On 3 March 2014 , the BBC announced that Molly would be representing the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with the song " Children of the Universe " . Molly wrote " Children of the Universe " herself and has described her ambition to write music that " breaks down political barriers " . Prior to the contest , Molly signed a record deal with Warner Music UK on 1 April 2014 . On 4 April , Molly announced that she would release her song " Children of the Universe " on 28 April 2014 . It was made available for digital download on iTunes from 15 April . The song was recorded in Stockholm , Sweden with a 28-piece orchestra and produced by Anders Hansson . The official video for the entry was released on YouTube on 23 April 2014 . The following day , Molly appeared on BBC Radio 1 's Innuendo Bingo . However at the Eurovision final on 10 May 2014 , she was regarded as a front-runner and one of the favourites to win the show . Molly concluded the show performing last and the song was voted 17th ( out of 26 entries ) gaining 40 points
Eurovision Song Contest 2014
Eurovision Song Contest 2014
Molly Smitten-Downes