Montenegro's RTCG Unveils 15 Competing Entries for Montesong 2025, National Selection for Eurovision 2026

Montenegrin national broadcaster RTCG has officially announced the 15 artists and their respective songs that will participate in Montesong 2025, the national selection process to determine Montenegro's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The announcement of the participants and song titles was made on October 14, 2025, with further details regarding the songwriting and production teams released on October 24, 2025. The grand final of Montesong 2025 is scheduled for Sunday, December 21, 2025, and will be held at the RTCG Studios in Podgorica.

The Competing Lineup

The selection features a diverse array of Montenegrin talent, including both returning artists and new faces. Notably, Andrea Demirović, who previously represented Montenegro at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, is among the 15 acts vying for the chance to perform in Vienna, Austria, for Eurovision 2026. Several other artists who participated in Montesong 2024 are also making a comeback, highlighting the continued engagement within the Montenegrin music scene. The full list of competing entries includes:

• Andrea Demirović – 'I Believe'
• Baryak – 'Minerva'
• Dolce Hera – 'Casanova 91'
• Đurđa – 'Dominos'
• Krstinja Matanović – 'Oli Oli'
• Lana Vukčević i Đorđe Savković – 'Temperatura'
• Lana Lopičić – 'Doline'
• Lara Baltić – 'Rhythm Boy'
• Luka Radović – 'Pjevaj Vilo'
• Majda Božović – 'Ipak Smo Ljudi'
• Mila Nikić – 'Kao Varnica'
• Neno Murić – 'Ako Čuješ Glas'
• Stefan Vukotić – 'Nedekodirana'
• Tamara Živković – 'Nova Zora'
• Tina Džankić – 'Shadows'

All 15 songs are slated for release on major streaming platforms in early December, providing fans with ample time to familiarize themselves with the entries before the live show.

Selection Process and Eurovision 2026

The winner of Montesong 2025 will be determined by a balanced voting system, combining 50% jury votes and 50% public televoting. International viewers will also have the opportunity to cast their votes, with proceeds from televoting being donated to the Budi Human Foundation. Montesong 2025 marks the second consecutive year that Montenegro will utilize this national final format to select its Eurovision entry. A notable change from the previous year's rules is the removal of the requirement for at least 51% of the lyrics to be in the Montenegrin language, offering greater creative freedom to the songwriters. While performers must be Montenegrin citizens, songwriters are permitted to be of any nationality. Montenegro will be aiming to secure a spot in the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, which is scheduled to take place in Vienna, Austria. The semi-finals are set for May 12 and 14, 2026, with the Grand Final on May 16, 2026.