Eurovision Song Contest 2004 was the 49th edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest . It took place in Istanbul , Turkey , following Sertab Erener 's win at the 2003 contest in Riga , Latvia with the song " Everyway That I Can " – marking the country 's first victory in the contest . The national broadcaster Turkish Radio and Television Corporation ( TRT ) , staged the event at the Abdi İpekçi Arena on 12 and 15 May 2004
2003 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2003
Eurovision Song Contest 2004