#esc 1989

The 1989 and 1990 contests saw the same exact nations participate in each year.

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A little feature of Eurovision that I've largely ignored until now are the postcards. The short filmed sequences introducing the next act and also fitting in a little bit of tourism promotion for the hosts.

They started in 1970 as filler for a contest shortened by boycotts, but then went on to become a much loved part of the festival, giving the stage team precious seconds to redress the stage. With the dawn of delegations bringing props and more complex staging that's now essential. They also give the production team a chance to express themselves outside the arena.

The UKs 1998 postcards are probably some of the best ever made. Each features some aspect of the UKs economy and culture finishing with the reveal of the flag for the next act. Watching them becomes a game of working out how and when the flag will appear, sometimes in remarkably creative ways.

Here is a template with each song that represented the countries which participated in both Eurovision 1989 and 2019. You can bold or otherwise indicate which one is your favorite to see whether you like their entry this year or from 30 years ago better! Enjoy!