In 1999, France, Germany, Spain, and the UK became automatic qualifiers as the highest-paying EBU members. Contestants were also free to perform in any language, a rule not seen since the 1970s. In a controversial move, the orchestra became optional, meaning all entries performed to
Sigal Shachmon
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Yigal Ravid
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Dafna Dekel
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"The Eurovision Song Contest 1999" is episode 1 of Eurovision Song Contest season 44. It scored 5.0/10 from 3 votes. It aired on May 29, 1999.