Eurocat
This contest was the first to feature an official Eurovision mascot , called Eurocat . It was created by Josko Marusic , a Croatian author of animated films , caricaturist , illustrator and university professor .
The youngest representative
The UK sent its youngest ever representative , Emma Booth , who was fifteen at the time of the contest . She was allowed to compete however since she turned 16 in the year of that particular competition .
Tehnical problems
The Spanish performance was beset by technical problems . First the backing track failed to play , then it started too early . The delegation ' s conductor completely lost control and the Spanish duo , Azúcar Moreno , left the stage . The second attempt was successful and the duo ended up in fifth place .
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