Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003


Iceland was represented by Birgitta Haukdal, with the song '"Open Your Heart", at the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 24 May in Riga, Latvia. "Open Your Heart" was chosen as the Icelandic entry at the national final Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins on 15 February. Iceland returned to Eurovision following an enforced one-year absence due to relegation after a last-place finish in 2001.

Before Eurovision

Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2003

The final was organised by broadcaster RÚV and held at the Háskólabió in Reykjavík, hosted by Logi Bergmann Eiðsson and Gísli Marteinn Baldursson. 15 songs took part with the winner being chosen by televoting. Haukdal's winning song was performed in Icelandic as "Segðu mér allt".
Only the top 3 placements and votes were announced, but later unconfirmed reports suggested that Ragnheiður Eiríksdóttir had finished fourth and Ingunn Gylfadóttir last.

At Eurovision

On the night of the final Birgitta performed first in the running order, preceding Austria. At the close of voting "Open Your Heart" had received 81 points, placing Iceland joint 8th of the 26 entries. The 12 points from the Icelandic televote were awarded to Norway.
Haukdal's top 10 finish meant that Iceland was given one of the automatic qualifying slots for the 2004 final.

Points awarded by Iceland

12 points10 points8 points7 points6 points

    • 5 points4 points3 points2 points1 point