Finland was represented by

Monica Aspelund Monica Aspelund (born 16 July 1946 in Vaasa) is a Finnish singer. She is the older sister of Ami Aspelund. Life and career Born into a family of Swedish speaking Finns, Aspelund danced and sang in talent shows from an early age, making her reco ...

, with the song "Lapponia", at the

1977 Eurovision Song Contest The Eurovision Song Contest 1977 was the 22nd edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in London, United Kingdom, following the country's victory at the with the song "Save Your Kisses for Me" by Brotherhood of Man. Organise ...

, which took place on 7 May in

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Before Eurovision

National final

The Finnish final was held on February 22nd at the YLE TV Studios in

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. It was hosted by Tutteli Mensonen. The winner was chosen by regional juries.

At Eurovision

On the night of the final Aspelund performed 16th in the running order following Italy and preceding Belgium. The Finnish entry was conducted by

Ossi Runne Ossi Runne (23 April 1927 – 5 November 2020) was a Finnish trumpeter, bandleader, orchestra leader, composer, and record producer.

. At the close of voting "Lapponia" had picked up 50 points, placing Finland 10th of the 18 entries.

Voting

Sources

Viisukuppila- Muistathan: Suomen karsinnat 1977

External links

All national final performances on Yle Elävä Arkisto
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Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 1977

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