Iceland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1989 by

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with the song "Það sem enginn sér". Ágúst was the winner of the Icelandic national final, '' Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 1989'', organised by Icelandic broadcaster Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV).

Before Eurovision

Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 1989

The final was held on 30 March 1989 at the RÚV studios in

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, hosted by Jónas R. Jónsson. 5 songs competed, which were all shown as pre-recorded video clips, and the winner was chosen by the votes of 8 regional juries.

At Eurovision

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

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, 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.ESC History - Iceland 1989
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Voting

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

References

External links

{{Eurovision Song Contest 1989 1989 Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 1989

Eurovision The Eurovision Song Contest (), sometimes abbreviated to ESC and often known simply as Eurovision, is an international songwriting competition organised annually by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), featuring participants representing pr ...