THE
HISTORY OF THE
EUROVISION
SONG
CONTEST
Caffé Latté looks back on
the key moments of Europe’s annual competition.
1997
After only one year away, Eurovision was back in Dublin and again in the Point Theatre, following the record-breaking 7th Irish win in 1996. While this remains the most recent victory enjoyed by Ireland, it is worth noting that the host country finished in the runner-up position in 1997.
The winning song was the UK entry "Love Shine A Light" by Katrina & The Waves. To qualify, each country's average across the previous 5 contests was calculated.
An even more radical change began that year: televoting. Only 5 countries trialled the process in 1997. It was extended to virtually all the other competing nations the following year. Today, televoting is a key feature in Eurovision's enduring popularity. Each participating country allocates a national jury score as well as a public vote.
The winning song was the UK entry "Love Shine A Light" by Katrina & The Waves. To qualify, each country's average across the previous 5 contests was calculated.
An even more radical change began that year: televoting. Only 5 countries trialled the process in 1997. It was extended to virtually all the other competing nations the following year. Today, televoting is a key feature in Eurovision's enduring popularity. Each participating country allocates a national jury score as well as a public vote.
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