Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005
Under the title Germany 12 Points! took place on 12 March 2005 in Berlin, the preliminary decision for the German participants in the Euro Vision Song Contest 2005 held in Kiev. Was organized the competition, which was broadcast live at 20:15 clock in the ARD, the Norddeutscher Rundfunk. The venue was the arena Berlin. The moderator was broadcast by Reinhold Beckmann.
Unlike last year, there was no cooperation with the music channel VIVA, which is why less again found well-known name in the field of participants. According to NDR entertainment chief Jürgen Meier -Beer was instead called for by the record companies, the nominated candidates for the qualifying round, to be guided by the international success chances. But no relevance of brand awareness in Germany have.
What was new was that this time, some participants were supported by prominent sponsors who introduced her protégé in a box office film. Thus pressed Udo Lindenberg his muse Ellen ten Damme thumbs while Heinz Rudolf Kunze began for the avenue of cosmonauts.
It is noteworthy that in the final three former talent show participants were represented. Gracia met her former rival Nicole Süßmilch of Germany sucht den Superstar, Marco Matias had taken part in the German vote in 2003. In addition, both the text came from Gracias Post Run & Hide as well as the text to A Miracle of Love Duo Süßmilch / Matias written by Bernd Meinunger.
Excitement surrounding the Mannheim band Königwerq that occurred with the heavily pregnant singer Dania sovereign, and Kölnerin Villaine, who sang about her love for a woman.
The Jacob Sisters wanted to take lives with the song Moshammer, but did not receive approval because they wanted to import the voice of the recently murdered Rudolph Moshammer from the band, although may be sung exclusively live.
As part program also international guests appeared as last year's winner Ruslana Lyschytschko from Ukraine. Furthermore, were Patricia Kaas of France, Emma Bunton from the UK, Al di Meola in the U.S. and Leonid Agutin from Russia here.
Participant
The following ten candidates vying for the ticket to Kiev.
Gracia and Nicole Süßmilch & Marco Matias received on the first ballot the largest number of votes, which they qualified for the Super Final. The Avenue of cosmonauts took third place.
Final
In the final, was voted again on the final winner.
Thus Gracia came out victorious from the competition held and represented Germany at the Euro Vision Song Contest 2005. In Kiev they finished 24th and last place thus.