Cyprus in EuroMusic Song Contest 3

Cyprus participated in the third edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Cypriotic broadcaster, CyBC, was responsible for this edition. Cyprus hosted this contest because they won the previous edition.

Selection process
For their third participation in the contest, the CyBC decided to select their submission internally. For this edition, the EBU decided that the countries have to perform a song in their own national language. Because of this, Cyprus was obligated to perform in the Greek language.

Later on, they announced the selected song: "An me thimasai".

Hosting
Because Cyprus won the previous edition in Düsseldorf, they gained the right to host this edition.

Quite fast after their victory, the CyBC said that they would try to host the contest, but due the very high financial cost, it would be difficult for a small broadcaster like the CyBC.

After a press-conference with both CyBC and the EBU, they said that Cyprus would probably be able to host the third edition. In this press-conference it was clear that they thought about the Eleftheria Athletic Center as host venue. Two days later, Cyprus officialy confirned their participation for the third edition, and that they would be the host nation for the third edition.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Cyprus was drawn to perform eighth following Switzerland and preceding Spain.

During the voting it was clear that Cyprus would be finish high in the voting. With 109 points, they became third out of 15 countries. They were the first host country who was able to finish in the top three in their own country.

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.