Iceland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1989 by
Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson with the song "Það sem enginn sér". Ágúst was the winner of the Icelandic national final, Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 1989, organised by Icelandic broadcaster
Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV).
Before Eurovision
Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 1989
The final was held on 30 March 1989 at the RÚV studios in
Reykjavík, hosted by Jónas R. Jónsson. 5 songs competed, which were all shown as pre-recorded video clips, and the winner was chosen by the votes of 8 regional juries.[1]
Ágúst performed 20th on the night of the contest, held in
Lausanne,
Switzerland, following Greece and preceding Germany. Iceland did not manage to receive any points from all countries, placing 22nd (last) of 22 competing countries.[2] The Icelandic jury awarded its 12 points to Cyprus.[3]
Voting
Iceland did not receive any points at the 1989 Eurovision Song Contest.[4]