WorldVision Song Contest 68 | OOC | Signups CLOSED

[WorldVision Committee]

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CONTEST THREAD

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Most Recent Winner: Adab | 108 points | Örkemdrem, Darkmania

NSWiki article

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WorldVision & WHF Discord Chat (currently active, tbh we live on here)

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IRC Chat - #WorldVision on Esper.NET (not really active now)

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IMPORTANT DATES
Host Voting Open - 24 September, 20:00 BST
Sign Ups Close; Host Voting Close, IC Thread Up - 1 October, 20:00 BST
Deadline for Entries; Voting Begins - 15 October, 20:00 BST
Voting Closes - 22 October, 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 won't be penalized if you sign up and don’t end up posting a song. You then post the song in the IC thread after a host vote (see previous contests to see what a "normal" post looks like).
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, and other languages are encouraged.
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 (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 edition in order to qualify to host a following edition. 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 victimized 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 you do so and don't finish your entry by the deadline, you 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 finalized or not. You may also state that you are withdrawing from the contest on the OOC thread.
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. If you'd like to edit something in after the deadline, please ask the Committee for permission first.

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 (Antahbrantahstan, Kalosia, Togonistan, Todlichebujoku, Darkmania) 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 (29)

• Adab
• Antahbrantahstan
• Axuva
• Britonisea
• - Estogium
• Ceyesca
• Crazybloxian Empire
• Darkmania
• - Vartugia
• Ekoz
• Gaciadia
• Indo States
• Izmedu
• Kalosia
• - Saviera
• Llalta
• - 1zmedu
• Main Nation Ministry
• Mercedini
• Mister X
• - Missus X
• Normandy and Picardy
• Polkopia
• Scottish Socialists
• South Batoko
• SquareDisc City
• Syrche
• Titaniumland
• Togonistan
• Wazekia

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

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National Finals (8)

• Izmepisma (Izmedu)
• La Chanson Magique (Normandy and Picardy)
• Fatiman FInal (Indo States)
• Melodiya (Axuva)
• Landa vy Polkopiya (Polkopiya)
• Sunlight Song Contest (Syrche)
• Song Machine 68 (South Batoko)
• Sinun Valintasi (Tödlichebujoku)
  

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  Host bids (3)
  
  • Dazajin,Axuva
  • Glasgow, Scottish Socialists
  • Ramsey, Indo States
    

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    Disqualified Nations (5)
    
    • Kishrael
    • Rusmailica
    • Andalusin
    • Christarnea
    • Noxmore

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[Vartugia]

As writeen.


We enter...

[Britonisea]

Britonisea might participate.

[Scottish Socialists]

Guess who’s back, back again!
Scotland’s back, tell your friends!

That’s right, everyone, Scotland is returning to WorldVision!

Now, I guess I do the application again?

Anyway, here:

Nation Name: Scottish Socialists
Official Broadcaster: STV
Song Title: “Invincible”
Artist(s) Name(s): Mr Whatshisface

[Gaciadia]

I am in again!
Song and artista tba

[Estogium]

Estogium can confirm its provisional participation of the nation at the 68th WorldVision Song Contest.

[Darkmania]

As writeen.


We enter...

Wow, you can't even english.

Ah well.

(Not signing in for the moment, merely just a tag)

[Adab]

Adab is back, using the tune of Garbage - The World Is Not Enough.

[Llalta]

Confirming Llalta.

and a possible new puppet

[1zmedu]

*Sobbing* Yo it’s the RT1 here for 1zmepizma

What? We’re bankrupt? Well looks like 1zmepizma is a no

Have this instead

Nation Name: 1zmedu
Official Broadcaster: RT1
Song Title: Izmedu
Artist(s) Name(s): Katarina Generić

Tune: Daria - Celebrate

*more crying* yeah we're Llalta's puppet shhhh

[Izmedu]

I love the puppet

Izmedu signs up, Izmepisma details below.

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"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"

Izmedu's streak of good results continues as Gorana Sever's "Zaplesimo" extends Izmepisma's Top 5 placings by placing 5th in WorldVision 67. Such a result came at a great relief to the Izmeduan delegation, who were afraid that a dip might happen. With Gorana's result at hand, the RTI team were now even more emboldened in the lead-up to the 68th WorldVision Song Contest. WV68 represents the 30-edition anniversary for Izmedu's very first WorldVision win as well as a celebration for Izmedu's longevity in the contest. The pressure was on for Izmeduans with WorldVision aspirations to keep delivering and perhaps do even one better than their predecessors in the past.

The field for this Izmepisma was at its most competitive, surpassing even the previous edition's amount. Over 900 submissions were received by RTI from almost every corner of the music industry. These names once again ranged from Izmeduan living legends to unknown artists that were making their first set of records. Due to the hypercompetitive selection before even the live shows started, cuts were made to even Izmeduan singers who were considered safe bets. After two televoting-only semi-finals, the grand final of Izmepisma stands before you with 9 songs. Here they are...

THE OFFICIAL PLAYLIST FOR IZMEPISMA

Song #1
Opacic Band & Natallija Tomcic - Vrime je zabavu
Translation: It's Time to Party
Tune: Miligram ft. Severina - Od leta do leta (Od ljeta do ljeta)

Song #2
Jakov Jonjic - Breathe
Tune: NF - Paralyzed

Song #3
Dejan Mlakar - Sturi-misni
Translation: Moonrise
Tune: Zeljko Joksimovic - Lane moje

Song #4
Grupa Grobnica - Closure
Tune: Evanescence - My Immortal

Song #5
Marina Radonic - La intinitra
Translation: Ink
Tune: Chiara Galiazzo - Straordinario

Song #6
TINA - Confidence (Hej ponosan sam!)
Translation: Confidence (Hey, I'm proud!)
Tune: Karencitta - No Apology (Wala akong paki)

Song #7
Hana Hrsak & Karin Volaric - Take My Hand
Tune: Mylene Farmer, LP - N'oublie pas

Song #8
Sinisa Productions & Ema Jelusic - Apart
Tune: Alan Walker ft. Au/Ra & Tomine Harket - Darkside

Song #9
Le Zvizde - Sparnje
Translation: Thorns
Tune: КешYOU - Рухты ару

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 or send a Discord DM to Izmedu #6997 (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: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 9:00PM PDT

[Darkmania]

Izmedu signs up, Izmepisma to follow

But Izmedu did sign in with Daria...

[Normandy and Picardy]

La Chanson Magique
The Normand National Final for Worldvision 68

Playlist

Welcome to La Chanson Magique, the Normand NF for WorldVision 68. Four songs, chosen by an internal panel of Normand jury experts from songs released in the Normand market by Normand artists over the last 6 months, will battle it out to represent Normandy and Picardy at the 68th WorldVision Song Contest, wherever that may be. Without further ado, here are your songs:

1 | Power and Control - Suzanne Marseillan
Tune

2 | Amongst The Stars - L'Eveque
Tune

3 | Jump Off The Edge - Anais de Rouen
Tune

4 | Folle de (Crazy for) - CARBA
Tune

To vote, give your favourite song 10 points, then 8 points, 4 points, and 2 points for your least favourite. You can either send your votes via TG or on Discord. Voting will close at some point in the future.

Merci in advance!

[Ekoz]

Yohanna van Umsaak - Fight (Ekoz)

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Kårnis, Ekoese - STE (Servå Televisie Ekoeses), Ekoz's national broadcaster today confirmed its participation in the 68th WorldVision Song Contest after a ten-contest hiatus. The nation hasn't participated in the contest for a number of editions due to a fall in ratings and, in the eyes of the STE, lack of success. Newly appointed Head of Programming Liesa Andarsson whilst asked on the return stated "It's about time. Rumours in the past made the rounds about the STE returning to the contest circulated online, heck, even the STE publicly announced it was intending to return but it never came to fruition. It's time we return to the contest and we showcase our music industry to the rest of the World once again".

It was also confirmed via a surprise announcement on Radio One that two time MelodieFestivålen winner, WorldVision Host and entrant Yohanna Van Umsaak will represent the country with her new single, Fight which received its first spin on Ekozian radio this morning and has been rapidly climbing the Ekozian charts ever since. Van Umsaak has previously represented the country at the 33rd WorldVision Song Contest in Carnise, where she placed 2nd, and with the same song came 4th in the anniversary edition "WorldVision: Best Of...".

Yohanna stated "It's crazy to be back in the whole WorldVision bubble. I have so many fond memories of the contest and am so excited to be back and hopefully do the country proud. I'm so happy with the song and the ideas around the staging and how we want to present it so I can only hope for the best."

To listen to Yohanna's entry, click here and for any more information on her journey to WorldVision, visit ste.ez/worldvision

[Antahbrantahstan]

Lmao the odds of Ekoz actually coming back is lower than Vartugia winning.

Also i confirm.

[Kalosia]

Kalosia confirms participation!

Our tune this edition is: Feel It Still — Portugal. The Man

Also pre-confirming Saviera.

[Saviera]

Saviera. Saviera Returns. Saviera Forever. Saviera and Kalosia (Our Master)

This is Our Song



Our Tune is By: Slimane

[Indo States]

I Don't Know, Anta is believing win with julie vega (joke)

Yea, Indo is back!!!!!!!!

Nation Name: Indo States (Fatiman Federation)
Official Broadcaster: RTV Network
Song Title: Superpower of Ants
Artist(s) Name(s): Ants! (Andrei Yakolev)

Tune: Биоконструктор - Гравитатор

[Indo States]

Welcome to the First Final of WV68, The Fatiman Finale!

The Fatiman Final is the Nation Finale of the Worldvision Song Contest. Since 1985 in Worldivision so, we're back for Nation Finale!!

THE OFFICIAL PLAYLIST FOR FATIMAN FINALE

Song #1
Bugs! - Superpower of Ants
Tune: Биоконструктор - Гравитатор

Song #2
Lassier Dans Fatimana - Summer is On!
Tune: Румяна Коцева - Приземи се

Song #3
Boris Yestelvan - EDSA
Tune: Ярмарка Чувств - Жду я тебя

Song #4
Yeretov Kapota Fillipinas - Engkanto
Tune: Гүльджан Хүммедова - Ак Пагта

Song #5
Modern Fatimania (Melissa Transitev & Jane Coparev) - How the Song will never ends?
Tune: Plexi & Frutti - A vásár

Song #5
Kyel Marinev & Kossev Cotrina - Poschev Line
Tune: Stereo - Plopii impari

Song #6
Melissa Cratiev - Go Home
Tune: Манана Тодадзе & Борис Шхиани - О стресс!

Song #7
Ramseyriver - Golden Skies
Tune: Маки - Расскажи

Song #8
Melissa Convich - Rain
Tune: Heidi - Táta se dívá

Song #9
Pop-Disco Band - Korean Synth
Tune: 이재민 - 제 연인의 이름은

Song #10
Hansen Kandvic - Belgium
Tune: Tom Ludovic - En ecoutant chanter goldman

International juries will vote by ranking their top 10 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 Indo States with the format or send a Discord DM to JaneIndoRusya#5184 (and if you have a national final, let me know and I will vote for yours in return).

The final result of Fatiman Finale 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.

(THIS MESSAGE IS COPIED WITH PERMISSION TO IZMEDU)

DEADLINE FOR VOTES: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 5:00 PM PST

[Axuva]

WELCOME TO MELODIYA, The Axuvian National Final!




The song that wins Melodiya Festival will be representing Axuva for WorldVision 68!

Your votes will be cast through telegram or Private Message me on Discord @ 007#3592 by simply saying the song you want and your vote will be casted!

Let's get started, but before we start I'd like to Notify that the deadline is 9/23/18


Zaire Brosnan - Reaching
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu90RXox81s

Nayelisa
Overtime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seh_fZJqB94

Renéysa Yaxim-
Fallen Skies/Fury Melody
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKwxz23H5UY

REvISION -
NOTHING.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4F0Y6yGmMs

[Polkopia]

Several minutes ago, it was announced that the Allied States of Polkopia would return to the upcoming contest and the PNB would serve as the nation's broadcaster for Worldvision. Last edition, the nation was represented by the girl group MJM who finished in 15th place with 56 points. Although it was a rather disappointing result for the nation and the performers, it meant that a revitalization of Polkopia's selection process was needed. The Landa vy Polkopiya will still serve as the National Final for selecting Polkopia's entry for the 68th Worldvision song contest, however the format will be altered. The PNB is introducing semi-finals for the contest. In this format, there will be two semi-finals with 5 entries in each. International juries' votes will be collected, and then they will be randomly assigned a semi-final and their points will be distributed accordingly. Two songs will qualify to the Grand Final from each semi-final, as well as one 'Wildcard' entry. The international votes are then distributed to the songs in the Grand Final, along with the televote, and the winning entry will be determined then.

Semi #1

#1. MJM - Spotlight
Language: English/Polkopian
Tune: MAMAMOO - Egotistic

#2. Mariya Krepkova - Conflicted
Language: English
Tune: Bebe Rexha - I'm Gonna Show You Crazy

#3. Viktoria Venora - These Scars Will Never Heal
Language: English
Tune: Danielle Parente - The Way That I Feel

#4. Oxana Babić - Grab Me
Language: English
Tune: Melanie Martinez - Mrs. Potato Head

#5. Anton Yuputsev - Grow
Language: English
Tune: Coleman Hell - Glow

Semi #2

#1. Kostya Bronn - Mannequins
Language: English
Tune: Troye Sivan - Strawberries & Cigarettes

#2. Camila Harris - Too Dumb
Language: English
Tune: Dagny - Too Young

#3. Xavier Fyodorivich ft. Katya Klein - Easy Money
Language: English
Tune: Hugh Laurie - The Weed Smoker's Dream

#4. Anna Dragović - Glaza
Language: Polkopian
Translation: Eyes
Tune: Francesca Michielin - Tutto è Magnifico

#5. Highrollers - Naturally
Language: English
Tune: The Naked And Famous - Young Blood

To vote: Send a TG (Or DM on Discord) to Polkopia with all 10 of the songs in order from your favorite to least favorite.

[Main Nation Ministry]

Tagging, folks!
Poll will be up soon for Main Nation Ministry's song, but will be limited to two suggestions.
Do you want a song paying tribute to a disaster in the nation's past?
OR
Do you want a song sung by a dictator as a response of criticism of their nation being a dictatorship?

The actual songs will be up tomorrow!

[SquareDisc City]

The United Pokemon Types' inaugral entry into WorldVision proved a big hit with the viewers, gaining Pokemon Television some of the highest audience scores of any channel in 2018. The mid-table finish was better than some had feared, worse than others had hoped, and ultimately enough to persuade the executives at PT to compete again. As before, the PT execs have chosen the song that will represent the United Pokemon Types; unlike many nations, the UPT is not yet doing a "Route to WorldVision" contest. For its entry into WorldVision 68, Pokemon Television have opted for a nerdcore hip-hop act by R.S.I.A., a supergroup of up-and-coming space and science UPTubers.

Nation Name: The United Pokemon Types
Official Broadcaster: Pokemon Television
Song Title: 'Rion Ships
Artist(s) Name(s): R.S.I.A.
Tune: M.I.A. - Paper Planes

[Ceyesca]

Ceyesca's back!!

Nation Name: Ceyesca
Official Broadcaster: CMTV
Song Title: "lumillér va vénné"
Artist(s) Name(s): Ariana dél'Éste and Nicola Méntoni

Tune: "the light is coming" by Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj

(This is a filler, might use a different song)

[Togonistan]

Coming soon...



Togonistan WV68