarded 12 points to Croarbia, who qualified for the grand final and received 32234 televotes. On the second place was Republic of Montenegro, one of non-qualifiers, with 28643 votes, on the third place was Kyrgyzbekistan, another non-qualifier, with 19342 votes. The entire top six in **South Yugoslavia**'s televoting received over 10.000 votes. The closest to receive one points from **South Yugoslavia** was Kazanmark; Germastria was 12th, Walelia, was 13th and Nombourg was 14th and last.

In the grand final, it was revealed that **South Yugoslavia** awarded 12 points to Croarbia, who finished 4th and received 41277 televotes. On the second place was Albangolia, who only placed 22nd, with 24453 votes, on the third place was Serkey, who placed 2nd, with 19685 votes. The host country, West Indies Japan, received 16503 votes. Viet China, who placed 24th and last, received 14765 votes. State of Islands, who placed 3rd, received 14392 votes. An eventual winner, Philiden, received 11543 votes (1 point). The closest to receive one point was Cungapore, the fifth automatic qualifier. On the 12th place was Lithuambia, on the 13th place was the sixth automatic qualifier, Denland, on the 14th place was Pene, on the 15th place was UK Ireland, on the 16th place was Kazanmark, on the 17th place was Germastria, on the 18th place was Cakhstan, on the 19th place was Swedesrael, on the 20th place was USS England, on the 21st place was Walelia, on the 22nd place was Nombourg and on the 23rd and last place was Azerbaistralia. The entire top eleven in **South Yugoslavia**'s televoting received over 10.000 votes.

It was revealed that had **South Yugoslavia** not voted in the semifinal, the qualifiers and the places would have remained the same.

It was revealed that had **South Yugoslavia** not voted in the grand final, Pene would have automatically qualified for the sixth time instead of Croarbia; Cungapore and Spaigal would tie in the tenth place, but Cungapore would have placed 10th due to receiving one set of 12 points compared to Spaigal's zero. Swedesrael would have placed 13th, while Braand would have placed 14th; West Indies Japan would have placed 21st, while USS England and Lithuambia would have placed 19th and 20th, respectively; **South Yugoslavia** itself would have placed 22nd instead of 23rd, had they award Albangolia at least 2 points.

### BMF #17

In the first semifinal, it was revealed that **South Yugoslavia** awarded 12 points to Republic of Montenegro, 10 points to Spaice, 8 points to FYR Romania, 7 points to Greely, 6 points to Kyrgyzbekistan, 5 points to LPD Thailand, 4 points to Firgentina, 3 points to Spaigal, 2 points to Equatorial Namibia and 1 point to Braand. Also, the entire top eight in **South Yugoslavia**'s televoting received over 10.000 votes. The closest to receive one points from **South Yugoslavia** was Germastria; Cungapore was 12th, West Indies Japan was 13th, Lithuambia was 14th, and UK Ireland was 15th and last.

In the second semifinal, it was revealed that **South Yugoslavia** awarded 12 points to Albangolia, 10 points to Bulbania, 8 points to Byelorussian States, 7 points to State of Myanmar, 6 points to Swedesrael, 5 points to Cakhstan, 4 points to Pene, 3 points to Gerland, 2 points to Icelay and 1 point to Faroe Iceland. Also, the entire top seven in **South Yugoslavia**'s televoting received over 10.000 votes. The closest to receive one points from **South Yugoslavia** was Rwarway; Nombourg was 12th, Caguay was 13th, Rondia was 14th, and Nimaica was 15th and last.

In the grand final, it was revealed that **South Yugoslavia** awarded 12 points to Serkey, who received 38589 televotes. On the second place was Republic of Montenegro, with 34222 votes, on the third place was Croarbia with 29674 votes. The closest to receive one point was Equatorial Namibia. On the 12th place was the host country, Philiden, on the 13th place was Icelay, on the 14th place was Faroe Iceland, on the 15th place was Cungapore, on the 16th place was State of Islands, on the 17th place was Nombourg, on the 18th place was Pene, on the 19th place was Cakhstan, on the 20th place was Walelia, on the 21st place was Caguay, on the 22nd place was Lithuambia and on the 23rd place was UK Ireland, and on the 24th and last place was Nimaica. The entire top sixteen in **South Yugoslavia**'s televoting received over 10.000 votes.