Finland in EuroMusic Song Contest 7

Finland participated in the eventh edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Finnish broadcaster, Yle, was responsible for this edition.

Selection process
It was the third participation in the contest, Yle. They decided to select their submission internally. Quite fast, they announced to select a song in English.

Later on, they announced the titel of the song: "Arrows".

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Finland was drawn to perform third following The United Kingdom and preceding Sweden.

Due the bookmakers Finland belong to the favorites to win the show. However, when th voting started it was clear that they could not count on many points of the voting countries. When the voting was over, Finland finished eleventh. Thye received 26 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 Finland and awarded by Finland in the final.