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
France in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 styles and rhythms with their preceding three Eurovision entries. At the close of voting "Mama Corsica" had picked up 121 points (including maximum 12s from Denmark and Portugal), placing France fourth of the 25 entries. The French jury awarded its 12 points to Switzerland. France in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 France was represented by Patrick Fiori, with the song '"Mama Corsica", at the 1993 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 15 May in Millstreet, Ireland. "Mama Corsica" was chosen internally by broadcaster France 2 and is notable as the first Eurovision entry to include segments sung in the