Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1985

ESC National Year
Year = 1985
Country = FIN
Preselection = National Final
Preselection date = 16 February 1985
Entrant = Sonja Lumme
Song = "Eläköön elämä"
Final result = 9th, 58 points

Finland were present at the Eurovision Song Contest 1985, held in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Finnish national final to select their entry was held on 16 February, hosted by Seppo Hovi. The votes of 6 regional juries decided the winner.

The Finnish entry was "Eläköön elämä", performed by Sonja Lumme and composed by Petri Laaksonen and Veli-Pekka Lehto.

National Final

The Finnish national final was held at the YLE TV studios in Helsinki.

At Eurovision

Lumme performed 2nd on the night of the contest, following Ireland and preceding Cyprus. At the close of the voting it had received 56 points, placing 9th of 19.

External links

* [http://www.geocities.com/national_finals_70s_80s/Finland1985.html Finnish National Final 1990]