Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 1983

Turkey was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1983 with the song "Opera", composed by Buğra Uğur, with lyrics by Aysel Gürel, and performed by Çetin Alp & the Short Wave. The Turkish participating broadcaster, the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), selected its entry through a national final.

Before Eurovision

7. Eurovision Şarkı Yarışması Türkiye Finali

The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) held the national final on 4 March 1983 at its studios in Ankara, hosted by Başak Doğru. Eight songs competed and the winner was determined by an expert jury.

At Eurovision

On the evening of the contest Alp performed 6th following Italy and preceding Spain. At the close of voting Opera had received nul points placing Turkey joint 19 place (along with Spain).^[1] The Turkish jury awarded its 12 points to Yugoslavia.^[2]

Voting

Turkey did not receive any points at the Eurovision Song Contest 1983.^[2]

References

↑"Final of Munich 1983". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
1 2 3"Results of the Final of Munich 1983". Eurovision Song Contest. Retrieved 23 June 2025.

[1] "Final of Munich 1983". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.

[1983detailed-2] 1 2 3"Results of the Final of Munich 1983". Eurovision Song Contest. Retrieved 23 June 2025.

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Before Eurovision

7. Eurovision Şarkı Yarışması Türkiye Finali

At Eurovision

Voting

References

関連するトピック

Eurovision Song Contest 1983

Aysel Gürel

Çetin Alp

Turkish Radio and Television Corporation