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Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 1978
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Denmark was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1978 with the song "Boom Boom", written and performed by the group Mabel. The Danish participating broadcaster, Danmarks Radio (DR), organised the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1978 in order to select its entry for the contest. This marked Denmark's return to Eurovision after an 12-year absence.
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Before Eurovision
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Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1978
Danmarks Radio (DR) held the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1978 on 25 February at the Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen, hosted by Jørgen de Mylius. The musical director was Ole Kurt Jensen. Six songs took part with the winner being decided by votes from eight regional juries.
Other participants included both Denmark's first Eurovision winner, Grethe Ingmann, and their eventual second winners, the Olsen Brothers.
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At Eurovision
On the night of the final Mabel performed 16th in the running order, following Greece's "Charlie Chaplin" by Tania Tsanaklidou and preceding Luxembourg's "Parlez-vous français ?" by Baccara. At the close of voting "Boom Boom" had received 13 points, placing Denmark 16th of the 20 entries.[1] The Danish jury awarded its 12 points to Spain.[2]
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