Iceland participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with the song "Heaven" written by Sveinn Rúnar Sigurðsson and Magnús Þór Sigmundsson. The song was performed by Jónsi, who was internally selected by the Icelandic broadcaster Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV) in February 2004 to represent Iceland at the 2004 contest in Istanbul, Turkey. The Icelandic song, "Heaven", was presented to the public on 20 March 2004 during the television programme Laugardagskvöld með Gísla Marteini.
As one of ten highest placed finishers in the 2003 contest Iceland directly qualified to compete in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 15 May 2004. Performing in position 17, Iceland placed nineteenth out of the 24 participating countries with 16 points.
Prior to the 2004 Contest, Iceland had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest sixteen times since its first entry in 1986.[1] Iceland's best placing in the contest to this point was second, which it achieved in 1999 with the song "All Out of Luck" performed by Selma. In 2003, Iceland placed eighth with the song "Open Your Heart" performed by Birgitta Haukdal.
The Icelandic national broadcaster, Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV), broadcasts the event within Iceland and organises the selection process for the nation's entry. RÚV confirmed their intentions to participate at the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest on 2 October 2003.[2] Between 2000 and 2003, Iceland has used a national final to select their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. For 2004, RÚV opted to internally select the Icelandic entry for the first time since 1999 due to financial reasons.
Before Eurovision
Internal selection
Jónsi was internally selected to represent Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004
On 23 October 2003, RÚV announced that the Icelandic entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 would be selected internally. The broadcaster also opened the submission period for interested songwriters to submit their entries until the deadline on 17 November 2003.[3] At the close of the submission deadline, 117 entries were received. A selection committee was formed in order to select the Icelandic entry, which was originally planned to be revealed in early December 2003 but later delayed to early 2004.[4][5]
On 9 February 2004, "Heaven" performed by Jónsi was announced by RÚV as the Icelandic entry. The song was composed by Sveinn Rúnar Sigurðsson with lyrics by Magnús Þór Sigmundsson.[6] Prior to the announcement of Jónsi as the Icelandic entrant, the broadcaster had denied reports that Emilana Torrini would represent Iceland with the song "Morning Light", composed by 1999 Icelandic Eurovision entrantSelma Björnsdóttir.[7] "Heaven" was presented to the public along with the release of the official music video on 20 March 2004 during the television programme Laugardagskvöld með Gísla Marteini which was broadcast on RÚV.[8]
At Eurovision
It was announced that the competition's format would be expanded to include a semi-final in 2004. According to the rules, all nations with the exceptions of the host country, the "Big Four" (France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom) and the ten highest placed finishers in the 2003 contest are required to qualify from the semi-final in order to compete for the final; the top ten countries from the semi-final progress to the final. As Iceland finished eighth in the 2003 contest, the nation automatically qualified to compete in the final on 15 May 2004. On 23 March 2004, a special allocation draw was held which determined the running order and Iceland was set to perform in position 17 in the final, following the entry from Greece and before the entry from Ireland.[9] Iceland placed nineteenth in the final, scoring 16 points.[10][11]
The semi-final and the final were broadcast in Iceland on RÚV with commentary by Gísli Marteinn Baldursson.[12] The Icelandic spokesperson, who announced the Icelandic votes during the final, was Sigrún Ósk Kristjánsdóttir.
Voting
Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Iceland and awarded by Iceland in the semi-final and grand final of the contest. The nation awarded its 12 points to Denmark in the semi-final and to Ukraine in the final of the contest.
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January 30, 2023
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Iceland participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with the song Heaven written by Sveinn Runar Sigurdsson and Magnus THor Sigmundsson The song was performed by Jonsi who was internally selected by the Icelandic broadcaster Rikisutvarpid RUV in February 2004 to represent Iceland at the 2004 contest in Istanbul Turkey The Icelandic song Heaven was presented to the public on 20 March 2004 during the television programme Laugardagskvold med Gisla Marteini Eurovision Song Contest 2004Country IcelandNational selectionSelection processInternal selectionSelection date s Artist 9 February 2004Song 20 March 2004Selected entrantJonsiSelected song Heaven Selected songwriter s Sveinn Runar SigurdssonMagnus THor SigmundssonFinals performanceFinal result19th 16 pointsIceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003 2004 2005 As one of ten highest placed finishers in the 2003 contest Iceland directly qualified to compete in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 15 May 2004 Performing in position 17 Iceland placed nineteenth out of the 24 participating countries with 16 points Contents 1 Background 2 Before Eurovision 2 1 Internal selection 3 At Eurovision 3 1 Voting 3 1 1 Points awarded to Iceland 3 1 2 Points awarded by Iceland 4 ReferencesBackground EditMain article Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest Prior to the 2004 Contest Iceland had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest sixteen times since its first entry in 1986 1 Iceland s best placing in the contest to this point was second which it achieved in 1999 with the song All Out of Luck performed by Selma In 2003 Iceland placed eighth with the song Open Your Heart performed by Birgitta Haukdal The Icelandic national broadcaster Rikisutvarpid RUV broadcasts the event within Iceland and organises the selection process for the nation s entry RUV confirmed their intentions to participate at the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest on 2 October 2003 2 Between 2000 and 2003 Iceland has used a national final to select their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest For 2004 RUV opted to internally select the Icelandic entry for the first time since 1999 due to financial reasons Before Eurovision EditInternal selection Edit Jonsi was internally selected to represent Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 On 23 October 2003 RUV announced that the Icelandic entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 would be selected internally The broadcaster also opened the submission period for interested songwriters to submit their entries until the deadline on 17 November 2003 3 At the close of the submission deadline 117 entries were received A selection committee was formed in order to select the Icelandic entry which was originally planned to be revealed in early December 2003 but later delayed to early 2004 4 5 On 9 February 2004 Heaven performed by Jonsi was announced by RUV as the Icelandic entry The song was composed by Sveinn Runar Sigurdsson with lyrics by Magnus THor Sigmundsson 6 Prior to the announcement of Jonsi as the Icelandic entrant the broadcaster had denied reports that Emilana Torrini would represent Iceland with the song Morning Light composed by 1999 Icelandic Eurovision entrant Selma Bjornsdottir 7 Heaven was presented to the public along with the release of the official music video on 20 March 2004 during the television programme Laugardagskvold med Gisla Marteini which was broadcast on RUV 8 At Eurovision EditIt was announced that the competition s format would be expanded to include a semi final in 2004 According to the rules all nations with the exceptions of the host country the Big Four France Germany Spain and the United Kingdom and the ten highest placed finishers in the 2003 contest are required to qualify from the semi final in order to compete for the final the top ten countries from the semi final progress to the final As Iceland finished eighth in the 2003 contest the nation automatically qualified to compete in the final on 15 May 2004 On 23 March 2004 a special allocation draw was held which determined the running order and Iceland was set to perform in position 17 in the final following the entry from Greece and before the entry from Ireland 9 Iceland placed nineteenth in the final scoring 16 points 10 11 The semi final and the final were broadcast in Iceland on RUV with commentary by Gisli Marteinn Baldursson 12 The Icelandic spokesperson who announced the Icelandic votes during the final was Sigrun osk Kristjansdottir Voting Edit Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Iceland and awarded by Iceland in the semi final and grand final of the contest The nation awarded its 12 points to Denmark in the semi final and to Ukraine in the final of the contest Points awarded to Iceland Edit Points awarded to Iceland Final 13 Score Country12 points10 points8 points7 points6 points5 points Monaco Norway4 points3 points2 points Denmark Finland Russia1 pointPoints awarded by Iceland Edit Points awarded by Iceland Semi final 14 Score Country12 points Denmark10 points Ukraine8 points Cyprus7 points Estonia6 points Greece5 points Netherlands4 points Albania3 points Finland2 points Malta1 point Belarus Points awarded by Iceland Final 13 Score Country12 points Ukraine10 points Cyprus8 points Sweden7 points Serbia and Montenegro6 points Greece5 points Turkey4 points Albania3 points Poland2 points United Kingdom1 point SpainReferences Edit Iceland Country Profile EBU Retrieved 3 October 2014 Bakker Sietse 2 October 2003 Iceland National final too expensive Esctoday Retrieved 15 February 2022 Bakker Sietse 23 October 2003 Iceland to select 2004 song and performer internally Esctoday Retrieved 17 April 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Halldorsson Bjarni H 17 December 2003 RUV delays announcement Icelandic entry Esctoday Retrieved 17 April 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Halldorsson Bjarni H 13 January 2004 Iceland RUV reaches final decision Esctoday Retrieved 17 April 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Iceland 2004 Halldorsson Bjarni H 5 January 2004 RUV denies rumour about Emilana Torrini Esctoday Retrieved 15 February 2022 The Eurovision song premiered tonight mbl is 20 March 2004 Retrieved 17 April 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Bakker Sietse 23 March 2004 Eurovision 2004 this is the running order Esctoday Retrieved 15 February 2022 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Grand Final of Istanbul 2004 European Broadcasting Union Archived from the original on 18 April 2021 Retrieved 18 April 2021 ESC History Iceland 2004 Frettabladid 15 May 2004 Timarit is Retrieved 9 August 2012 a b Results of the Grand Final of Istanbul 2004 European Broadcasting Union Archived from the original on 19 April 2021 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