Megahit-International MediterraneanSong Contest was an international song contest hosted in Turkey featuring participation of singers from Mediterranean countries. There were three different editions of the event. Nine countries participated in the first event that was organized in 2002 in Antalya, the second and third events were organized in Fethiye, Muğla. The number of participants grew and reached 14 in 2003, and to 15 in 2004. Winners were Eyal Shachar of Israel, Sedat Yüce of Turkey and Linda Valori of Italy respectively.
History
Created by End Productions, the first edition of Megahit-International Mediterranean Song Contest was organized in Aspendos Theatre in Antalya in October 13, 2002. 9 Mediterranean countries participated to the contest and each of them were represented by one representative. Serhat Hacıpaşalıoğlu, also the president of End Productions, hosted the event with Tuğçe Kazaz and Çağla Kubat. Israeli singer Eyal Schahar won the contest with "The Puppet Show". Croatian singer Goran Karan completed the contest at second place with "I'm Falling Into Dark", Hüseyin Özkılıç of Turkey placing at third place with "Bir Kez Daha". The winner of the contest was awarded with $5.000 and a plate that specially created for the event. Also, some of contestants that had chosen by the jury were awarded with International Federation of Festival Organizations Special Prize and City of Antalya Special Prize. and Serhat Hacıpaşalıoğlu during 2004 Megahit-International Mediterranean Song Contest. The second edition of the contest was organized in Fethiye Stadium, Fethiye, Muğla on September 27, 2003. There were 14 participating countries in the contest that hosted by Serhat Hacıpaşalıoğlu and Viktor Lazlo. Sedat Yüce from Turkey won the contest with "Nereye Kadar?". International Federation of Festival Organizations Special Prize was given to Egyptian singer Amira Ahmed and Municipality of Fethiye Special Prize was given to Croatian singer Claudia Beni. Also, top three performers were awarded vacations from Lykia World. On the other hand, the event was chosen the bestmusic festival of the year by FIDOF, and Serhat Hacıpaşalıoğlu was awarded with Annual Golden Transitional Media Ring of Friendship as being the best festival host of the year. On the other hand, the contest was broadcast on TRT 1. The third and last edition of the contest was organized in Fethiye Stadium on September 15, 2004 The number of participating countries raised to 15. This time Azra Akın and Deniz Seki were the hosting partners of Serhat Hacıpaşalıoğlu. Italian performer Linda Valori won the contest with "E Vai" and also was awarded with €10,000 prize. Julie & Ludwig from Malta was placed to the second place with "Mood Swing", and Slovenian performer Nuša Derenda completed the contest at third place with "Devil". Lifetime Achievement Prize was awarded to Olcayto Ahmet Tuğsuz and Elias Rahbani, Fethiye Special Prizes were awarded to Greek contestant Chris Vamos and Portuguese contestant Ricardo Costa. The event was also broadcast live on Show TV.
Editions
Participants by year
2002
Note: Georgina was going to represent Malta with "Fomm il-Vjolin", but later she rejected from the contest.
