Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1995

Eurovision Song Contest 1995
Country  Iceland
National selection
Selection process Internal Selection
Selected entrant Bo Halldórsson
Selected song "Núna"
Finals performance
Final result 15th, 31 points
Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest
◄1993 • 1995 • 1996►

Iceland was represented by Bo Halldórsson, with the song "Núna", at the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 13 May in Dublin. Icelandic broadcaster RÚV chose their entry via internal selection for the first time since joining Eurovision in 1986. Halldórsson had previously competed unsuccessfully in six previous Icelandic national finals (1986 – 1990 & 1992).

At Eurovision

On the night of the final Halldórsson performed 7th in the running order, following Russia and preceding Austria. At the close of voting "Núna" had received 31 points (the highest an 8 from Denmark), placing Iceland 15th of the 23 entries. The Icelandic jury awarded its 12 points to contest winners Norway.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ ESC History - Iceland 1995
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