Spain in EuroMusic Song Contest 1

Spain participated in the first edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Spanish broadcaster, RTVE, was responsible for this edition. Spain hosted this contest

Selection process
For their first participation in the contest, the RTVE 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, Spain was obligated to perform in the Spanish language.

Later on, they announced the selected song: "Dime".

Hosting
Because it was the first edition of the contest, there was no previous winner and the host country was chosen between all particpation countries. After the first round: Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and Spain went to the final. There Spain was selected to host the first edition.

The Spanish broadcaster chosed the Madrid Arena to host this edition. Later on it was clear that Roberto Leal would be the presenterof this edition.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Spain was drawn to perform sixth following Netherlands and preceding Belgium.

When the show was over it was clear that Spain finished fifth. They received 67 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 Spain and awarded by Spain in the final.