United Kingdom in EuroMusic Song Contest 4

The United Kingdom participated in the fourth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The British broadcaster, BBC, was responsible for their act. They hosted the contest in Liverpool.

Hosting
Because the UK won the third edition, they got the rights to host the contest. A bit later, the BBC announced to host the fourth edition.

The British broadcaster announced that they chosed Liverpool as host city. The Echo Arena Liverpool, were 11.00 seats would be available. They used a selection process to choose the venue. Glasgow, London and Sheffield also offered a venue.

Scott Mills was the presenter of this contest.

Selection process
For their fourth participation the British broadcaster decided to select their submission internally. It was the first edition with the free language rule. This was because the UK would be prejudiced because they could always select a song in the English language.

Later on, "Dancing on my own" was selected as act for the fourth edition in Liverpool.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
The United Kingdom was drawn to perform twelfth following Denmark and preceding Belgium.

The UK received 52 points. With this number of points, they finished at the eighth place. It was their worst result so far.

Voting
The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to United Kingdom and awarded by United Kingdom in the final.