At a meeting in Belgrade , the EBU decided that the countries has to choose their artists and their songs before 14 March because the running draw for the Eurovision Song Contest will be held on March 15 . At a meeting in Belgrade on 28 August 2010 , the EBU decided that each country must choose their artist and song before 14 March 2011 . On 15 March 2011 , the draw for the running order took place in the host city .