Iceland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1990 with the song "", composed by Hörður G. ÃÂlafsson, with lyrics by Aðalsteinn ÃÂsberg Sigurðsson, and performed by Stjórnin. The Icelandic participating broadcaster, (RÃÂV), selected its entry through 1990.
(RÃÂV) organised the fifth edition of in order to select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1990.
The first semi-final took place on 27 January 1990 and six of the competing acts performed. The top three entries, decided by a jury of 60 people in the studio audience, advanced to the final.
The second semi-final took place on 3 February 1990 and six of the competing acts performed. The top three entries, decided by a jury of 60 people in the studio audience, advanced to the final.
The final was held on 10 February 1990 at the RÃÂV studios in ReykjavÃÂk, hosted by Edda Andrésdóttir. 6 songs competed, with the winner being selected by the votes of nine juries - eight regional juries and a final professional jury.
Beinteinsdóttir and ÃÂrvarsson, now as Stjórnin, performed 8th on the night of the contest, held in Zagreb, Yugoslavia, following the United Kingdom and preceding Norway. They received 124 points for her performance of "", placing 4th of 22 competing countries, which was Iceland's best result in Eurovision until 1999.