Nina Žižić Bids Farewell to Eurovision: No Regrets, No Encores

After four intense weeks since the Eurovision whirlwind in Basel, Montenegro’s Nina Žižić has resurfaced with calm reflection, a bit of countryside R&R — and zero plans for a comeback.“It’s been real — and it’s been enough”While some artists clutch their Eurovision dreams like golden microphones, Nina Žižić , in a candid interview given to RTCG two weeks ago, appears perfectly content to hang hers up. «Eurovision was something I waited for a long time. I met it calmly, without the hype,» she shared, with the poise of someone who’s danced with the Eurovision dragon and lived to sip rakija in peace.

Her performance of Dobrodošli may not have cracked the final, but her voice certainly did — live, mid-semi-final. Did it bother her? “Everyone else took that voice crack more tragically than I did. I was aware of it, and when I finished, I exhaled.” We love a woman who knows when to leave the party.

Voting confusion and déjà vu

While Montenegro didn’t make the final cut, some fans believe the result could have been different with juries involved. Nina isn’t so sure. “Who knows if we’d have passed.” Fair point — Eurovision maths has stumped greater minds.

It’s not her first brush with scoring puzzles. Back in 2013, she made waves with Who See and still ended up low on the scoreboard. But as she dryly notes: “Whatever song I’d sung, someone would say another would’ve been better.” A Balkan truth universally acknowledged.

Eurovision then and now

Reflecting on her first Eurovision appearance 12 years ago, Nina notes the contest’s evolution: “Back then, social media didn’t matter. Now you need to record content constantly — smile when happy, cry when sad, tell people your favourite meal.” Exhausting? Certainly. Glamorous? Arguably.

That’s why she advises future contestants to isolate. “At least three days — like a proper quarantine. Not even coffee with relatives.” A detox for the TikTok age.

Curtain call

For Nina, Eurovision has run its course. “When Neonoen won, I said it then — my journey with Eurovision is over.” No bitterness, just closure. She may pop up at Montesong for a guest performance, but as for future competitions? “Not interested.”

Until then, it’s summer shows and a new single — eventually. “I was going to record straight after Eurovision, but I didn’t want it to feel like an obligation.” Spoken like someone who’s earned the right to call the shots.

As far as parting gifts go, Nina’s are meaningful: “The best reward is when someone tells you your song made their day a little brighter.” And really, what else is music for?

Source: Onogost- RTCG