Italy in EuroMusic Song Contest 11

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

Selection process
For the ninth participation of the RAI, they decided to select their act with a intern selection for Munich.

RAI announced that they would perform a song in the Italian and English language. They selected the song Cara mamma (Dear mom).

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Italy had to performed in the semi final, they performed ninth following Ireland and preceding Croatia. They received 30 points. They finished at the 11th place. Only the ten best countries qualified for the contest. It was the second time in a row that they failed to qualify for 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 Italy and awarded by Italy semi-final.

Given points
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