Finland was represented by

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, with the song "Fantasiaa", at the 1983 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 23 April in

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. "Fantasiaa" was chosen as the Finnish entry at the national final organised by broadcaster

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and held on 28 January.

Before Eurovision

National final

The final was held at the Yle studios in

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, hosted by Maria Valkama. Ten songs took part, with the winner chosen by postcard voting.

At Eurovision

On the night of the final Aspelund performed 9th in the running order, following

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and preceding

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. At the close of voting "Fantasiaa" had picked up 41 points, placing Finland joint 11th of the 20 entries, the country's highest finish since 1977. The Finnish jury awarded its 12 points to

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Voting

References

External links

Full national final on Yle Elävä Arkisto
{{Eurovision Song Contest 1983 1983 Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 1983 Eurovision