Malta in EuroMusic Song Contest 8

Malta participated in the eighth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Maltese broadcaster, TVM, was responsible for their act.

Selection process
For their fifth participation the Maltese broadcaster decided to select their submission internally. The Maltese broadcaster announced to select a song in English. Later it was clear that they would perform: "Walk on water" in Athens.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Malta was drawn to perform fifth following Spain and preceding France.

After the first rehearsal, Malta rose in expectations of the bookmakers. When the voting was over, it was clear that Malta reaced their best result so far in the contest. A third place. They received one amouth of 12 points, from Spain.

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 Malta and awarded by Malta in the final.