eurovision 1989

Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson

Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson, billed as Daníel, represented Iceland at Eurovision 1989 in Lausanne with “Það sem enginn sér”, finishing 22nd of 22.

who
Icelandic singer
born
26 August 1969, Reykjavík, Iceland
billed as
Daníel
contest
1989
best result
22nd, 1989
music
electronic, house
record labels
4AD, Kompakt
sang for
Iceland

Biography

Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson is an Icelandic singer and producer, and the lead singer of the bands GusGus, Nýdönsk and Esja. Billed as Daníel, the singer finished last in Lausanne in 1989 with “Það sem enginn sér”, without a point.

Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson”.

At Eurovision

One song, and what became of it.

  1. 1989 Lausanne

    Iceland

    “Það sem enginn sér”

    22nd of 22 Finished 22nd of 22, with no points.

    Billed as
    Daníel
    Sung in
    Icelandic
    Written by
    Valgeir Guðjónsson
    Running order
    20th of 22
    Age on the night
    19
    Won that year
    Yugoslavia: Riva, “Rock Me”

    The story of Eurovision 1989: Two children, a crossbow and Yugoslavia's only win

Away from Eurovision

Awards

  • Icelandic Music Awards

As recorded on Wikidata, which is rarely the whole list.

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