Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997


Turkey took part in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997. The country was represented by Şebnem Paker and Grup Etnic with the song “Dinle” written by Mehtap Altıntemiz and composed by Levent Çoker. Both Şebnem Paker and Levent Çoker had represented Turkey in the contest of the preceding year.

Before Eurovision

20. Eurovision Şarkı Yarışması Türkiye Finali

The final took place on 1 March 1997 at the TRT Studios in Ankara, hosted by Bülent Özveren and Meltem Ersan. Ten songs competed and the winner was determined by an expert jury.

At Eurovision

On the night of the contest Şebnem performed 2nd in the running order following Cyprus and preceding Norway. At the close of the voting Dinle had received 121 points placing Turkey 3rd. This was the best result a Turkish song had ever reached up to 1997. 18 participants voted for Dinle. The Turkish jury awarded its 12 points to Malta.

Voting

Points awarded to Turkey

Points awarded by Turkey