Austria in Melodifestivalen 1

Austria took part in the first edition of Melodifestivalen which was hosted by Norway in Oslo.The country was represented by RIAN with the song "Moonlight". The entry was be selected via a national selection. At the Melodifestivalen Austria didnt make it to the final and finished sixth in the first semi final with an amount of 40 points.

Wer Singt Für Österreich
The final took place on 19 April 2021. Ten entries qualified to the final and the winner, "Moonlight" performed by RIAN, was selected exclusively through a public televote. In addition to the performances of the competing entries, German Melodifestivalen entrant Nico Santos performed "Play With Fire".