Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999


Estonia entered the Eurovision Song Contest 1999, held in Jerusalem, Israel. This was their fifth entry at Eurovision, having debuted at the 1994 contest.
The Estonian representative for the contest was Evelin Samuel and Imbi Rätsep with the song "Diamond of Night". It was the first contest with non-Estonian songs in the national final and the first time a non-Estonian song was picked to represent Estonia.

Before Eurovision

Eurolaul 1999

The final was held on 30 January 1999 at the ETV Studios in Tallinn. It was hosted by Romi Erlach and Marko Reikop.
The format of the final was the same as in previous years, with a 10-member "expert" international jury awarding points to their favourite songs from the 10 in the final. The jury that voted in the final included 1997 Eurovision winner Katrina Leskanich from the United Kingdom, Bjorgvin Halldorsson from Iceland, Nana Mouskouri from Greece and conductors Anders Berglund from Sweden, Noel Kelehan from Ireland and Kobi Oshrat from Israel.

Judges:

Samuel and Rätsep performed last of 23 countries, succeeding the entry from Bosnia and Herzegovina. At the close of the voting it had received 90 points, placing 6th.

Points awarded by Estonia

Points awarded to Estonia