Italy in EuroMusic Song Contest 5

Italy participated in the fifth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Italian broadcaster, RAI, was responsible for this edition.

Selection process
For their fifth participation in the contest, the RAI decided to select their submission internally. They announced quite fast to perform in the Italian and English language. They did it also the previous edition.

Later on, in a press-conference in Rome. It was clear that the song for Dublin was: "L'amore è femmina (Out of love)".

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Italy was drawn to perform sixteenth following Malta and preceding Belgium.

Italy became 11th with 36 points. Like in the previous edition, they were not able to finish in the top ten. After the contest, the RAI said that they were disappointed about their result.

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 Italy and awarded by Italy in the final.