Italy in EuroMusic Song Contest 9

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

Selection process
The RAI announeced to return to the contest after a break of two editions. For their seventh participation the Italian broadcaster decided to select their submission internally. They announced to select a song in both Italian and English. Later it was clear that they would perform: "Madness of love" in Gothenborg.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Italy was drawn to perform eleventh following The United Kingdom and preceding Iceland.

When the voting was over, it was clear that Italy finished at the 14th place. They received 41 points.

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.