WorldVision Song Contest 42 | OOC | [SIGNUPS CLOSED]

[Frenline Delpha]

Anyway, there's a small page-thingey at the top of every post, in the left corner. Right click on that and then simply copy the link, which you can then use in a [url][/url].

Strange. I never noticed that before.
Anyways, thanks for the reply.

[The Sword Bloke]

Changing both our songs already.
The Sword Bloke's new song is 'The Last Time' by Shop Owner, Maxky & Marcus Melton. Tune is 'One More Night' by Maroon 5.
Volcanoc's new song is 'I Do This' by Mozar Chelkan & f.a.l.k.o.n, to the tune of 'Watch my Dance' by Loukas Yiorkas & Stero Mike, Greece 2011 Eurovision.

[Normandy and Picardy]

[Unified Free Lands]

The Empire of Transarabia is in.
(This is Armeia on my other account BTW, I'm going to join as this one instead)

[Gim]

[Polkopia]

With the end of the 41st Worldvision Song Contest, and Polkopia taking an impressive 7th place with Tatiana Agrafena song, "Yasha Dants", sung entirely in the Polkopian language and finishing the contest with 96 points, the PNB has decided to opt for a National Final yet again to determine Polkopia's entry along with the same format as before with the results being decided between a 50/50 split between international and national juries and domestic televote. The PNB almost opted out for Worlvision alltogether, due to political reasons conflicting with other participating nations, but the viewer turnout for Worldvision from the Polkopian public prompted the PNB to once again, enter the contest.

In order to vote, please send a Telegram to Polkopia with the songs rated in Worldvision format (12 points to your favorite, 10 point to your second favorite, and 8-1 points for the rest.)


1: Elizabeth Zhenya - "Avalanche"
Language: English
Tune: Molly Sandén - Satellites

2: Silvia Aksinya- "Yash"
Language: Polkopian
Translation: Mine
Tune: Jelena Tomasevic - Ime Moje

3: Ida Katenka - "The Last Time"
Language: English
Tune: Ruth Lorenzo - Patito Feo

4: Sergey Feodosiy - "You Don't Even Know"
Language: English
Tune: Marco Carta - Ho Scelto Di No

5: Sveta M. - "Shake It"
Language: English
Tune: Severina - Calimero

6: Luptani - "On Lavit"
Lanugage: English/Polkopian
Translation: One Love
Tune: Il Volo - L'amore Si Muove

7: Martin & Fyodor Granat - "Another Way"
Lanugage: English
Tune: Elnur & Samir - Day After Day

8: Nastasia Roza - "Long Ago"
Lanugage: English
Tune: Мария Яремчук - До тебе

9: Bojana Marica - "Without Your Love"
Lanugage: English
Tune: Виктория Ланевская - Пока Живёт Любовь

10: Branka Larisa - "Scream!"
Lanugage: English
Tune: Ира Левицкая - Вова танцует

[Gim]

ICly yes - Westerburn and Albertasby are one and the same. Its a story of royal houses changing etc., but for the time being I am back to being Albertasby!

Oh wait I think I meant Accradia! But yeah I'm gonna assume all your main nations (that aren't puppets) are the same IC country. We've also had Saintrabina return (at least to WHF) recently and Euski was going to but unfortunately it hasn't happened yet. Glad to see all these old regulars returning. Maybe there's something we could do to summon Chenkorya...

I love the image. Excellent font and excellent background. You obviously have more Photoshop skills than I do.

Thank you! I certainly have more in store waiting to be published. I might make one to ICly welcome Albertasby back to WorldVision...

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13.09.2015 [x]

I hope to learn from you. You obviously have more experience than I do in WV and WHF. I'm trying to host the contest myself, and this is my first time doing it, so I'd need a great deal of help from the veterans.

[Kalosia]

What was Kalosian's expression to the Britonish win?

Minor disapproval that lasted for only the first few days after the announcement. Even then it was triggered by something else involving your nation; it wasn't like that was for no reason. If I win, it'd be like the Olympics in 1980 and 1984, except there's no official rivalry of any kind and of course it's not that much of a conflict.

I hope to learn from you. You obviously have more experience than I do in WV and WHF. I'm trying to host the contest myself, and this is my first time doing it, so I'd need a great deal of help from the veterans.

If you're looking for inspiration, I'd suggest websites like Behance and Designspiration. I also wish the best of luck and hope you win in the future maybe when I'm not also bidding to host

I see the competition to host this edition is heating up. Also when can we have an updated OP?

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13.09.2015 [x]

[Gim]

What was Kalosian's expression to the Britonish win?

Minor disapproval that lasted for only the first few days after the announcement. Even then it was triggered by something else involving your nation; it wasn't like that was for no reason. If I win, it'd be like the Olympics in 1980 and 1984, except there's no official rivalry of any kind and of course it's not that much of a conflict.

I hope to learn from you. You obviously have more experience than I do in WV and WHF. I'm trying to host the contest myself, and this is my first time doing it, so I'd need a great deal of help from the veterans.

If you're looking for inspiration, I'd suggest websites like Behance and Designspiration. I also wish the best of luck and hope you win in the future maybe when I'm not also bidding to host

I see the competition to host this edition is heating up. Also when can we have an updated OP?

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13.09.2015 [x]

Thank you! Even if I don't win, I'll still be proud of the fact that I am able to showcase my nation.

[Francilie]

After a one edition-break Francilie is back.

Country Francilie
Broadcaster SRF

Title Je ne me rendrais pas
Artist Camille Lancet
Language French

Tune Il Faut Du Temps - Sandrine François

[Normandy and Picardy]

Despite BNRT earlier stating that they would abandon the national final format indefinitely after the bad results it bore, due to a flurry of brilliant entries after the Internal Selection deadline, along with demands from Normand WorldVision fans, BNRT has been forced to use a national final to determine who will represent Normandy and Picardy at WorldVision 42. However, instead of reincarnating "Alo Contjalest Esa Poual Chantjal", a new national final called "Esan Volla" ("Your Voice") has been created. The votes will be split 50/50 between international juries and the Normand public. There will be 4 acts, and voting will go: 8pts for your favourite, 6pts, 4pts and finally 2pts. Voting will close 13th September.

Song 1 - "Take It All" by EAUL
Tune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhkZGqkIjPg&list=PLv5-7uT8K03HkZUq1DtKF1n0C9PTOt7pY&index=1
Lyric Extract:
I need someone to make me feel
Like I can believe in myself
I need someone to make me right
And only you can, so take all of me

Song 2 - "Paper Shackles" by Republika
Tune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzmSotAhLIo&list=PLv5-7uT8K03HkZUq1DtKF1n0C9PTOt7pY&index=2
Lyric Extract:
Trapped by my paper shackles
The love child of our inner greed
Show me a world where I can be free

Song 3 - "Believe" by Fjolðenskil
Tune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo6UnKr6Bwg&list=PLv5-7uT8K03HkZUq1DtKF1n0C9PTOt7pY&index=3
Lyric Extract:
Everything that you've got
Every single drop, you'd give
To live, live, live
Just to
Be-be-lieve

Song 4 - "Forbidden" by The Pain
Tune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzE3kNUWA9s&list=PLv5-7uT8K03HkZUq1DtKF1n0C9PTOt7pY&index=4
Lyric Extract:
You're something forbidden
I want to love you
I want to love you
Oh baby I do

[Britonisea]

The Britonish Delegation has decided to enter Britonisea for the 10th time with;

Name: Abanta Fonely
Place of Birth: Boschke, Northern Britonisea
Name of Song: A Step at a time
Tune: Start Over
Broadcaster: UCRTV

From here for 16 seconds
TASTER SESSION

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Look out to the pier
Anoint by God's hand
Now look down deep inside of me.
Swept by Nature's sands.

UCRTVNEWS

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Even though Daniel Richards caused trouble in the scene of people singing on stage to gain some importance in the music industries, Daniel has been confirmed to be the commentator for the UCR, who broadcasts WorldVision Song Contest this year. UCRTV announced that Daniel Richards won't be a one man band and has a partner with him in the commentators office who is as patriotic as Daniel Richards. Two years [2 WHF Editions] ago, Daniel feels no remorse for what he said to the Kalosians which did upset a few of them. After he heard he will be commentating the nation's biggest music show (Bigger than Melodifestivalen which has been running for 45 years) he said he was exhilierated and he also stated that he will break boundaries when informing the audience about the contest.


Daniel on the left. Jasper on the right.

[Attican Republic]

United Regions of Verona here (oyus am back), signing up. And I'm signing up with Attican Republic, ofc

[Ekoz]

United Regions of Verona here (oyus am back), signing up. And I'm signing up with Attican Republic, ofc

omgz such gd nws, missd u bbz xox

[Attican Republic]

United Regions of Verona here (oyus am back), signing up. And I'm signing up with Attican Republic, ofc

omgz such gd nws, missd u bbz xox

ho em ge!!!!!!1!!!!!!!!!! ekky ek mi bbe i mzd u so much like ya omg xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo gogel trnsl8 is gna ad a trnsl8 optn 4 me

[Aloquirbe]

Oh,
here we go again.

[Gim]

Three Broadcasting Stations in Gim

Empire of Gim is proud to bid their most prestigious city for the hosting of the 42nd WorldVision Song Contest, where many nations from different multiverses perform their native songs to showcase not just their famous singers but also their cultures. The quote in our host bid, “Tell Us Now”, encourages all participating nations to “tell” all contestants and audiences in this event what song and performance they can show us to make their nation proud. If our nation gains the opportunity to host the most popular singing contest in the multiverse, broadcasts will be made in all of our TV stations(NATV, SATV, WATV), possibly in prime-time schedule.
The title logo of our bid is made by an anonymous artist responsible for drawing portraits in the House of Gim(Home of the Gimian Emperor). A white background is used to make the logo simple yet luxurious. The font used is currently the most trendy and popular San Serif font in our nation.

Ansan is the capital city of Gim. Ansan is known for its beaches, cruise ship travels, ice hockey, and musical concerts. It is extremely easy to travel from one tourist attraction to another, because Gim is a small island that has an extensive highway called, "Coastline Express", which allows one to travel from one end of the island to another in just ten to fifteen minutes. Details on our tourist attractions are shown below.
Before Gim’s tourist attractions are mentioned, one must come to Gim via airplane, arriving at Ansan International Airport, which is shown below:

Ansan Beach is the largest and the most accommodating beach in the nation, where more than a thousand people visit it every day. Only natural sand is used; it is an excellent place to relax and have fun for all ages.

Transportation:
Simply take Line 1 subway from the airport to Stock Exchange station. Transfer to Line 2 subway and get off at Ansan Beach station.

Ansan Cruise is the largest cruise ship industry that travels around not just domestic coastlines but also those of its neighbouring nations. Normally, the length of travel is six nights and seven days, but small cruise ships are available for shorter travels as well.
Reservations for cruise travel can be made via internet at http://www.ansancruise.gim or direct reservation in Ansan Cruise Ship Port.

Transportation: Simply take Line 1 subway from the Airport to Cruise Ship Port station.

Windspear Arena, which has a capacity of 30,000, is home to our professional hockey team, HC Gim, as well as our semi-professional one, HC Ansan. Besides the usual hockey matches, the arena is also used for live concerts, conferences, seminars, lectures, and other more. Tickets can be purchased via internet for HC Gim matches at www.hcgim.gim and for HC Ansan matches at www.hcansan.gim. Alternatively, one can visit the arena to buy tickets.

Transportation: Simply take our Line 1 subway to 22nd Avenue station, transfer to Line 2, and travel to Eunbu Island station to get there.

NATV Concert Hall is a music hall that is used for all music performances broadcasted and supported by NATV. A popular Mystery Music Show program called Masked Singer is broadcasted every Monday night in this hall. Masked Singer is a music contest where celebrities and singers anonymously compete to become the Masked Singer wearing elaborate masks. Each generation of the contestants consists of eight celebrities and/or singers, and there are three rounds. First round consists of four contests, where two contestants perform a duet, and the singer voted by the audience as having a more appealing voice moves onto the next round. The eliminated has to reveal their identity by taking off their mask. Second Round consists of four contests, where each of the people who advanced performs a solo song. Four people who advanced are paired in two who will be competing with each other to advance to the third round. As mentioned previously, the singers advance into the next round via audience voting, and the eliminated are asked to reveal their identity by taking off their mask. Third Round consists of two contests, where each finalist performs a solo song. The winner of the third round becomes the Masked Singer. The Masked Singer does not reveal himself or herself. Starting in the next generation, the winner of the third round competes with the current Masked Singer. Audience is asked to vote, based on what the third round winner sang in the third round and a new solo song sung by the current Masked Singer. To purchase tickets for Masked Singer, visit www.natv.gim/maskedsinger/tickets.

Transportation: Take Line 1 from Airport station to 22nd Avenue, transfer to Line 2 and get off at NATV Concert Hall station.

Accommodations in Ansan are situated not only in downtown and near tourist attractions but also near the WorldVision stage, which is in the countryside.

Coastside Executive Suites is a five-star, executive hotel that offers rooms with views of the eastern Gimian coasts. During daytime, hotel electricity is solar-powered. At night, it is powered by UV-free, LED lighting. Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, as long as one shows the WorldVision 42 tickets to the hotel associates. Otherwise, only breakfast will be complimentary.

Transportation: Take Line 1 from Airport station and get off at 27th Avenue station. Hotel should be directly across the subway station.

Beachside Executive Suites is a five-star, executive hotel that offers rooms with views of the Ansan Beach as well as southern Gimian coasts. During daytime, hotel electricity is solar-powered. At night, it is powered by UV-free, LED lighting. Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, as long as one shows the WorldVision 42 tickets to the hotel associates. Otherwise, only breakfast will be complimentary. Fitness center and swimming pool access is complimentary as well.

Transportation: Take Line 1 from Airport station to Stock Exchange station, transfer to Line 2, and get off at Ansan Beach station. Hotel should be directly across the subway station.

Pacific Executive Suites is a five-star, executive hotel that has a five-minute walking distance to the WorldVision stage. During daytime, hotel electricity is solar-powered. At night, it is powered by UV-free, LED lighting. Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, as long as one shows the WorldVision 42 tickets to the hotel associates.

Transportation: Take a shuttle bus from Airport station(Ansan International Airport) that travels via Coastline Express(Main highway in Gim) to the hotel. The hotel is a ten-minute driving distance from the airport.

NOTE: The map below is our subway map. Once one arrives at Ansan International Airport, one can travel from Airport station to just about any tourist attraction.

Pacific Hall, which is situated in the western coast of Ansan, will be the concert hall of WorldVision 42. The arena can seat up to 150,000 people and has an impeccable view of the western Gimian coast. Shuttle buses directly from the Ansan International Airport can take people to the concert hall in a matter of ten minutes.
Pacific Hall at Daytime


Pacific Hall at Nighttime

Stage is circular and centred within the stadium surrounded by 150,000 seats. Performers enter the stage through two bridges that connects the backstage to the stage at the center. There is a jumbotron above the stage that shows close-up faces of the MCs and performers.

Postcards will be shown in the OP and below is a sample of it:

Along with the live broadcasting of WorldVision 42 on television in NATV, SATV, and WATV, the multiverse-wide song contest can also be viewed from Tablets and Smartphones via DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting).
To view on WATV, turn to Channel 1 on your DMB application on your tablet or smartphone. To view on SATV, turn to Channel 2. Finally, to view on NATV, turn to Channel 3.

YOO JAE SEOK
An actor, singer, comedian, philanthropist, and television comedy show host, he is hailed as one of the greatest comedians and show hosts in Gim and the greatest this century. He is nicknamed by the citizens of Gim as "MC of the Nation" for his quick wit and appeal across a wide range of demographics. He has hosted several variety television shows in Gim, such as the most popular and watched variety program, Limitless Challenge (NATV), Runners (SATV), Happy Together (WATV), and Mother and Teen (SATV). In fact, he is the only TV personality, who stars in programs in all of the three broadcasting channels in the nation: NATV, SATV, and WATV. From 2005 A.D. to 2015 A.D., he has been named the Most Popular Celebrity of the Year eight times(All except 2009 and 2011). He has won a career-high, record-high thirteen Entertainment Awards(a.k.a. Daesang) at the end of the year for ten years in a row. He is nicknamed "The Grasshopper", due to his early appearances where he dressed as a grasshopper.

LEE SUNG KYUNG
An actor and a model, she has recently become popular due to her appearance and above average acting skills. She is currently starring in a NATV drama called, "Flower of The Queen", and has also starred in NATV's Masked Singer with the mask name of, "Crab that holds Flowers". She has currently no experience being a host, but with Yoo Jae Seok, it is hopeful that he and she will have positive chemistry during the contest.

YERI
A singer in a girl group and host of Music Core in NATV, Yeri has become popular due to her appearance and singing skills. A member of a girl group called, "Red Velvet", she has released two digital singles, "Happiness" and "Ice Cream Cake". She can definitely show off her charms, as she has done live during the broadcasting of Music Core. It is hopeful that she will provide moments of laughter as the youngest of the three hosts.



Additional Notes:
Feel free to use the audience during performances as you wish. Gimian audience are very friendly towards performers, singing the lyrics loudly, and even flying paper airplanes in honor of those who are performing. Of course, the two acts aforementioned are just examples.

[Saviera]

Saviera Returns, For The Last Time

[Britonisea]

Yep sure.

[Kalosia]

Lucia Edin to Represent Kalosia in the WorldVision Song Contest 42

MONTERRA - At Festival di Melodi Kalosiana 15 last night, the Kalosian national final for the 21st World Hit Festival, viewers across the nation did not only find out who will be sent to Picard, Normandy & Picardy, as the Kalosian WV42 entry was also revealed. In the interval act, Lucia Edin performed Goodbye to Yesterday, the song that she will perform on the international stage.
The song is a power ballad, with the singer in the position of someone attempting to forget the past and embracing what the future has to show. While the song is currently receiving praise, critics worry that it will fail to deliver the expectations Kalosia usually has at the WorldVision Song Contest, similar to the nation's most recent entry which was a favourite to win but ultimately finished 13th.

You can listen to the live performance here.

Also confirming Saviera as my puppet.

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13.09.2015 [x]

[Normandy and Picardy]

[Ekoz]

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With public scrutiny of the sudden hiatus of 'Ekoes Soekke vor Winaar', the STE has again come under fire as it was today announced that Mia Sahlgaard decided she no longer wished to represent Ekoz at the WorldVision Song Contest later this month.

Sahlgaard stated in a press conference today,

I just feel that it was something I was pressured into doing by other people, and not at all do I mean the STE. If I was going to do something as huge as this, I would want to be 100% into it, and right now, after my studies, I don't feel doing WorldVision is right for me. It has nothing to do with the song, or how I feel about representing my country. I love Ekoz. I just want to do some growing and find myself.

The STE have announced that the search for Ekoz's next representative has started however the STE remain tight-lipped about their final decision. According to bookies and betting agencies, singer/songwriter Max Ønarsson is favourite to replace Mia. Max Ønarsson is responsible for the works of Yohanna van Umsaak, and has written many Ekoes Soekke Vor Winaar songs, of which all have entered the top 20 on the Topplistan Ekoeses.

[Ekoz]

[The Ultimate Evil]

Okay. In, to actually participate for this time

[Kasanovakoratica]

Kasanova-Koratica in for now