Monaco in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005

Monaco was represented by Lise Darly with the song "Tout de moi" in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005. The song was written and composed by Philippe Bosco.

Eurovision Song Contest 2005
Country Monaco
National selection
Selection processInternal Selection
Selection date(s)Artist: 12 January 2005
Song: 18 March 2005
Selected entrantLise Darly
Selected song"Tout de moi"
Finals performance
Semi-final resultFailed to qualify (24th, 22 points)
Monaco in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Lise Darly started her career in 1996 and has won several competitions, such as the ‘Graine de Star Tour’ in Mandelieu, where she came first out of 100 participants. In 2001 she decided to turn professional, touring with several famous French-speaking artists . In 2003 she started performing with the Grand Orchestra of Baie des Anges at shows, conferences and parties. Since then she has been travelling around to sing in France and other European countries. In 2004, Lise took part in the Eurovision casting process organized by TMC. Lise came in second to 2004 participant Maryon.

Before Eurovision

Internal selection

TMC announced in December 2005 that the Monégasque entry for the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest would be selected internally after the broadcaster received proposals from record companies. Twelve female performers were considered by TMC: Anne Varin, Céréna, Cindie, Elise Granier, Elodie Frégé, Ève Angeli, Jessica Marquez, Melissa Mars, Nathalie Fauran, Nolwenn Leroy, Séverine Ferrer and Tigra, before finalising their decision in January 2005. Prince Albert II and Princess Stéphanie of Monaco were also involved in the selection process.[1]

On 12 January 2005, TMC announced that Lise Darly (Elise Granier) was selected as the Monégasque entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with the song "Tout de moi".[2] The song was released on 18 March 2005 and formally presented to the public on 22 March 2005 during the SR Sverige programme Diggil-ej, hosted by Kris Boswell.[3]

At Eurovision

Because Monaco failed to qualify in 2004, Lise was forced to compete in the semi-final. Here, Lise performed 6th, following Latvia and preceding Israel. She came 24th with 22 points, thus failing to qualify to the Grand Final.

The spokesperson who revealed Monaco's votes for other countries was TMC host Anne Allegrini.[4]

Points awarded by Monaco

Points awarded to Monaco
Points awarded to Monaco (semi-final)
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

References
  1. "Monaco: Three more female singers make chance". Esctoday. 11 December 2004. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  2. "Lise Darly to represent Monaco". Esctoday. 12 January 2005. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  3. "Esctoday.com presents 'Tout de moi'". Esctoday. 18 March 2005. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  4. Philips, Roel (2005-05-17). "The 39 spokespersons!". ESCToday. Retrieved 2009-04-28.


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