For the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 , a semi-final round was introduced in order to accommodate the influx of nations that wanted to compete in the contest.Because Slovenia placed 23rd at the 2003 contest , country was forced to compete in the first Eurovision semi-final , held on 12 May 2004 . They performed 16th , following Macedonia and preceding the Estonia It finished on second last 21st place with only 5 points , failing to qualify to the Grand Final.Therefore , Slovenia will have to compete in the semi-final again in ESC 2005
2003 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2003
Slovenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004