Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008

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

Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Country Malta
National selection
Selection processMalta Song for Europe 2008
Selection date(s)Semi-final
24 January 2008
Final
26 January 2008
Selected entrantMorena
Selected song"Vodka"
Finals performance
Semi-final resultFailed to qualify (14th, 38 points)
Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Before Eurovision

Malta Song for Europe 2008

The contest received 225 songs (3 of which were disqualified) 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:

  • Manwel Borg (Malta)
  • Paulo Franco (Portugal)
  • Luben Milkov (Bulgaria)
  • Marya Kransimirova (Bulgaria)
  • Pieros Kkezos (Cyprus)
  • Emilios Koromias (Cyprus)
  • Jurgen Orth (Germany)
  • Veronica Harriott (UK)
  • Alistair Griffin (UK)

Semi-final

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.[1][2]

Draw Artist Song Songwriter(s) Result
1 Glen & Pamela "Loved By You" Paul Giordimaina, Fleur Balzan Eliminated
2 Claudia Faniello "Caravaggio" Ray Agius, Godwin Sant Finalist
3 Eleonor Cassar "Give Me A Chance" Paul Giordimaina, Fleur Balzan Finalist
4 Mary Spiteri "My Last Encore" Ray Agius, Godwin Sant Eliminated
5 Morena "Casanova" Philip Vella, Gerard James Borg Finalist
6 Daniela Vella "Throw Your Stones" Philip Vella, Gerard James Borg Eliminated
7 Rosman Pace "Love Is Just The Way" Rosman Pace Finalist
8 Klinsmann "Go" Dominic Galea, Claudette Pace Finalist
9 Morena "Vodka" Philip Vella, Gerard James Borg Finalist
10 Pamela "Whispers" Paul Giordimaina, Fleur Balzan Eliminated
11 Klinsmann "Superhero" Philip Vella, Gerard James Borg Eliminated
12 Jean Claude Vancell "Contradiction" Jean Claude Vancell Eliminated
13 Chris & Moira "All Right Now" Chris Scicluna, Moira Stafrace Eliminated
14 Jessica Muscat "Tangled" Philip Vella, Gerard James Borg Eliminated
15 Mary Spiteri "If You Believe" Paul Abela, Raymond Mahoney Eliminated
16 Petra Zammit "Street Car of Desire" Elton Zarb, Rita Pace Finalist
17 Claudia Faniello "Sunrise" Ray Agius Finalist

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 (80%) and an "expert" jury (20%).[3]

Draw Artist Song Jury Televote Total Place
Votes Points Votes Points
1 Eleonor Cassar "Give Me A Chance" 49 10 3,821 40 50 4
2 Claudia Faniello "Caravaggio" 49 12 12,714 56 68 2
3 Petra Zammit "Street Car of Desire" 39 4 3,421 24 28 6
4 Morena "Casanova" 40 6 3,607 32 38 5
5 Klinsmann "Go" 43 8 3,299 16 24 7
6 Claudia Faniello "Sunrise" 71 16 4,518 48 64 3
7 Rosman Pace "Love Is Just The Way" 36 2 3,253 8 10 8
8 Morena "Vodka" 49 14 16,979 64 78 1

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[4]
Points awarded to Malta (Semi-Final 2)
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

References
  1. "MALTESE SEMI-FINAL 2008".
  2. http://www.esckaz.com/2008/mal.htm. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. "MALTESE NATIONAL FINAL 2008".
  4. Eurovision Song Contest 2008
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