Finland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1992 with the song "Yamma, yamma", composed by Pave Maijanen, with lyrics by

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, and performed by Maijanen himself. The Finnish participating broadcaster, (Yle), selected its entry in the contest through a national final.

Before Eurovision

''1992''

The Finnish broadcaster, (Yle), held a national final to select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1992, held in

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, Sweden. Yle held ''1992'' at the Typhon Hall in

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on 29 February, hosted by Kati Bergman. Ten songs competed, with the winner being decided through two rounds of jury voting, the first to select the top four songs, with the second selecting the winner. The winner of the contest was Pave Maijanen with the song "Yamma, yamma", composed by Maijanen and written by

At Eurovision

Maijanen performed 12th on the night of the contest, following and preceding . "Yamma, yamma" received 4 points, placing last of 23 countries competing. Among the members of the Finnish jury was Vicky Rosti, who represented Finland in the .

Voting

References

{{Eurovision Song Contest 1992

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Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 1992

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