History of the Eurovision Song Contest instruments during the short break between the songs. On the other hand, a backing tape may have no voices on it, singing still must be done live. Before 1997 backing tracks were allowed, but only if all instruments on tape were featured on stage. This explains the odd situation in 1996, when Gina G, entrant for the United Kingdom, had two computer screens on stage. Other than the earliest contests, each and every entry has been fixed at a maximum three minutes in length. Previous performers at the Eurovision Song Contest include: History of the Eurovision Song Contest The history
Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 Iceland selected its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 through the Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins contest, with the contest held over January and February 2010, organised by Icelandic broadcaster Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV). Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2010 consisted of three semi-finals held in January 2010, each containing 5 songs. 2 songs from every semi-final qualified to the grand final, held on 6 February. The four TV shows were hosted by Eva María Jónsdóttir and Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir. Rules for the contest were released by RÚV in September 2009. A maximum of three compositions could be submitted by