Which country did Bucks Fizz's winning ESC entry come from (1981)?
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United Kingdom
Bucks Fizz won in 1981 for United Kingdom.
💡 Did you know? Famous for the moment the singers' skirts were ripped off on stage.
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At the Eurovision Song Contest 1981, United Kingdom triumphed: Bucks Fizz beat the assembled competition of Europe with the song “Making Your Mind Up” and lifted the coveted trophy. Famous for the moment the singers' skirts were ripped off on stage. The ESC is the biggest music competition in the world and one of the longest-running television shows of all time; it has been held every single year since 1956. Each participating country sends one entry into the race, and at the end of the night juries and viewers cast their votes: the famous “points” (from one up to the legendary “twelve points”) decide victory or defeat. The contest is far more than just music: it is a colourful festival of nations, full of flamboyant costumes, big emotions and fans cheering in front of their screens. By tradition the winning country hosts the contest the following year before an audience of millions. Learn the year, country, performer and winning song of this 1981 entry and dive into a piece of European music history.
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United Kingdom
Bucks Fizz won in 1981 for United Kingdom.
💡 Did you know? Famous for the moment the singers' skirts were ripped off on stage.
Bucks Fizz
The winning song was “Making Your Mind Up”.
💡 Did you know? United Kingdom provided the winner that year.
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