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Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980

Denmark was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1980 with the song "", composed by Bjarne Gren Jensen, with lyrics by Flemming Jørgensen, and performed by Bamses Venner. The Danish participating broadcaster, (DR), organised the 1980 in order to select its entry for the contest.

Before Eurovision

1980

(DR) held the 1980 on 29 March at the Falkonér Theatre in Copenhagen, hosted by Jørgen de Mylius. 12 songs took part with the winner being decided by votes from a jury made up of members of the public.

Other participants in the national final included Danish Eurovision winners Grethe Ingmann and the Olsen Brothers, and 1989 entrant Birthe Kjær.

At Eurovision

On the evening of the final Bamses Venner performed 7th in the running order, following and preceding . At the close of voting "" had received 25 points, placing Denmark 14th of the 19 entries. The Danish jury awarded its 12 points to contest winners .

Voting

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