It’s that time of the year again! The Eurovision Song Contest will be taking place this week in Liverpool, and Maltese Eurovision enthusiasts are anxiously waiting to see how The Busker will do in Tuesday’s semi-final. But first, here’s a run through of all of Malta’s entries since it’s very first Eurovision Song Contest.

Malta first took part in 1971 and then again in 1972 and 1975. This was followed by a long break of 16 years, after which the country decided to take part again in 1991. Ever since then, Malta is yet to miss a year.

Hit song after another has been sent, but no artist has managed to take first place as of yet. Malta has come close on a handful of occasions, with Ira Losco and Chiara coming in second place in 2002 and 2005 respectively but that first place has unfortunately always been out of reach.

We’ve gathered the full list of ALL of Malta’s Eurovision entries for you to reminisce in sweet nostalgia:

1971 – Joe Grech - Marija l-Maltija – last place at 18^th place

1972 – Helen and Joseph – L-imhabba – last place at 18^th place

1975 – Renato – Singing this song – 12^th place

1991– Paul Giordimaina and Georgina – Could it be – 6^th place

1992 – Mary Spiteri – Little Child – 3^rd place

1993 – William Mangion – This time – 8^th Place

1994 – Moira Stafrace and Christopher Scicluna – More than love – 5^th place

1995 – Mike Spiteri – Keep me in mind – 10^th place

1996 – Miriam Christine – In a Women’s Heart – 10^th place

1997 – Debbie Scerri – Let me Fly – 9^th place

1998 – Chiara – The one that I love – 3^rd place

1999 – Times three – Believe ‘n Peace – 15^th place

2000 – Claudette Pace – Desire – 8^th place

2001 – Fabrizio Faniello – Another Summer night – 9^th place

2002 – Ira Losco – 7^th Wonder – 2^nd place

2003 – Lynn Chircop – To dream again – 25^th place

2004 – Julie and Ludwig – On again.. off again – 12^th place

2005 – Chiara – Angel – 2^nd place

2006 – Fabrizio Faniello – I do - 24^th place

2007 – Olivia Lewis – Vertigo – Failed to qualify

2008 – Morena – Vodka – Failed to qualify

2009 – What if we – Chaira – 22^nd place

2010 – Thea Garret – My Dream – failed semi final

2011 – Glen Vella – One life – failed semi final

2012 – Kurt Calleja – This is the night – 21^st place

2013 – Gianluca – Tomorrow – 8^th place

2014 – Firelight – Coming home – 23^rd place

2015 – Amber – Warrior – Failed to qualify

2016 – Ira Losco – Walk on water – 12^th place

2017 – Claudio Faniello – Breathlessly – failed to qualify

2018 – Christabelle – Taboo – failed to qualify

2019 – Michela Pace – Chameleon – 12th place

2020 – Destiny – Ally of my love – concert cancelled

2021- Destiny – Je me Casse – 7^th place

2022 - Emma Muscat - I am what I am - Failed to qualify

What is your all time favourite entry?

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