The 41st Eurovision Song Contest was held in Oslo, Norway on 18 May 1996. The show was presented by Ingvild Bryn and Morten Harket. Harket, lead singer of pop group A-Ha.

Brendan Graham also wrote the 1994 winner 'Rock n Roll Kids' that was performed by Charlie McGettigan and Paul Harrington. This was Ireland’s 6th win in Eurovision.