United Kingdom in EuroMusic Song Contest 9

The United Kingdom participated in the ninth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The British broadcaster, BBC, responsible for the act of this edition.

Selection process
For their ninth participation the British broadcaster decided to select their submission internally. They announced to select a song in English. Later it was clear that they would perform: "Alarm" in Gothenborg.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
The United Kingdom was drawn to perform tenth, following France and preceding Italy.

The United Kingdom finished at the 12th place with 43 points. It was the first time that the UK didn't finished in the top 10.

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 The United Kingdom and awarded by The United Kingdom in the final.