World Hit Festival 54 - La Cañada, Achaean Republic [OOC]

[Nekoni]

Nekoni says hi, btw.

Yo.

Nation: Nekoni
Broadcaster: nk.TV

Song Title: tbc
Artist: tbc
Language(s): English
Tune: House of Wolves // My Chemical Romance
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Host Requirement
Pick A Number 1-30 from This List: as if he's not gonna pick 14
Short Paragraph on what "Music & Mystery" means to Artist(s) Personally in Nation's Official Language:
"Je suis trop ivre pour vous donner une réponse honnête."
"I'm way too drunk to give you an honest answer."

[Malta Comino Gozo]

Nation:Malta Comino Gozo
Broadcaster:MCG1

Song Title:TBA
Artist:TBA
Language(s):
Title Transcription (if required):
Title Translation (if required):
Tune:
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Host Requirement - feel free to delete extra description
Pick A Number 1-30 from This List:20
Short Paragraph on what "Music & Mystery" means to Artist(s) Personally in Nation's Official Language: Music is universal but will always be a mystery to people, every genre and tune is diverse, everybody has a their own preference.

[Britonisea]

Nation: Britonisea
Broadcaster: BVC

Song Title: No More
Artist: Jordan Hamilton & Nicholas Leblanc
Language(s): English
Tune: Marco Mengoni - Hola (I Say) ft. Tom Walker
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Host Requirement - feel free to delete extra description
Short Paragraph on what "Music & Mystery" means to Artist(s) Personally in Nation's Official Language:

TBA

[Britonisea]

As the draft thread goes up pretty soon (two days from now), here is an update. 20 nations have signed up so far!

Provisional Sign-Ups (20)
Updated 11 September 2020, 16:00 BST

1. Achaean Republic [HOST] Beauchamp - Escóndete de Mí
2. Beepee [BONC] Ashi N - Walk a Mile
3. Britonisea [BVC] Jordan Hamilton & Nicholas Leblanc - No More
4. Darkmania
5. Estogium [RVC]
6. Fromulya [TVRF] Cut Aisyah Nurramadhani - Ihsan
7. Izmedu [RTI] National Final
8. Kalosia [RTVK] Arnoud Beumont - Vivu
9. Kyritakia [Kosmos] Akira - Σε ποιον είσαι;
10. Llalta [LBN] Maya Glennis
11. Malta Comino Gozo [MCG1]
12. Nekoni [nk.TV]
13. Normandy & Picardy [SRNP] Michelle - J'ai le droit aussi
14. North Alezia [ABA] Lisa Ammah-Andrews - Searching For Home
15. Pemecutan [UBC] Putu Sutha - Sahabat Sejati
16. Scotatrova [SSTR] Maria Flauírnse - No Escape
17. Skanden [SKT] Caterina Marza - Intrattienimi
18. South Alezia [WTF] Kay Wattefs - I Hate Everyone
19. Tödlichebujoku [Estegoa100] Sivartti Yataroo & Hajimee Heikkinen - TBA
20. Vartugia Eighteen plus - Bitches & Titties

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In terms of acceptable entries, I will be looking at how suitable entries are when the host transfers them onto the IC Thread. As per the new rule (10 - Contest) that was put in place a few editions ago. If I believe that an entry isn't acceptable (think what would be accepted, say, at Eurovision), then I will recommend to the host that they don't place the entry on the official IC thread. This will be done once the Draft Thread goes up so we can see the lyrics and the entry as a whole.

Nation: Vartugia
Broadcaster:

Song Title: Bitches & Titties
Artist: Eighteen plus
Language(s): English
Title Transcription (if required):
Title Translation (if required):
Tune: City Girls ft Cardi B - Twerk
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Host Requirement - feel free to delete extra description
Pick A Number 1-30 from This List: 6
Short Paragraph on what "Music & Mystery" means to Artist(s) Personally in Nation's Official Language:
(GIVE ME THAT ASS, (-Retracted-) )

[Britonisea]

Draft Thread

There's only 6 more days to sign up.

[Polkopia]

Nation: Polkopia
Broadcaster: PNB1

Song Title: Ayoka
Artist: SOKOL
Language(s): Polkopian
Title Translation (if required): Storm
Tune: KAZKA — ПЛАКАЛА
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Host Requirement - feel free to delete extra description
Pick A Number 1-30 11
Short Paragraph on what "Music & Mystery" means to Artist(s) Personally in Nation's Official Language:

Po namo, est' bolše čem, mlaniy zvek. Muzika v mire fela se-vyeražat sami mežu mistnoste i kreativnoste, e istori kožnika, dal nebi, se-ostovet zagadku do namo inače vyrivlalo.

(For us, it is more than a pretty sound. Music exists in this world in order for one to express their art and creativity, and everyone's story remains a mystery unless otherwise revealed to us.)

[Togonistan]

Nation: Togonistan
Broadcaster: Lucky 7 Music

Song Title: Calm Silence
Artist: Anahera
Language(s): English
Title Transcription (if required):
Title Translation (if required):
Tune: Kari Kimmel - ''Cruel Summer''
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Host Requirement - feel free to delete extra description
Pick A Number 1-30 from This List: 9
Short Paragraph on what "Music & Mystery" means to Artist(s) Personally in Nation's Official Language: Puro ko aroha, puro ko oranga. (Music is love, music is life)

[Natanya]

yea boi, confirming our return

also pre-confirming Teesdexxia too

Nation: Natanya
Broadcaster: NTA

Song Title: Multiple Colours in the Sky
Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Language(s): English, Japanese
Tune: Galileo Galilei - Aoi Shiori
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Host Requirement - feel free to delete extra description
Pick A Number 1-30 from This List: 15
Short Paragraph on what "Music & Mystery" means to Artist(s) Personally in Nation's Official Language: Musik ist eine mächtige Kraft, deren wahre Kraft wir nicht vollständig verstehen (Music is a powerful force, whose true power we do not fully understand)

[Teesdexxia]

yes, am in

Nation: Teesdexxia
Broadcaster: TBA

Song Title: Hear Me
Artist: The Fall and The Rise
Language(s): English
Tune: The Cranberries - Zombie
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Host Requirement - feel free to delete extra description
Pick A Number 1-30 from This List: 30
Short Paragraph on what "Music & Mystery" means to Artist(s) Personally in Nation's Official Language: Releasing music is all about mystery, when you start on a song, you have no idea if it's gonna turn out good, be well received by fans or be a chart success. It's the chance you've got to take.

[Yaakovistan]

Hello, Yaakovistan would like to debut

Nation: Yaakovistan
Broadcaster: YCN (Yaakovistan Central News)

Song Title: A Long Dark Walk
Artist: Naimanzuunnadintsetseg Millen
Language(s): English
Tune: Ned Miller - From A Jack To A King
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Host Requirement - feel free to delete extra description
Pick A Number 1-30 from This List: 25
Short Paragraph on what "Music & Mystery" means to Artist(s) Personally in Nation's Official Language: "Music combined with mystery to me says the future, the music left to write and the experiences I have yet to have. It defines who I am and how I approach life."

[Britonisea]

Sign ups are closed with an official list coming tomorrow sometime.

[Achaean Republic]

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Buenas noches!

We at both AS1 and TVS are very excited to present to you the World Hit Festival as we are working behind the scenes to provide you with the best competition ever in La Cañada. Many of this year’s performers and their respective delegations have already arrived in La Cañada or are on their wary, and we can’t wait to show you everything we’ve got in store. Allow me, though, to say hi to the confirmed entries of this year’s edition:

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But first, let’s talk business:

1. Signups are officially closed. Countries that have confirmed their participation must at least have their entry posted in the Draft Thread, which is at least a tune and a set of lyrics; however, staging and background RP are very well encouraged. The deadline is next Sunday, September 27 at 6:00PM EST/11:00PM BST.
2. The Live Allocation Draw will happen at 6:30PM EST/11:30PM BST on the WorldVision/World Hit Festival Discord server. Swing by for the interactive experience that kicks off the World Hit Festival proper!
3. After the draw, I’ll open up the Draft Thread once again for the Grace Period, which should last until Monday, September 28 at 6:00PM EST/11:00PM BST. You’ll be able to finish up any RP remaining before it’s completely transferred to the IC thread at the time. Only entries that have lyrics and tune and are considered suitable for the contest will be able to take advantage of the grace period, so choose wisely!

We hope you enjoy your time in La Cañada, and we hope to see you have fun and enjoy a bit of music and mystery! Buena suerte! Good luck!

[Britonisea]

Postcards for artists;

Music means a lot to me, but I couldn't possibly tell you why. Music isn't something that one can simply boil down into a few words, an explanation. Music is feelings, its emotions; everything is music - it's quite the mystery...

The most simple form of music is invested in one's heart. My heart beat, your heart beat, the foundation of every one of my songs. Music is a mystery as we don't know how the music in us got there, but we all know that deep in our heart's we've all got a rhythm we dance to.

[Achaean Republic]

You've got less than 24 hours to submit your entry to the 54th World Hit Festival! Deadline ends tomorrow at 6:00 PM EST/11:00 PM BST, and later we'll have the Live Allocation Draw at 6:30 PM EST/11:30 BST!

Good Luck! Buena Suerte!

[Achaean Republic]

The Allocation Draw for the 54th World Hit Festival has just concluded, and 19 countries have signed up! Here are the results of the live draw, with Natanya performing 1st, the hosts Achaean Republic 11th, and Tödlichebujoku 19th. The running order will be revealed shortly.

Until then, you have until tomorrow at 6:00PM EST/11:00PM BST to finish your entries before transfer to the IC thread! Good luck! Buena suerte!

[Todlichebujoku]

Due to a health emergency, Sivartti and Hajimee will not be able to perform- and thus sadly, Tödlichebujoku must withdraw.

[Achaean Republic]

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**VOTING IS OPEN!** You have until Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 PM EST/Monday, October 6 at 4:59 AM BST. Buena suerte!

And don't forget our two listenalongs this Saturday, October 3 at 8:00AM EST/1:00PM BST and 3:00PM EST/8:00PM BST!

TO VOTE: Please send a TG to Achaean Republic or Discord DM to je-repac#4995 with a full ranking of all participating entries (excluding yourself, of course). You will also send an image of a spokesperson with a short bit of dialogue for the five points. You can use the following as a template:

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[b]Nation:[/b]
[b]Picture of Spokesperson:[/b] (please make it as big as possible, preferably portrait)
[b]Name IC of Spokesperson:[/b]

[b]RP:[/b]

[b]Ranking:[/b]
1- (FAVOURITE 5 POINTS)
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17-(LEAST FAVOURITE)

Reminder TGs will be sent at least 48 hours before the voting deadline. Good luck!

[Achaean Republic]

Thank you so much for voting. The lines are closed, and we have a winner.

We're currently working into revealing who won the 54th World Hit Festival, and we'll outline what follows next.

For Phase One, we'll reveal the cumulative countries' 1-4 score in Spanish language alphabetical order, similar to how we previously revealed the Jury vote in the 7th Junior World Hit Festival. Because we have 18 nations, this phase will take place in two days:

Wednesday, October 7

1. North Alezia (Alezia del Norte)
2. South Alezia (Alezia del Sur)
3. Beepee (Bipí)
4. Britonisea (Britonisí)
5. Skanden (Escánden)
6. Scotatrova (Escotatrova)
7. Estogium (Estogio)
8. Fromulya
9. Kalosia

Thursday, October 8

1. Malta Comino Gozo
2. Natnaya
3. Normandy & Picardy (Normandía y Picardía)
4. Pemecutan (Pemecután)
5. Polkopia (Polcopia)
6. Teesdexxia (Tesdexia)
7. Togonistan (Togonistán)
8. Yaakovistan (Yakovistán)
9. Achaean Republic (República Acayana)

For Phase Two, we'll reveal each country's top 5 points that may change the whole competition and finally determine who wins the contest! As per tradition, Britonisea--last year's host--will open the voting, while the Achaean Republic will vote last. Who will win?

This will take place between one to three days. It is my expectation to have this completed by Saturday, October 10, the IC date for the final, but this may be done earlier depending on my availability. However, we will have a winner scheduled by the latest dealine of Sunday, October 11.

Good luck and buena suerte for everybody in this competition! Thank you so much for your support!

[Britonisea]

Congratulations to the winner of the 54th WHF. If you could get in contact with me that'd be great when you find out - thanks.

Thanks for my placements too!

Now whilst you might find yourself on both lists at the top to get points, because of how Esto/Brito votes, you received the highest amount of points. Luckily for some, you were bumped up (so if the ABEN votes weren't linked, you might've received two instead of 4) - this will probably change next edition, especially if I participate with three nations which I think I plan to do.

You will be able to find the official votes in the excel document set to be released soon, along with the full Jury and Televote breakdown.

Estogium Televote winners: Beepee (1st), Kalosia, Britonisea
Estogian Jury winners: Pemecutan (1st), Beepee, Kalosia

Estogium
1 Pemecutan
2 Kalosia
3 Normandy & Picardy
4 Beepee
5 Britonisea
6 Achaean Republic
7 Polkopia
8 Scotatrova
9 Natanya
10 Togonistan
11 Fromulya
12 Skanden
13 Malta Comino Gozo
14 North Alezia
15 Teesdexxia
16 Yaakovistan
17 South Alezia
18 Estogium

Britonisea

Britonish Televote winners: Polkopia (1st), Beepee, Togonistan
Britonish Jury winners: Normandy and Picardy (1st), Kalosia, Pemecutan

1 Polkopia
2 Normandy & Picardy
3 Togonistan
4 Kalosia
5 Beepee
6 Estogium
7 Pemecutan
8 Malta Comino Gozo
9 Achaean Republic
10 North Alezia
11 Fromulya
12 Skanden
13 Scotatrova
14 Natanya
15 Yaakovistan
16 Teesdexxia
17 South Alezia
18 Britonisea

[Fromulya]

Hi everyone!

First of all, a big big BIG terima kasih to everyone who voted for our song! Although my goal was to indeed sweep the entire top 3 with my three entries this edition (as Kalosia, Fromulya, and Skanden), I am still taken by surprise at this result and am incredibly humbled that you guys deemed me (as Fromulya) to be worthy of the title.

I'd also like to extend a congratulations to our wonderful host Achaea for being able to pull of this hosting gracefully despite the obstacles and RL priorities he's currently facing, and of course muchas gracias as well for being such a great host!

I know what some of you are wondering right now — will Fromulya host the 55th World Hit Festival? I think, after quite a fantastic edition, we can just relax for now and celebrate these 18 wonderful songs. Don't worry about the future yet! All will come in due time.

Once again, thank you so much and we hope to meet again as participating countries in the 55th WHF!

Blessings,

Fromulya

[Achaean Republic]

I know it's a bit late and the dust has already settled on the 54th World Hit Festival, but I am more than blessed and thankful and honored that, despite all the hiccups, I was able to successfully hold of my very first hosting of the competition (though not the first WHF event, I'm sure)! I knew that I was coming with a win-worthy banger last edition, but I never expected to win--and win with a tie against a contest legend like Normandy and Picardy. I already had my theme, postcards, and plan of action in hand for if and when the time came to host.

I'm glad that all of you were able to enjoy La Cañada with all the obstacles we've faced. It was very hard to keep track of everything and, more so in the homestrech, when so many unfortunate circumstances collided and even threatened the entire running of the contest. But I'm glad I took this project with the same emphasis as I do on my full-time job, applying project management, graphic design, writing, editing and--above all--our old-fashioned Achaean humor to a successful result. It has been a personal challenge of mine to host the contest and I'm glad I did. Even in the midst of the pain and grief I'm experiencing along with the rest of the family, working in this contest has provided some levity and clarity which is more than sorely needed in this very tremulous and unprecedented year.

I thank God above all because I didn't know what curveball would He throw at me next--I just needed to catch it, haha! And I do sincerely apologize for rushing through the phases, but I will not apologize for Olga Martínez's cuckoo behavior--that's on you! Overall, the result stays the same: Fromulya is our edition's worthy champion and I can't wait to see what they'll come up with next!

Everybody in the community has been very supportive of this event and I always hope that this is not the only one we're able to host.

¡Gracias por todo y pa'lante siempre!
AS1 and TVS

[Britonisea]

Thanks Ach, sign-ups to the 55th World Hit Festival are open: here