Malta was represented at the

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with the song "Believe 'n Peace", composed by

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, with lyrics by

Moira Stafrace Chris & Moira were a Maltese musical duo, formed by Moira Stafrace and Christopher Scicluna. They were best known for representing Malta in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest. Life and career Stafrace was born in Malta in 1970. At the age of 12 she ...

, and performed by Times Three. The Maltese participating broadcaster,

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(PBS), selected its entry through a national final.

Before Eurovision

''Malta Song for Europe 1999''

(PBS) held the national final on 19 and 20 February 1999 at the

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, hosted by Mariella Scerri and Joseph Chetcuti. 16 songs competed, and the winner was decided by an expert jury. Georgina and Paul Giordimaina represented , and Georgina was also a backing singer .

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would go on to represent the country .

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would follow suit in both and , and

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would do the same .

At Eurovision

The song received 32 points, finishing 15th.

Voting

References

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Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999

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