United Kingdom in EuroMusic Song Contest 3

The United Kingdom participated in the third edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Brittish broadcaster, BBC, was responsible for this edition.

Selection process
This was the third edition that they participated in the contest. The broadcaster announced that they would perform in English.

They selected the song "Tears" to represend the UK in Nicosia.

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

Due the bookmakers was the United Kingdom one of the countries with the most opportunities to win the show. The voting was very exciting. They won the show, with only two points more then Israel.

It was the first victory of the United Kingdom in the contest.

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 the United Kingdom and awarded by the United Kingdom in the final.