Latvia in EuroMusic Song Contest 16

Latvia participated in the sixteenth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Latvian broadcaster, LTV, was responsible for the act of this edition.

Selection process
For their second participation the Latvian broadcaster decided to select their act with a intern selection for in Ta' Qali.

LTV announced that they would perform a song in the English language. They selected the song Heartbeat.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Latvia first had to attempt in the semi finals. They received 121 points, good for a second place and enough for a spot in the grand final. This was the first qualification for Latvia.

In de final, Latvia performed as eigth, following Albania and preceding Israel. They received 153 points, and finished 4th in the final. This was their best result so far.

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 Latvia awarded by Latvia in the semi final and the final.

Given points
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