Lied van Liedjes 53

This was the 53rd Lied van Liedjes to be held. The contest would be held in Oslo, Norway, following their victory at the previous contest. The first semi-final took place on 12 April 2005 with 15 countries taking part, the second semi-final took place on 13 April 2005 with 15 countries taking part, and the third semi-final took place on 14 April 2005 with 15 countries taking part. The grand final took place on 16 April 2005 with 26 countries taking part. Seven countries qualify from each semi-final, alongside the top five countries from the previous edition qualifying.

Latvia withdrew after coming dead last in the semi, while South Korea withdrew out of protest to voting patterns. Russia and Belarus returned fully to the contest, prompting the United States to write a stern message to the organisers. However, after Belarus achieved a high space in the final, the US backed down from attacking them. Cyprus returned alongside North Macedonia.

Semi-Final 1
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Semi-Final 2
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Semi-Final 3
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