Austria was represented by
Anita, with the song "Einfach weg", at the
1984 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 5 May in
Luxembourg City. The song was chosen through a national final organised by broadcaster
ORF.
Before Eurovision
National final
The final was held on 22 March 1984 at the ORF TV Studios in Vienna, hosted by Vera Russwurm. The winning song was chosen by a jury of 250 viewers who voted by telephone.[1]
On the night of the final Anita performed thirteenth in the running order, following
Yugoslavia and preceding
Germany. At the close of voting "Einfach weg" had received 5 points, placing Austria 19th (last) of the 19 entries.[2] The Austrian jury awarded its 12 points to
Sweden.[3]
Austria was represented by
Anita, with the song "Einfach weg", at the
1984 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 5 May in
Luxembourg City. The song was chosen through a national final organised by broadcaster
ORF.
Before Eurovision
National final
The final was held on 22 March 1984 at the ORF TV Studios in Vienna, hosted by Vera Russwurm. The winning song was chosen by a jury of 250 viewers who voted by telephone.[1]
On the night of the final Anita performed thirteenth in the running order, following
Yugoslavia and preceding
Germany. At the close of voting "Einfach weg" had received 5 points, placing Austria 19th (last) of the 19 entries.[2] The Austrian jury awarded its 12 points to
Sweden.[3]