germany's representative was chosen during a national final called 'countdown grand prix 2002'. it was held on 22 february at the ostseehalle in kiel, hosted by axel bulthaupt and it was broadcast live on television. the winner was chosen in two rounds of televoting - after the first round, the top 3 songs were voted on again. corinna may won the german national final and represented germany in tallinn with her english-language song "i can't live without music".