Europe was united 'Under the same sky' for the Eurovision Song Contest 2004. In this first edition of a two part special, Kemal Shahin takes a look at how the final contest shaped up, from the vocals to the music, to the catwalk queens of fashion. An insightful look at the 12 who didn't make it to finals and a whole lot more as we step into 'the greenroom'.


And so, just like that the 49th Eurovision Song Contest is over, and the 50th one is already fast approaching! What can I say? TRT did a brilliant job in delivering a show of the highest quality and professionalism which gripped viewers across Europe, and as a Turk I can say that they made Turks living everywhere truly proud. So, to all those who said they couldn't, wouldn't, or shouldn't, I hope you enjoyed the show! I will say no more on the matter regarding the silly rumours and remarks, but learn and take note, as the baton is passed over to NTU.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Madames et Moiseurs, Bay ve Bayanlar, I present to you a two part ‘Greenroom’ article as we try to make sense of what was the Eurovision Song Contest 2004. Here we look at the production, the design, the presenters, and the 12 who didn’t quite make it to the final! Oh well!