It took place in Istanbul, Turkey, following Sertab Erener's win at the 2003 contest in Riga, Latvia with the song "Everyway That I Can" – marking the country's first victory in the contest.
Acara tersebut diadakan di Istanbul, Turki, setelah kemenangan Sertab Erener di kontes 2003 di Riga, Latvia dengan lagu "Everyway That I Can" - menandai kemenangan pertama negara tersebut di kontes tersebut.