Finland was represented by

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, with the song "Nuku pommiin", at the 1982 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in

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on 24 April. Kojo was the winner of the Finnish national final for the contest, held on 19 February. The song was chosen through a national final organised by broadcaster

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Before Eurovision

Euroviisukarsinta 1982

The national final was held at the Kulttuuritalo in

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, hosted by Heikki Kahila. The winner was chosen by an "expert" jury.

At Eurovision

On the night of the final Kojo performed 6th in the running order, following

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and preceding Switzerland. At the close of voting "Nuku pommiin" received "

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", placing Finland 18th (last) of the 18 entries. The Finnish jury awarded its 12 points to the runner up song from

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Voting

Finland did not receive any points at the 1982 Eurovision Song Contest.

References

External links

Parts of the national final on Yle Elävä Arkisto
{{Eurovision Song Contest 1982 1982 Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982 Eurovision Eurovision