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Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982
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Austria was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1982 with the song "Sonntag", composed by Michael Mell, with lyrics by Rudolf Leve, and performed by the band Mess, consisting of Fritz (real name Michael Scheickl) and Elisabeth 'Lizzi' Engstler. The Austrian participating broadcaster Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF), selected its entry through a national final.
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Before Eurovision
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National final
Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF) held the national final at the ORF-Zentrum in Vienna, hosted by Andreas Steppan. The winning song was chosen by 290 people who voted by telephone.
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At Eurovision
On the evening of the final Mess performed 10th in the running order, following Sweden and preceding Belgium. At the close of voting "Sonntag" placing Austria 9th of the 18 entries.[1] The Austrian jury awarded its 12 points to the United Kingdom.[2]
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