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Belgium in EuroMusic Song Contest 8

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**Belgium** participated in the eighth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Walloon broadcaster, RTBF, was responsible for their act.

## Selection process

It was the eighth participation for Belgium, and the fourth of the Walloon broadcaster RTBF. The RTBF decided to select their submission internally. Quite fast after their announcement to participate in Ireland, they announced to perform a song in the English language.

Later on, the song "*Rhythm inside*" was selected as act for the eighth edition in Athens.

## At EuroMusic Song Contest

Belgium was drawn to perform thirteenth, following Switzerland and preceding Ireland.

Belgium became 5th with 87 points. It was the best result so far from the RTBF, and the third best in general.

### Voting

The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Belgium and awarded by Belgium in the final.

### Points awarded to Belgium

* France
* Netherlands
* Switzerland
* United Kingdom
 5 points
 * Malta
* Turkey
Austria in EuroMusic Song Celebration

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**Austria** is a member of the EBU. Because of that, they can participate in the EuroMusic Song Celebration. ORF is responsible for the Austrian participation.

## History

The Austrian broadcaster, ORF, decided to debuts in the contest for the first edition. In Vienna, the country selected Cesár Sampson to represent the nation. They hosted the first edition. They selected the city of Vienna. The host country finished at the fourth place.
Cyprus in EuroMusic Song Contest 3

Selection process
 Selected Song
 Final results

**Cyprus** participated in the third edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Cypriotic broadcaster, CyBC, was responsible for this edition. Cyprus hosted this contest because they won the previous edition.

## Selection process

For their third participation in the contest, the CyBC decided to select their submission internally. For this edition, the EBU decided that the countries have to perform a song in their own national language. Because of this, Cyprus was obligated to perform in the Greek language.

Later on, they announced the selected song: "*An me thimasai*".

## Hosting

Because Cyprus won the previous edition in Düsseldorf, they gained the right to host this edition.

Quite fast after their victory, the CyBC said that they would try to host the contest, but due the very high financial cost, it would be difficult for a small broadcaster like the CyBC.

After a press-conference with both CyBC and the EBU, they said that Cyprus would probably be able to host the third edition. In this press-conference it was clear that they thought about the Eleftheria Athletic Center as host venue. Two days later, Cyprus officialy confirned their participation for the third edition, and that they would be the host nation for the third edition.

## At EuroMusic Song Contest

Cyprus was drawn to perform eighth following Switzerland and preceding Spain.

During the voting it was clear that Cyprus would be finish high in the voting. With 109 points, they became third out of 15 countries. They were the first host country who was able to finish in the top three in their own country.

### Voting

The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Cyprus and awarded by Cyprus in the final.

### Points awarded to Cyprus

* Luxembourg
* United Kingdom
* Spain
* Switzerland
* Germany
* Ireland
 5 points
 * France
* Netherlands
Belarus in My Junior Eurovision Song Contest

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**Belarus** is a member of the EBU. Because of that, they can participate in My Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Belarus participated in the first edition.

## History

Belarus participated in the first edition with a Belarussian song called *Tantsui*. They finished as 6th with 86 points. Both Poland and Croatia awarded the song with 10 points.
France in My Eurovision Song Contest

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## France and the "Big Five"

Since 1999, four particular countries have automatically qualified for the Eurovision final, regardless of their positions on the scoreboard in previous Contests. They earned this special status by being the four biggest financial contributors to the EBU. These countries are the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Spain. Due to their untouchable status in the Contest, these countries became known as the "Big Four". Italy returned to the contest in 2011, thus becoming part of a "Big Five".

## See also

* France in My Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Greece in EuroMusic Song Contest 9

Selection process
 Selected Song
 Final results

**Greece** participated in the ninth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Greek broadcaster, ERT, was responsible for their act.

## Selection process

For their eighth participation the Greek broadcaster, they decided to select their submission internally. They announced to select a song in English. Later it was clear that they would perform: "Rise up" in Gothenborg.

## At EuroMusic Song Contest

Greece was drawn to perform first preceding Belgium.

When the voting was over, it was clear that Greece finished at the 9th place, like the previous edition. They received 53 points.

### Voting

The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Greece and awarded by Greece in the final.

### Points awarded to Greece

* Malta
* Portugal
 5 points
 * Italy
* Monaco
* Poland
Junior EuroMusic Song Contest 6

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The **Junior EuroMusic Song Contest 6** was the sixth edition of the Junior EuroMusic Song Contest. This edition took place in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Russia won this edition with the song "*Dreamer*". It was already their third victory in the contest. Cyprus achieved their best result by finishing at the second place. Top-favorite: The Netherlands, finished at at the third place.

## Location

Different as in the adult version, the previous winners isn't automatically the next hosting country. All participating countries were able to send a bid for host this edition.

Cyprus, The Netherlands and Sweden announced that they would like to organise the contest.

     Host city

  Nicosia
  The Hague

The EBU announced that Cyprus was chosen as host country. The same venue was chosen to host the second edition of the EuroMusic song Contest.

## Format

### Number of participants

For the first edition, the EBU announced that they invited some countries to participate in the contest. The maximum of countries is 15.

### Running order

There are specific rules about how a country gets his running order.

The countries will be split in to groups (first- and second half). This will happen fully random. After, a team will create a running order.

### Song

Each country sends one song to the contest. There was a change in the rules for this edition. The song has to be for more than 50% in official languages of the country. The song also can't be longer than five minutes.

### Voting rules

After that all the participating countries have sang their song, each single country awards a set of points. The country who gets the most amount of points wins the contest. If two or more countries receive the same number of points, the country that received from the mst countries points, will be ranked higher. If that is also the same, then the country who have the highest rank of a country, will be ranked higher.

## Voting

https://scorewiz.eu/scoreboard/view/355950/junior-euromusic-song-contest-06--nicosia

### 12 points

Below is a summary of all 12 points received:

## Other Countries

### Debuting countries

* Albania - When the EBU published the list of participants, it was clear that Albania would take part in this edition.
* Belarus - The Belarusian broadcaster announced that they were interesting to take part in this edition. Later, they officialy announced that they would take part in this edition.

### Withdrawinng countries

* United Kingdom - The BBC decided to withdraw because the broadcaster wanted to focus more on national singing competitions.
Denmark in Junior EuroMusic Song Contest

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**Denmark** is a member of the EBU. Because of that, they can participate in the Junior EuroMusic Song Contest. Denmark first took part in the fourteenth edition.

## History

When the EBU announced that the Junior EuroMusic Song Contest would return after a break, the Danish broadcaster announced that they were interested to take part. Later on, when the EBU published the official list of participating countries, it was clear that the nation would take part in the fourteenth edition. Denmark finished at the 12th place. The next edition, the popular group L.I.G.A was chosen to represent the country. They finished at the 9th place. Denmark selected Joey Moe to represent the nation in the 16th edition. He finished at the 8th edition. They managed to finish at the 13th place in the 17th edition. Before the EBU announced to cancel the contest, the Danish broadcaster announced not to select an entry in the next edition.
Italy in EuroMusic Song Contest 2

Selection process
 Selected Song
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**Italy** participated in the second edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Italian broadcaster, RAI, was responsible for this edition.

## Selection process

For their second participation in the contest, the RAI decided to select their submission internally. They announced quite fast to perform in the Italian language.

Later on, the head of delegation said that the choosen song has a lot of potential. When the song was presented their were a lot of positive reactions.

## At EuroMusic Song Contest

Italy was drawn to perform seventeenth following Denmark and preceding Sweden.

Italy was due the bookmakers counted as possible winner. The song *Grande amore*, was very popular in Europe. When the voting started, Italy was always on the top of the scoreboard. Italy coudn't win but finished at the second place. Cyprus, who won the edition, received only two points more. Italy received from every voting nation points.

### Voting

The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Italy and awarded by Italy in the final.

### Points awarded to Italy

* Spain
* Switzerland
* Greece
* Netherlands
* United Kingdom
* Luxembourg
* Germany
 5 points
Kosovo in Regiovision Song Contest

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**Kosovo** is a region in Europe. Because of that, they can participate in Regiovision Song Contest. Their first participation was in the first edition of the contest.

## History

Kosovo debuted in the first edition. They immediately announced to participate with an Albanian song. Later on, they selected the song *Mall*. Before the contest, Kosovo was one of the favourites to win the contest. After the voting, Kosovo got 91 points, which resulted in a third place. Artsakh and Northern Cyprus gave 12 points to the song.

In het second edition, Kosovo selected the song *Suus*. This time they only reached the 9th place. The edition after, they participated with the song *Zemërimi i një natë*. The song was awarded with 91 points and a third place.

The fourth edition was again held in the Åland Islands. With the song *Botë* Kosovo finished 9th. The same result as the last time in the Åland Islands. For the fifth edition, Kosovo went to neighbouring Sicily with the song *Kam një këngë vetëm për ju* and finished 4th with 82 points. During the next edition Kosovo managed to reach the third place again, this time with the song *Mikja ime fëmijëri*.

When England hosted the contest in the 7th edition, Kosovo decided to enter the competition with the Albanian song *Prindër ju lutem*. It didn't do well and Kosovo ended up 10th out of 13 participants, their worst result so far.
EuroMusic Song Celebration 2

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The EuroMusic Song Celebration 2 was the second edition of the EuroMusic Song Celebration. This edition took place in ..., the United Kingdom.

15 countries took part in this first edition. There was a limited number of participants. Latvia and Germany had to withdraw because they finished at the lowest two places. Iceland and Israel were the first two countries who confirmed their participation.

## Location

Different as in the EuroMusic Song Contest, the previous winners isn't automatically the next hosting country. In this edition the EBU selected one country through a selection. All particpating countries were able to send a bid to host the contest. Only the UK announced to be interested to host. Because of this, the United Kingdom was selected automatically as host nation.

## Format

Countries could apply to participate. There is a maximum of 15 countries. Each country sends one song to the contest. Every country have to sing in their own national language. The song can't be longer than five minutes.

After that all the participating countries have sang their song, each single country awards two sets of points. The country who gets the most amount of points wins the contest. If two or more countries receive the same number of points, the country that got the highest rank from the televoting will be ranked higher.

There are specific rules about how a country gets his running order. The first, last place and the spot of the host country are drawn. The rest of the running order will be created by the producers of the show.

## Voting

https://scorewiz.eu/scoreboard/view/549821/euromusic-song-celebration-1---vienna

### 12 points

Below is a summary of all 12 points received:

 **Sweden** | Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal

 **Sweden** | Australia, Germany, Norway, Poland, United Kingdom

## Other Countries

### Debuting countries

* Australia
* Austria
* Germany
* Greece
* Ireland
* Latvia
* Malta
* Netherlands
* Norway
* Poland
* Portugal
* Spain
* Sweden
* Switzerland
* United Kingdom

## See also

* EuroMusic Dance Contest 1
* EuroMusic Song Contest 1
* Junior EuroMusic Song Contest 1
Belgium in Junior EuroMusic Song Contest

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**Belgium** is a member of the EBU. Because of that, they can participate in EuroMusic Song Contest. Belgium was invited to participate in the first edition.

## History

Belgium debuted in the first edition. The Flemish broadcaster, VRT, was invited. They announced that they would send a song in the Dutch language. Belgium finished 10th in the first edition. In Valletta, they finished at the 8th place. In Stockholm, they selected a song in both the French and Dutch language. They finished at the sixth place.

Belgium tried to host the fourth edition. However Zagreb was chosen in favor of Antwerp. Belgium finished at the sixth place. The fifth edition took place in Antwerp. It was the first time that the contest didn't took place in the host country it's capital city. Belgium finished at the fifth place. Belgium finished for the first time out of the top ten in Nicosia. The same happend the next edition. They even did worse in Poland, by finishing at the 12th place.

The VRT decided to withdraw from the competion in the ninth edition. The main reason was the low rating in viewers. When the EBU published the official list of participating countries for the 14th edition, it was clear that the Flemish broadcaster, VRT, would take part. Metejoor finished at the eleventh place. He achieved a 10th place at the online voting but only a 13th place of the national jurys. Ann Christy finished at the 11th place however the entry reached the fifth place by the online voting. The Belgian entry again finished at the 11th place. In Armenia, during the 17th edition, the country reached it highest placement so far: fourth.

Belgium was choosen to host the 18th edition. However, a few days after the official list of participants was published, the EBU announced that it was canceling the 18th edition. Later on, the EBU announced that there were no plans to organise a new edition.
Basque Country in Regiovision Song Contest

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**Basque Country** is a region in Europe. Because of that, they can participate in Regiovision Song Contest. Their first participation was in the seventh edition of the contest.

## History

Right before the deadline, the Basque broadcaster, EITB, signed up for participation in the seventh edition of the contest. They immediately announced to participate with a Basque song. Later on, it was revealed by the broadcaster that they would send the song *Begitara begira* to London. The region finished 6th with 64 points. Artsakh and Catalonia awarded the song with 10 points.

For their second appearance the region selected the song *Aldapan gora*.

## Contestants

  08 | *Aldapan gora* | Basque
  09 | *Buruz behera* | Basque
Georgia in Junior EuroMusic Song Contest

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**Georgia** is a member of the EBU. Because of that, they can participate in the Junior EuroMusic Song Contest. Georgia first took part in the thirteenth edition.

## History

The Georgian boadcaster announced that they would debut in the thirteenth edition. The broadcaster already showed some interests to participate for several editions. They finished at the 10th place. In the next edition, Georgia reached the 14th place. Giorgi Rostiashvili performed for the nation at the final in Warsaw. However he finished at the sixth place by the national jury, he was placed at the 15th place by the online voting. Overall he achieved the 12th place. The 14th place was obtained at the 16th edition. The country finished at the 11th place in Yerevan. Georgia was on the official list of participants of the 18th edition, which would be organised in Belgium. A few days after the official list of participants was published, the EBU announced that it was canceling the 18th edition. Later on, the EBU announced that there were no plans to organise a new edition.
Denmark in EuroMusic Song Contest 5

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**Denmark** participated in the fifth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Danish broadcaster, DR, was responsible for their act.

## Selection process

For their fourth participation the Danish broadcaster decided to select their submission internally. The announced quite fast to perform a song in the English language.

Later on, "*In a moment like this*" was selected as act for the fifth edition in Dublin.

## At EuroMusic Song Contest

Denmark was drawn to perform ninth following Germany and preceding Israel.

Denmark received only 20 points. With this number of points, they finished at the 15th place. Later on, the DR said that they expected a higher placing in the final.

### Voting

The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Denmark and awarded by Denmark in the final.

### Points awarded to Denmark

 * Germany
* Finland
* Sweden
Germany in My Eurovision Song Contest

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## Germany and the "Big Five"

Since 1999, four particular countries have automatically qualified for the Eurovision final, regardless of their positions on the scoreboard in previous Contests. They earned this special status by being the four biggest financial contributors to the EBU. These countries are the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Spain. Due to their untouchable status in the Contest, these countries became known as the "Big Four". Italy returned to the contest in 2011, thus becoming part of a "Big Five".

## See also

* Germany in My Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Greece in EuroMusic Song Contest 4

Selection process
 Selected song
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**Greece** participated in the fourth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Greek broadcaster, ERT, was responsible for their act.

## Selection process

For their third participation the Greek broadcaster decided to select their submission internally. It was the first edition with the free language rule. That's why they decided to perform in a song in English.

Later on, "*My number one*" was selected as act for the fourth edition in Liverpool.

## At EuroMusic Song Contest

Greece was drawn to perform sixteenth following Sweden and preceding Italy.

Greece finished as 12th out of 17 countries. They got from Cyprus the maximum of 12 points.

### Voting

The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Greece and awarded by Greece in the final.

### Points awarded to Greece

* Portugal
* Sweden
* United States
* Italy
Armenia in My Junior Eurovision Song Contest

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**Armenia** is a member of the EBU. Because of that, they can participate in My Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Armenia participated in the fifth edition.

## History

Armenia participated in the fifth edition with an Armenian song called *Erazanq*. They finished eleventh with 31 points. Both Georgia and Russia awarded the song with 7 points.

## Given and received points

 4
 1

(J) = jury; (C) = childrenjury (as of 2016)

(J) = jury; (C) = childrenjury (as of 2016)
France in EuroMusic Song Contest 9

Selection process
 Selected Song
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**France** participated in the ninth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The French broadcaster, France 2, was responsible for their act.

## Selection process

For their ninth participation the French broadcaster decided to select their submission internally. They announced to select a song in French. Later it was clear that they would perform: "La vie on rose" in Gothenborg.

## At EuroMusic Song Contest

France was drawn to perform ninth following Austria and preceding The United Kingdom.

When the voting was over, it was clear that France finished at the 17th place. They received 17 points. It was their worst result in the contest.

### Voting

The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to France and awarded by France in the final.
Belgium in EuroMusic Song Contest 1

Selection process
 Selected Song
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**Belgium** participated in the first edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The EBU invited both VRT and RTBF. After a meeting between the two broadcasters, the Flemish and Walloon broadcasters agreed to select an entry every two years. The VRT got the opportunity to start.

## Selection process

For their first participation the Flemish broadcaster, VRT, decided to select their submission internally. For this edition, the EBU decided that the countries have to perform a song in their own national language. For Belgium it means that they can select songs in: Dutch, French and German.

The VRT decided to select a song in Dutch: "Vive la fête". However, the titel of the song is in the French language.

## At EuroMusic Song Contest

Belgium was drawn to perform seventh, following Spain and preceding Germany.

Belgium was due the bookmakers counted as possible winner. When the voting was over, it was clear that Belgium became second.

### Voting

The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Belgium and awarded by Belgium in the final.

### Points awarded to Belgium

* France
* Netherlands
* Sweden
* United Kingdom
* Spain
* Switzerland
 * Cyprus
EuroMusic Song Celebration 1

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The EuroMusic Song Celebration 1 was the first edition of the EuroMusic Song Celebration. This edition took place in Vienna, Austria. The EBU selected the counry through a selction.

Sweden won this first edition. Ace Wilder finished at the first place at both the jury vote and the televoting. Poland finished at the second place followed by Norway.

15 countries took part in this first edition. There was a limited number of participants. The EBU announced that all interested countries were able to apply to take part. The first 15 nations could send an entry to Vienna. Both Belgium and France announced to be interested to take part, but were to late to apply.

## Location

Different as in the EuroMusic Song Contest, the previous winners isn't automatically the next hosting country. In this edition the EBU selected one country through an selection. All particpating countries were able to send a bid to host the contest. Only Austria, Germany, Switzerland and the UK announced to be interested to host. At the end however, Germany didn't selected a potential host city, so they ruled out.

     Host city

  London

The EBU announced that Vienna was choosen as host city. This was the first time that Austria hosted a EuroMusic event.

## Format

Countries could apply to participate. There is a maximum of 15 countries. Each country sends one song to the contest. Every country have to sing in their own national language. The song can't be longer than five minutes.

After that all the participating countries have sang their song, each single country awards two sets of points. The country who gets the most amount of points wins the contest. If two or more countries receive the same number of points, the country that got the highest rank from the televoting will be ranked higher.

There are specific rules about how a country gets his running order. The first, last place and the spot of the host country are drawn. The rest of the running order will be created by the producers of the show.

## Voting

https://scorewiz.eu/scoreboard/view/549821/euromusic-song-celebration-1---vienna

### 12 points

Below is a summary of all 12 points received:

## Other Countries

### Debuting countries

* Australia
* Austria
* Germany
* Greece
* Ireland
* Latvia
* Malta
* Netherlands
* Norway
* Poland
* Portugal
* Spain
* Sweden
* Switzerland
* United Kingdom

## See also

* EuroMusic Dance Contest 1
* EuroMusic Song Contest 1
* Junior EuroMusic Song Contest 1
Alsace in EuroRegion Song Contest

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**Alsace** is a region in Europe. Because of that, they can participate in EuroRegion Song Contest. This cultural region in the eastern of France decided to take part for the first time in the eighth edition.

## History

Alsace was announced as participating region for the eighth edition. This edition was hosted in Wales. DelLlfyne finished at the fifth place. The region received one time the maximum of 12 points, from Lusatia. The entry received at least one point from every participating region during the voting. At the end of the 8th edition, DelLlfyne said to be interested to take part to represent the region in the next edition. A bit later, she was announced as representative. However of her good result in the previous edition, she wasn't able to score any point. It was the second time in the history of the contest that a region finished with zerro points.
Germany in EuroMusic Song Contest 10

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**Germany** participated in the tenth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The German broadcaster ADR, was responsible for the act of this edition. They won the contest for the second time.

## Selection process

For their tenth participation the German broadcaster, they decided to select their act with a intern selection for Amsterdam.

ADR announced that they would perform a song in the English language. They selected the song *Is it right*.

## At EuroMusic Song Contest

Because Germany finished in the previous edition in the top 11, they were automatic qualified for the final in Amsterdam.

The bookmakers expected that Germany has the highest odds to win the contest. In the final they performed tenth, following Poland and preceding Sweden. They received 198 points, what was enough to win the contest, like they did in the first edition.

### Voting

The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Germany and awarded by Germany in the final.

### Points awarded to Germany (Final)

* Hungary
* Morocco
* Netherlands
* Turkey
* Denmark
* Italy
* Norway
* Poland
* Romania
* Spain
* Sweden
* Switzerland
* Malta
* Slovenia
* Iceland
 * Estonia
EuroMusic Dance Contest 2

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The EuroMusic Dance Contest 2 was the second edition of the EuroMusic Dance Contest. The contest took place in Moscow, Russia.

From the eight participating countries, Poland was choosen as the winner. Portugal bacame second and Sweden completed the top three.

## Location

The EBU announced that all the countries who were interested to host, had to send a bid.

The Swedish broadcatser announced that they were trying to bring the contest to Stockholm. A bit later, also Poland announced to send a bid with Gdańsk as potential host city. The last country who selected a candidate was Russia, with Moscow.

The EBU announced that Russia gots the rights to host this edition in Moscow. They selected the Bolshoi Theatre as their venue.

## Format

Different a in the previous edition, the countries had to apply to participate. In the first edition, the EBU sended to some countries an invitation to participate.

Each country sends one act to perform at the contest. After that all the participating countries performed, a professional jury decide the top three, the rest of the results will not be announced.

## Other Countries

### Debuting countries

* Greece - The Greek broadcaster announced that they would make their debut at the second edition of the contest.
* Portugal - The Portuguese broadcaster announced after the first edition that they were possibly taking part of the EBU would invited them. Later on, Portugal was on the official list of participants.

### Withdrawing countries

* Ukraine - The broadcaster of Ukraine said that they were not participating if the contest would take place in Russia. When the EBU revealed that Russia became the host, Ukraine announced to withdraw immediately.
Estonia in EuroMusic Song Contest 10

Selection process
 Selected Song
 Semi-final results
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**Estonia** participated in the tenth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Estonian broadcaster, EER, responsible for the act of this edition.

## Selection process

For their first participation the Estonian broadcaster decided to select their act with a intern selection for Amsterdam.

EER announced that they would perform a song in the English language. They selected the song *Amazing*.

## At EuroMusic Song Contest

However, the bookmakers expected that Estonia would fail to qualify for the final, Estonia finished 9th in the semi final, were the 10 best acts qualified. They received 86 points.

In the final they performed twentieth, following Spain and preceding Norway. They received 40 points. They ended at the 14th place at the scoreboard.

### Voting

The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Estonia and awarded by Estonia in the final.

### Points awarded to Estonia (Semi-final)

* Russia
 5 points
 * Belgium
* Ireland
* Hungary
* Romania
* United Kingdom

### Points awarded to Estonia (Final)

* Russia
* Norway
EuroRegion Song Contest 11

Venue
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 Winner

The **EuroRegion Song Contest 11** was the eleventh edition of the EuroRegion Song Contest. Scotland was announced as hosting region. They decided to organise the edition in Edinburgh. It was the first time that Scotland hosted the contest.

13 regions took part in this edition, the same number as in the previous edition. This was because the Võru County made their first appearance while Ruthenia decided to withdraw from the competition.

Brittany won this edition with the song *Ar gemenerez yaouank* performed by Strobinell. It was the second Breton victory. Catalonia and Wales completed the top three. Ulster and Friesland finished at the lowest place in their history. The debuting region Võru County finished at the 8th place. The top favorites Corsica and Crimea finished in fourth and sixth place respectively.

## Location

At the end of the previous edition, the EBU announced that they would select a host region internally. Later on, it was clear that Scotland was selected. According to some rumors, Brittany and Catalonia were interested to host this edition.

The two largest cities of Scotland were interested in hosting the contest: Edinburgh and Glasgow. Both selected a potential venue. Here are the cities and venues who where intrested to host the contest.

     Host venue

 Glasgow

## Format

The most important thing was that the entries would show the ethnical background of the region or the people groups. The EBU prefered that the songs were sung in a minority language, but this was not obbligaroty.

After that all the participating regions have sang their song, each single region awards a set of points. The country who gets the most amount of points wins the contest. If two or more regions receive the same number of points, the country that got the highest point will rank higher.

In this contest, also regions from Australia and the United States are able to take part.

## Returning artists

The contest featured one representative who also previously performed as lead vocalists for the same region.

## Voting

https://scorewiz.eu/scoreboard/view/590693/euroregion-song-contest-11

### 12 points

Below is a summary of all 12 points received:

 3
 1
 Wales | Faroe Islands

## Other regions

### Debuting regions

* Võru County - This Estonian province decided to make their first appearance in this edition.

## See also

* EuroMusic Song Contest 11
* Junior EuroMusic Song Contest 11
Sweden in EuroMusic Song Contest 1

Selection process
 Selected Song
 Final results

**Sweden** participated in the first edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The EBU invited the Swedish broadcaster, SVT, to compete in this edition.

## Selection process

For their first participation the Swedish broadcaster, SVT, decided to select their submission internally. For this edition, the EBU decided that the countries have to perform a song in their own national language. Because of this, Sweden had only one option: Swedish.

Later on, the SVT presented the Swedish language song: "*Brinner i bröstet*" to send to Madrid.

## At EuroMusic Song Contest

Sweden was drawn to perform ninth following, the winner, Germany and preceding Luxembourg.

Quite fast after the song was released, Sweden was one of the favorites due the bookmakers to win the first edition. However, during the voting it was clear that they couln'd reach the expectations. They received only 37 points. They finshed ninth.

One day later on a official press-conference of the SVT, the head of delegation said that they expected a better place. Also the singer said that he was not happy with the result and thought that he would finish in the top 5.

### Voting

The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Sweden and awarded by Sweden in the final.

### Points awarded to Sweden

 * Belgium
* Germany
* Netherlands
* Spain
* Italy
* Luxembourg
* Switzerland
Germany in EuroMusic Dance Contest

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**Germany** is a member of the EBU. Because of that, they can participate in EuroMusic Dance Contest. They decided to debut in the sixth edition of the show.

## History

Germany was asked by the EBU to host the first edition, but they rejected because they already were hosting the fourteenth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest.

Later on, before the start of the sixth edition, the German broadcaster, ADR, announced that the Germany would take part for the first time in this dance contest.
Cyprus in EuroMusic Song Contest 5

Selection process
 Selected Song
 Final results

**Cyprus** participated in the fifth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Cypriotic broadcaster, CyBC, was responsible for this edition.

## Selection process

For their fifth participation in the contest, the CyBC decided to select their submission internally. Like the previous edition, they sended a song in both Greek and English.

During the presentation of the song it was clear that "*Dance floor*" would represend Cyprus in Dublin.

## At EuroMusic Song Contest

Cyprus was drawn to perform thirteenth, following Ireland and preceding Spain.

Cyprus was due the bookmakers counted as possible winner. They finished 10th in the final with 37 points, were 12 points came from Greece.

### Voting

The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Cyprus and awarded by Cyprus in the final.

### Points awarded to Cyprus

 * Malta
* Portugal
* Sweden
Germany in Junior EuroMusic Song Contest

Member station
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**Germany** is a member of the EBU. Because of that, they can participate in Junior EuroMusic Song Contest. Germany decided to debut in the eighteenth edition.

## History

Germany was invited to participate in the very first edition of this junior song contest. However the popularity of the adult version of the contest, the broadcaster decided to refuse the invitation. In the following editions, the German broadcaster showed some interests to take part however they never did so, until the eighteenth edition. The EBU called a huge achievement to welcome Germany to this contest. However, a few days after the official list of participants was published, the EBU announced that it was canceling the 18th edition. Later on, the EBU announced that there were no plans to organise a new edition.
Israel in EuroMusic Song Contest 4

Selection process
 Selected Song
 Final results

**Israel**  participated in the fourth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Israeli broadcaster, KAN, was responsible for this edition.

## Selection process

For their third participation in the contest, the KAN decided to select their submission internally. Israel decided very fast to perform a song in the Hebrew and English language.

On a press-conference in Tel Aviv KAN presented their song for in Liverpool.

## At EuroMusic Song Contest

Israel was drawn to perform second following Norway and preceding Germany.

The reactions of the song were mixed with positive and negative comments. When the voting was over it was clear that they finished fourteenth. They received 17 points.

### Voting

The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Israel and awarded by Israel in the final.

### Points awarded to Israel

 * France
* Greece
Ireland in Junior EuroMusic Song Contest

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**Ireland** is a member of the EBU. Because of that, they can participate in Junior EuroMusic Song Contest. Ireland decided to debut in the tenth edition.

## History

Ireland debuted in the tenth edition. The broadcaster, TGV, already showed some interests to participate since the seventh edition. They officialy confirmed their particpation for the tenth edition. They said that this was a opportunity to share the Irish language with the rest of Europe. They finished at the ninth place. In Varna, they finished at the 13th place.

Ireland finished at the last pace in Amsterdam in the 12th edition. They hosted the 13th edition in Dublin and finished at the eight place. The next edition the country finished at the seventh place, their best result so far. However the fourth place from the online voting, the jury ranked the nation at the ninth place. The 15th place was abtained in the 15th edition. In the 16th edition, Ireland finished at the second place in the jury voting. However, they finished at the end of the online voting on a fourth place. In the 17th edition, Ireland finished at the ninth place. Before the EBU announced to cancel the contest, the Irish broadcaster decided to withdraw from the competition.
Denmark in My Junior Eurovision Song Contest

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**Denmark** is a member of the EBU. Because of that, they can participate in My Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Denmark participated in the first edition.

## History

Denmark got the honour to host the very first edition of the MJESC. The contest was held in Copenhagen. Denmark participated with a Danish song called *Arabiens drøm*. At the end of the evening, Denmark placed second and only 5 points behind the United Kingdom. The country was awarded with 12 points 4 times.

## Contestants

  2004 | *Pigen er min* | Danish
  2005 | *Shake shake shake* | Danish, English

## Given and received points

(J) = jury; (C) = childrenjury (as of 2016)

(J) = jury; (C) = childrenjury (as of 2016)
Andorra in MediteranianMusic Song Contest

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**Andorra** can participate in the MediteranianMusic Song Contest. Andorra took part for the first time in the third edition.

## History

Andorra took part in the third edition. The national broadcaster announced that they had been invited to participate by the French broadcaster. The country finished at the 13th place, out of 15 participating countries.
Bulgaria in My Junior Eurovision Song Contest

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 First appearances
 Worst result

**Bulgaria** is a member of the EBU. Because of that, they can participate in My Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Bulgaria participated in the fifth edition.

## History

Bulgaria participated in the fifth edition with a Bulgarian song called *Bonbolandiya*. They were one of the favourites to win the contest. At the end, Bulgaria finished first with 163 points. 7 countries awarded Bulgaria with 12 points.