Bhutan in the ABU Radio Song Festival

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Bhutan
Bhutan
Member stationCentennial Radio
Participation summary
Appearances1
First appearance2012
Last appearance2014
Highest placement6th: 2012

Bhutan have participated in the ABU Radio Song Festival once. The Bhutanese broadcaster, Centennial Radio, has been the organiser of the Bhutanese entry since the country's debut in the contest in 2012.[1][2]

History[]

2012[]

Centennial Radio is one of the founder members in the ABU Radio Song Festivals, having participated in the very first ABU Radio Song Festival 2012.[2] At the first festival two songs were submitted to participate in the event, Dechen Wangmo was selected to participate in the final while Sonam Tshewang was not selected by the panel at the ABU. In Seoul Dechen finished in 6th place.

2014[]

On 30 December 2013 Centennial Radio confirmed to Eurovoix.com that Bhutan would not participate in the ABU Radio Song Festival 2014.[3]

Participation overview[]

Table key
  Grand Prix
  Gold Award
  Silver Award
  Bronze Award
  Jury Award
Year Entrant Language Song English translation Place Award
2012 Dechen Wangmo[4] Dzongkha, English "Black as Snow" 6
Sonam Tshewang Dzongkha "Nga Num Che" Failed to qualify
20142015 Did not participate

References[]

  1. ^ "ABU Radio Song Festival website showcases a strong field of entries". Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union. 3 August 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  2. ^ a b Mikheev, Andy (4 October 2012). "ABU Radio Song Festival 2012 Participants". ESCKaz. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  3. ^ Granger, Anthony. "Bhutan: Will Not Take Part In The ABU Radio Song Festival 2014". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  4. ^ ABU (12 October 2012). "Billy Acoustie awarded the Grand Prix in the inaugural ABU Radio Song Festival". Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 12 October 2012.[permanent dead link]
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