Milestone Moments: 1988 - When Celine was crowned Queen
The 1988 Eurovision Song Contest marked a major breakthrough in the history of the competition. The show, staged in Dublin, was given a makeover to attract a younger audience. Host broadcaster RTE introduced a modern set, at that point the largest in the history of the contest. Two giant video walls and a computerised scoreboard were also unveiled. At the time, it was a ground breaking production and set the standard for future editions of the contest. However, 1988 will always be remembered for one of the most thrilling voting moments in the history of the competition, and as the contest that launched a legend, Celine Dion.