Finland participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 with the song "A Little Bit" written by Luca Genta and Gerrit aan't Goor. The song was performed by Nina Åström. The Finnish broadcaster Yleisradio (Yle) returned to the Eurovision Song Contest after a one-year absence following their relegation from 1999 as one of the six countries with the least average points over the preceding five contests. Yle organised the national final Euroviisut 2000 in order to select the Finnish entry for the 2000 contest in Stockholm, Sweden. 12 entries were selected to compete in the national final, which consisted of a semi-final and a final, taking place in January and February 2000. The top six from the semi-final, as selected solely by a public vote, advanced to the final. Six entries competed in the final on 12 January where the 50/50 combination of votes from a ten-member expert jury and votes from the public selected "A Little Bit" performed by Nina Åström as the winner.
Finland competed in the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 13 May 2000. Performing during the show in position 20, Finland placed eighteenth out of the 24 participating countries, scoring 18 points.
Prior to the 2000 contest, Finland had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest thirty-five times since its first entry in 1961.[1] Finland's best result in the contest achieved in 1973 where the song "Tom Tom Tom" performed by Marion Rung placed sixth. The Finnish national broadcaster, Yleisradio (Yle), broadcasts the event within Finland and organises the selection process for the nation's entry. Finland's entries for the Eurovision Song Contest have been selected through national final competitions that have varied in format over the years. Since 1961, a selection show that was often titled Euroviisukarsinta highlighted that the purpose of the program was to select a song for Eurovision. The broadcaster selected the Finnish entry for the 2000 contest again through the Euroviisut selection show.[2]
Before Eurovision
Euroviisut 2000
Euroviisut 2000 was the national final that selected Finland's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2000. The competition consisted of two stages that commenced with the semi-final in January 2000 and concluded with a final on 12 February 2000. The final was broadcast on Yle TV1.[2]
Format
The format of the competition consisted of two stages: a semi-final and a final. Twelve songs competed in the semi-final and the top six entries from the semi-final qualified to the final. The results for the semi-finals were determined exclusively by a public vote, while the results in the final were determined by public voting and jury voting. Public voting included the options of telephone and postcard voting. Prior to the final, the public was able to vote a week in advance.[3]
Competing entries
A panel of experts appointed by Yle selected twelve entries for the competition from the 211 submissions received during a submission period and from composers directly invited by Yle. Six of the competing entries came from the open submission, while the remaining six entries came from the invited composers.[4][5] The competing entries were announced on 28 December 1999.[6]
The twelve competing entries in the semi-final were presented on Yle Radio Suomi between 2 and 9 January 2000.[7] The top six from the twelve entries qualified to the final based on the results from the public vote held until 11 January 2000 and announced on 15 January 2000 during the Yle TV1 programme Hotelli Sointu.[6][8] 8,062 votes were cast in the semi-final.[9]
The final took place on 12 February 2000 at the Lord Hotel in Helsinki, hosted by Finnish presenters Jani Juntunen and Silvia Modig.[10] The six entries that qualified from the preceding semi-final competed and "A Little Bit" performed by Nina Åström was selected as the winner by a 50/50 combination of public votes and a ten-member jury. The viewers and the juries each had a total of 210 points to award. Each juror distributed their points as follows: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 points, while the viewer vote distributed their points as follows: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 points. 40,275 votes were cast in the final.[11][12] In addition to the performances of the competing entries, the interval act featured 1989 Finnish Eurovision entrantAnneli Saaristo.[5]
According to Eurovision rules, the 24-country participant list for the contest was composed of: the previous year's winning country and host nation Sweden, "Big Four" countries, the thirteen countries, which had obtained the highest average points total over the preceding five contests, and any eligible countries which did not compete in the 1999 contest.[14] A special allocation draw was held which determined the running order and Finland was set to perform in position 20, following the entry from Macedonia and before the entry from Latvia. Finland finished in eighteenth place with 18 points.[15]
The show was televised in Finland on YLE TV1 with commentary by Jani Juntunen.[16] The show was also broadcast via radio with commentary by Iris Mattila and Tarja Närhi on Yle Radio Suomi.[17] The Finnish spokesperson, who announced the Finnish votes during the final, was Pia Mäkinen.
Voting
Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Finland and awarded by Finland in the contest. The nation awarded its 12 points to Latvia in the contest.[18]
^ ab"Results of the Final of Stockholm 2000". European Broadcasting Union. from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
External links
(in Finnish) Full national final on Yle Elävä Arkisto
January 06, 2023
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Finland participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 with the song A Little Bit written by Luca Genta and Gerrit aan t Goor The song was performed by Nina Astrom The Finnish broadcaster Yleisradio Yle returned to the Eurovision Song Contest after a one year absence following their relegation from 1999 as one of the six countries with the least average points over the preceding five contests Yle organised the national final Euroviisut 2000 in order to select the Finnish entry for the 2000 contest in Stockholm Sweden 12 entries were selected to compete in the national final which consisted of a semi final and a final taking place in January and February 2000 The top six from the semi final as selected solely by a public vote advanced to the final Six entries competed in the final on 12 January where the 50 50 combination of votes from a ten member expert jury and votes from the public selected A Little Bit performed by Nina Astrom as the winner Eurovision Song Contest 2000Country FinlandNational selectionSelection processEuroviisut 2000Selection date s Semi final 2 15 January 2000Final 12 February 2000Selected entrantNina AstromSelected song A Little Bit Selected songwriter s Luca GentaGerrit aan t GoorFinals performanceFinal result18th 18 pointsFinland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 2000 2002 Finland competed in the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 13 May 2000 Performing during the show in position 20 Finland placed eighteenth out of the 24 participating countries scoring 18 points Contents 1 Background 2 Before Eurovision 2 1 Euroviisut 2000 2 1 1 Format 2 1 2 Competing entries 2 1 3 Shows 2 1 4 Semi final 2 1 5 Final 2 1 6 Ratings 3 At Eurovision 3 1 Voting 4 References 5 External linksBackground EditMain article Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest Prior to the 2000 contest Finland had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest thirty five times since its first entry in 1961 1 Finland s best result in the contest achieved in 1973 where the song Tom Tom Tom performed by Marion Rung placed sixth The Finnish national broadcaster Yleisradio Yle broadcasts the event within Finland and organises the selection process for the nation s entry Finland s entries for the Eurovision Song Contest have been selected through national final competitions that have varied in format over the years Since 1961 a selection show that was often titled Euroviisukarsinta highlighted that the purpose of the program was to select a song for Eurovision The broadcaster selected the Finnish entry for the 2000 contest again through the Euroviisut selection show 2 Before Eurovision EditEuroviisut 2000 Edit Euroviisut 2000 was the national final that selected Finland s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 The competition consisted of two stages that commenced with the semi final in January 2000 and concluded with a final on 12 February 2000 The final was broadcast on Yle TV1 2 Format Edit The format of the competition consisted of two stages a semi final and a final Twelve songs competed in the semi final and the top six entries from the semi final qualified to the final The results for the semi finals were determined exclusively by a public vote while the results in the final were determined by public voting and jury voting Public voting included the options of telephone and postcard voting Prior to the final the public was able to vote a week in advance 3 Competing entries Edit A panel of experts appointed by Yle selected twelve entries for the competition from the 211 submissions received during a submission period and from composers directly invited by Yle Six of the competing entries came from the open submission while the remaining six entries came from the invited composers 4 5 The competing entries were announced on 28 December 1999 6 Artist Song Songwriter s Anna Eriksson Oot voimani mun Petri Laaksonen Turkka MaliArcadio Rauhan saan Edu Kettunen Rick Kelly Anthony LittleHeidi Kyro Taivas aukeaa Ville PusaIn Tha Mix From the Heart Charles Salter Hannu KorkeamakiMicke Grahn You Can t Have Everything But You Got Me Aki SirkesaloNightwish Sleepwalker Tuomas HolopainenNina Astrom A Little Bit Luca Genta Gerrit aan t GoorNylon Beat Viha ja rakkaus Risto Asikainen Sipi CastrenThe Reseptors Flower Child Mirka Lindstrom Liksa Liikala Tina HarrisSanna Kurki Suonio Laulaja Asser Korhonen Sanna Kurki SuonioSisterhood Ordinary Life Jukka Hillberg Jouni Hillberg Markku NikkilaUltra Bra Kaikki on hetken tassa Anni Sinnemaki Kerkko KoskinenShows Edit Semi final Edit The twelve competing entries in the semi final were presented on Yle Radio Suomi between 2 and 9 January 2000 7 The top six from the twelve entries qualified to the final based on the results from the public vote held until 11 January 2000 and announced on 15 January 2000 during the Yle TV1 programme Hotelli Sointu 6 8 8 062 votes were cast in the semi final 9 Semi final 2 15 January 2000 Draw Artist Song Televote Place1 Heidi Kyro Taivas aukeaa 486 82 In Tha Mix From the Heart 485 93 Sanna Kurki Suonio Laulaja 197 124 Sisterhood Ordinary Life 970 35 Micke Grahn You Can t Have Everything But You Got Me 522 76 Nightwish Sleepwalker 1 217 17 Anna Eriksson Oot voimani mun 700 58 Arcadio Rauhan saan 473 109 The Reseptors Flower Child 977 210 Nylon Beat Viha ja rakkaus 915 411 Nina Astrom A Little Bit 672 612 Ultra Bra Kaikki on hetken tassa 448 11Final Edit The final took place on 12 February 2000 at the Lord Hotel in Helsinki hosted by Finnish presenters Jani Juntunen and Silvia Modig 10 The six entries that qualified from the preceding semi final competed and A Little Bit performed by Nina Astrom was selected as the winner by a 50 50 combination of public votes and a ten member jury The viewers and the juries each had a total of 210 points to award Each juror distributed their points as follows 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 points while the viewer vote distributed their points as follows 10 20 30 40 50 and 60 points 40 275 votes were cast in the final 11 12 In addition to the performances of the competing entries the interval act featured 1989 Finnish Eurovision entrant Anneli Saaristo 5 Final 12 February 2000 Draw Artist Song Jury Televote Total PlaceVotes Points1 Anna Eriksson Oot voimani mun 47 6 288 40 87 22 The Reseptors Flower Child 15 679 10 25 63 Sisterhood Ordinary Life 40 5 423 30 70 44 Nightwish Sleepwalker 18 15 453 60 78 35 Nylon Beat Viha ja rakkaus 49 4 666 20 69 56 Nina Astrom A Little Bit 41 7 766 50 91 1Detailed Jury Votes Draw Song J Virtanen A Puurtinen E Pohjanheimo M Bjurstrom K Stahl M Puurtinen K Bergman P Hiltunen M Krook S Aaltonen Total1 Oot voimani mun 5 4 6 6 5 5 4 4 5 3 472 Flower Child 1 3 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 153 Ordinary Life 3 2 5 4 3 3 3 5 6 6 404 Sleepwalker 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 4 185 Viha ja rakkaus 6 6 3 5 6 4 5 6 3 5 496 A Little Bit 4 5 4 3 4 6 6 3 4 2 41Ratings Edit Viewing figures by show Show Air date Viewers Ref Final 12 February 2000 870 000 13 At Eurovision EditAccording to Eurovision rules the 24 country participant list for the contest was composed of the previous year s winning country and host nation Sweden Big Four countries the thirteen countries which had obtained the highest average points total over the preceding five contests and any eligible countries which did not compete in the 1999 contest 14 A special allocation draw was held which determined the running order and Finland was set to perform in position 20 following the entry from Macedonia and before the entry from Latvia Finland finished in eighteenth place with 18 points 15 The show was televised in Finland on YLE TV1 with commentary by Jani Juntunen 16 The show was also broadcast via radio with commentary by Iris Mattila and Tarja Narhi on Yle Radio Suomi 17 The Finnish spokesperson who announced the Finnish votes during the final was Pia Makinen Voting EditBelow is a breakdown of points awarded to Finland and awarded by Finland in the contest The nation awarded its 12 points to Latvia in the contest 18 Points awarded to Finland 19 Score Country12 points10 points8 points7 points Estonia6 points5 points Netherlands4 points Romania3 points2 points Sweden1 point Points awarded by Finland 19 Score Country12 points Latvia10 points Denmark8 points Estonia7 points Sweden6 points Croatia5 points Russia4 points Turkey3 points Austria2 points Germany1 point IrelandReferences Edit Finland Country Profile EBU Retrieved 18 August 2014 a b Euroviisujen Suomen karsinta 2000 yle fi in Finnish Retrieved 27 November 2022 Finland 2000 The Eurovision Database Retrieved 27 November 2022 FINALISTIT JULKISTETAAN 15 1 yle fi in Finnish Retrieved 27 November 2022 a b SUOMI OSALLISTUU VUODEN 2002 EUROVIISUIHIN yle fi in Finnish Retrieved 27 November 2022 a b Euroviisun metsastys alkaa mtvuutiset fi in Finnish 28 December 1999 Retrieved 27 November 2022 Euroviisut 2000 yle fi in Finnish 27 November 1999 Retrieved 27 November 2022 Suomen euroviisukarsinnan finalistit paljastetaan tanaan Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish 15 January 2000 Retrieved 27 November 2022 ESC National Finals database Finland Semi 2000 Euroviisut 2000 Eurovisionworld Retrieved 27 November 2022 ESC National Finals database Finland 2000 Euroviisut 2000 escstats com Retrieved 27 November 2022 2000 YLLATYKSELLINEN KOMPROMISSIRATKAISU yle fi in Finnish Retrieved 27 November 2022 Rules of the 45th Eurovision Song Contest 2000 PDF European Broadcasting Union Retrieved 12 April 2021 Final of Stockholm 2000 European Broadcasting Union Archived from the original on 10 April 2021 Retrieved 10 April 2021 TV1 Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish 13 May 2000 Retrieved 7 November 2022 subscription required Radio Suomi Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish 13 May 2000 Retrieved 7 November 2022 subscription required ESC History Finland 2000 a b Results of the Final of Stockholm 2000 European Broadcasting Union Archived from the original on 10 April 2021 Retrieved 10 April 2021 External links Edit in Finnish Full national final on Yle Elava 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