Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008


Malta was represented by Morena in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song "Vodka".

Before Eurovision

[Malta [Song for Europe 2008]]

The contest received 225 songs which would have been whittled down to just 35, but due to a tie between a number of songs, the second round consisted of 36 songs. Seventeen entries were decided for the semi-final on the 24 January 2008, where all songs were performed and eight progressed on to the final on 26 January 2008.
The nine-member international jury which decided on these 36 songs were:
The semi-final was held at the Malta Fairs & Convention Centre in Ta' Qali on 24 January 2008, hosted by John Demanuele, Ruth Sammut Casingena and Chiara. The finalists were chosen by an international jury.

Final

The final was held at the Malta Fairs & Convention Centre in Ta' Qali on 26 January 2008, hosted by John Demanuele, Ruth Sammut Casingena and Chiara. The winner was chosen by televoting and an "expert" jury.

At Eurovision

The song received 38 points and placed 14th in the semifinal and so Malta failed to qualify for the final for the second time.

Points awarded by Malta[Eurovision [Song Contest 2008]]

Semi-Final 2

Final

12 points10 points8 points7 points6 points

  • 5 points4 points3 points2 points1 point