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Eurovision Song Contest 1989
Participating broadcasterRíkisútvarpið (RÚV)
Country Iceland
National selection
Selection processSöngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 1989
Selection date(s)30 March 1989
Selected artist(s)Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson
Selected song"Það sem enginn sér"
Selected songwriter(s)Valgeir Guðjónsson
Finals performance
Final result22nd, 0 points
Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Iceland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1989 with the song "Það sem enginn sér", written by Valgeir Guðjónsson, and performed by Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson. The Icelandic participating broadcaster, Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV), selected its entry through Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 1989.

Before Eurovision

Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 1989

Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV) held the national final on 30 March 1989 at its studios in Reykjavík, hosted by Jónas R. Jónsson. Five songs competed, which were all shown as pre-recorded video clips, and the winner was chosen by the votes of eight regional juries.

Final – 30 March 1989
Draw Artist Song Points Place
1 Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson "Það sem enginn sér" 66 1
2 Jóhanna Linnet "Þú leiddir mig í ljós" 30 5
3 Ellen Kristjánsdóttir and Mannakorn "Línudans" 58 2
4 Björgvin Halldórsson and Katla Maria "Sóley" 44 4
5 Bítlavinafélagið "Alpatwist" 58 2
Detailed Regional Jury Votes
Draw Song West Westfjords Northwest Northeast East South Reykjanes Reykjavík Total
1 "Það sem enginn sér" 12 4 6 6 12 6 8 12 66
2 "Þú leiddir mig í ljós" 2 2 2 8 4 4 2 6 30
3 "Línudans" 8 6 4 12 8 12 6 2 58
4 "Sóley" 4 8 8 2 2 8 4 8 44
5 "Alpatwist" 6 12 12 4 6 2 12 4 58

At Eurovision

Ágúst performed 20th on the night of the contest, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, following Greece and preceding Germany. Iceland did not manage to receive any points from all countries, placing 22nd (last) of 22 competing countries. The Icelandic jury awarded its 12 points to Cyprus.

Voting

Iceland did not receive any points at the Eurovision Song Contest 1989.

Points awarded by Iceland
Score Country
12 points  Cyprus
10 points  Denmark
8 points  Austria
7 points   Switzerland
6 points  Yugoslavia
5 points  Israel
4 points  Greece
3 points  Germany
2 points  Sweden
1 point  Belgium

References

  1. "ICELANDIC NATIONAL FINAL 1989".
  2. "Final of Lausanne 1989". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  3. ESC History - Iceland 1989
  4. ^ "Results of the Final of Lausanne 1989". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.

External links

Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest
National selection: Söngvakeppnin
Participation
Artists
Songs
Note: Entries scored out signify where Iceland did not compete. Italics indicate an entry in a future contest.
Eurovision Song Contest 1989
Countries
Artists
Songs
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