What Eurovision Logos Tell Us: Serbia 2008

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Serbia, which participated as an independent country for the first time in 2007, took home the trophy in its debut year. The image above shows the opening page of eurovision.tv in 2008. The website featured a dominant black theme, with white stars greeting visitors on both the left and right sides. 2008 marked the end of Eurovision.tv’s blue-themed era.

Highlights of 2008 Belgrade, Serbia

  • The Eurovision Song Contest adopted a two-semi-final system for the first time in history.
  • The Grand Final took place on May 24, just like the very first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956.
  • Sweden qualified for the final thanks to the jury votes.
  • A record-breaking 43 countries participated, including debuting nations San Marino and Azerbaijan.
  • Austria withdrew from the contest and did not return until 2011.

The Story Behind the Theme and Logo

Inspired by the theme "The Place Where Music Meets," the Serbian team designed the stage based on their country’s geographical location. The capital city, Belgrade, is situated at the confluence of two major European rivers, the Danube and the Sava. This unique feature served as the inspiration for the stage design.

The stage was not only a representation of Belgrade but also symbolized the unity of all European nations gathering in one place. This concept extended to the slogan and logo as well. "The Place Where Music Meets" was not just about nations coming together—it was also about the fusion of their music, joy, and energy on the Eurovision stage.

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