TURKEY 2016 - not taking part

[Brandt]

Re: TURKEY 2016

I don't think we will be returning

Neither do I. Turkey is already in "unknown participations" list on Wikia. TRT is going to make up something, probably say "We don't think to participation this year. We may back next year." < which is the same cliché since 2013.

 

[BarefootBoogaloo]

Re: TURKEY 2016

I know they're ultimate longshots, but still

Mustafa Sandal

Tarkan

 

[paddyirl]

Re: TURKEY 2016

Tarkan, blast from the past. He should totally do it

 

[Brandt]

Re: TURKEY 2016

Tarkan said that he wants to let less known musicians to participate.

 

[Sean]

Re: TURKEY 2016

Bedük with something like this would be a contender for best ESC song ever

 

[Catia]

Re: TURKEY 2016

What about Aynur Aydin? She's so great
Btw, i REALLY HOPE that Turkey returns next year

 

[Nikkita]

Re: TURKEY 2016

BEST. GIF. EVER.

I'll probably hate TRT's decision after, but i want to see Turkey back. I missed watching the contest without any glitch and with Bülent Özveren's annoying commentary. Also that dumb blonde announcing our votes. It is the only patriotic event for me goddamnit.

 

[Krishoes]

Re: TURKEY 2016

Hande Yener or Gülşen

 

[Brandt]

Re: TURKEY 2016

BEST. GIF. EVER.

I'll probably hate TRT's decision after, but i want to see Turkey back. I missed watching the contest without any glitch and with Bülent Özveren's annoying commentary. Also that dumb blonde announcing our votes. It is the only patriotic event for me goddamnit.

I remember that dumb blonde, Meltem Ersan Yazgan, appeared in 2010 for the last time. Since then there's an old man, Ömer Önder, annoucing your votes. I don't think Meltem will show up again if Turkey comes back.

 

[Marcos]

Re: TURKEY 2016

http://esctoday.com/104403/turkey-trt-eyes-a-comeback-in-2016/

 

[A-lister]

Re: TURKEY 2016

I think there might be a chance for a Turkish comeback... but the chances will be much higher with another government in control of TRT that's for sure...

 

[DoctorX]

Re: TURKEY 2016

I really do faith in the new manager of TRT Şenol Göka, yet anything might change after the elections next week. Just fingers crossed for a return and a fresh selection method.

 

[kopachka]

Re: TURKEY 2016

So basically I want to see Gülşen (or Hande Yener) on the stage for Turkey.

 

[DoctorX]

Re: TURKEY 2016

I don't know why Gülşen is really popular here. She's just a C class pop singer and a composer. But she lacks some vision to come up with a Eurovision friendly song. I don't think she'd a widely appreciated by the international audience.

 

[Brandt]

Re: TURKEY 2016

It doesn't make any sense to decide a participation based on politic situations in Turkey though, that's Turkey so everything is possible.

 

[Nikkita]

Re: TURKEY 2016

I remember that dumb blonde, Meltem Ersan Yazgan, appeared in 2010 for the last time. Since then there's an old man, Ömer Önder, annoucing your votes. I don't think Meltem will show up again if Turkey comes back.

Sorry i remembered Ömer Önder, who was worse then Meltem

 

[Sammy]

Re: TURKEY 2016

Since I heard this

I am completely fascinated by Sezen Aksu. That would be a quality entry for the return.

 

[DoctorX]

Re: TURKEY 2016

Since I heard this

I am completely fascinated by Sezen Aksu. That would be a quality entry for the return.

I'm afraid she is a way too big name for ESC so it's unlikely to happen. I'd like to see her participating as a composer tho.

 

[Sammy]

Re: TURKEY 2016

I'm afraid she is a way big too name for ESC so it's unlikely to happen. I'd like to see her participating as a composer tho.

But she tried once, didn't she?

 

[DoctorX]

Re: TURKEY 2016

But she tried once, didn't she?

Right. She actually participated in the national finals from 83 to 85 but was never selected. She still was a big name back in those years but also going through a national selections or actually representing country in ESC for famous singers wasn't that big deal back then either.
She has actually a massive impact in Turkish pop / music culture till now. She supported a lot of young talents who turned out to be respected vocalists today and she keeps producing hits and doesn't hesitate to share with other famous singers. I'd actually die to see a good quality of National Final with people singing songs composed by her.