Finland in EuroMusic Song Contest 5

Finland participated in the fifth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. It was their first participation in the contest. The Finnish broadcaster, Yle, was responsible for this edition.

Selection process
The Finnish broadcaster Yle announced that they would make their first appearances in the fifth edition of the contest. They directly announced to perforn in the English language.

During the presentation of the song it was clear that "No fear" would represend Finland in Dublin.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Finland was drawn to perform fourth, following Portugal and preceding The Netherlands.

Finland was due the bookmakers one of the favorits to win the show. They finished 5th in the final with 77 points, were 12 points came from Sweden.

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.