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
Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 album successes behind her and is one of the most successful English language singers in Finland. As the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 and host of the 2007 Contest, Finland automatically qualified for a place in the final,performed 5th in the running order, following Ireland and preceding Macedonia She came 17th with 53 points (including a maximum 12 from Iceland and Sweden). Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 At the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, Finland chose their entry through Euroviisut 2007. Finland will be acting as host of the Eurovision contest