Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Malta has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest since 1971
. At first the island state sent songs in its native language, Maltese
, but it failed to rank highly, and withdrew after the 1975 contest
. Since its return in 1991
, however, it has achieved eight top ten placings in a row, including second place finishes in 2002
and 2005
. In recent years, however, Malta's fortunes in the Contest have changed, coming last in the 2006 contest
and failing to qualify for the 2007
, 2008
and 2010
finals. In 2011
they also didn't qualify to the final being placed 11th, only one point behind Switzerland
.
Despite its mixed fortunes, Malta is the most successful country never to have won the contest, having come 2nd twice (2002 and 2005) and 3rd twice (1992 and 1998) with singers including Chiara and Ira Losco
.
Chiara has represented Malta the most number of times. Her first participation came in 1998
, performing "The One That I Love
", which came third. She returned to Eurovision in 2005
, performing her self-written song "Angel
", giving her second place after Greece
's Elena Paparizou
. She returned to Eurovision once again in 2009
with "What If We
", composed by Belgian
songwriters Marc Paelinck and Gregory Bilsen, which placed only 22nd, with 31 points received. Fabrizio Faniello
is the only other artist to represent Malta multiple times at Eurovision, having come ninth in 2001
with "Another Summer Night
", as well as coming last in 2006
with "I Do
".
Together with Croatia, France, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Malta is one of the few countries that has not missed a contest since 1991. Malta generally uses English as the language in which the songs are performed. As from 1991, Malta returned to the contest after an absence of 16 years.
The Maltese broadcasters of the show are the Public Broadcasting Services (PBS)
. All shows are transmitted live on TVM (Malta)
and Radio Malta
.
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Malta has received the most points from:
NOTE: The totals in the above tables include only points awarded in Eurovision finals, and not the semi-finals since 2004.
Malta has received the most points from...
NOTE: The tables with points from 2004 include points awarded in both finals and semi-finals where the highest point from the final/semi-final is picked.
Eurovision Song Contest 1971
The Eurovision Song Contest 1971 was the sixteenth Eurovision Song Contest and the first held in Dublin, Ireland. The new voting system that was introduced in this Eurovision did have one big problem: some juries gave fewer points out than others...
. At first the island state sent songs in its native language, Maltese
Maltese language
Maltese is the national language of Malta, and a co-official language of the country alongside English,while also serving as an official language of the European Union, the only Semitic language so distinguished. Maltese is descended from Siculo-Arabic...
, but it failed to rank highly, and withdrew after the 1975 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1975
The Eurovision Song Contest 1975 was the 20th edition of the contest hosted by SR and held in Stockholm, Sweden. The arena for the event was the newly built Stockholm International Fairs in Älvsjö in southern Stockholm. ABBA's victory in Brighton the previous year gave Sweden the right to host the...
. Since its return in 1991
Eurovision Song Contest 1991
The Eurovision Song Contest 1991 was the 36th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 4 May 1991 in Rome. Due to the Gulf War and mounting tensions in Yugoslavia, RAI decided to move the contest from Sanremo to Rome, which was perceived to be more secure....
, however, it has achieved eight top ten placings in a row, including second place finishes in 2002
Eurovision Song Contest 2002
The Eurovision Song Contest 2002 was the 47th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place on 25 May 2002 at the Saku Suurhall Arena in Tallinn, Estonia....
and 2005
Eurovision Song Contest 2005
The Eurovision Song Contest 2005 was the 50th Eurovision Song Contest, which was held at the Palace of Sports, Kiev, Ukraine. The winner was Greece's My Number One, written by Christos Dantis and Natalia Germanou and performed by Swedish-born Greek singer Elena Paparizou, who scored 230 points,...
. In recent years, however, Malta's fortunes in the Contest have changed, coming last in the 2006 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2006
The Eurovision Song Contest 2006 was the 51st Eurovision Song Contest, held at the Olympic Indoor Hall in Athens, Greece on 18 May and 20 May 2006 . The hosting national broadcaster of the contest was Ellinikí Radiofonía Tileórasi . The Finnish band Lordi won the contest with the song "Hard Rock...
and failing to qualify for the 2007
Eurovision Song Contest 2007
The Eurovision Song Contest 2007 was the 52nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It was won by first-time appearance as an independent country Serbia and was held at the Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, Finland from 10 May to 12 May. The host broadcaster was YLE.Finland earned the right to host...
, 2008
Eurovision Song Contest 2008
The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was the 53rd edition of the Contest. It was hosted in Belgrade, Serbia after Marija Šerifović won the 2007 Contest in Helsinki, Finland. This year was the first contest to have two semi-finals which were held on 20 and 22 May, and the final held on 24 May 2008...
and 2010
Eurovision Song Contest 2010
The Eurovision Song Contest 2010 was the 55th annual Eurovision Song Contest, broadcast from the Telenor Arena in Bærum, Greater Oslo, Norway. It was the third time Norway had hosted the contest, having previously done so in 1986 and 1996. The 2010 winner was Germany with Lena singing "Satellite",...
finals. In 2011
Eurovision Song Contest 2011
The Eurovision Song Contest 2011 was the 56th annual Eurovision Song Contest and was won by Eldar & Nigar performing "Running Scared" for Azerbaijan. The event took place in the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, following Germany's win in the previous year...
they also didn't qualify to the final being placed 11th, only one point behind Switzerland
Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest
Switzerland has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest every year since it began, except 1995, 1999, 2001, and 2003. Switzerland hosted the first contest in 1956, and won it themselves. Switzerland has won the contest twice, in 1956 and 1988. A third victory in 1963 could have been possibly...
.
Despite its mixed fortunes, Malta is the most successful country never to have won the contest, having come 2nd twice (2002 and 2005) and 3rd twice (1992 and 1998) with singers including Chiara and Ira Losco
Ira Losco
Ira Losco is a singer and was on born 31 July 1981 in Sliema, Malta.With a string of number 1 singles and albums, Ira Losco is one of the best selling artists in Malta.-Tiara:...
.
Chiara has represented Malta the most number of times. Her first participation came in 1998
Eurovision Song Contest 1998
The Eurovision Song Contest 1998 was the 43rd Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 9 May 1998 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The presenters were Terry Wogan and Ulrika Jonsson...
, performing "The One That I Love
The One That I Love
"The One That I Love" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998, performed in English by Chiara.The song is a ballad, with Chiara telling her lover how she feels about him, comparing the love she has for him to that of eating doughnuts...
", which came third. She returned to Eurovision in 2005
Eurovision Song Contest 2005
The Eurovision Song Contest 2005 was the 50th Eurovision Song Contest, which was held at the Palace of Sports, Kiev, Ukraine. The winner was Greece's My Number One, written by Christos Dantis and Natalia Germanou and performed by Swedish-born Greek singer Elena Paparizou, who scored 230 points,...
, performing her self-written song "Angel
Angel (Chiara song)
"Angel" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005, performed in English by Chiara.In contrast to the up-tempo styles dominating the Contest, the song is a solo love ballad. Chiara sings to her lover that, no matter what, she will be "your angel"...
", giving her second place after Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
's Elena Paparizou
Elena Paparizou
Eleni "Elena" Paparizou , usually referred to abroad as Helena Paparizou, is a Greek-Swedish singer and occasional songwriter, who was born and raised in Sweden by Greek parents. She began her career there in 1999 as a member of the duo Antique, while she also worked briefly as a model for a...
. She returned to Eurovision once again in 2009
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
The Eurovision Song Contest 2009 was the 54th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest and was hosted by Russia after their win in 2008. It took place between 12 and 16 May 2009 at the Olympic Indoor Arena in Moscow, Russia....
with "What If We
What If We
What If We is the second studio album by contemporary Christian musician Brandon Heath. It was released on August 19, 2008 through Provident Label Group. The album debuted at #73 on the Billboard 200...
", composed by Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
songwriters Marc Paelinck and Gregory Bilsen, which placed only 22nd, with 31 points received. Fabrizio Faniello
Fabrizio Faniello
Fabrizio Faniello is a Maltese pop singer. He represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 and 2006. He is seen by many as Malta's hope in its fledgling experimental electronica scene, contributing to many international compilations and collaborating with well known artists as diverse...
is the only other artist to represent Malta multiple times at Eurovision, having come ninth in 2001
Eurovision Song Contest 2001
The Eurovision Song Contest 2001 was the 46th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 12 May 2001 in the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was the first time in 36 years that Denmark hosted the Eurovision Song Contest, thanks to the Olsen Brothers' win the previous year in Stockholm...
with "Another Summer Night
Another Summer Night
"Another Summer Night" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001, performed in English by Fabrizio Faniello.The song is a moderately up-tempo number, with Faniello describing an idyllic summer night "by the ocean/Under the palm trees, you and I". He sings that this is "magic" and...
", as well as coming last in 2006
Eurovision Song Contest 2006
The Eurovision Song Contest 2006 was the 51st Eurovision Song Contest, held at the Olympic Indoor Hall in Athens, Greece on 18 May and 20 May 2006 . The hosting national broadcaster of the contest was Ellinikí Radiofonía Tileórasi . The Finnish band Lordi won the contest with the song "Hard Rock...
with "I Do
I Do (Fabrizio Faniello song)
"I Do" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006, performed in English by Fabrizio Faniello.The song is an up-tempo number, in which Faniello tells his lover that "I love you like a fool", despite the fact that their relationship has ostensibly ended...
".
Together with Croatia, France, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Malta is one of the few countries that has not missed a contest since 1991. Malta generally uses English as the language in which the songs are performed. As from 1991, Malta returned to the contest after an absence of 16 years.
The Maltese broadcasters of the show are the Public Broadcasting Services (PBS)
Public Broadcasting Services
Public Broadcasting Services Limited is Malta's public broadcasting company, responsible for the TVM television channel and the Radio Malta and Radju Parlament and Magic radio stations. PBS is funded by government grant and the sale of commercial airtime...
. All shows are transmitted live on TVM (Malta)
TVM (Malta)
Television Malta is the national television station of Malta. TVM is operated by Public Broadcasting Services Ltd . PBS Ltd is state owned....
and Radio Malta
Radio Malta
Radju Malta is the main radio service of PBS Ltd, the public service broadcaster of Malta.The origins of Radio Malta go back to 1935.For many years, transmissions were effected on a cable-radio system which started way back in 1935 by a British company called Rediffusion...
.
Contestants
| Year | Artist | Song | Title | Final | Semi | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 Eurovision Song Contest 1971 The Eurovision Song Contest 1971 was the sixteenth Eurovision Song Contest and the first held in Dublin, Ireland. The new voting system that was introduced in this Eurovision did have one big problem: some juries gave fewer points out than others... |
Joe Grech Joe Grech Joseph Grech, a Maltese singer, was born in Cospicua, Malta on 9 February 1934. He married Josephine née' Buttigieg on 24 September 1961. They have a daughter Marcelle, also a versatile singer. At a very early stage in his life, Joe started to play the trumpet with the Zejtun Band Club... |
"Marija l-Maltija Marija L-Maltija "Marija l-Maltija" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1971, performed in Maltese by Joe Grech... " |
18 | 52 | ||
| 1972 Eurovision Song Contest 1972 The Eurovision Song Contest 1972 was the 17th edition series. Monaco was unable to host this year's Eurovision as they were unable to provide the resources. They approached French TV, who agreed to produce the contest, but only if the contest was staged in France and not the planned Monte Carlo... |
Helen and Joseph | "L-imħabba" | 18 | 48 | ||
| 1975 Eurovision Song Contest 1975 The Eurovision Song Contest 1975 was the 20th edition of the contest hosted by SR and held in Stockholm, Sweden. The arena for the event was the newly built Stockholm International Fairs in Älvsjö in southern Stockholm. ABBA's victory in Brighton the previous year gave Sweden the right to host the... |
Renato Renato Micallef Renato Micallef is a Maltese pop singer. His full name is Nazzareno Alessandro Micallef Garrett. Renato has had been active in the Maltese music scene since the age of 12.... |
"Singing This Song Singing This Song "Singing This Song" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975, performed in English by Renato.... " |
12 | 32 | ||
| 1991 Eurovision Song Contest 1991 The Eurovision Song Contest 1991 was the 36th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 4 May 1991 in Rome. Due to the Gulf War and mounting tensions in Yugoslavia, RAI decided to move the contest from Sanremo to Rome, which was perceived to be more secure.... |
Paul Giordimaina and Georgina Georgina Abela Georgina Abela is a Maltese singer and musician born in 1959. She is best known for representing Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest on several occasions, either as an entrant, backing vocalist or composer. She is married to fellow composer Paul Abela... |
"Could It Be Could It Be "Could it be" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, performed in English by Georgina & Paul Giordimaina. This was Malta's return to the Contest after having withdrawn following the Eurovision Song Contest 1975.... " |
6 | 106 | ||
| 1992 Eurovision Song Contest 1992 The Eurovision Song Contest 1992 was the 37th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 9 May 1992 in Malmö, Sweden. The presenters were Lydia Cappolicchio and Harald Treutiger. Linda Martin, representing Ireland, was the winner of this Eurovision with the song Why Me?. The song was written by Johnny... |
Mary Spiteri Mary Spiteri Mary Spiteri is a popular cabaret artiste from Malta. She was born on 25 October 1947 in Naxxar. Mary represented Malta in the 1992 Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmö with the song "Little Child". Spiteri finished in third place behind Ireland and the United Kingdom. 1992 was not Mary's first... |
"Little Child" | 3 | 123 | ||
| 1993 Eurovision Song Contest 1993 The Eurovision Song Contest 1993 was the 38th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 15 May 1993 in Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland. The presenter was Fionnuala Sweeney. Niamh Kavanagh was the winner of this Eurovision for Ireland with the song, "In Your Eyes"... |
William Mangion William Mangion William Mangion is a Maltese singer, best known for presenting Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 and placing 8th out of 25 countries with This Time. He is one of Malta's leading vocalist musician... |
"This Time" | 8 | 69 | ||
| 1994 Eurovision Song Contest 1994 The Eurovision Song Contest 1994 was the 39th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 30 April 1994 in the Point Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. The presenters were Cynthia Ní Mhurchú and Gerry Ryan. The pair hosted the evening in French, English and Irish... |
Chris and Moira | "More Than Love More than Love (Scicluna and Stafrace song) "More than Love" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1994, performed in English by Chris & Moira.The song is a ballad, with the duo singing about the power of music to help people reach their dreams... " |
5 | 97 | ||
| 1995 Eurovision Song Contest 1995 The Eurovision Song Contest 1995 was the 40th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 13 May 1995 in the Point Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. The presenter was Mary Kennedy. This contest broke the chain of victories that Ireland enjoyed in 1992, 1993, and 1994... |
Mike Spiteri | "Keep Me In Mind Keep Me In Mind (song) "Keep Me In Mind" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1995, performed in English by Mike Spiteri.The song is a ballad, inspired somewhat by the soul music tradition, in which Spiteri addresses himself to a former lover... " |
10 | 76 | ||
| 1996 Eurovision Song Contest 1996 The Eurovision Song Contest 1996 was the 41st Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 18 May 1996 in Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, Norway. The presenters were Ingvild Bryn and Morten Harket. Harket, lead singer of a-ha, opened the show with a performance of his single "Heaven's Not For Saints". Eimear... |
Miriam Christine Miriam Christine Miriam Christine Borg is a Maltese pop and rhythm and blues singer best known for representing Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996.-Early life:... |
"In a Woman's Heart In A Woman's Heart "In A Woman's Heart" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996, performed in English by Miriam Christine.The song is a ballad, with Miriam singing about falling in love with a man whom she is unsure she should be falling for. She sings that, "In a woman's heart, a dream is for life... " |
10 | 68 | ||
| 1997 Eurovision Song Contest 1997 The Eurovision Song Contest 1997, was the 42nd Eurovision Song Contest and it was held at the Point Theatre Dublin, Ireland, on 3 May 1997. Boyzone member Ronan Keating and Carrie Crowley were the presenters of the show.... |
Debbie Scerri Debbie Scerri Deborah Scerri is a Maltese singer born in 1969.She represented Malta in the European Union, Malta and Cyprus Song Festival in 1994, held in Thessaloniki. She also represented Malta in the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest which was held in Dublin with the song "Let Me Fly"... |
"Let Me Fly Let Me Fly "Let Me Fly" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997, performed in English by Debbie Scerri.The song is a ballad, in which Scerri is reminded of a former relationship by hearing a song being played... " |
9 | 66 | ||
| 1998 Eurovision Song Contest 1998 The Eurovision Song Contest 1998 was the 43rd Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 9 May 1998 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The presenters were Terry Wogan and Ulrika Jonsson... |
Chiara | "The One That I Love The One That I Love "The One That I Love" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998, performed in English by Chiara.The song is a ballad, with Chiara telling her lover how she feels about him, comparing the love she has for him to that of eating doughnuts... " |
3 | 165 | ||
| 1999 Eurovision Song Contest 1999 The Eurovision Song Contest 1999 was the 44th Eurovision Song Contest, held on 29 May 1999 in Jerusalem, Israel after Dana International won the contest the previous year in the United Kingdom. The venue for the contest was the International Convention Center... |
Times Three Times Three Times Three were a short-lived Maltese girl group, consisting of lead singer Philippa Farrugia Randon with Diane Stafrace and Francesca Tabone, and known for their participation in the 1999 Eurovision Song Contest.... |
"Believe 'n Peace Believe 'n Peace "Believe 'n Peace" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999, performed in English by the girl band Times Three.The song is an up-tempo number, about the need to take life by the horns and accept that setbacks will occur - all the while believing that a brighter day will come.The... " |
15 | 32 | ||
| 2000 Eurovision Song Contest 2000 The Eurovision Song Contest 2000 was the 45th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 13 May 2000 at the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden, following Charlotte Nilsson's victory in Jerusalem the previous year. It was the first time since 1996 that the contest was held on mainland Europe. The... |
Claudette Pace Claudette Pace Claudette Pace is a Maltese singer born in Naxxar in 1968.Claudette Pace has participated in many local and international song festivals, and won several prestigious awards. In 1995, Claudette won the Best female artist award at the Malta Music Awards, an award she has been nominated for almost... |
"Desire" | 8 | 73 | ||
| 2001 Eurovision Song Contest 2001 The Eurovision Song Contest 2001 was the 46th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 12 May 2001 in the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was the first time in 36 years that Denmark hosted the Eurovision Song Contest, thanks to the Olsen Brothers' win the previous year in Stockholm... |
Fabrizio Faniello Fabrizio Faniello Fabrizio Faniello is a Maltese pop singer. He represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 and 2006. He is seen by many as Malta's hope in its fledgling experimental electronica scene, contributing to many international compilations and collaborating with well known artists as diverse... |
"Another Summer Night Another Summer Night "Another Summer Night" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001, performed in English by Fabrizio Faniello.The song is a moderately up-tempo number, with Faniello describing an idyllic summer night "by the ocean/Under the palm trees, you and I". He sings that this is "magic" and... " |
9 | 48 | ||
| 2002 Eurovision Song Contest 2002 The Eurovision Song Contest 2002 was the 47th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place on 25 May 2002 at the Saku Suurhall Arena in Tallinn, Estonia.... |
Ira Losco Ira Losco Ira Losco is a singer and was on born 31 July 1981 in Sliema, Malta.With a string of number 1 singles and albums, Ira Losco is one of the best selling artists in Malta.-Tiara:... |
"7th Wonder 7th Wonder "7th Wonder" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002, performed in English by Ira Losco. The song is composed by Philip Vella and written by Gerard James Borg.... " |
2 | 164 | ||
| 2003 Eurovision Song Contest 2003 The Eurovision Song Contest 2003 was the forty-eighth Eurovision Song Contest, held at the Skonto Hall in Riga, Latvia on 24 May 2003. The hosts were Marie N and Renārs Kaupers. Sertab Erener, the Turkish entrant, won the contest with "Everyway That I Can", scoring 167 points. The winning... |
Lynn Chircop Lynn Chircop Lynn Chircop is a Maltese singer and television presenter, who won the Maltese national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2003 with the song To Dream Again. An unfortunate outing at the contest saw her placing 25th in the Eurovision contest, finishing second from last.She started as a... |
"To Dream Again To Dream Again "To Dream Again" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003, performed in English by Lynn.The song is a moderately up-tempo number, with Lynn telling her lover that he "made me dream again" and begging him not to let her "fall apart" by breaking her heart.Somewhat unusually among... " |
25 | 4 | ||
| 2004 Eurovision Song Contest 2004 The Eurovision Song Contest 2004, was the 49th Contest and it was held in the Abdi İpekçi Arena in Istanbul, Turkey. This was the first occasion in which the contest was held in Turkey after they had won the competition in 2003 with Sertab Erener singing "Everyway That I Can"... |
Julie and Ludwig | "On Again... Off Again" | 12 | 50 | 8 | 74 |
| 2005 Eurovision Song Contest 2005 The Eurovision Song Contest 2005 was the 50th Eurovision Song Contest, which was held at the Palace of Sports, Kiev, Ukraine. The winner was Greece's My Number One, written by Christos Dantis and Natalia Germanou and performed by Swedish-born Greek singer Elena Paparizou, who scored 230 points,... |
Chiara | "Angel Angel (Chiara song) "Angel" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005, performed in English by Chiara.In contrast to the up-tempo styles dominating the Contest, the song is a solo love ballad. Chiara sings to her lover that, no matter what, she will be "your angel"... " |
2 | 192 | X | X |
| 2006 Eurovision Song Contest 2006 The Eurovision Song Contest 2006 was the 51st Eurovision Song Contest, held at the Olympic Indoor Hall in Athens, Greece on 18 May and 20 May 2006 . The hosting national broadcaster of the contest was Ellinikí Radiofonía Tileórasi . The Finnish band Lordi won the contest with the song "Hard Rock... |
Fabrizio Faniello Fabrizio Faniello Fabrizio Faniello is a Maltese pop singer. He represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 and 2006. He is seen by many as Malta's hope in its fledgling experimental electronica scene, contributing to many international compilations and collaborating with well known artists as diverse... |
"I Do I Do (Fabrizio Faniello song) "I Do" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006, performed in English by Fabrizio Faniello.The song is an up-tempo number, in which Faniello tells his lover that "I love you like a fool", despite the fact that their relationship has ostensibly ended... " |
24 | 1 | X | X |
| 2007 Eurovision Song Contest 2007 The Eurovision Song Contest 2007 was the 52nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It was won by first-time appearance as an independent country Serbia and was held at the Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, Finland from 10 May to 12 May. The host broadcaster was YLE.Finland earned the right to host... |
Olivia Lewis Olivia Lewis For the comic book character, see Menagerie.Olivia Lewis, born 18 October 1978, is a singer from Qormi, Malta. She has competed 11 consecutive times in the Malta Song For Europe festival, which selects the country's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest... |
"Vertigo Vertigo (Olivia Lewis song) "Vertigo" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, performed in English by Olivia Lewis.The song is a moderately up-tempo number. Lewis describes the difficulties she faces in her relationship, as her lover apparently spends much of his time doing exactly the opposite of what she... " |
X | X | 25 | 15 |
| 2008 Eurovision Song Contest 2008 The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was the 53rd edition of the Contest. It was hosted in Belgrade, Serbia after Marija Šerifović won the 2007 Contest in Helsinki, Finland. This year was the first contest to have two semi-finals which were held on 20 and 22 May, and the final held on 24 May 2008... |
Morena Morena (singer) Morena is a singer from Sannat, Gozo, Malta. "Morena" means "brunette", which fits her complexion.Morena became to be known as the "Mediterranean Volcano".... |
"Vodka Vodka (song) "Vodka" was the song that represented Malta at Eurovision Song Contest 2008, in Belgrade, Serbia. It was sung by Gozitan singer Morena.The authors of the song, Gerard James Borg and Philip Vella have had songs in Eurovision five times ."Vodka" won the Malta Song for Europe 2008 with total 78... " |
X | X | 14 | 38 |
| 2009 Eurovision Song Contest 2009 The Eurovision Song Contest 2009 was the 54th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest and was hosted by Russia after their win in 2008. It took place between 12 and 16 May 2009 at the Olympic Indoor Arena in Moscow, Russia.... |
Chiara | "What If We What If We (song) "What If We" is a song by Maltese singer Chiara, and was the Maltese entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia. The song was composed by Belgian songwriters Marc Paelinck and Gregory Bilsen.... " |
22 | 31 | 6 | 86 |
| 2010 Eurovision Song Contest 2010 The Eurovision Song Contest 2010 was the 55th annual Eurovision Song Contest, broadcast from the Telenor Arena in Bærum, Greater Oslo, Norway. It was the third time Norway had hosted the contest, having previously done so in 1986 and 1996. The 2010 winner was Germany with Lena singing "Satellite",... |
Thea Garrett Thea Garrett Thea Garrett is a Maltese singer who represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo.-Early life:Born in Malta in 1992, Thea has been studying vocal technique and interpretation under the direction of soprano Gillian Żammit... |
"My Dream My Dream (song) "My Dream" is a song written by Jason Cassar and Sunny Aquilina and performed by Thea Garrett, representing Malta, at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010... " |
X | X | 12 | 45 |
| 2011 Eurovision Song Contest 2011 The Eurovision Song Contest 2011 was the 56th annual Eurovision Song Contest and was won by Eldar & Nigar performing "Running Scared" for Azerbaijan. The event took place in the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, following Germany's win in the previous year... |
Glen Vella Glen Vella Glen Vella is a Maltese singer. He started his singing career at the age of 13. He studied both practical and theory in voice and piano. He is certificated in voice coaching from the Victoria Music and Arts Collage London... |
"One Life One Life (Glen Vella song) "One Life" is a song by Maltese singer Glen Vella which won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2011 final on Saturday 12 February 2011. The song will be representing Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Germany... " |
X | X | 11 | 54 |
| 2012 Eurovision Song Contest 2012 The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 will be the 57th annual Eurovision Song Contest. It will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, following Azerbaijan's win in the 2011 Contest with Ell & Nikki's song "Running Scared". The two semi-finals will be held on 22 May and 24 May 2012, with the final on 26 May 2012,... |
Voting history (1975-2011)
Malta has given the most points to:| Rank | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106 | |
| 2 | 81 | |
| 3 | 77 | |
| 4 | 74 | |
| 5 | 62 | |
Malta has received the most points from:
| Rank | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84 | |
| 2 | 82 | |
| 3 | 76 | |
| 4 | 72 | |
| 5 | 70 |
NOTE: The totals in the above tables include only points awarded in Eurovision finals, and not the semi-finals since 2004.
Since introducing the semi-finals in 2004
Malta has given the most points to...| Rank | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | |
| 2 | 43 | |
| 3 | 40 | |
| 4 | 35 | |
| 35 | ||
| 5 | 32 | |
Malta has received the most points from...
| Rank | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | |
| 2 | 27 | |
| 3 | 21 | |
| 21 | ||
| 4 | 18 | |
| 18 | ||
| 18 | ||
NOTE: The tables with points from 2004 include points awarded in both finals and semi-finals where the highest point from the final/semi-final is picked.