Iceland was represented at the

Eurovision Song Contest 1989 The Eurovision Song Contest 1989 was the 34th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, held on 6 May 1989 in the in Lausanne, Switzerland. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster (TSR) on behalf of the Swiss Bro ...

with the song "", written by Valgeir Guðjónsson, and performed by

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. The Icelandic participating broadcaster, (RÚV), selected its entry through .

Before Eurovision

(RÚV) held the national final on 30 March 1989 at its studios in

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, 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.

At Eurovision

Ágúst performed 20th on the night of the contest, held in

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, 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.

References

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Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 1989

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