The Eurovision Song Contest 1999

Season 43Episode 1Season 45Episode 1

E1 The Eurovision Song Contest 1999

29 May, 1999 · 3h 14min

Season 43Episode 1Season 45Episode 1

E1 The Eurovision Song Contest 1999

29 May, 1999 · 3h 14min

In 1999, France, Germany, Spain, and the UK became automatic qualifiers as the highest-paying EBU members. Contestants were also free to perform in any language, a rule not seen since the 1970s. In a controversial move, the orchestra became optional, meaning all entries performed to a backing track for the first time. Latvia withdrew late, and after Hungary declined the offer to participate, the final spot went to Portugal. Meanwhile,... see more

In 1999, France, Germany, Spain, and the UK became automatic qualifiers as the highest-paying EBU members. Contestants were also free to perform in any language, a rule not seen since the 1970s. In a controversial move, the orchestra became optional, meaning all entries performed to a backing track for the first time. Latvia withdrew late, and after Hungary declined the offer to participate, the final spot went to Portugal. Meanwhile,... see more

Michael Ostrowski

Self - Host

53 yrs

Victoria Swarovski

Self - Host

32 yrs

Petra Mede

Self - Host / Self - Interval Act

56 yrs

Carola Häggkvist

Self - Contestant / Self - Interval Act / Self - Sweden’s Spokesperson / Self - Opening Act / Self / Self - Performer

59 yrs

Måns Zelmerlöw

Self - Host / Self - Contestant / Self / Self - Performer / Self - Interval Act

40 yrs

Hera Björk

Self - Backing / Self - Contestant / Self - Iceland’s Spokesperson

54 yrs

Edsilia Rombley

Self - The Netherlands' Spokesperson / Self - Host / Self - Contestant

48 yrs

Eric Saade

Self - Green Room Host / Self - Sweden's Spokesperson / Self - Contestant / Self - Interval Act

35 yrs

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