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Hungary in the Eurovision Song Festival 3

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Finals**
13 May 2017
14 May 2017
**Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

Hungary participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 3 with the song "Waterfall" written by Joni, Gabriella Wilson, Michael James Down, Emanuel Abrahamsson, Dimitri Stassos. The song was performed by Joni. The Hungarian entry for the third contest in Kraków, Poland was selected for the third time through the national final A dalom, organised by Médiaszolgáltatás-támogató és Vagyonkezelő Alap (MTVA). An initial 18 entries competed in the national final which consisted of three shows: two semi-final and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a four-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Four entries qualified to compete in the final of A dalom 3. Four songs qualify because of jury votes and one will be selected by the public to advance. In the final, "Waterfall" performed by Joni was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## A dalom

### **Semi-Final 1**

Table key
  Jury qualifier
  Public qualifier

### **Semi-Final 2**

Table key
  Jury qualifier
  Public qualifier

### **Final**

Table key
  Winner
  Super-Final qualifier
Lithuania in the Junior Eurovision Song Festival 2

Final result

Lithuania participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Festival 2 with the song "Jis toks grazus" written by Raigardas Tautkus. The song was performed by Eglė Jurgaitytė. The Lithuanian entry for the second contest in Cluj-Napoca, Romania was selected through the national final Lietuvių daina jaunesnysis 2, organised by Lietuvos nacionalinis radijas ir televizija (LRT). An initial 5 entries competed in the national final which consisted of two shows: one semi-final and one final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a two-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. In the final, "Jis toks grazus" performed by Eglė Jurgaitytė was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.
Germany in the Eurovision Song Festival 13

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

Germany participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 13 with the song "Spell on me" written by Laith Souqi. The song was performed by SHAB. The German entry for the thirteenth contest in Kaunas, Lithuania was selected through the national final Das Lied von Deutschland 8, organised by Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR). An initial 8 entries competed in the national final which consisted of one show: the final. In the final, "Spell on me" performed by SHAB was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.
Hungary in the Junior Eurovision Song Festival 1

Selection date(s) | **Battles**
29 November 2016
**Final**
 Final result

Hungary participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Festival 1 with the song "Without crime" written by Thor Brothers, Markanera Pacsai Mark, Megyeri Balázs. The song was performed by Cheyenne Malmgren. The Hungarian entry for the 1st contest in Bucharest, Romania was selected through the national final A dalom gyerek 1, organised by Médiaszolgáltatás-támogató és Vagyonkezelő Alap (MTVA). An initial 4 entries competed in the national final which consisted of two shows: the battles and one final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a two-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Two entries qualified to compete in the final of A dalom gyerek 1. In the final, "Without crime" performed by Cheyenne Malmgren was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## A dalom gyerek

### **Battles**

Table key
  Qualified
Italy in the Eurovision Song Festival 14

Semi-Final result
 Final result

Italy participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 14 with the song "Forever" written by Olivier Bassil, Mike Hart and BELARO. The song was performed by BELARO. The Italian entry for the fourteenth contest in Brussels, Belgium was selected through an internal selection.
Hungary in the Eurovision Song Festival 17

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Finals**
20 July 2023
27 July 2023
**Final**

Hungary participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 17 with the song "Introvertált dal" written by Azahriah. The song was performed by Azahriah himself. The Hungarian entry for the seventeenth contest in Bratislava, Slovakia was selected for the seventeenth time through the national final A dalom, organised by Médiaszolgáltatás-támogató és Vagyonkezelő Alap (MTVA). An initial 16 entries competed in the national final which consisted of three shows: two semi-final and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a four-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Four entries qualified to compete in the final of A dalom 17. Four songs qualify because of jury votes and one will be selected by the public to advance. In the final, "Introvertált dal" performed by Azahriah was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## A dalom

### **Semi-Final 1**

Table key
  Jury qualifier
  Public qualifier

### **Semi-Final 2**

Table key
  Jury qualifier
  Public qualifier

### **Final**

Table key
  Winner
  Super-Final qualifier
Latvia in the Eurovision Song Festival 9

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Final**
11 August 2018
**Battle**
18 August 2018
**Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

Latvia participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 9 with the song "Zero love" written by Aminata. The song was performed by Aminata herself. The Latvian entry for the ninth contest in Gdańsk, Poland was selected for the ninth time through the national final Latviešu Superstar, organised by Latvijas Televīzija (LTV). An initial 10 entries competed in the national final which consisted of four shows: one semi-final, two battle and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes from the public and internet votes. Four entries qualified to compete in the battles of Latviešu Superstar 9. After the two battles, two acts qualified to compete in the final. In the final, "Zero love" performed by Aminata was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a internet vote.

## Latviešu Superstar 9

### **Semi-Final**

Table key
  Qualified

### **Battles**

#### **Battle 1**

 01
 02

#### **Battle 2**

 01
 02
India in the Asiavision Song Festival 1

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Final result

India participated in the Asiavision Song Festival 1 with the song "Rab ne bana di jodi" written by Salim, Sulaiman, Jaideep Sahni. The song was performed by Dance Pe Chance. The Indian entry for the first contest in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan was selected for the first time through the national final India's next star, organised by Doodarshan Television (DD TV). An initial 5 entries competed in the national final which consisted of one show: the final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a three-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. In the final, "Rab ne bana di jodi" performed by Dance Pe Chance was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.
Jordan

Appearances
 First appearance

**Jordan** has participated in the **Asiavision Song Festival** 1 time since making its debut in 1.

## History

On 20 July 2017, Jordan confirmed it would debut in the first edition of the Asiavision Song Festival. In Jordan's first participation, Jordan placed 9th.

## Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
Italy in the Eurovision Song Festival 2

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Semi-Final result

Italy participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 2 with the song "No hero" written by Luca Legnani and Elisa. The song was performed by Elisa. The Italian entry for the second contest in Tallin, Estonia was selected through the national final Festival d'Italia December 2016, organised by Rai Italia (RAI). An initial 3 entries competed in the national final which consisted of one shows: the final. In the final, "No hero" performed by Elisa was selected as the winner based on a public vote.
Italy in the Eurovision Song Festival 4

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

Italy participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 4 with the song "Roma-Bangkok" written by Federico Annichiarico. The song was performed by Baby K and Giusy Ferreri. The Italian entry for the fourth contest in Helsinki, Finland was selected through the national final Festival d'Italia 4, organised by Rai Italia (RAI). An initial 3 entries competed in the national final which consisted of one shows: the final. In the final, "Roma-Bangkok" performed by Baby K and Giusy Ferreri was selected as the winner based on a public vote.
Lithuania

Appearances
 First appearance
 Highest rank
 Lowest rank

**Lithuania** has participated in the **Eurovision Song Festival** 17 times since making its debut in 1.

## History

On 18 October 2016, Lithuania confirmed it would debut in the first edition of the Eurovision Song Festival. In Lithuania's first participation, Lithuania placed 19th.

## Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
Germany in the Eurovision Song Festival 5

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Semi-Final result

Germany participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 5 with the song "Wicked games" written by Nima Nabili Rad. The song was performed by Parra for Cuva and Anna Naklab. The German entry for the fifth contest in Cluj-Napoca, Romania was selected through the national final Das Lied von Deutschland 5, organised by Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR). An initial 4 entries competed in the national final which consisted of one shows: the final. In the final, "Wicked games" performed by Parra for Cuva and Anna Naklab was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.
Iceland in the Eurovision Song Festival 8

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Semi-Final result

Iceland participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 8 with the song "Tibalist (Get to know)" written by iLL BLU. The song was performed by iLL BLU ft. Glowie. The Icelanic entry for the eighth contest in Lviv, Ukraine was selected through the national final Falleg rödd 8, organised by Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV). An initial 5 entries competed in the national final which consisted of one show: the final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of an international judging panel. In the final, "Tribalist (Get to know)" performed by iLL BLU ft. Glowie was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.
Iceland in the Eurovision Song Festival 13

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Semi-Final result

Iceland participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 13 with the song "Sugar" written by Zöe Ruth Erwin and Elísabet Ormslev. The song was performed by Elísabet. The Icelanic entry for the thirteenth contest in Kaunas, Lithuania was selected through the national final Falleg rödd 13, organised by Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV). An initial 5 entries competed in the national final which consisted of one show: the final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of an international judging panel. In the final, "Sugar" performed by Elísabet was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.
Italy in the Eurovision Song Festival 10

Semi-Final result
 Final result

Italy participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 10 with the song "Too young" written by Roberto Turatti, Barbara Schera Vanoli, Jacopo Festa and Carl Fath. The song was performed by SEJO. The Italian entry for the tenth contest in Kyiv, Ukraine was selected through an internal selection.
Georgia in the Eurovision Song Festival 12

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

Georgia participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 12 with the song "She said yes" written by BERA. The song was performed by BERA himself. The Georgian entry for the twelfth contest in Bucharest, Romania was selected through the national final Lamazi simghera 3, organised by Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB). An initial 4 entries competed in the national final which consisted of four shows: two semi-final, the sing-off and the final. In the final, "She said yes" performed by BERA was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## Lamazi simghera

Table key
  Qualified
  Sing-offs
Hungary in the Eurovision Song Festival 6

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Finals**
29 November 2017
30 November 2017
**Final**
 Final result

Hungary participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 6 with the song "Praying" written by Kesha. The song was performed by Kesha herself. The Hungarian entry for the sixth contest in London, United Kingdom was selected for the sixth time through the national final A dalom, organised by Médiaszolgáltatás-támogató és Vagyonkezelő Alap (MTVA). An initial 16 entries competed in the national final which consisted of three shows: two semi-final and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a four-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Four entries qualified to compete in the final of A dalom 6. Four songs qualify because of jury votes and one will be selected by the public to advance. In the final, "Praying" performed by Kesha was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## Format change

MTVA decided to only let 8 songs per Semi-Final compete, instead of the usual 9.

## A dalom

### **Semi-Final 1**

Table key
  Jury qualifier
  Public qualifier

### **Semi-Final 2**

Table key
  Jury qualifier
  Public qualifier

### **Final**

Table key
  Winner
  Super-Final qualifier
Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Festival 5

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Final**
21 September 2017
**Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

Lithuania participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 5 with the song "Coming home" written by Gabrielle Labuckas and Nicholas Massa. The song was performed by Radistai DJ's and Beatrich. The Lithuanian entry for the fifth contest in Cluj-Napoca, Romania was selected through the national final Lietuvių daina 5, organised by Lietuvos nacionalinis radijas ir televizija (LRT). An initial 5 entries competed in the national final which consisted of two shows: one semi-final and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a two-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Two entries qualified to compete in the final of Lietuvių daina 5. In the final, "Coming home" performed by Radistai DJ's and Beatrich was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## Semi-Final

Table key
  Qualified
Iceland

Appearances
 First appearance
 Highest rank
 Lowest rank

**Iceland** has participated in the **Eurovision Song Festival** 16 times since making its debut in 1.

## History

On 18 October 2016, Iceland confirmed it would debut in the first edition of the Eurovision Song Festival. In Iceland's first participation, Iceland failed to qualify, reaching the 14th place in the semi-final.

## Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
Maldives

Appearances
 First appearance

**Maldives** has participated in the **Asiavision Song Festival** 1 time since making its debut in 1.

## History

On 20 July 2017, Maldives confirmed it would debut in the first edition of the Asiavision Song Festival. In Maldives' first participation, Maldives placed eighth.

## Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
Italy in the Eurovision Song Festival 5

Final result

Italy participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 5 with the song "Lost on you" written by Chuck David Willis and Brett Long. The song was performed by LP. The Italian entry for the fifth contest in Cluj-Napoca, Romania was selected through the national final Festival d'Italia 5, organised by Rai Italia (RAI). An initial 3 entries competed in the national final which consisted of one shows: the final. In the final, "Lost on you" performed by LP was selected as the winner based on a public vote.
Moldova in the Eurovision Dance Festival

Appearances
 First appearance

**Moldova** has participated in the **Eurovision Dance Festival** 1 time since making its debut in 1.

## History

On 31 August 2018, Moldova confirmed it would debut in the first edition of the Eurovision Dance Festival. In Moldova's first participation, Moldova failed to qualify.

## Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
Georgia in the Eurovision Song Festival 14

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Final result

Georgia participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 14 with the song "Heading home" written by Katie Melua and Tim Harries. The song was performed by Katie Melua. The Georgian entry for the fourteenth contest in Brussels, Belgium was selected through the national final Lamazi simghera 5, organised by Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB). An initial 8 entries competed in the national final which consisted of four shows: two semi-final, the sing-off and the final. In the final, "Heading home" performed by Katie Melua was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## Lamazi simghera

Table key
  Qualified
  Sing-offs
Latvia in the Eurovision Song Festival 15

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Final**
3 July 2021
**Battle**
10 July 2021
**Final**
 Semi-Final result

Latvia participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 15 with the song "Pacific" written by the members of AUTOGRAPHIC. The song was performed by AUTOGRAPHIC themselves. The Latvian entry for the fifteenth contest in Baku, Azerbaijan was selected for the fifteenth time through the national final Latviešu Superstar, organised by Latvijas Televīzija (LTV). An initial 10 entries competed in the national final which consisted of four shows: one semi-final, two battle and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes from the public and internet votes. Four entries qualified to compete in the battles of Latviešu Superstar 15. After the two battles, two acts qualified to compete in the final. In the final, "Pacific" performed by AUTOGRAPHIC was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a internet vote.

## Latviešu Superstar 15

### **Semi-Final**

Table key
  Qualified

### **Battles**

#### **Battle 1**

 01
 02

#### **Battle 2**

 01
 02
Latvia in the Eurovision Song Festival 13

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Final**
7 July 2020
**Battle**
14 July 2020
**Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

Latvia participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 13 with the song "A love like that" written by Charlie Lightening. The song was performed by Katie Melua. The Latvian entry for the thirteenth contest in Kaunas, Lithuania was selected for the thirteenth time through the national final Latviešu Superstar, organised by Latvijas Televīzija (LTV). An initial 10 entries competed in the national final which consisted of four shows: one semi-final, two battle and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes from the public and internet votes. Four entries qualified to compete in the battles of Latviešu Superstar 13. After the two battles, two acts qualified to compete in the final. In the final, "A love like that" performed by Katie Melua was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a internet vote.

## Latviešu Superstar 13

### **Semi-Final**

Table key
  Qualified

### **Battles**

#### **Battle 1**

 01
 02

#### **Battle 2**

 01
 02
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Festival 16

Semi-Final result

Ireland participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 16 with the song "Camera flash" written by Paul Dixon, Cherie Jones-Mattis and Karl Erkenborn. The song was performed by JONES. The Irish entry for the sixteenth contest in Odesa, Ukraine was selected through an internal selection.
Malta

Appearances
 First appearance
 Highest rank
 Lowest rank

**Malta** has participated in the **Eurovision Song Festival** 9 times since making its debut in 1.

## History

On 18 October 2016, Malta confirmed it would debut in the first edition of the Eurovision Song Festival. In Malta's first participation, Malta failed to qualify, reaching the 21st place in the semi-final.

## Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
International Song Festival 1

The International Song Festival 1 will be the 1st edition of the International Song Festival. It will take place in the TBD in TBD, TBD. This will be the first time the contest will take in TBD. The contest is expected to consist of two semi-finals on TBD and TBD December and the final on TBD December 2017.

On the 29th of October, the EBO in collaboration with the ABO, AMBO and AFBO confirmed that a total of forty countries will be present in the first edition of the Eurovision Song Festival. The Top 10 of the Eurovision Song Festival, Asiavision Song Festival, Americavision Song Festival and Africavision Song Festival will take part in every edition.

## Location

### **Bidding phase**

The countries in the race to host the contest are yet to be confirmed. Every country taking part can bid to host the edition.
Finland in the Eurovision Song Festival 6

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Finals**
17 December 2017
24 December 2017
**Final**
 Semi-Final result

Finland participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 6 with the song "Chasing highs" written by Alma. The song was performed by Alma herself. The Finnish entry for the sixth contest in London, United Kingdom was selected through a national final, organised by Yleisradio Oy (YLE). An initial 12 entries competed in the national final which consisted of three shows: two semi-final and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a five-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Three entries qualified to compete in the final of the national final. In the final, "Chasing highs" performed by Alma was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## National final

### Semi-Final 1

Table key
  Qualified

### Semi-Final 2

Table key
  Qualified
Hungary

Appearances
 First appearance
 Highest rank
 Lowest rank

**Hungary** has participated in the **Eurovision Song Festival** 16 times since making its debut in 1.

## History

On 18 October 2016, Hungary confirmed it would debut in the first edition of the Eurovision Song Festival. Hungary also wanted to host the contest in Budapest, but lost to Bratislava, Slovakia. In Hungary's first participation, Hungary placed 2nd.

## Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Festival 1

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

Ireland participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 1 with the song "Memories" written by 5 songwriters. The song was performed by Nikki Kavanagh. The Irish entry for the 2016 contest in Bratislava, Slovakia was selected through the national final Is é seo cad is maith linn October 2016, organised by Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ). An initial 10 entries competed in the national final which consisted of one show: the final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a five-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. In the final, "Merories" performed by Nikki Kavanagh was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.
Huizer Song Festival 1

Date
 Venue
 Presenter(s)
 Conductor
 Number of entries
 Debuting countries
 Returning countries
 Withdrawing countries
 Voting system
 Winning song

The **Huizer Song Festival 1'** will be the 1st edition of the Huizer Song Festival. It will take place in the Graaf Wichman in Huizen, Netherlands. This will be the first time the contest will take in the Netherlands. The show will be held on the 3rd of November.

On the 3rd of November, NPO confirmed that a total of eleven countries will be present in the first edition of the Huizer Song Festival.

## Format

In total, all songs will perform in front of an audience. The total audience is 274. The audience can vote for their favorite song. The song that receives the most votes is declared as winner.
Israel in the Eurovision Song Festival 4

Selection date(s) | **Final**
21 July 2017
**Super-Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

Israel participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 4 with the song "Ha'or Shelcha" written by Miri Milman, Anatoly Giller, Aryeh Ben Kenaz. The song was performed by Miri Milman. The Israeli entry for the fourth contest in Helsinki, Finland was selected through the national final Shlum 4, organised by Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA). An initial 6 entries competed in the national final which consisted of two shows: one final and a super-final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a four-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Three entries qualified to compete in the super-final of Shlum 3. In the final, "Ha'or Shelcha" performed by Miri Milman was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## Shlum

### Final

Table key
  Jury Qualifier
  Televoting qualifier
Japan

Appearances
 First appearance

**Japan** has participated in the **Asiavision Song Festival** 1 time since making its debut in 2.

## History

On 23 February 2019, Japan confirmed it would debut in the second edition of the Asiavision Song Festival. In Japan's first participation, Japan placed TBD.

## Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
Israel

Appearances
 First appearance
 Highest rank
 Lowest rank

**Israel** has participated in the **Eurovision Song Festival** 16 times since making its debut in 1.

## History

On 18 October 2016, Israel confirmed it would debut in the first edition of the Eurovision Song Festival. In Israel's first participation, Israel placed 11th.

## Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Festival 9

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Final**
18 August 2018
**Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

Lithuania participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 9 with the song "Mais ou mais non" written by Annie Malle. The song was performed by Ginta. The Lithuanian entry for the ninth contest in Gdańsk, Poland was selected through the national final Lietuvių daina 9, organised by Lietuvos nacionalinis radijas ir televizija (LRT). An initial 5 entries competed in the national final which consisted of two shows: one semi-final and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a two-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Two entries qualified to compete in the final of Lietuvių daina 9. In the final, "Mais ou mais non" performed by Ginta was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## Semi-Final

Table key
  Qualified
Germany

Appearances
 First appearance
 Highest rank
 Lowest rank

**Germany** has participated in the **Eurovision Song Festival** 12 times since making its debut in 1.

## History

On 18 October 2016, Germany confirmed it would debut in the first edition of the Eurovision Song Festival. In Germany's first participation, Germany failed to qualify, reaching the last place in the semi-final.

## Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Festival 12

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Final**
8 November 2019
**Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

Lithuania participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 12 with the song "Ruduo" written by Greta Jančytė and Rokas Jansonas. The song was performed by GJan. The Lithuanian entry for the twelfth contest in Bucharest, Romania was selected through the national final Lietuvių daina 12, organised by Lietuvos nacionalinis radijas ir televizija (LRT). An initial 5 entries competed in the national final which consisted of two shows: one semi-final and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a two-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Two entries qualified to compete in the final of Lietuvių daina 12. In the final, "Ruduo" performed by GJan was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## Semi-Final

Table key
  Qualified
Maldives in the Asiavision Song Festival 1

Final result

Maldives participated in the Asiavision Song Festival 1 with the song "Hama beynun" written by Paighdé, Muneefa, Naadhu, Baaga and Hussain Mohamed. The song was performed by Muneefa and Maapu. The Maldivian entry for the first contest in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan was selected through an internal selection.
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Festival 8

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Semi-Final result

Ireland participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 8 with the song "Échame la culpa" written by Demi Lovato and Luis Fonsi. The song was performed by Demi Lovato and Luis Fonsi themselves. The Irish entry for the eighth contest in Lviv, Ukraine was selected through the national final Is é seo cad is maith linn 8, organised by Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ). An initial 10 entries competed in the national final which consisted of one show: the final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a five-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. In the final, "Échame la culpa" performed by Demi Lovato and Luis Fonsi was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Festival 11

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Semi-Final result

Ireland participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 11 with the song "Promises" written by Calvin Harris. The song was performed by Calvin Harris and Sam Smith. The Irish entry for the eleventh contest in Copenhagen, Denmark was selected through the national final Is é seo cad is maith linn 11, organised by Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ). An initial 10 entries competed in the national final which consisted of one show: the final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a five-member judging panel. In the superfinal, the audience chose the song. In the final, "Promises" performed by Calvin Harris and Sam Smith was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.
Greece in the Eurovision Song Festival 11

Semi-Final result
 Final result

Greece participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 11 with the song "Fige" written by Nikolas Vertis and Olga Vlachopoulou. The song was performed by Nikolas Vertis. The Greek entry for the eleventh contest in Copenhagen, Denmark was selected through an internal selection.
Greece

Appearances
 First appearance
 Highest rank
 Lowest rank

**Greece** has participated in the **Eurovision Song Festival** 16 times since making its debut in 1.

## History

On 18 October 2016, Greece confirmed it would debut in the first edition of the Eurovision Song Festival. In Greece's first participation, Greece failed to qualify, reaching the 20th place in the semi-final.

## Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
France in the Eurovision Song Festival 12

Semi-Final result
 Final result

France participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 12 with the song "Tous les deux" written by Seemone and Juan Kruz Diaz de Garaio Esnaola. The song was performed by Seeemone. The French entry for the twelfth contest in Bucharest, Romania was selected through an internal selection.
Kazakhstan in the Eurovision Song Festival 3

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

Kazakhstan participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 3 with the song "Chameleon" written by Milos Rosas, Valery Drobış. The song was performed by Sasha Holiday. The Kazakh entry for the third contest in Kraków, Poland was selected through the national final The Kazakh People Festival 2, organised by Khabar Agency. An initial 20 entries competed in the national final which consisted of 4 shows: the auditions, the battles, the live shows and the final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a three-member judging panel, international jury as well as the votes from the public. In the final, "Chameleon" performed by Sasha Holiday was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## The Kazakh People Festival

### **Auditions**

Table key
  Marilem Kuzanovets
  Kari Milovitov
  Vladimir Ivanov
Laos

Appearances
 First appearance

**Laos** has participated in the **Asiavision Song Festival** 1 time since making its debut in 1.

## History

On 20 July 2017, Laos confirmed it would debut in the first edition of the Asiavision Song Festival. In Laos' first participation, Laos placed sixth.

## Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
Hungary in the Eurovision Song Festival 2

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Finals**
29 November 2016
30 November 2016
**Final**
 Final result

Hungary participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 2 with the song "Run away (Beautiful tragedy)" written by Linda Király, Ákos Létray and Wondrboy. The song was performed by Linda Király. The Hungarian entry for the 2016 contest in Bratislava, Slovakia was selected for the second time through the national final A dalom November/December 2016, organised by Médiaszolgáltatás-támogató és Vagyonkezelő Alap (MTVA). An initial 18 entries competed in the national final which consisted of three shows: two semi-final and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a four-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Four entries qualified to compete in the final of A dalom November/December 2016. Four songs qualify because of jury votes and one will be selected by the public to advance. In the final, "Run away (Beautiful tragedy)" performed by Linda Király was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## A dalom

### **Semi-Final 1**

Table key
  Jury qualifier
  Public qualifier

### **Semi-Final 2**

Table key
  Jury qualifier
  Public qualifier

### **Final**

Table key
  Winner
  Super-Final qualifier
Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Festival 1

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Final**
29 October 2016
**Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

Lithuania participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 1 with the song "Padovanojau" written by Monika Linkytė and Vytautas Bikus. The song was performed by Monika Linkytė. The Lithuanian entry for the 2016 contest in Bratislava, Slovakia was selected through the national final Lietuvių daina lapkritis 2016, organised by Lietuvos nacionalinis radijas ir televizija (LRT). An initial 5 entries competed in the national final which consisted of two shows: one semi-final and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a two-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Two entries qualified to compete in the final of Lietuvių daina lapkritis 2016. In the final, "Padovanojau" performed by Monika Linkytė was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## Semi-Final

Table key
  Qualified
Lebanon in the Junior Eurovision Song Festival 5

Final result

Lebanon participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Festival 5 with the song "Running through my mind" written by Warren Okay Felder and Jessica Karpov. The song was performed by Lynn Hayek. The Lebanese entry for the fifth contest in Jerusalem, Israel was selected through an internal selection.
Lithuania in the Junior Eurovision Song Festival 1

Final result

Lithuania participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Festival 1 with the song "Nuostabi diena" written by Virus J and Rūta Lukoševičiūtė. The song was performed by Paulina Skrabytė. The Lithuanian entry for the 1st contest in Bucharest, Romania was selected through the national final Lietuvių daina jaunesnysis 1, organised by Lietuvos nacionalinis radijas ir televizija (LRT). An initial 5 entries competed in the national final which consisted of two shows: one semi-final and one final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a two-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. In the final, "Nuostabi diena" performed by Paulina Skrabytė was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## Lietuvių daina jaunesnysis

### **Final**

 01
 02
France

Appearances
 First appearance
 Highest rank
 Lowest rank

**France** has participated in the **Eurovision Song Festival** 12 times since making its debut in 1.

## History

On 18 October 2016, France confirmed it would debut in the first edition of the Eurovision Song Festival. In France's first participation, France placed 25th.

## Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Festival 7

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Final**
1 March 2017
**Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

Lithuania participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 7 with the song "Together" written by Greta Jančytė and Rokas Jansona. The song was performed by GJan. The Lithuanian entry for the seventh contest in Shköder, Albania was selected through the national final Lietuvių daina 7, organised by Lietuvos nacionalinis radijas ir televizija (LRT). An initial 5 entries competed in the national final which consisted of two shows: one semi-final and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a two-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Two entries qualified to compete in the final of Lietuvių daina 7. In the final, "Together" performed by GJan was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## Semi-Final

Table key
  Qualified
Finland in the Eurovision Song Festival 4

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Finals**
15 July 2017
22 July 2017
**Final**
 Final result

Finland participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 4 with the song "Sabotage" written by Chisu. The song was performed by Chisu herself. The Finnish entry for the fourth contest in Helsinki, Finland was selected through a national final, organised by Yleisradio Oy (YLE). An initial 12 entries competed in the national final which consisted of three shows: two semi-final and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a five-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Three entries qualified to compete in the final of the national final. In the final, "Sabotage" performed by Chisu was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## National final

### Semi-Final 1

Table key
  Qualified

### Semi-Final 2

Table key
  Qualified
Latvia in the Eurovision Song Festival 17

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Final**
6 July 2023
**Battle**
13 July 2023
**Final**

Latvia participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 17 with the song "Paisums.Bēgums" written by Aminata Savadogo, Krists Indrišonoks, and Kim W. The song was performed by Aminata. The Latvian entry for the seventeenth contest in Bratislava, Slovakia was selected for the seventeenth time through the national final Latviešu Superstar, organised by Latvijas Televīzija (LTV). An initial 10 entries competed in the national final which consisted of four shows: one semi-final, two battle and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes from the public and internet votes. Four entries qualified to compete in the battles of Latviešu Superstar 17. After the two battles, two acts qualified to compete in the final. In the final, "Paisums.Bēgums" performed by Aminata was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a internet vote.

## Latviešu Superstar 17

### **Semi-Final**

Table key
  Qualified

### **Battles**

#### **Battle 1**

 01
 02

#### **Battle 2**

 01
 02
Ireland in the Junior Eurovision Song Festival

Appearances
 First appearance

**Ireland** has participated in the **Junior Eurovision Song Festival** 2 times since making its debut in 1.

## History

On 25 November 2016, Ireland confirmed it would debut in the first edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Festival. In Ireland's first participation, Ireland placed last.

## Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
Italy in the Eurovision Song Festival 6

Semi-Final result
 Final result

Italy participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 6 with the song "Armenia" written by Joan Thiele. The song was performed by Joan Thiele herself. The Italian entry for the sixth contest in London, United Kingdom was selected through the national final Festival d'Italia 6, organised by Rai Italia (RAI). An initial 3 entries competed in the national final which consisted of one shows: the final. In the final, "Armenia" performed by Joan Thiele was selected as the winner based on a public vote.
France in the Eurovision Song Festival 1

Semi-Final result
 Final result

France participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 1 with the song "Entendez-vous" by Cécile Corbel and Simon Caby. The song was performed by Cécile Corbel herself. The French entry for the 2016 contest in Bratislava, Slovakia was selected through an internal selection.
Germany in the Eurovision Song Festival 3

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Semi-Final result

Germany participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 3 with the song "Wild & free" written by Lena. The song was performed by Lena herself. The German entry for the third contest in Kraków, Poland was selected through the national final Das Lied von Deutschland 3, organised by Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR). An initial 4 entries competed in the national final which consisted of one shows: the final. In the final, "Wild & free" performed by Lena was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.
Israel in the Eurovision Song Festival 8

Selection date(s) | **Final**
1 June 2018
**Super-Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

Israel participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 8 with the song "Crazy" written by Chen Aharoni and Roby Fayer. The song was performed by Chen Aharoni. The Israeli entry for the eighth contest in Lviv, Ukraine was selected through the national final Shlum 8, organised by Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA). An initial 6 entries competed in the national final which consisted of two shows: one final and a super-final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a four-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Four entries qualified to compete in the super-final of Shlum 8. In the final, "Crazy" performed by Chen Aharoni was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## Shlum

### Final

Table key
  Jury Qualifier
  Televoting qualifier
Iceland in the Eurovision Song Festival 1

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Semi-Final result

Iceland participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 1 with the song "Rauða nótt" written by Alda, StopWaitGo and Alma Goodman. The song was performed by Alda. The Icelanic entry for the 2016 contest in Bratislava, Slovakia was selected through the national final Falleg rödd November 2016, organised by Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV). An initial 5 entries competed in the national final which consisted of one show: the final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a three-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. In the final, "Rauða nótt" performed by Alda was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.
Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Festival 8

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Final**
2 June 2018
**Final**
 Final result

Lithuania participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 8 with the song "We lived" written by the Radistai DJ's. The song was performed by Radistai DJ's & Oscar Merner. The Lithuanian entry for the eighth contest in Lviv, Ukraine was selected through the national final Lietuvių daina 8, organised by Lietuvos nacionalinis radijas ir televizija (LRT). An initial 5 entries competed in the national final which consisted of two shows: one semi-final and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a two-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Two entries qualified to compete in the final of Lietuvių daina 8. In the final, "We lived" performed by Radistai DJ's and Oscar Merner was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## Semi-Final

Table key
  Qualified
Kyrgyzstan in the Asiavision Song Festival 1

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Final result

Kyrgyzstan participated in the Asiavision Song Festival 1 with the song "Meni aldaba" written by Saykal Sadıbakasova. The song was performed by Saykal Sadıbakasova herself. The Kyrgyz entry for the first contest in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan was selected for the first time through the national final Next star: Kyrgyzstan, organised by Kyrgyz Television (KTRK). An initial 5 entries competed in the national final which consisted of two shows: one semi-final and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a three-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Two entries qualified to compete in the final of Next star: Kyrgyzstan. In the final, "Meni aldaba" performed by Saykal Sadıbakasova was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## Next star: Tajikistan

### **Semi-Final**

Table key
  Jury qualifier
  Televoting qualifier
France in the Eurovision Song Festival 15

Selection date(s) | **Final**
 Semi-Final result
 Final result

France participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 15 with the song "Don't let me go back" written by Anöuk Tikoudane-Trégan. The song was performed by Alma. The French entry for the fifteenth contest in Baku, Azerbaijan was selected for the first time through the national final Une chanson de France, organised by France Télévisions. An initial 6 entries competed in the national final which consisted of one show: the final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a five-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. In the final, "Don't let me go back" performed by Alma was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.
Finland in the Eurovision Song Festival 17

Selection date(s) | **Semi-Finals**
10 July 2023
17 July 2023
**Final**

Finland participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 17 with the song "Rakastellaan" written by Antti-Pekka Estonia. The song was performed by Etta and Isaac Sene. The Finnish entry for the seventeenth contest in Bratislava, Slovakia was selected through a national final, organised by Yleisradio Oy (YLE). An initial 12 entries competed in Yksi tähti 9 which consisted of three shows: two semi-final and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a five-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Three entries qualified to compete in the final of Yksi tähti 9. In the final, "Rakastellaan" performed by Etta and Isaac Sene was selected as the winner based on a public vote and a jury-vote.

## Yksi tähti

### Semi-Final 1

Table key
  Qualified

### Semi-Final 2

Table key
  Qualified

### Final

Table key
  Qualified
Georgia in the Eurovision Song Festival 9

Semi-Final result
 Final result

Georgia participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 9 with the song "Your love" written by Cristian Tarcea, Bianca Nita and Catalina Ioana Oteleanu. The song was performed by Kate Linn. The Georgian entry for the ninth contest in Gdańsk, Poland was selected through an internal selection.
Iraq

Appearances
 First appearance

**Iraq** has participated in the **Asiavision Song Festival** 1 time since making its debut in 1.

## History

On 20 July 2017, Iraq confirmed it would debut in the first edition of the Asiavision Song Festival. In Iraq's first participation, Iraq placed 11th.

## Contestants

Table key
  Winner
  Second place
  Third place
  Last place
France in the Eurovision Song Festival 4

Semi-Final result

France participated in the Eurovision Song Festival 4 with the song "Je te suivrai" written by Matthieu Tosi, Yann Marchadour and Yann Macé. The song was performed by Kinnie Lane. The French entry for the fourth contest in Helsinki, Finland was selected through an internal selection.