Iceland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 with the song "Þá veistu svarið", composed by Jon Kjell Seljeseth, with lyrics by Friðrik Sturluson, and performed by Inga. The Icelandic participating broadcaster, Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV), selected its entry through Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 1993.
Before Eurovision
Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 1993
Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV) held the national final on 20 February 1993 at its studios in Reykjavík, hosted by Steinn Ármann Magnússon. 10 songs competed, with the winner being selected by the votes of nine juries – eight regional juries and a final professional jury.
The winner was "Þá veistu svarið" performed by Ingibjörg Stefánsdóttir. The song was composed by Jon Kjell Seljeseth, with lyrics by Friðrik Sturluson.
At Eurovision
Ingibjörg, now as Inga, performed 9th on the night of the contest, held in Millstreet, Ireland, following Malta and preceding Austria. Inga received 42 points for her performance of "Þá veistu svarið", placing 13th of 25 competing countries.
Voting
References
External links
- Icelandic National Final 1993
