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Participation summary | |
Appearances | 7 (7 finals) |
First appearance | 1985 |
Last appearance | 1999 |
Highest placement | 1st: 1989 |
Host | 1989, 1999 |
France has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 7 times since its debut in 1985. France has hosted the contest twice, in 1989 and 1999.
1 | Winner |
2 | Second place |
3 | Third place |
Year | Entrant | Final | Semi |
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1985 | Christine Landault and Stephane Elizabe | - | No semi finals |
1987 | Marie-Soizic Cabié | - | |
1989 | Agnès Letestu | 1 | - |
1991 | Emmanuel Thibault | 2 | - |
1993 | Raphaëlle Delaunay-Belleville | 3 | - |
1995 | Karl Paquette | - | - |
1997 | Did not participate | ||
1999 | Emmanuel Eggermont and Juliette Roudet | - | - |
2001 to 2017 | Did not participate |
Year | Location | Venues | Presenter(s) |
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1989 | Paris | Palais des congrès | Zizi Jeanmaire and Alain Duault |
1999 | Lyon | Opéra de Lyon | Alex Taylor |
Switzerland has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 63 times since making its debut at the first contest in 1956, missing only four contests, in 1995, 1999, 2001 and 2003. Switzerland hosted the first contest in 1956 in Lugano, and won it. Switzerland won the contest again in 1988, with the 1989 contest being held in Lausanne.
Eurovision is a pan-European television telecommunications network owned and operated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). It was founded in 1954 in Geneva, Switzerland, and its first official transmission took place on 6 June 1954. However, a year before the official launch, on 2 June 1953 the coronation of Elizabeth II was one of the first events to be broadcast across Europe.
Eurovision Young Musicians, often shortened to EYM, or Young Musicians, is a biennial classical music competition for European musicians that are aged between 12 and 21. It is organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and broadcast on television throughout Europe, with some countries holding national selections to choose their representatives for the contest.
Poland has participated in the Eurovision Young Musicians 14 times since its debut in 1992 and has won the contest three times to date. Poland hosted the contest in 1994.
Slovenia has participated in the biennial classical music competition Eurovision Young Musicians 13 times since its debut in 1994, winning the contest for the first time in 2010.
Greece has participated in the biennial classical music competition Eurovision Young Musicians eleven times since its debut in 1990, winning the contest for the first time in 2008.
Portugal has participated in the biennial classical music competition Eurovision Young Musicians 4 times since its debut in 1990 and are yet to receive a top 3 placing in any contest. Portugal hosted the contest in 1996. Portugal previously attempted to take part in 1986, but were forced to withdraw as it had been unable to provide a "qualified candidate".
Sweden has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 15 times since its debut in 1985. Sweden has hosted the contest once, in 1993 and jointly won the contest in 2003. Sweden is also the only country that has participated in every edition.
Malta has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 2 times since its debut in 2015. On 7 July 2015, PBS Malta, which is responsible for Malta's participation confirmed that Malta will host the 2017 edition. However, in January 2017, the EBU announced that PBS had due to circumstances beyond their control been forced to cancel their staging of the competition. Nevertheless, they will still take part in the contest.
Norway has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 13 times since its debut in 1985. Norway has hosted and won the contest once, in 2011.
Cyprus has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 9 times since its debut in 1989. Cyprus is one of the poorest performing countries in the contest, with no finals appearances.
Belgium has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 11 times since its debut in 1985. In 1987, Belgium and the Netherlands participated together with a joint entry.
Spain has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers eight times since its debut in 1985, most recently taking part in 1999. Spain is the most successful country in the contest, with a total of five wins.
Germany has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 13 times since its debut in 1985. Germany has hosted the contest once, in 1987. Before German reunification in 1990, it was presented as West Germany, representing the Federal Republic of Germany. East Germany did not compete.
Poland has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 11 times since its debut in 1993. Poland has hosted the contest a record three times, in 1997, 2005 and 2013, and has won the contest three times. On 5 September 2016, Polish broadcaster Telewizja Polska (TVP) confirmed they would participate again in 2017.
The United Kingdom has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 7 times since its debut in 1985, most recently taking part in 2005. The UK has hosted the contest once, in 2001 and jointly won the contest in 1989.
Portugal has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 4 times since its debut in 1989.
Finland has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 11 times since its debut in 1985. Finland has hosted the contest once, in 1991.
Switzerland has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 9 times since its debut in 1985. Switzerland has hosted the contest once, in 1995.
Estonia has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 4 times since its debut in 1993.