How to Vote in Eurovision

Voting in the Eurovision Song Contest is a crucial part of the show, allowing viewers from participating countries to influence the final results. The voting process happens after all the competing songs have been performed in the Grand Final (and Semi-Finals, if applicable).

Who Can Vote?

Viewers in the participating countries can vote. Critically, you cannot vote for your own country’s entry. Your vote must go to another country.

When to Vote?

Voting typically opens immediately after the last song has been performed and remains open for a short period, usually around 15-20 minutes. During this time, on-screen graphics and commentators will provide the voting instructions and the deadline for casting your vote. Pay close attention!

How to Vote

There are two main ways to vote:

• Telephone Voting: Each participating song is assigned a unique two-digit number. Viewers can call a specific phone number associated with their country and then enter the song number they want to vote for. The phone number to call is displayed on the screen during the voting window. Calls are usually charged.
• SMS Voting: Similar to telephone voting, viewers can send a text message (SMS) to a specific number with the song number they wish to vote for. The SMS number is also displayed on screen. SMS voting is also typically charged.

It’s important to note that you can only vote a limited number of times (usually 20 times) per phone number or SMS account. This is to prevent one person from unfairly influencing the results.

The Jury Vote

Alongside the public vote, a professional jury in each participating country also casts its votes. The jury consists of music industry professionals (singers, songwriters, producers, etc.) who evaluate the songs based on various criteria such as vocal performance, composition, originality, and overall impression. The jury votes are revealed separately and contribute 50% to the overall score, with the public vote making up the other 50%.

The Voting Sequence

After the voting window closes, the national spokespersons from each participating country announce the points awarded by their jury. They award points from 1 to 8, 10, and finally 12 points to their top ten songs. This part of the show is often filled with suspense and excitement. Once all the jury votes are announced, the public vote results are tallied and revealed. The points awarded by the public are combined with the jury points to determine the final winner of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Important Considerations

• Charge for Voting: Remember that voting by phone or SMS will typically incur a charge. Check with your mobile provider for rates.
• Vote Wisely: Consider all the performances before deciding who to vote for.
• Fairness: Remember you can’t vote for your own country.
• Technical Issues: Be aware that telephone lines can get busy during the voting period. Try multiple times if you have trouble getting through.

Voting is a significant part of the Eurovision experience, so make sure you understand the process and enjoy the show!

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