Eurovision 2008 - Finland

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Finland's previous appearances: 41 year(s) out of 52
Years participated: 1961-1969; 1971-1994; 1996; 1998; 2000; 2002; 2004-
Best result: 1st (2006)

For a country that's participated in Eurovision quite so many times, Finland really does have a dismal record. It has only once reached the heights of 6th place (even then over 30 years ago, in 1973, with the rather silly 'Tom tom tom'), and last managed a top ten placing in 1989. Worse, between 1994 and 2002, Finland had the distinction of only participating in the even-numbered years (94, 96, 98, 00, 02), having managed to get relegated on every occasion, with its 'highlight' being a 15th place in 1998.

Having missed 2003 through relegation, the Semi Final fomat introduced in 2004 has at least allowed Finland to take part every year, though not yet with much success to show for it. In 2004, the country could only manage 14th place with Jari Sillanpää and his disturbing dance moves, despite 'Takes 2 to tango' being quite highly rated prior to the Contest. Participating in the Semi Final again in 2005, Geir Rönning gave a classy performance of 'Why', but once again it was not enough to gain Finland that elusive place in the Final, meaning that the Semi Final beckons once again in 2006.

My opinion & prediction:

In 2006, Finland finally won the ESC, by sending Lordi.

In 2007 Finland was represented by Hanna Pakarinen.


This year's entry:






My opinion & prediction:

No, Finland. It won’t work the 2nd time; this song is more Kabat (Czech Republic 2007) style, not Lordi. This entry is definitely one of the bottom favorites.

My prediction for the Semi Final: 18th to 20th
My prediction for the Final: Will not qualify