Megahit-International Mediterranean Song Contest () was an international song contest hosted in Turkey featuring singers from Mediterranean countries. There were three editions of the event. Nine countries participated in the first event, which was held in 2002 in Antalya. The second and third editions were organized in Fethiye, MuÃÂla. The number of participants grew and reached 14 in 2003, and to 15 in 2004. The three contest winners were Eyal Shachar of Israel, Sedat Yüce of Turkey and Linda Valori of Italy, respectively.
Created by End Productions, the first edition of Megahit-International Mediterranean Song Contest (Turkish: Megahit-Uluslararasñ Akdeniz à Âarkñ Yarñà Âmasñ) was organized in Aspendos Theatre in Antalya on October 13, 2002. 9 Mediterranean countries participated in the contest, each represented by one performer. Serhat Hacñpaà ÂalñoÃÂlu, president of End Productions, hosted the event with TuÃÂçe Kazaz and ÃÂaÃÂla Kubat. Israeli singer won the contest with "The Puppet Show". Croatian singer Goran Karan finished in second place with "I'm Falling Into Dark", with Hüseyin ÃÂzkñlñç of Turkey placing third with "Bir Kez Daha". The winner of the contest was awarded $5,000 and a plate specially created for the event. Additionally, some contestants chosen by the jury were awarded with the International Federation of Festival Organizations (FIDOF) Special Prize and City of Antalya Special Prize.
The second edition of the contest was organized in Fethiye Stadium, Fethiye, MuÃÂla on September 27, 2003. There were 14 participating countries in the contest, which was hosted by Serhat Hacñpaà ÂalñoÃÂlu and Viktor Lazlo. Sedat Yüce from Turkey won the contest with "Nereye Kadar?". The International Federation of Festival Organizations Special Prize was given to Egyptian singer Amira Ahmed, and the Municipality of Fethiye Special Prize was given to Croatian singer Claudia Beni. The top three performers were awarded vacations from Lykia World. Furthermore, the event was named âÂÂbest music festival of the yearâ by FIDOF, and Serhat Hacñpaà ÂalñoÃÂlu was awarded with the Annual Golden Transitional Media Ring of Friendship for his role as âÂÂbest festival host of the yearâÂÂ. The contest was broadcast on TRT 1.
The third and final edition of the contest was held again in Fethiye Stadium on September 15, 2004 The number of participating countries raised to 15. This time, Azra Akñn and Deniz Seki were the hosting partners of Serhat Hacñpaà ÂalñoÃÂlu. Italian performer Linda Valori won the contest with "E Vai" and was awarded a â¬10,000 prize. Julie & Ludwig from Malta earned second place with "Mood Swing", and Slovenian performer Nuà ¡a Derenda finished in third place with "Devil". The Lifetime Achievement Prize was awarded to Olcayto Ahmet TuÃÂsuz and Elias Rahbani, while the Fethiye Special Prizes were awarded to Greek contestant Chris Vamos and Portuguese contestant Ricardo Costa. The event was broadcast live on Show TV.