Malta took part at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 in

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. Their entry was singer

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with the song "This Time".

Before Eurovision

National final

The final was held on 13 March 1993 at the

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, hosted by John Demanuele and Marija Bugeja. The songs were firstly performed in Maltese, then in English. Only the top 3 were announced.

At Eurovision

William Mangion performed 8th on the night of the contest, following

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and preceding

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. At the close of the voting the song had received 66 points, placing 8th of 25.

Voting

References

External links

Maltese National Final 1993
{{Eurovision Song Contest 1993

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Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993

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