WorldVision Song Contest 55 | OOC | SIGN-UPS CLOSED

[WorldVision Committee]

IC THREAD

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Most Recent Winner: Normandy and Picardy | 108 points | Kønikstaat, Ekoz

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IMPORTANT DATES
Host Voting Opens - Monday 27 March, 20:00 BST
Sign Ups Close; Host Voting Closes - IC Thread Up - Monday 3 April, 20:00 BST
Deadline for Entries; Voting Begins - Monday 17 April, 20:00 BST
Voting Closes - Monday 24 April, 20:00 BST

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A beginner's guide...

Welcome to the WorldVision Song Contest, based on the Eurovision Song Contest, aiming to provide and unite nations from different parts of the World through music. The WorldVision Song contest is an outlet to showcase the popular or native music of your nation. As with every contest, there are a few simple rules and regulations that you'll need to follow.

1. To start, you must sign-up for the contest. Do so by using the form below and posting that you sign up in this thread. Make sure you sign up before the cutoff date. You will not be penalised if you sign up and don’t post a song. These songs will be submitted in the IC thread after a host vote.
2. At the end of the host bidding period, all nations which have signed up at that point may vote for the nation that will host the contest. Instructions will be posted by this account, and all host votes should be telegrammed to this account as well. The winning bidding nation will then create the IC thread.
3. The contest is based upon the Eurovision Song Contest: nations will "perform" their song. No real-life song can be entered into the WorldVision Song Contest; of course, the melody can be used (usually linked via YouTube). At least 80% of the song’s lyrics must be original, and translations are not allowed. Nations are free to choose to host a national final or internally select their representative. English is not compulsory.
4. Once the IC thread has been posted whenever the winning bidding nation chooses, nations will submit songs before the deadline. After the deadline nations may not edit or alter their song in any way, unless otherwise instructed by the committee. Also, after the deadline and any interval act if appropriate (wait for the signal from the host nation), nations vote, ranking their top ten songs in the following format: 12-10-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 in the IC thread. Nations may not vote for themselves. All nations that post a song in the IC thread must vote.

If you don't know how to sign up, use this form below; this should help. Not all of these fields have to be filled in, but it certainly helps.

Code: Select all

[b]Nation Name:[/b] Your nation's name goes here.
[b]Official Broadcaster:[/b] Your official broadcaster for WV goes here.
[b]Song Title:[/b] The IC Song title goes here.
[b]Artist(s) Name(s):[/b] The name of your act goes here.

[b]Tune:[/b] The real life tune you're basing your song on goes here.


1. A debutante nation cannot bid to host the WorldVision Song Contest. A nation must have entered and completed one Contest in order to qualify to host a Song Contest. Furthermore, a nation that has put a host bid CANNOT vote for their own bid. This ensures a democratic, and fair result.
2. At least 80% of the song’s lyrics must be original, and translations of real life songs will result in disqualification. If you suspect another entry to be either wholly or mostly plagiarised, please telegram the WorldVision Committee with your concerns. The committee will then review the entry before making a judgement. If your entry is disqualified for whatever reason, you will not be reinstated even if you edit your entry.
3. All nations that post a song in the IC thread must vote. Failure to do so will result in a one-contest ban.
   
4. Each nation may enter ONE puppet nation (that is another nation controlled by the same player); the master nation must confirm their puppet on the thread. Should a nation is found to be in breach of the one-puppet nation rule, sanctions and a disqualification will be put in place.
5. If a nation enters a puppet nation, the maximum amount of points that can be awarded to each nation is up to five points thus ensuring a fair and more equal chance for all nations to succeed within the Contest. If a nation is found to have awarded a higher amount of points, the committee will first allow said nation to alter their votes. If said nation fails to adhere to Committee reminders, the votes will be rendered void and will result in disqualification. A user controlling a master and puppet nation together can only award a third nation a total of 18 points.
   
6. Under no circumstances will bullying, offensive and/or intimidating language or provocations of any form be accepted within the Contest, within both IC and OOC threads. WorldVision promotes peaceful and friendly environment. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. If at any point, you feel you are a victim, or feel someone has been victimised by another nation, contact the Committee, or a member of the Committee immediately. The Committee will ensure anonymity/confidentiality at all times.
   
7. Only the current host of a Contest or the WorldVision Committee can reveal results during the voting process. Conspiring with fellow users to rig any of the votes is illegal and will result in sanctions.
8. Users may "reserve" slots in the running order of the contest, but if one's entry is not completed having made a reservation by the deadline, the perpetrator will receive a one-contest ban. An entry is accepted if it has a complete set of lyrics, regardless of whether stage directions have been finalised or not.
9. Users may not edit their entries or votes after the deadlines for any reason, including spelling or grammatical errors, unless otherwise instructed to by the Committee.

So basically, be original, try to be fair, don't be a jerk, and have fun. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to TG the Committee- it helps if you add the Committee's individual member names (Electrum, Ethane, Mercedini, Mister X, and Normandy and Picardy) in the "To:" box along with "WorldVision Committee" for a faster response.

Even if you've missed the deadline or aren't participating, feel free to discuss the contest in this thread or post commentary in the IC. You'll find that people greatly appreciate some good commentary.

With all that said, welcome to WorldVision!

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Confirmed nations (39)

• Adab
• Antahbrantahstan
• Arioslavia
• Audioslavia - "The New Adventures Of Action Dolphin" by Jeremy Jaffacake & the Whalers
• Backwardia Island - "Keep Climbing Up" by ZArtam
• Balkvia Islands - "Always Ever" by Rainbow 7
• Besini
• Britonisea - "I'll Be There" by Mehkl Maddox Ajax
  - Nightom - "I Will Not Concede" by Matinée Schylestreake
• Ekoz - "Memory" by Yohana von Umsaak
• Electrum
  - Electrum Diplomatic Offices
• Ethane
  - North Saremilius
• Euskirribakondara - "Ezin Gara (We Can't)" by Samira Kareli
  - Puerto Candelaria
• Gim
• Hafamarimët - "Fïhüd al Bïnd Susuna" by Ane Boleč
• Izmedu
• Kalosia
• Kannap
• Kwadai - Azalea
• Mercedini - "Higher" by Alicia Mocha
  - Cosneolta
• Mister X
  - Missus X - "All I Want For Christmas Is A Unilateral Nuclear Disarmament" by Rick Leg
• Natanya - "Nyo" by Hayleen Muribakl
• Normandy and Picardy
  - Monaeroglisseurest Pleindangulles
• Purple Rabbits - "A Night Between The Two Of Us" by The Star Kind
• Sceidan - "我々は征服する (We Will Conquer)" by Vespertine
• Skjalfandafljot - "Qefgizl" by Allyentalia Xamadeh
• Slovenya
• Socialist Mercanda - "Crazy Cool" by Alina
• Tinhampton - "Desire Your Freedoms (Do What You Want)" by Ian O'Neill
• Todlichebujoku
  - Grellenbyosha-ga
• Togonistan - "Thunder" by Grace Lekker
• United States of Minori
• Zeganas - "Holding On To Hope" by Blackstarr

Have you been left out by mistake? Just TG us!

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National Finals (7)

• Izmepisma - Izmedu
• Jóvenos Talentos - Puerto Candelaria
• Parauza Zeneria Festivalto - Besini
• Qui Chantera Pour Normandie? - Normandy and Picardy
• Vha Mehlodhivestoile - Britonisea
• MelodieFestivålen - Ekoz
• Kirkanyfest - Monaeroglisseurest Pleindangulles

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Host Bids of Candidate Cities (2)

• Ansan, Gim
• Dreiichibu-u-Mousiki, Izmedu (elected)

To vote, give 12 points to your favourite bid, 10 points to your second favourite and 8 points to your third favourite (meaning your least favourite would receive no points). Please send your votes straight to WorldVision Committee. Bidders can vote, though not for themselves (i.e. They must omit their bid from the list of nations they are voting for)

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Disqualified Nations (2)

• Darkmania
• RIPlania

Important information about WorldVision Committee Elections

WorldVision 56 will see the elections to the WorldVision Committee. In order to be eligible, you must participate in and complete this edition.

[Lupolska]

use the form provided: dont tg me votes unless you want farage memes in your telegram inbox

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PÃRAUZA ZENERIA FESTIVALTÕ

Binacato maida, and welcome to the next edition of Pãrauza Zeneria Festivaltõ, where Besini's top talent will compete head-to-head for the citywide- and nationwide- championship. We have preselected a collection of songs that will now compete for the chance to represent Besini at the next edition of WorldVision- now, it is time for the people to vote for which songs they like best.

Melody 1: 'Alice e il blu' - Annalisa

Melody 2: 'Ya Tvoyo Solntse' - Liza Arzamasova

Melody 3: 'Spiewka 1920' - Natasza Urbanska

Melody 4: 'Crni Bombarder' - Roki Vulovic

Melody 5: 'Osen' - Tayanna

Melody 6: 'Sumetskaya' - Otava Yo

Melody 7: 'La chute est lente' - Alma

You will be able to cast your votes HERE. Voting will remain open until Monday, March 27, at 15:00 EST.

3/17, 5:14 PM EST - trump memes are so four months ago

[Kalosia]

13th place was rather disappointing, but RTVK can announce that Kalosia's returning, and we will be sending a song, to the tune of Monts e Merveilles by Louisa (France 2003), to be performed by the Syrian-Kalosian Nawra Halabi. She had previously represented the nation at the 24th World Hit Festival

[Izmedu]

"Welcome to Izmepisma. 9 songs have been chosen out of a field of hundreds waiting for their shot at Izmedu's WorldVision baton, but only one song can remain standing"

Following VIR's success by attaining a second consecutive runner-up position for Izmedu, Izmepisma has truly centered itself as the premiere selection process for the country. The fourth outing for the national final only extended its massive success rate, giving Izmedu its third podium finish in the fourth edition it has been active, and extending an unprecedented period of Izmeduan success in the contest. With WorldVision 54 done and dusted, RTI once again renewed Izmepisma with enthusiasm for WorldVision 55.

About 1700 songs were sent to the channel, an uptick from the previous edition. These songs came from a mix of returnees and new artists hoping to make an impact on the WorldVision selection. Uniquely, this edition of Izmepisma marks the first time that RTI has implemented a semi-final format. However, the songs that stand before you are those that have qualified to the grand final of Izmepisma, and this is we ask international juries to vote on these final 9 songs.

THE OFFICIAL PLAYLIST FOR IZMEPISMA

Song #1
Signals ft. Eva Tutic - For Eternity
Tune: Martin Garrix & Dua Lipa - Scared To Be Lonely

Song #2
Grupa TRI-DIVA - Abas!
Translation: Get Down!
Tune: Ayumi - Hey-La

Song #3
INES ft. Dino Balic - Glory
Tune: Nano - Hold On

Song #4
Zoran Saldo - Demons
Tune: Aquilo - Human

Song #5
Vedran & Velimir - I Papiri Tigrovi
Translation: The Paper Tigers
Tune: Pirati - Horizont

Song #6
Gordan Glavas - Dignitet
Translation: Dignity
Tune: Ermal Meta - Vietato More

Song #7
Samir Galovic & Mia Baricevic - Maja Slomjena Ljubaur
Translation: My Broken Love
Tune: KEDZO & Zsa Zsa - Sve u meni se budi

Song #8
Emil - Novi Dan
Translation: A New Day
Tune: Yuna - All I Do

Song #9
Viktor Krivic - Fantazija
Translation: Fantasy
Tune: Kristian Kostov - Beautiful Mess

International juries will vote by ranking their top 7 songs in the following format. 12 points to their favorite, 10 to their 2nd, 8 to their 3rd, then 6, 4, 2, and 1 points for 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th respectively. Your least favorite 2 songs will not receive any votes. To vote, simply send a TG to Izmedu with the format (and if you have a national final, let me know and I will vote for yours in return).

The final result of Izmepisma will be determined through a 50/50 split of the international jury and public vote. The amount of points that the public will give out will be determined by how many international juries vote for the national final.

DEADLINE FOR VOTES: WEDNESDAY. MARCH 29, 9:00PM PDT

[Arioslavia]

I sign up. I may bid for hosting, but I must think about it more.

Also, congratulations to Normandy & Picardy for a win

[Britonisea]

I would 100% love it if the committee could add Vha Mehlodhivestoile 2017: Grand Final under the national final section :-) and official confirmation will come out soon.

It is out btw, and I have confirmed. Pre confirm Estogium.

[Ethane]

I'm in. I may do a national final, I may not. I may do an independent selection, I may not. I may try a different way of choosing a song for Worldvision, I may not. It all depends on life.

So yeah, all I know is that I will be participating.

[Normandy and Picardy]

Welcome to 'Qui Chantera Pour Normandie?'! After winning WorldVision 54, NNN have brought back QCPN for another go, this time with another ten great songs. How can you (ie. the international juries) vote? Well, listen to all of the songs below, and send a telegram to Normandy and Picardy by the time host voting begins. Give 12pts to your favourite, 10 for your second, and from 8-1 pts for the rest down to your least favourite.

1. Chezmoi ft. Marco Garen - Hold On
Tune: Cartoon ft. Juri Pootsman - I Remember U

2. Circule Parrot - Cocoa
Tune: La Femme - Antitaxi

3. Una and the Woodland - Magic
Tune: Celtic Woman - Tír na nÓg ft. Oonagh

4. Sycamore - Morning/Mourning
Tune: Methyl Ethel - Ubu

5. Anna - Your Fault
Tune: Studio Killers - Jenny

6. Umu - Think About It
Tune: Tender - Design

7. Anais Lamere ft. Boba - Shaped
Tune: Katy Perry ft. Skip Marley - Chained To The Rhythm

8. Siddran - Now You're Gone
Tune: Goldfrapp - Anymore

9. Caen - Boulevard
Tune: Miami Horror - Leila

10. Famille - Go
Tune: Saint Motel - Move

[Ethane]

I would like to pre-confirm my puppet.

It's name's North Saremilius. It doesn't bite, I promise, and if you're nice enough, I will let you stroke it.

[North Saremilius]

I would like to pre-confirm my puppet.

It's name's North Saremilius. It doesn't bite, I promise, and if you're nice enough, I will let you stroke it.

Confirming. You are not allowed to touch me though, and I will bite.

[Natanya]

After a successful return to the competition in NTV's eyes, getting both the joint highest position and the highest amount of points in Natanya's WorldVision history, NTV can happily confirm it's participation in the 55th competition. NTV looked to TNS for a song, but as TNS was Natanya's nation final for World Hit Festival, so the winner would Natanya's entry into WHF 32. Instead NTV offered the position to the song that came 2nd, which happened to be Hayleen Muribakl with her song 'Nyo', Hayleen gladly accepted the honour. The song's title 'Nyo' is Natanyan for 'No' and the song is entirely in the Natanyan language, marking the languages debut to the contest and the first Natanyan language song at any international competition.

Nation Name: Natanya
Official Broadcaster: NTVlive
Song Title: Nyo
Artist Name: Hayleen Muribakl

Tune: Полина Гагарина - Нет

[Kwadai]

Yet another internally selected Kwadaian song!

Artist: Azalea
Song Title: TBA
Melody: Dihaj - Skeletons

[Euskirribakondara]

After their worst result ever, it looks like EUSK1 is going hard on WV55. The tune for their entry has been leaked already. All the fans are speculating who is behind the entry, but it is known that in the coming 24 hours EUSK1 will release an official statement about it.

Tune: Loreen - "Statements"

[Todlichebujoku]

After a string of less-than-superbly placing entries, elements within TÖBUK have decided to step back and take a break from the run of more-or-less serious entries.

The tune has been leaked, and here it is: 王蓉 - 好樂Day

[Mister X]

We are going to win this time with the tune of "Världen Behöver Just Dig" by Clara Henry feat. Alcazar.

[Skjalfandafljot]

Nation Name: Skjalfandafljot
Official Broadcaster: SNBCL (Skjalfandafljot National Broadcasting Company)
Song Title: Qefgizl (Destiny)
Artist(s) Name(s): Allyentalia Xamadeh
Tune: Besoj Në Ëndrra - Edea Demaliaj

I'm actually quite hopeful about this one.

[Sceidan]

This WorldVision contest has gained participation from Sceidan, and officials internally selected local Black Metal band Vespertine to perform at WorldVision! Their brand of aggressive Black Metal focuses on mystical themes and Sceidanese History, an excellent choice for Sceidan's first WorldVision!

Nation Name: Sceidan
Official Broadcaster: SBC (Sceidan Broadcasting Corporation)
Song Title: 我々は征服する (We will conquer)
Artist(s) Name(s): Vespertine

Tune: Dark Funeral - Unchain My Soul

[Gim]

In.

[Antahbrantahstan]

"Världen Behöver Just Dig" by Clara Henry feat. Alcazar.

Ihysm.

Also Antahbrantahstan confirms, song will be a power ballad.

[Mercedini]

Mercedini confirms their participation in WV55. Due to flailing results in the past couple of editions, SongSearch will take an indefinite hiatus and this edition's artist will be chosen via internal selection by ENM.

[Hafamarimyht]

Nation Name: Hafamarimët
Official Broadcaster: HafTV
Song Title: Fïhüd al Bïnd Susuna
Title Translation: I Don't Want to Party Anymore
Artist(s) Name(s): Ane Boleč

Tune: Highasakite - Golden Ticket

[Purple Rabbits]

Nation Name: Purple Rabbits
Official Broadcaster: PR Television
Song Title: A Night Between the Two of Us
Artist(s) Name(s): The Star Kind (Guitar and Vocals - Seymour Ronvec, Guitar - Steaton Rinold, Bass - Adamina Ingrees, Drums - Carlos Randrov)

Tune: John Mayer - Slow Dancing In A Burning Room

The Star Kind is a blues rock band that started out as an indie band in Purple Rabbits. Only now are they expanding to the Worldvision contest. The Star Kind is known for being soulful and not over the top with their music.

[Euskirribakondara]

"Ezin Gara" (We Can't, in Euskara language) has been presented in the Ganzo Palace of Harrikes as the Euskirribakondaran entry for WV55. Composed, written and performed by the Queen of Euskal Music, Samira Kareli, the entry has been described as a "cry to stand up for justice everywhere". It has been revealed that the entry will be performed mainly in Euskal (the national language of the country); but it has also been said that the entry might include as many official languages as possible (the Harrikía has sixteen official languages as of now, a new one will be voted soon). So far, Euskal Arabic and Euskara are confirmed (the former because it has been heard in the snippet of the song; the latter because it is featured in the title and the chorus). The performance is already being prepared, as the album cover features the outfit that will be worn by Samira in the WV55 final.

[Puerto Candelaria]

RNPC (Radiodifusora Nacional de Puerto Candelaria) has only participated twice in the WorldVision Song Contest, but it has had wonderful results (one win, and a sixth place). Trying to keep up with such a good record, the broadcaster has launched its first national final: Young Talents (Jóvenes Talentos, in Spanish). Please send your votes by TG to Puerto Candelaria clearly specifying your votes (12 points to your favorite, 10 points to the song you've ranked 2nd, 8 points to the song you've ranked 3rd, 6 points to the song you've ranked 4th, 3 points to the song you've ranked 5th, and 0 points to the song you've ranked last). All the songs will be in Spanish, but six different genres are represented by this NF's selection.

Canción #1 (Balada)
Artista: Carolina Ramírez
Título: ¿Y Cómo El Amor?
Ritmo: "Como La Flor" por Mayre Martínez
Título En Inglés: And How Does Love...?

Canción #2 (Rock)
Artista: Botón Lila
Título: Es la Guitarra de Lolo
Ritmo: "Don" por Miranda!
Título En Inglés: It's Lolo's Guitar

Canción #3 (Merengue)
Artista: Orquesta de Jose Mario Anzoátegui
Título: Llamada de Medianoche
Ritmo: "El Loco Y La Luna" por la Orquesta de Wilfrido Vargas
Título En Inglés: Call At Midnight

Canción #4 (Tropipop)
Artista: Marcapasos
Título: El Jardín
Ritmo: "Caraluna" por Bacilos
Título En Inglés: The Garden

Canción #5 (Salsa)
Artista: Pacho, Julio y Mister Brown
Título: No Puedo Morir
Ritmo: "La Quiero A Morir" por DLG
Título En Inglés: I Can't Die

Canción #6 (Folk Pop Rock)
Artista: NiÉl, NiElla
Título: Hay Cosas En La Vida Que No Se Pueden Cambiar
Ritmo: "Caótica Belleza" por Esteman & Natalia Lafourcade
Título En Inglés: There Are Things In Life That Cannot Be Changed

[Estogium]

THE BIG REVEAL: ESTOGIUM

MARKUS ANDRÉASSON

MILES CONVENDALE

Nation Name: Estogium
Official Broadcaster: RVC
Song Title: "Your Aftermath"
Artist(s) Name(s): Markus Andréasson & Miles Convendale

Tune: BQL - Heart Of Gold

Due to change...

Britonisea's puppet.