Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest
Greece has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 44 times since its debut in 1974, missing six contests in that time. Greece's first win came in 2005 with "My Number One", sung by Helena Paparizou. The Greek national broadcaster, Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT), broadcasts the event each year and organises the process for the selection of the Greek entry. Greece has never finished last in the contest.
Marinella (pictured in 2006) was the first representative for Greece at their contest debut in 1974.
Helena Paparizou (pictured in 2010) represented Greece at the 2001 (as part of Antique) and 2005 contests, winning the latter.
Greek-Dutch performer Stefania was selected as the entrant for Greece in both 2020 and 2021.
2008 entrants from Cyprus (Evdokia Kadi) and Greece (Kalomira) at a contest press event.
Eurovision Song Contest 1974
The Eurovision Song Contest 1974 was the 19th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, held on 6 April 1974 in the Dome in Brighton, United Kingdom. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and presented by Katie Boyle, this was the fifth time that the United Kingdom had staged the contest.
The Concert Hall of the Dome, Brighton – host venue of the 1974 contest
Gigliola Cinquetti (pictured in 1966) had previously won the contest in 1964 for Italy, and competed again at this year's event.
Prior to the event, Dutch duo Mouth and MacNeal were considered among the favourites to win the contest.
Image: Olivia Newton John (1974)
