As a child she showed talent for singing. She was a soloist in two choirs in elementary school, where she started performing and contesting. She also sang in the church choir "Sveti Sava". She went to the "Super voice" singing school. Since she turned eighteen, she works as a professional singer and has been a soloist in many famous Belgrade bands, as well as a backing singer for many famous performers in the region, as well as at the music contest "Operacija Trijumf".

In the years 2008, 2013 and 2016 she sang the back vocals for Serbia's Eurovision song with Jelena Tomašević, "Moje 3" and Sanja Vučić ZAA. She also made it to the finals in "X Factor". She won first prize at the "Ohrid Festival" in Macedonia in 2015, where she performed a duet with Vlatko Ilievski that won that two first prizes - both from the jury and the audience.

Sanja Bogosavljević

Born in Belgrade in 1979. After she completed music high school, she studied Piano at the Faculty for Music in Belgrade. For years now she is active on the music scene in Belgrade as a vocalist in Serbian and cover bands. This is the fourth time Sanja's voice is to be heard on Euro Song.

She has previously performed there in 2007 with Marija Šerifović, in 2011 with Nina and in 2015 with Bojana Stamenov. She had many performances with the band Beauty Queens which was formed after the Euro Song contest in 2007. From this collaboration, an album named "Ne mogu te naći" came to exist.

Jelena Pajić

Born in 1984. She expressed great talent for music since a very young age, espetially talent for singing. She had her first singing experience at the age of twelve, performing with her father, Zoran's band, who played the guitar. At the age of seventeen she sang as a back vocal on tour with Hari Mata Hari. She was a member of the group Frenky, The Scandal Band and the band Rotacija. She sang back vocals on tour and on live performances with Željko Joksimović, Saša Matić, Aca Lukas. Ana Stanić, Kemal Monten and others. She sang over two hundred songs in studio and her vocal was heard backing many of our famous artists such as Aleksandra Radović, Marija Šerifović, the Lexington band, Lepa Brena and many others.

In 2015. as one of the five back vocals, she performed at Eurosong with Knez, the contestant from Montenegro. She received a degree in management from the Quincy College in Boston, USA. She worked as a front desk mannager in one of the most famous studios in New York, the Quad Recording Studios.

Boris Vidaković

Born in 1992. He has been in dancing since the age of seventeen. He started with hip hop and break dance. He studies contemporary dance at the Institute for Artistic dance in Belgrade.

He is a member of the dance club Dance Factory, with which he won first place in the category contemporary dance - formations at the European championship in Poland in 2016. He sometimes performs in the Terazije and Bitef Theatre.

Although she become recognized as an excellent backing vocal, Tijana points out that she always wanted to pursue a career of a solo artist.

In 2010 she recorded the song "Tražim" ("Searching") which became a big hit and was particularly popular in different Talent show programs that have been mushrooming in recent years.
In 2011 she participated in the Eurovision Song Contest as a backing vocal representing Serbia with Nina and the song "Čaroban" ("Magical"). Tijana considers this experience an invaluable one and says that since then her great wish was to take part in the contest again.

Other songs that have received a lot of attention are Tijana's duets with the band "Flamingosi" and Aleksa Jelić, as well as the touching ballad "Čudo" ("Miracle") composed and produced by Dušan Alagić. She has just finished recording the album with the same producer and it is expected to come out this autumn.

Besides the Eurovision Song Contest project where they have achieved significant success and acquired great experience they have worked on many other projects.

With regard to the ESC, they were part of a number of successful projects: along with David Bronner and Dorothee Freiberger they produced the composition "Rise Like a Phoenix" performed by Conchita Wurst that won the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 and was in the Top 10 chart lists across Europe. The winning team of author has participated in composing and creating the debut album entitled "Conchita". The album has achieved international fame, and has made Conchita a pop icon.

Over the years they have worked together or separately as a part of the team of authors on many albums for the artists such as Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Kylie Minogue, Lady Gaga, Jonas Brothers, Tokio Hotel, Mary J. Blige, Willow Smith, Iyaz, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Armin Van Buuren, Charice, Ashley, Conchita Wurst, Alexandra Stan, lariss, Alex Vargas, Robin and Jamirokuai.

At the request of German broadcaster ARD, and following approval from the Reference Group, the governing body of the Eurovision Song Contest, Germany will broadcast and vote in the Second Semi-Final on Thursday 11th May. At the request of Swiss broadcaster SRF and approved by the Reference Group, Switzerland will participate in the Second Semi-Final which will have 19 participants and the First Semi-Final 18 participants.

The results of the Semi-Final Allocation Draw:

First Semi-Final

First half

• Montenegro

• Finland

• Georgia

• Portugal

• Belgium

• Sweden

• Albania

• Azerbaijan

• Australia

Second half

• Cyprus

• Slovenia

• Armenia

• Moldova

• Czech Republic

• Latvia

• Iceland

• Greece

• Poland

Second Semi-Final

First half

• F.Y.R. Macedonia

• Malta

• The Netherlands

• Serbia

• Denmark

• Russia

• Romania

• Hungary

• Austria

• Ireland

 Second half

• Switzerland

• Estonia

• Israel

• Bulgaria

• San Marino

• Lithuania

• Croatia

• Norway

• Belarus

The big five and the host country are directly qualified to the final. Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom will vote in Semi-Final 1. Germany, Ukraine and France will vote in Semi-Final 2.

The artist that will be representing Serbia will be chosen through RTS's internal competition by the editors of the Music Department.

The sixty-second Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Kiev, Ukraine. The semifinals are scheduled for the 9th and 11th of May, and the grand finale for the 13th.

RTS will be broadcasting these events live all three evenings.

Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, Jon Ola Sand said: "The notion of celebrating diversity builds on last year's theme of ‘Come Together' and is at the heart of Eurovision values: it is all-inclusive and all about countries around Europe, and beyond, joining together to celebrate both our common ground and our unique differences, as well as some great music".

Celebrate Diversity is the central message for this year's event and is complimented by a creative logo design based around a traditional Ukrainian bead necklace known as Namysto. More than just a piece of jewellery, Namysto is a protective amulet and a symbol of beauty and health. It is made up of many different beads, each with its own design and celebrates both diversity and individuality.

Jon Ola Sand continued, "Incorporating this beautiful and meaningful logo based on a traditional amulet gives not only a sense of history and heritage but also a modern look and feel. As the production grows from these themes, we are very much looking forward to seeing what is sure to be a fantastic event in May".

Executive Producer for UA:PBC Victoria Romanova said: "The logo cleverly combines traditional and modern elements, reflecting Ukrainian society and the main leitmotif of Eurovision 2017 in Kyiv. We are delighted that two of Ukraine's best creative agencies, Republique and Banda, united to produce this year's slogan and design".

Namysto - the basis of the theme artwork for 2017 EBU.

Using Namysto as the basis of their logo, the design agencies took a traditional piece and gave it a modern twist with the help of bright colours and vivid patterns. Each bead on this necklace has its own unique design and shape to symbolise a message that resonates throughout the Eurovision Song Contest; all of us are truly unique, and entwined by the common connection of our love for music.

Celebrating Diversity will be the key theme in all aspects of the Eurovision Song Contest from the communications, production and even the artists themselves. This year Ukraine will celebrate a collaboration of culture, technology and the individual creative flare of all 43 artists.

Executive Producer Oleksandr Kharebin commented; "This year, artists from over 40 different countries will come to Kyiv and contribute their music and culture to the show and we will add our unique Ukrainian flavour, together creating a celebration of Diversity and an amazing and truly memorable 2017 Eurovision Song Contest".

The Eurovision Song Contest has had an official logo since 2004, and Host Broadcasters are encouraged to develop an inclusive theme that captures the identity of their country and the show production.

The European Broadcasting Union and the National Television Company of Ukraine (NTU) has revealed that the city chosen to host the 62^nd Eurovision Song Contest in 2017 will be Kyiv! The city fought off strong competition from Odesa and Dnipro to host the Eurovision Song Contest following Jamala's win in Sweden this year with her song 1944.

Kyiv, located in the north-central part of Ukraine on the Dnieper River, is a modern city with everything visiting fans will need. From hotels and easy transport links to beautiful architecture, green spaces, nightlife and a rich history, the city has shown itself to be a worthy host.

Jon Ola Sand, the EBU's Executive Supervisor for the Eurovision Song Contest commented: "After a thorough selection process, we are very pleased to be announcing today that NTU will be working with Kyiv as host city for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. We would like to congratulate NTU on their extensive and careful assessments of each bid. Kyiv presented an excellent case and we are looking forward to working together to create the most electrifying show yet next May".

Deputy Director General of NTU, Victoria Romanova said: "In the course of the selection we were deeply impressed with the efforts made by the bidding cities, the professionalism of their teams and the serious approach to their participation in the Bid. The process has demonstrated an unprecedented interest in the Eurovision Song Contest in Ukraine. We look forward to maintaining that momentum, with thanks and congratulations to Kyiv - the host city of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest."

Australia is set to make a third appearance in the Eurovision Song Contest. Earlier this year Dami Im finished second with her song The Sound of Silence and in 2015 Guy Sebastian took fifth place in Vienna. Unfortunately Bosnia & Herzegovina will not participate in 2017 due to restructuring within the national broadcaster BHRT. The 2017 contest will be a special one for Austria, Denmark and the United Kingdom which are celebrating the 60^th anniversary of their first participation in 1957.

The 2017 Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Ukraine's capital city, which previously hosted the competition in 2005, as well as the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2009 and 2013. The International Exhibition Centre, the venue for the contest, has capacity for up to 11,000 spectators. More details on tickets will be announced in the coming months.

Jon Ola Sand, the EBU's Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, said: "We are delighted that 43 national broadcasters have signed up for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest equalling our record highest participation. We have not had this many countries in one contest since 2011 in Düsseldorf. The Eurovision Song Contest still unites audiences like no other show, reaching over 200 million people in 2016. We're looking forward to three fantastic shows in Kyiv next May".

The countries represented in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest

• Albania
• Armenia
• Australia
• Austria
• Azerbaijan
• Belarus
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Georgia
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• F. Y. R. Macedonia
• Malta
• Moldova
• Montenegro
• The Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Russia
• San Marino
• Serbia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom

The Semi-Finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 will take place on Tuesday 9th and Thursday 11th May, with the Grand Final on Saturday 13th May.

After the closing date for applications the team will shortlist candidates for interview. There are currently 750 positions available. A large proportion of applications have been received from people with long-standing experience in volunteering at an international level. In addition to the languages of the participating countries, the list includes people who speak Swahili, Hindi, Indonesian and Arabic to name just a few.

"We were pleased to receive 1,500 completed applications during the first day of the volunteer selection. Now we have over 7000, including applications from citizens of 17 countries. We have received applications not only from neighbouring European countries but also from Australia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea. This shows that the world is following our preparations for Eurovision and that many guests from around the world will visit Ukraine in the spring", said Victoria Romanova, Executive Producer of Eurovision 2017.

Successful candidates will be given training in March and April and depending on the assigned role, some will take up their positions as early as March. Like so many large-scale international events, volunteers are an integral element of the Eurovision Song Contest and successful candidates will support both the Host City and Host Broadcaster both in the run-up to the show and during the event weeks. Volunteering provides candidates with unique experience and insight into the production of one of the largest television programmes in the world.

The 62nd Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Kyiv's International Exhibition Centre on 9th, 11th and 13th May 2017. Victoria Romanova and Oleksandr Kharebin will be the Executive Producers and 43 countries are set to participate, equaling the record number reached in 2008 and 2011.

Due to sanctions, expulsion from the United Nations and the Council of Europe, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (later the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro) could not apply for the membership in the European Broadcasting Union. Not until the political changes took place, the regime of Slobodan Milošević was overthrown and pro-European forces took over could the process of rejoining the United Nations and the Council of Europe be initiated, which was the precondition for the membership in the EBU.

Next year, in 2005, the representative of Serbia and Montenegro was the group "No Name" from Podgorica, whose song Zauvijek moja (Forever Mine) took 7^th place.

In 2006, the national selection for the representative of Serbia and Montenegro was rocked by a scandal, as the result of intense emotions in the two republics due to the initiative of Montenegrin authorities to hold a referendum regarding the independence of Montenegro. Poison arrows fired from both broadcasters, biased voting of Montenegrin jury members and the audience booing and leaving the Sava Centar hall in a protest at the national finale resulted in Serbia and Montenegro's withdrawal from the competition in Athens, although remaining a passive participant by joining the countries who had the right to vote, which is why the name of our country was, nevertheless, heard in the broadcast.

As early as next year, in 2007, Serbia and Montenegro, which had in the meantime become independent, performed at the competition in Helsinki. What happened there on May 12^th shall be remembered by Serbia and its citizens as the most joyful moment in its recent history... Marija's Molitva (Prayer) conquered Europe!

The winner of the national competition for the representative of Serbia in 2008 in Belgrade was Jelena Tomašević with the song "Oro", composed by Željko Joksimović and written by Dejan Ivanović. Jelena's magnificent interpretation and quality of the composition "Oro" did not go unnoticed. Serbia finished sixth in the 53^rd Eurovision Song Contest.

"Cipela" (Shoe) by Marko Kon in 2009 did not reach the final in Moscow, whereas in Oslo, Milan Stanković finished 13^th with the song "Ovo je Balkan" (This is the Balkans") by Goran Bregović, at the 55^th Eurovision Song Contest.

The charming and talented Nina Radojičić was the fifth Serbian representative at the Eurovision Song Contest in Düsseldorf. The song "Čaroban" (Magical) by Kristina Kovač was given enough points for the final by the large Eurovision audience and jury. In the final rankings, Serbia occupied the 14^th place, out of 43 participants.

In 2012, the Radio Television of Serbia made a decision to appoint Željko Joksimović to represent Serbia at the 57^th Eurovision Song Contest, which, for him, was the second time as the performer, and fifth in his career, at this prestigious musical event. He represented Serbia with the song "Nije ljubav stvar" (Love is not an Object), which occupied the splendid 3^rd place, in the competition of 42 countries.

Serbia was, in 2013, represented by the group "Moje 3" with the song "Ljubav je svuda" (Love is everywhere), which did not manage to qualify for the final.

After a one-year pause, in 2015, Serbia returned to the jubilee 60^th Eurovision Song Contest with the song performed by Bojana Stamenov who occupied the 10^th place in the final.

In 2016, at the Eurovision, Serbia was represented by the young and talented Sanja Vučić with the song "Goodbye". She finished 18^th in the final.