Austria in Melodifestivalen 3

Austria took part in the third edition of Melodifestivalen which was hosted by Denmark in Copenhagen with the song “Cry For You”, composed by Florian Gruber. The song was performed by RIAN.

Semi-final
The semi-final took place on 4 August 2021. Seven entries competed to this round "Cry For You" by RIAN, "Expresso & Tschianti" by Josh, "Hold" by Poptrackers feat. ArianA and "If That's What You Like" by Pænda advanced to the final while the other three failed to qualify. The Austrian Hod announced the results while Mathea performed her Melodifestivalen entry Wollt Dir Nur Sagen that competed in the second edition of the Melodifestivalen, She managed to qualify for the final but at the final she ended last with only 50 points 3 points behind Serbia that placed 11th.

Final
The final took place on 14 August 2021. Four entries qualified to the final and the winner, "Cry For You" performed by RIAN, was selected exclusively through a jury voting. In addition to the performances of the competing entries, Austrian Melodifestivalen entrant Mathea performed "Wollt Dir Nur Sagen".