Monaco in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005


Monaco was represented by Lise Darly with the song "Tout de Moi" in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005.
Lise Darly started her career in 1996 and has won several competitions, such as the ‘Graine de Star Tour’ in Mandelieu, where she came first out of 100 participants. In 2001 she decided to turn professional, touring with several famous French-speaking artists. In 2003 she started performing with the Grand Orchestra of Baie des Anges at shows, conferences and parties. Since then she has been travelling around to sing in France and other European countries. In 2004, Lise took part in the Eurovision casting process organized by TMC. Lise came in second to 2004 participant Maryon.

Before Eurovision

Internal selection

The French singer Lise Darly was selected internally represent Monaco in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with the song "Tout de Moi". Lise finished second to Maryon in the Monegasque singer selection of 2004. The song is written and composed by Philippe Bosco.

At Eurovision

Because Monaco failed to qualify in 2004, Lise was forced to compete in the semi-final. Here, Lise performed 6th, following Latvia and preceding Israel. She came 24th with 22 points, thus failing to qualify to the Grand Final.
The spokesperson who revealed Monaco's votes for other countries was TMC host Anne Allegrini.

Points awarded by Monaco

Semi final

Final

Points awarded to Monaco