WorldVision Song Contest 71 | OOC | SIGNUPS CLOSED

[WorldVision Committee]

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CONTEST THREAD

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Most Recent Winner: Nekoni | 120 points | Ylfa, Talvezout

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It's Election Season!
Its election time! That means that all five spots for the Committee are up for grabs. Do you want to present your idea on how to reform the Committee? If you have taken part (and did not got disqualified) in the 70th Worldvision (the last one), you can run for a seat.

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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 - 28 January, 20:00 UTC (Greenwich Time)
Sign Ups Close; Host Voting Close, IC Thread Up - 4 February, 20:00 UTC
Deadline for Entries; Voting Begins - 18 February, 20:00 UTC
Voting Closes - 25 February, 20:00 UTC

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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 (37)

• Adab
• Alinghi Federal-Democratic Republic
• Antahbrantahstan
• Ardoki
• Axuva
  - Antenovaria
• Belgaam
• Besen
• Britonisea
  - Estogium
• Emishin
• Ethane
• Indo States
  - Edeltian Federal Republic
• Izmedu
• Kalosia
  - Saviera
• Kishrael
• Liberco kaj Paco
• Llalta
• Mister X
  - Missus X
• Nekoni
  - Proluvia
• Njevi Hjaustan
• Normandy and Picardy
• Nusalia
• Main Nation Ministry
• Mercedini
• Polkopia
• South Batoko
  - Eshuz
• Syrche
  - These American States
• Tödlichebujoku
• Varenskjyr
• Vartugia

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

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National Finals (9)

• Landa vy Polkopia (Polkopia)
• The Fatiman Finale (Indo States)
• Sçaumit va WorldVision (Njevi Hjaustan)
• National Final (Main Nation Ministry)
• A Song For The World (Mister X)
• Izmepisma (Izmedu)
• Sunlight Song Contest (Syrche)
• Notre Chanson (Normandy and Picardy)
• Cana dor Besein (Besen)

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Host bids (2)

• Bright Falls, Main Nation Ministry
• New York City, These American States

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Committee Candidates (7)

• Besen
• Vartugia aka Darkmania
• Kalosia
• Syrche
• Nekoni
• Mister X
• Ethane

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Disqualified Nations (3)

• Talvezout
• The Hlhata States
• Pan-Asiatic States

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[Main Nation Ministry]

I confirm to joining. I also have my host bid set up, which I shall post later.

[Vartugia]

Is it a bird?
Is it a plane?
No, its just that nation who keep making low-efford songs in order to get nul points.

[Nekoni]

Of course I’m in. I have a crown to defend and a unicorn to feed.

[Besen]

QUALIFICATION ROUND

For this round, countries may place their jury votes for songs in this round, which will produce five finalists. There are ten entries and I do ask for you to rank them 1-10, worst to best. BC1 would greatly appreciate this, and we would gladly vote in any other nation's national finals. Here are the possible Besenian songs:

01 | Erica & Ledo | 'Nie (Never)'
Baby - Clean Bandit, featuring Marina & Luis Fonsi

02 | Marc Alm | 'Din mar (All ours)'
All for You - Years & Years

03 | Veronica Red | 'Look Up'
3AM (Pull Up) - Charli XCX, featuring MØ

04 | Loreina | 'My Time'
Grace - Bebe Rexha

05 | Terrence Jeimartio | 'Mei Veren do Dens (My Dancing Song)'
Higher than the Moon - Trove

06 | Leo Darté | 'People Talk'
Monster - Walking On Cars

07 | Xavier Dole | 'Roen (Go)'
Kiss You Goodbye - Anton Hagman

08 | Woman! | 'Fal (Pain)'
More than Words - Little Mix, featuring Kamile

09 | Mel Leon | 'Diho (Runaway)'
I Know A Place - MUNA

10 | OLA | 'Durem (La La) [Wild (La La)]'
Favourite Thing - Fleur East

VOTING FOR THE FINALE HAS NOW OPENED. THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES IN THIS ROUND.

[Britonisea]

Britonisea will return to the WorldVision Song Contest after taking a break from the 69th and 70th edition. This is, of course, our 40th anniversary at the contest and we will definitely be celebrating that through our entry. Information regarding who will be representing us will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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(Preconfirming Estogium)

[Estogium]

After a rather disappointing 36 points received at the WorldVision Song Contest in Talvezout, Estogium will be returning to the festival - hopefully this time, the nation can improve on its previous result.

[Emishin]

Nation Name: Emishin
Official Broadcaster: Emishin TV
Song Title: Mount Fuji
Artist(s) Name(s): Miwako Hirose

Tune: BoA — 'Every Heart'


I did like to join for first time

[Main Nation Ministry]

I promised a bid back at 70, so here is it! It's my first one, but this should work.

Main Nation Ministry's Bid for WorldVision 71!

"What happens here will make sure you will never be the same again."

(Credit to Tekanu from Discord/Todlichebujoku for providing the above logo and postcard below!)

ABOUT US

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen to the Ministry of Regions. Here lies our nation called Main Nation Ministry. As you can expect, we will provide a possible top entertainment experience...with some natural downsides.



Don't worry about that man that you see up there. He is simply a traitor to the Ministry. To provide all of our guests and musicians attending this WorldVision, our secret police will be on their guard enforcing the safety that our citizens enjoy. It is one of our top qualifies of our nation. As you can see, we have most of our citizen serve their country and nation for the benefit of victory. Down on this picture below, you can see some of our new recruits getting ready to serve their cause. Some are happy at being a part of our armed forces, as shown below.



We are focused on perserving the nature of life itself. So enjoy visiting one of our forest sectors. However, it is recommended that you bring a soldier as your guide. We are responsible for protecting our lush forests, but we're not responsible if you get attacked by anything that might be in our forests.



Luckily, our featured venue for WV71 will be in one of our major city sectors. Pictured down below is the city of Bright Falls, best known for housing our main political sectors for the Ministry and the famous Victory Square. Here, you can get to experience tourism of Main Nation Ministry's urban side in it's finest. Alongside with admiring the view at night, you can expect a good stay, as long as you follow our protocol.



Feeling a tad bit hungry? Most of what we Ministrians eat is fruits, grains, vegetables, diary, protein, and an invasive species of snakefish to consume. Here we serve snakefish in all sorts of ways, so don't be yellow in not eating some. While it's not mandatory, you don't want these creatures to continue breeding, do you?



THE VENUE

The venue for WorldVision 71 will be held in a lesser-known area of Bright Falls, known as Freedom Plaza. While it has served as a local area to visit one of the monuments known as "The Will of Power", it has began to decline in tourism rates from 2017. While scouting for spots to host the WorldVision 71, we found a large theater that has enough room to give Freedom Plaza an opportunity for a boost in tourism. Pictured below is a security photo of Freedom Plaza in 2017, where an artist has added a minimalist touch to it.



Inside the Freedom Plaza Theater, we updated the interior to give off a more Gothic vibe, where the Leader popped up to give us some design choices, which he believed would suit the stage for WorldVision 71. Here on the stage, our stage is composed of the main stage, which is composed of the "catwalk" and the central performance area beyond the curtain. As you may have noticed, there are two winding stairwells on each side of the stage, which is optional for performers to be on for their performance. Beyond the curtain, there are two LED objects that are movable upon request which act as a mobile blue screen to display any background for your performance. The central performance area allows any participating nation to bring their own props or sets to be set up beyond the curtain to help with their performance. What is not in view for the photos below is a LED screen that extends in front from where the curtain rises and falls to display the postcard for each performing nation. The black grand piano with the candlestick can be removed, if any performance is to be without a piano. While not in view, lining the stage are pyrotechnics which can let out anything from sparks, flames, jets of water, or even bubbles. Make sure to tell the pyrotechnics guy on what you need for the stage.






POSTCARD



Above, here is an example of our postcard. The nation name will be listed along with the performer and the name of their song. Performance number included!

COMMERCIAL

To advertise our bid for WV71, we prepared a special commercial to convince people to support our bid!

The commercial stands off at a snowy street in the middle of the night in front of an old-looking electronics store. At the shop display window, multiple televisions can be seen stacked on one another. A young man wearing a red jacket, looking like they are down on their luck, appears in view where one of the TV's suddenly switches on to static, drawing their interest. Slowly, the TV's start switching on one by one to show static, surprising the man where he slowly backs away. Then the narrator proceeds to speak to the viewers. "For WorldVision 71, Main Nation Ministry would like to help you focus on a show like no other. Here in the nation. We'll help strip you away from the absurdity of your normal life." After the narrator finishes, the shop window explodes in a bright light, sending the man to the ground, while shielding his eyes.

The man looks to see a large theater in place of the electronics store, where the double doors open, letting out fog. The Leader emerges, wearing a red and black ringmaster outfit, extending a hand to the young man. "Would you like to join?" the narrator states, where the words "Vote for Main Nation Ministry for WV71 Bid!" flash on the screen.

[Antenovaria]

Confirming debut

[Antahbrantahstan]

Axixixi i confirm

[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 an impressive 3rd place with 89 points. 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. Mirela Santana - Barricade
Language: English/Polkopian
Tune: Annalisa - Questo Amore

#2. Rabid Puma - Society
Language: English
Tune: Tame Impalla - Eventually

#3. Mikaela Arnova - Pearls
Language: English
Tune: girl in red - girls

#4. Viktor Khrenkić ft. Sisters! - One Minute Ago
Language: English/Polkopian
Tune: Максим Фадеев feat. SEREBRO - Притяженья больше нет

#5. Fillipa Mitrović - Time
Language: Polkopian
Tune: Юлия Паршута – Мы нео

Semi #2

#1. Katya Yelenova - Stop!
Language: Polkopian
Tune: Ирина Дубцова - Факт

#2. Gregori - Ya Vram
Language: English/Polkopian
Translation: I Want
Tune: Marco Mengoni - Voglio

#3. Anna Viktoreevna - Na Krai
Language: Polkopian
Translation: On the Edge
Tune: Polina Gagarina - Меланхолия

#4. Puddle of Fish - Insomnia
Language: English
Tune: Young the Giant - Cough Syrup

#5. Durham 4 - Try Again
Language: English
Tune: Madame Monsieur - Comme Une Reine

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.

[Eshuz]

Confirming! Maybe some of you will get a sneak peek at the internal song selection and what it has to offer!

[South Batoko]

That's my new puppet. We'll be following the exact same formula as Eshuz, alongside the occasional sneak peek, except the sneak peeks will be put on the Discord itself, in the #worldvision channel.

[Adab]

We sign up, with Panic! at the Disco - High Hopes as the tune.

[Kishrael]

Kishrael in.

[Indo States]

OOC: For the Long time, I Can't Go to WV71 because of Busy Days. This is going to be Pure Shit for now!
Plus, The Entry will be Louisè Êlentra - Lë Rose, Le Garé of Léift

THE FATIMAN FINALE, THE NATION FINAL FOR WORLDVISION SONG CONTEST
LE FATIMANA FINALE, FINAL DE LA NATION POUR LE CONCOURS WORLDVISION CHANSON
*Under Catch 22 Holding

Once Again for Catch 22, An Special Song Contest that Broadcasts on Overtime FM 95.39 in Indo City and Fatiman Major Cities (Including Ramsey, Rasmussen, Linneschester, Rozlyn, Szczesny, Integra, Dijzon, Alyard and Fatima City) which Takes the Road on WorldVision Song Contests. Not Memes for Now until WV85.

This is Going to be Pure Shit Nation Finale for Now!
- Kane Mann, DJ of 80's Power in Overtime 95.39

Great Just Great, This is Kicking off Worldvision
- Nick Hutchinson, Artist and Host of Overtime

HERE IS THE SONGS MUST YOU BE SEEN

Run over Anollasia by Lina Anderson, Mica Liason and Maria Adamson
Language: English
Tune: The Pointer Sisters - Jump (For My Love)
Votes: 53% (4th)

Sing over Fatima by Zach Nelson and Louisè Lïncroné
Language: English
Tune: The Adventures - "Two Rivers"
Votes: 97% (2nd)

Üÿ, Nû Camon, Chino Mona, En Ëternal? by John Loinres
Language: Linneschesterin (With Mix of Norwegian)
Tune: Psychedelic Furs - "The Ghost In You"
Votes: 23% (3rd)

Lë Rose, Le Garé of Léift by Louisè Êlentra
Language: Ramseyian
Tune: DANNY KEITH - KEEP ON MUSIC (ITALO DISCO)
Votes: 100% (Winner)

Louisè got Won in Nation Finale "Catch 22", We Hope that She can Sang the World and Won in the Worldvision. For this Time, Good Night and Thank you for Watching.

[Edeltian Federal Republic]

Formerly, Western Edeltia got Disqualified on WV69. After that, Era of Terror was Ended and Crushed by Edeltian Federal Republic in favor of Reunification. Here is the Song without Plagiarism but soon

[Main Nation Ministry]

We sign up, with Panic! at the Disco - High Hopes as the tune.

Hey, Adab? Is it possible to use a song from the same artist that you're basing your tune on?

[Mister X]

In. Not sure what with.

[Belgaam]

I would like to debut.

[The Black Party]

I promised a bid back at 70, so here is it! It's my first one, but this should work.

Main Nation Ministry's Bid for WorldVision 71!

(Image)

"What happens here will make sure you will never be the same again."

(Credit to Tekanu from Discord for providing the above logo and postcard below!)

ABOUT US

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen to the Ministry of Regions. Here lies our nation called Main Nation Ministry. As you can expect, we will provide a possible top entertainment experience...with some natural downsides.

(Image)

Don't worry about that man that you see up there. He is simply a traitor to the Ministry. To provide all of our guests and musicians attending this WorldVision, our secret police will be on their guard enforcing the safety that our citizens enjoy. It is one of our top qualifies of our nation. As you can see, we have most of our citizen serve their country and nation for the benefit of victory. Down on this picture below, you can see some of our new recruits getting ready to serve their cause. Some are happy at being a part of our armed forces, as shown below.

(Image)

We are focused on perserving the nature of life itself. So enjoy visiting one of our forest sectors. However, it is recommended that you bring a soldier as your guide. We are responsible for protecting our lush forests, but we're not responsible if you get attacked by anything that might be in our forests.

(Image)

Luckily, our featured venue for WV71 will be in one of our major city sectors. Pictured down below is the city of Bright Falls, best known for housing our main political sectors for the Ministry and the famous Victory Square. Here, you can get to experience tourism of Main Nation Ministry's urban side in it's finest. Alongside with admiring the view at night, you can expect a good stay, as long as you follow our protocol.

(Image)

Feeling a tad bit hungry? Most of what we Ministrians eat is fruits, grains, vegetables, diary, protein, and an invasive species of snakefish to consume. Here we serve snakefish in all sorts of ways, so don't be yellow in not eating some. While it's not mandatory, you don't want these creatures to continue breeding, do you?

(Image)

THE VENUE

The venue for WorldVision 71 will be held in a lesser-known area of Bright Falls, known as Freedom Plaza. While it has served as a local area to visit one of the monuments known as "The Will of Power", it has began to decline in tourism rates from 2017. While scouting for spots to host the WorldVision 71, we found a large theater that has enough room to give Freedom Plaza an opportunity for a boost in tourism. Pictured below is a security photo of Freedom Plaza in 2017, where an artist has added a minimalist touch to it.

(Image)

Inside the Freedom Plaza Theater, we updated the interior to give off a more Gothic vibe, where the Leader popped up to give us some design choices, which he believed would suit the stage for WorldVision 71. Here on the stage, our stage is composed of the main stage, which is composed of the "catwalk" and the central performance area beyond the curtain. As you may have noticed, there are two winding stairwells on each side of the stage, which is optional for performers to be on for their performance. Beyond the curtain, there are two LED objects that are movable upon request which act as a mobile blue screen to display any background for your performance. The central performance area allows any participating nation to bring their own props or sets to be set up beyond the curtain to help with their performance. What is not in view for the photos below is a LED screen that extends in front from where the curtain rises and falls to display the postcard for each performing nation. The black grand piano with the candlestick can be removed, if any performance is to be without a piano. While not in view, lining the stage are pyrotechnics which can let out anything from sparks, flames, jets of water, or even bubbles. Make sure to tell the pyrotechnics guy on what you need for the stage.

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POSTCARD

(Image)

Above, here is an example of our postcard. The nation name will be listed along with the performer and the name of their song. Performance number included!

COMMERCIAL

To advertise our bid for WV71, we prepared a special commercial to convince people to support our bid!

The commercial stands off at a snowy street in the middle of the night in front of an old-looking electronics store. At the shop display window, multiple televisions can be seen stacked on one another. A young man wearing a red jacket, looking like they are down on their luck, appears in view where one of the TV's suddenly switches on to static, drawing their interest. Slowly, the TV's start switching on one by one to show static, surprising the man where he slowly backs away. Then the narrator proceeds to speak to the viewers. "For WorldVision 71, Main Nation Ministry would like to help you focus on a show like no other. Here in the nation. We'll help strip you away from the absurdity of your normal life." After the narrator finishes, the shop window explodes in a bright light, sending the man to the ground, while shielding his eyes.

The man looks to see a large theater in place of the electronics store, where the double doors open, letting out fog. The Leader emerges, wearing a red and black ringmaster outfit, extending a hand to the young man. "Would you like to join?" the narrator states, where the words "Vote for Main Nation Ministry for WV71 Bid!" flash on the screen.

I hope MNM wins the bid! They have my vote!

[Kalosia]

After a devastating result, Kalosia is back! So is Saviera, after that miraculous finish.

Tunes taken:
Sunday Morning — Matoma
(I forgot what I was going to send with Saviera but until further notice it's) No Mercy — The Living Tombstone

[Njevi Hjaustan]

Hjaustani broadcaster EkhtaTV has teamed up with Çokï Recording Group to sponsor an entry into the WorldVision Song Contest. A national final, Sçaumit va WorldVision will decide the act that will represent Njevi Hjaustan.

The finalists are:

Anïkha - Nïsçta Tï Tr. Believe in Yourself

Desa Kholosçim - Es-Çarçejet Tr. Sensitive

Mogha Es-Vunäsç - Invincible


Please send a TG to Njevi Hjaustan assigning 2 points to your favorite and 1 point to your second favorite

[Edeltian Federal Republic]

Nation Name: Edeltia Edeltian Federal Republic
Official Broadcaster: Telewizija Edeltija
Song Title: Moon and Bright
Artist(s) Name(s): Maria Wiktoria Kowalczyk

Tune: Bobby Orlando - Whisper To A Scream