Spain in EuroMusic Song Contest 14

Spain participated in the 14th edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. It was the fourteenth participation of Spain. As in the previous editions RTVE was responsible for the participation.

Selection process
For their fourteenth participation the Spanish broadcaster decided to select their act with a intern selection for the contest in Berlin.

RTVE announced that they would perform a song in the English language. It was the first time in the history of the contest, that Spain selected a song without parts of the lyrics in Spanish.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Spain had to take part in the first semi final, were they performed as fourth. At the end, it was clear that Spain qualified for the final. Thye finished at the second place.

In the final they performed thirteenth, following Armenia and preceding France. They received 183 points, what was enough to win the contest. It was the first time in the history of the contest, that Spain won it.

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 Spain and awarded by Spain in the semi-final and final.