Cyprus in EuroMusic Song Contest 1

Cyprus participated in the first edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The EBU invited the Cypriotic broadcaster, CyBC, to compete in this edition.

Selection process
For their first participation the Cypriotic broadcaster, CyBC, decided to select their submission internally. The CyBC decided to not hold a national selection because of the high cost. For this edition, the EBU decided that the countries have to perform a song in their own national language. Because of this, Cyprus had only one option: Greek.

Later on, the cyBC presented the Greek language song: "Gioupi gia!" to send to Madrid.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Cyprus was drawn to perform third following France and preceding Italy.

Cyprus became 10th with 20 points, the same amouth as Luxembourg. But because Luxembourg received from more countries points, they were ranked higher.

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 Cyprus and awarded by Cyprus in the final.