United Kingdom in EuroMusic Song Contest 8

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

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

They selected the song "Storm" was choosen to represend the UK in Athens.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
The United Kingdom was drawn to perform nineth following The Netherlands and preceding Germany.

Due the bookmakers was the United Kingdom one of the countries with the most opportunities to win the show. During the voting is was clear that they would be not able to win the contest for a second time. However, they finished for the third time (and second time in a row) second.

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.