Eurovision Song Contest 1989

Overview

The Eurovision Song Contest 1989 was the 34th annual Eurovision Song Contest. It was held on Saturday, May 6, 1989, in Lausanne, Switzerland.

History

In 1989, all 21 countries from the previous contest participated in the competition.

Winner

The winner of this competition was the Croatian band Riva, representing Yugoslavia with the song “Rock Me”. It was Yugoslavia's only victory in the contest, and it came just two years before the country's collapse.

Venue

Lausanne is a city in southwestern Switzerland, the capital of the French-speaking canton of Vaud and the administrative center of the district of the same name. Located in Romandy, on terraced hills off the northern shore of Lake Geneva, 62 km from Geneva. The city has the title of “Olympic Capital” of the world. It is home to the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee and numerous international sports federations.

This was the second competition to be hosted by Switzerland, with the country having previously hosted and won the first contest in Lugano. The venue for this year's contest was the Palais Beaulieu (Palace of Beaulieu), a large event space located in Lausanne.

Host City

Lausanne is situated on the northern shore of Lake Geneva, approximately 62 km from Geneva. It has been recognized as the "Olympic Capital" due to its connection with the International Olympic Committee and various international sports organizations.

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