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Malta has joined the Eurovision Song Contest on 35 occasions in the past and is now preparing for its 36th entry this year. However, Malta hasn’t made it to the Grand Final since 2021. Last year, the group The Busker finished in last place with „Dance (Our Own Party)“ in one of the semi-finals held in Liverpool.

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Malta made its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1971 with the song „Marija L-Maltija“ performed by Joe Grech in the Maltese language. However, the Maltese language has been utilized only twice in the contest. English, as Malta’s second official language, has been preferred for better international understanding. Nowadays, countries have the freedom to choose the language of their preference. Many nations have opted for languages other than their own, such as Austria presenting a song in French, Latvia in Italian, and Cyprus in French.

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English has indeed emerged as the dominant language in the Eurovision Song Contest, with most countries opting to perform in English to broaden their appeal and improve their chances of success. Consequently, Malta, being primarily English-speaking, no longer enjoys the same advantage it once did in the contest.

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Malta’s vibrant enthusiasm and creative spirit shine brightly, even within its small population of around 520,000. The nation’s national finals for Eurovision are expansive, featuring a multitude of talented singers. Among them stands Chiara, a noteworthy Maltese vocalist who has represented her country in the contest three times: in 1998, 2005, and 2009. Her remarkable performances earned her second and third place finishes, showcasing Malta’s enduring presence and talent on the Eurovision stage.

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Malta’s journey in the Eurovision Song Contest saw a significant hiatus from 1976 to 1990. However, upon their return in 1991 with „Could it be“ by Paul Giordimaina and Georgina, they secured a commendable 6th place, marking a strong comeback. Since then, Malta has consistently achieved notable positions. With 33 participations, they have landed in the Top 10 an impressive 14 times, giving them a statistical likelihood of approximately 39% to secure a Top 10 position. Furthermore, Malta’s chances of reaching the Grand Final hover around 50/50, showcasing their consistent presence and competitiveness in the contest.

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While Malta has yet to secure victory in the Eurovision Song Contest, they have come tantalizingly close, achieving two second places and two third places in their history. The Maltese people exhibit tremendous enthusiasm for the contest and eagerly anticipate the day their country emerges victorious. Rumours have circulated suggesting that if Malta were to win, they might host the first-ever open-air contest, showcasing their innovative spirit. In 2014, Malta successfully hosted the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, demonstrating their capacity to organize and execute a memorable event. Particularly noteworthy were the captivating introductions and postcards. Therefore, if Malta were to clinch the Eurovision Song Contest title, audiences could expect nothing short of a spectacular show from them.

Biggest successes

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2nd place, Ira Losco with “7th Wonder” (Tallinn 2002)

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2nd place, Chiara with “Angel” (Kiyv 2005)

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3rd place, Mary Spiteri with “Little Child” (Malmö 1992)

History

  • Debut: 1971
  • Participations: 36
  • Victories: 0
  • Finals: 26 (10 since 2004)
  • Chance to reach the final: 72% (50% since 2004)
  • Top 10: 14
  • Last places: 3 (2 in semi-finals)
# location year performer song points rank show
1 Dublin 1971 Joe Grech Marija L-maltija 52 18 final
2 Edinburgh 1972 Helen and Joseph L-imhabba 48 18 final
3 Stockholm 1975 Renato Singing This Song 32 12 final
4 Rome 1991 Paul Giordimaina and Georgina Could It Be 106 6 final
5 Malmö 1992 Mary Spiteri Little Child 123 3 final
6 Millstreet 1993 William Mangion This Time 69 8 final
7 Dublin 1994 Moira Stafrace & Christopher Scicluna More Than Love 97 5 final
8 Dublin 1995 Mike Spiteri Keep Me In Mind 76 10 final
9 Oslo 1996 Miriam Christine In A Woman’s Heart 68 10 final
10 Dublin 1997 Debbie Scerri Let Me Fly 66 9 final
11 Birmingham 1998 Chiara The One That I Love 165 3 final
12 Jerusalem 1999 Times 3 Believe ’n Peace 32 15 final
13 Stockholm 2000 Claudette Pace Desire 73 8 final
14 Copenhagen 2001 Fabrizio Faniello Another Summer Night 48 9 final
15 Tallinn 2002 Ira Losco 7th Wonder 164 2 final
16 Riga 2003 Lynn Chirchop To Dream Again 4 25 final
17 Istanbul 2004 Julie & Ludwig On Again… Off Again 50 12 final
18 Kyiv 2005 Chiara Angel 192 2 final
19 Athens 2006 Fabrizio Faniello I do 1 24 final
20 Helsinki 2007 Olivia Lewis Vertigo 15 25 semi-final
21 Belgrade 2008 Morena Vodka 38 14 semi-final
22 Moscow 2009 Chiara What If We 31 22 final
23 Oslo 2010 Thea Garrett My Dream 45 12 semi-final
24 Düsseldorf 2011 Glen Vella One Life 54 11 semi-final
25 Baku 2012 Kurt Calleja This Is The Night 41 21 final
26 Malmö 2013 Gianluca Tomorrow 120 8 final
27 Copenhagen 2014 Firelight Coming Home 32 23 final
28 Vienna 2015 Amber Warrior 43 11 semi-final
29 Stockholm 2016 Ira Losco Walk On Water 153 12 final
30 Kyiv 2017 Claudia Faniello Breathlessly 55 16 semi-final
31 Belgrade 2018 Christabelle Taboo 101 13 semi-final
32 Tel Aviv 2019 Michela Chameleon 107 14 final
33 Rotterdam 2021 Destiny Je Me Casse 255 7 final
34 Turin 2022 Emma Muscat I Am What I Am 47 16 semi-final
35 Liverpool 2023 The Busker Dance (Our Own Party) 3 15 semi-final
36 Malmö 2024 Sarah Bonnici Loop 13 16 semi-final
37 Basel 2025 Marina Conte Serving 91 17 final

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Moira Stafrace & Christopher Scicluna with “More Than Love”, Rank 5 (Dublin 1994)

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Julie & Ludwig with “On Again… Off Again”, Rank 12 (Istanbul 2004)

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Gianluca with “Tomorrow”, Rank 8 (Malmö 2013)