52nd World Hit Festival | Monterra, Kalosia (IC)

by **Kalosia** » Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:37 am

WHO IS RAHMAT? (Artist Information)
Rahmat Zahulafi-Yamaqzul is a 25 year old male born on August 16th 1994 at Zafizamarrah, in which Rahmat continues to live in. He was born to a rich couple of Ishaq Zahulafi and Arina Yamaqzul. He lived a pretty normal life. He's pretty popular around school because of his voice. One day, he entered the final of Festival of Songs (National Festival) 2017 and earned 2nd. This obviously gave Rahmat attention from the ABA, in which finally decided to pick Rahmat for WHF 52. Rahmat loves to make 3D buildings in Sketchup and play City games. Rahmat is also a very good Minecraft player, in which he would play for hours every day.

Rahmat Zahulafi-Yamaqzul earned his degree of Architecture on the University of Zafi. His thesis for his end-semester suprised his lecturer and the entire university because the title is "How Zafi Tower's Design Flaw Connected To Yodeling" In which his thesis is unheard before and turned out to be accurate. He graduated and become an architect. He's currently planning on a new skyscraper outside of Zafizamarrah.

He now lives happily with his wife with the name of Inarzah Marqiya (24) who works as a make-up artist who do make-up for marriages for totally low prices (except if you act like an a** to her.) and his two kids which are non-identical twins with the name of Haqqi and Dana, both are 1 year old. And also, he finally have his own house and his own car. He now lives in Japanese River, Zafizamarrah.

Rahmat said that he loves to eat Bubur Ayam (Rice porridge with chicken/ congee (thanks everyone for opening my eyes to the west's way of food naming) with an insane amount of liver and pepper. His favorite drink is capucchino because of his past days in university consists of him staying up late making 3d buildings. Because of his past trauma of getting his assignment destroyed on the past when he was using the Metro, even though it's his final assignment (luckily his lecturer was very nice to him and gave him additional one week to finish, he luckily finished his project), he now learned to not piss others and care for other people.

Before, Rahmat wrote 3 songs. All entered the ABACHARTS. In 2014 he released "Building A Garden" which placed on no. 32 back in 2012. "Cake" which placed on no. 11 back in 2019, and his viral "You Are Uh...." which placed on 1st last month. Rahmat Zahulafi-Yamaqzul's songs were all up-beat and fun. But, he want to try a new ship and tries a sad and tear-jerking ballad, which he didn't realized got ABA's attention and he was so happy when he was told he's going to represent North Alezia in the 52nd World Hit Festival in Monterra, Kalosia. There's also one moment of rumor where there are some news outlets wrote about the possibility about Rahmat Zahulafi-Yamaqzul representing North Alezia in Worldvision one day.

Will Rahmat brings North Alezia even more happiness by bringing the good result back home? We hope so.

WHY KALIMAT? (Song Information)
Rahmat wrote this song based on the past he lived in. When he was 17, he has a girlfriend in which that girlfriend cheated on Rahmat, which gave Rahmat depression. He can't eat as he used to, He won't go outside, and many more. He wants to ask for advice from anyone, but because he don't have the bravery to do so, he stayed silent. Until one day he fainted due to undereating. Rahmat was confronted by his parents until he finally opened up to his parents, although with a high toned loud scream. But, after screaming, he felt better. And thus finding that being honest and open to the ones you trust the most is the best way to go. And now, Rahmat used his bad memory to help others cope with similiar problems as him. He also cope with making music, and as always, playing a few games of Minecraft.

RAHMAT IN ZAFIZAMARRAH (Pre-Contest RP Part 1)
Everyone (around 10 people) in Rahmat's workshop are very excited that one of the employee is going to be live on TV bringing the country's name (Rahmat's already well known in his workshop for his singing abilities. His nickname in his workshop is "Mr. Maestro"). The workshop are very excited that they already went to the airport hours before Rahmat did. Rahmat was still at his home packing. When he's done packing, he kissed his wife and kids, asking them to pray for his luck in WHF. He rushed to the ABA headquarters to meet with the North Alezian delegation. There, he and his delegation had a small meeting talking about his performance in Monterra and doing one final rehearsal. The team went straight to the airport, only to see ten people (Rahmat's workshop mates) waving North Alezian flags and holding signs with "Good Luck, Mr. Maestro" written on it. Rahmat only waves (due to COVID-19 bringing the North Alezian regulation to not touching other people temporarily (except if the other person is a relative) and gave a little smile. They entered the airport, done everything, and the person on the airport who handled the teams check-in is actually a fan of WHF and said "You're representing North Alezia, right? have a safe flight and good luck", the team went inside the waiting area and waited and when the flight to Monterra, Kalosia is called, the team walked to the plane, waited in the plane, and finally flew to Monterra for the World Hit Festival.

RAHMAT IN MONTERRA YAY (Pre-Contest RP Part 2)
Rahmat and the rest of the delegation (consists of Rahmat, Hayaz Hamaruddin (HoD), and Isdara Fitrahtul (pianist)) flew from Zafizamarrah Intl. to Monterra three weeks before the contest. After they landed, they immediately went to their assigned hotel rooms. After entering his room, Rahmat immediately took a bath first, and finally did something productive. Which is playing Minecraft with Hayaz and Isdara (even though Hayaz is 52, that ain't stoppin' him from playing Minecraft.). He actually wants to add more players from the other delegations of other countries and maybe that Minecraft game could be a good act for diplomacy and goodwill, but he thought that others had more important things to do. Better not annoy them. After they done playing, they did stuff that are actually seriously productive. Which is a small meeting between Rahmat, Hayaz, Isdara and the ABA commitee back in Zafi through live video-call. Looks like they're talking about whether to use English only, Arabic only, or use both. They went with using both. They also talk about how Rahmat will perform on the Monterran stage. Practicing voice and song is basically impolite, because other artists are probably doing their own stuff. There's one stupid story in which Rahmat tries to kiss his kneecaps for fun. That didn't end well because his back hurts but not to the point of being hospitalized and he can still perform like usual. But his shout sure is loud. It might brought up numerous noise complaints, and the ABA must pay for him again.

PARADE OF NATIONS
When the announcer called "North Alezia", the camera points to Rahmat. He holds the North Alezian flag and he glanced to the camera and smiled and said (although maybe it's not hearable) "Attho'i, Kalosia! (Love and adore you, Kalosia!)" Rahmat makes a heart gesture with his hands and then he continues to wave his North Alezian flag

PERFORMANCE
"Standing on the center of the stage, wearing a black outfit. Behind him, Isdara sits on his seat also preparing for his piano play.
OUTFIT

Before the music starts, Rahmat prays for a few seconds for a successful performance and hopes for bringing his country pride. After that, Rahmat takes a deep breath, and finally raises his head to camera level, looks directly to that camera and he starts singing"

All things that you said, that you said to me,
Hurts like a stab, stab to my heart.
All things that you, you done to me,
Hurts like a punch, punch to my soul.

"Rahmat starts to walk slowly to the right side of the stage while still looking directly to the camera."

I am so lost, with no way out,
Not a compass or a map.
Not even a companion,
I’m truly alone, lost on my own.

"The LED backing screens that were once dark are now turned on. The left side now shows an iceberg, the right side shows a desert."

لقد فقدت كل كلماتي (Laqad Faqadt Kl Kalimati) (I lost my words)
معي يفقد في الحياة (maei yufqid fi alhaya) (With me losing in life)
لقد فقدت كل الأمل (laqad faqadt kl al'amal) (I lost my hope)
مع كسر قلبي (mae kasr qalbiin) (With my heart broken)

وليس لدي الكلمات (walays ladaya alkalimat) (And I don't have the words)
لتقول للعالم (ltaqul lilealam) (To say to the world)
أنني أشعر بالألم ('anani 'asheur bial'alam) (That I'm in pain)

The view now changes to the camera in front of Rahmat, showing the right screen showing a desert. Before the screen blurs out... And finally returned to front view

Rahmat walks slowly looking at the camera again. But this time, he's going to the other side of the stage

The coldness that I felt, on my own, I take it all
With all my words,
The thirst that I felt, on my own, I take it all
With my words.

The view now changes into the overhead camera. He looked at the overhead camera and spread his hands like wings, and moving them like a poem writer reading his poem. The LED on the floor now shows the outer space

لقد فقدت كل كلماتي (Laqad Faqadt Kl Kalimati) (I lost my words)
معي يفقد في الحياة (maei yufqid fi alhaya) (With me losing in life)
لقد فقدت كل الأمل (laqad faqadt kl al'amal) (I lost my hope)
مع كسر قلبي (mae kasr qalbiin) (With my heart broken)

وليس لدي الكلمات (walays ladaya alkalimat) (And I don't have the words)
لتقول للعالم (ltaqul lilealam) (To say to the world)
أنني أشعر بالألم ('anani 'asheur bial'alam) (That I'm in pain)

لقد فقدت كل كلماتي (Laqad Faqadt Kl Kalimati) (I lost my words)
معي يفقد في الحياة (maei yufqid fi alhaya) (With me losing in life)
لقد فقدت كل الأمل (laqad faqadt kl al'amal) (I lost my hope)
مع كسر قلبي (mae kasr qalbiin) (With my heart broken)

وليس لدي الكلمات (walays ladaya alkalimat) (And I don't have the words)
لتقول للعالم (ltaqul lilealam) (To say to the world)
أنني أشعر بالألم ('anani 'asheur bial'alam) (That I'm in pain)

Rahmat bends his knees down to the floor, and raises his hands as like he's praying

O, I pray for my words to be heard by all, all of the world
For all to hear my pain, and my suffering too
كلمات! (Kalimatan!) (Words)
O, my words!
O, my words, go and fly up to the sky!

Rahmat shouts in-tune that soars the audience-less stage, with him letting out his tears as he remembered his once bad memory, both screens now glow. Isdara starts to look even more serious with playing the piano.

Whoaaa!!

Rahmat stands back up, and looks a little bit stressed. Isdara also shed a tear, although just a bit.

How can I survive life?
Without words to help me through!
My heart broken to shards
With no one to help me back;

Is this the end of me?
How can I write about,
My own life
While I don't have my words!

Whoaa!!!

Rahmat points to the sky, with sadness and anger in his eyes becoming one.

وليس لدي الكلمات (walays ladaya alkalimat) (And I don't have the words)
لتقول للعالم (ltaqul lilealam) (To say to the world)
.....أأن بلدي! ('ana balday!.....) (That My!............)

(silence)

My Words will save my life...

The song ends, Isdara the pianist stands and Rahmat says "Thank You so much for everything, Syuukran Kasiira". Rahmat's eyes were still teary after his saddening climax. He's both sad and happy because on one side, he has to reopen his bad memory. But in the other side, he makes his country proud and he can finally tell his story to the world, finally freeing him from his bad memory. They both bow and they leave the stage together.

ABAVIEWFEST 1 (Viewing Party)
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and RTVK's decision to not have any audience inside the venue, ABA's inspired by Beepee to have a viewing party. This viewing only consists of 7.000 people wearing masks and gloves to protect themselves from COVID-19 and it's held in ABAZafi Outdoor Studio. After Rahmat's performance, everyone inside the studio celebrated like crazy. There isn't any moment where North Alezia celebrated that loud, except for when North Alezia's Worldvision Debut and when it's Eid. People wave North Alezian flags, people shouted like crazy.

by **Kalosia** » Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:45 am

Next To Me — Otto Knows

Artist
Rikardu is a 25 year old Malta Comino Gozoan singer, dancer, and DJ. Born in Swatar Bay, Rikardu has grown up around music, Swatar Bay being one the most popular clubbing districts in the country. He often DJ's at some of the countries most popular and famous nightclubs. With several hits in MCG, MCG1 knew it was time to get some international views for this handsome and talented singer.

Background
With WHF fever sweeping through MCG and a surprise but fantastic second placing in Sinnlichsukai, MCG1 one was again ready to achieve a great result. Now MCG is virtually free of the virus, and in order to prevent unnecessary human contact and to further limit the spread of COVID-19, the MCG team flew a delegation of 8 out to Kalosia and quarantined for 14 days as per the countries laws. Their time spent in quarantine allowed much preparations for their entry.

This was going to be an unusual contest, no live audience, and a closed format but this didn't really bother Rikardu, he was used to DJing in some very small venues, even still it was hard to get his head around an empty studio, with no audience, just the odd camera and sound crew around the studio all social distancing 2m apart. It was very surreal. But this was the only way the contest could go ahead, by being cautious.
For the Parade of Nations, Rikardu walked up the ramp to the stage with two women who were also going to be with him on stage. They all waved to the cameras and smile showing off their bright white teeth.

Performance

As the postcard ended the camera cuts to one of the full stage, peering in from Rikardu's left. The song starts with a slow spotlight suspended from the ceiling spreading out like an opening flower around the stage before a solitary spotlight shines on Rikardu as he starts singing. He is dressed in black jeans and a brown bomber jacket with a plain white tshirt and black laced up casual shoes. He was ready for this moment, he took a few deep breaths, breathing in the air conditioned air, and composed, this was just like DJing back home there was nothing to be scared off, the lack of audience was definitely helping, but still, he was on camera in front of millions, something which he had never experienced before, and he wanted to do his islands proud.

Either side of him sat down on the smaller stages are two gorgeous female violinists sat, their dark brown hair down, dressed in long elegant off white dresses, their heads bowed, their violins poised ready for later on in the performance, they are basically motionless, ready to jump to life when their part came, just like an arcade machine coming to life as soon as you insert the coin. The background is a dark blue/ back only just a night sky, littered with stars.

The camera cuts to a head shot and remains on him throughout the whole first verse until he sings "This friendship we have between us" Where the camera briefly cuts to rooftop shot angled diagonally down showing the whole stage and background,pulsate faintly with blue lights. He raises his head up from the stand up mic and begins to sing. A off camera backing singer supplies the echo to his lyrics. He has a lonely expression etched across his face.

We are so close to one another
My amazing close friend
So close now, you're my brother
I just can't comprehend
This friendship we have between us
Is what makes you so great
I just feel content that you are there to protect me,
To save me and protect me

As the songs build the background slowly but surely builds up with light as the stars slowly vanish and the sky starts to fill with oranges and yellows and red as a sun beckons to rise. Rikardu is tapping his right foot away to the beat.

n this storm, in this wind
That howls all around
You are the gentle centre
And so I come to rest at your side

He bows his head quickly without letting go off the mic stand before the camera cuts to a close up off him again,he looks intently into the camera, he stretches a hand out towards the camera as the verse rounds up. He has a concentrated look on his face.

I see the people disapprove
And the judgement they feel so entitled too.
But let's get drunk tonight and lets act recklessly
Recklessly

The camera cuts to the violinist who has come to life on the right of him and shows a close up of her playing away, a deep look of concentration on her face before cutting to the other violinist for a close up shot too. When it cuts to the violinist on his left we can see Rikardu just on the edge of the camera, stepping away from the mic, his tongue creeping out the side of his mouth slightly as he readies himself for the beat kicking in. As the beat kicks in he lets go off he mic stand, steps backwards stretches his arms out wide, closes his eyes, just like he would while he was DJing letting the music run through his blood and starts jumping and spinning around to the beat, going back to the mic stand once again to finish the chorus. He positions his head to spin like a ballerina to avoid him getting dizzy. While doing this the camera pans left to right along he edge of the stage before fading into a shot of the entire stage. The LED's go a crazy epilepsy flashing a dark blue and white to the beat of the song. White spotlights from the studio ceiling go wild , they all whirl around at different angles to each other hitting every part of the stage as they do crawling all over Rikardu and his violinists, the floor, the backdrop.

Recklessly
Recklessly

The camera centres back on him. All of a sudden the spotlights reform and droop down to form a single spotlight which shines down directly onto Rickadru bathing him a yellow/white glow
The background LED goes back to a starry bluey black sky. As he sings" Push back the tide with only my mind? " he positions his hands on his head before putting them down to his side. As the verse ends the camera circles from right to left and pans round the front of the stage. The violinists are out of sight, no lights on them.

I wonder what they would have me do?
Lift the world up on one arm?
Push back the tide with only my mind?
Because what they expect is impossible.
Every person needs their harbour,
A secure attachment of love
But without one we are in such pain
Grab a bottle of booze, and down it straight
Run, laugh, chat and get drunk, then we can act recklessly
Recklessly

The camera cuts to the violinist on the right of him again as she's suddenly lit up in white spotlight and wind machine and shows a close up of her playing away, a deep look of concentration on her face before cutting to the other violinist lit up by a spotlight on the left for a close up shot too. As the beat kicks in he lets go off he mic stand, steps backwards stretches his arms out wide, closes his eyes, starts jumping again and spinning around to the beat, going back to the mic stand once again to finish the chorus. He positions his head to spin like a ballerina to avoid him getting dizzy. He pulls the mic out of the stand with some force. The backing singer can be heard singing "Recklessly" as an echo while Rikardu spins around. The LED's go a crazy epilepsy flashing a dark blue and white to the beat of the song before he begins to sing as the beat gets rapid. He stops and positions himself and begins to sing as 2 smoke flares shoot from the edges of stage for a couple of seconds, as he sings as the camera cuts angles very quickly, each time he sings directly into the camera, left, right, up, down for the first 5 "Recklessly's" The camera spins and zooms back into he stage before counter spinning back again, all the time the spotlights are zooming round the stage frantically again. For the last line the camera steadies onto a frontal body shot of him singing into the camera, the mic is back in the mic stand, as the LED's fade back into a dark blue night sky and the lights turn off leaving a black silhouette of everyone on stage. Rikardu is bowing his head down to this right, his arms hanging down. The violinists sat motionless again in the back.

Recklessly
Recklessly
Recklessly
Recklessly
Recklessly
Recklessly
Recklessly
Recklessly
Recklessly

Then the lights come back on and the two violinists drop their violins down carefully and walk happily over to Rikardu. Rikardu has stunned look on his face not quite believing what he had just accomplished. All of them group hug and he speaks quietly into the microphone. "Thank you, Grazzi" Before exciting the stage. The cheers that can be heard come from the WHF party taking place in one of the largest outdoor clubs in MCG. Tens of thousands of fans can be heard. Rikardu is immediately given his phone after leaving the stage where he starts a Facebook live call to the producer running the WHF party, back home the video calls is shown on the giant screen in front of thousands of people. He is moved at the response.

by **Kalosia** » Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:47 am

As Rikardu Farrugia got off the stage on one end, Naomi Dionnë stepped onto the stage from the other end.

Well then! We have seen all 24 songs competing tonight. The artists have presented their share of work, now it is time for you to put in yours.

To vote, simply follow the instructions being shown on your screen right now. The voting numbers are displayed for all participating countries tonight, but remember, you cannot vote for your own country.

To remind you of the competing songs tonight, here they are once again.

A recap of all 24 entries are shown. Once the recap ends, Naomi can be seen standing on one of the satellite stages.

Mia Promesë — Meliora Napoleti
tune: Amarsi in due — Arisa

Naomi, standing from the satellite stage, speaks.

To all of you watching tonight, do you remember what you were doing during the 30th World Hit Festival? Well, this woman does. In case you've forgotten, her name is Meliora Napoleti and she represented Kalosia during that contest. Meliora... what are you going to sing?

Meliora waved at the camera before promptly speaking. She was sitting on a stool next to a piano, which Domeniku Kaľari is seated at. When she introducers her, he too waves.

Hi everyone, right now I will sing a song written by our winner [sic] Domeniku Kaľari, called La Promesë.

Domeniku provides the piano accompaniment for this performance, and he begins to play the opening notes to the song.

Komuz pošamu noj amarë ši
Kadë vivamu kosi?
Au per noj, paroli moji
Et es miu boketu per ti

At this point, Naomi had left backstage. The stage was covered in mist, the lights dim save for a spotlight on the performers. The LED screens, although not bright, showed sparkling lights, as if there was an audience with their phones out, shining a light for Meliora and Domeniku.

Karë, kestë es mia promesë
Komë unë poémë kë ja skrivevu a ti
Se staj ula kostë di periľo
Dare la mia vitë per proteǧerë tia animë

Meliora continues to sing. This song was performed originally at Festival dëla Kanžu Kalosianë 2017. Although Domeniku did not perform it at the time (he merely wrote it), the song won and became an immensely popular Kalosian hit.

Mia karë, kestë es mia promesë
Komë unë poémë kë ja skrivevu a ti
Se staj ula kostë di periľo
Dare la mia vitë per proteǧerë tia animë

Now as the song slowed down (not that it was ever fast to begin with), the camera quickly switched to close up angles for what is perhaps the most intimate part of the song.

Se un žornu kelkuno domanda di mi
Dëla mia storia di tuti li ani fa
Rëspondël kon mia promesë oltimë a ti:
Vivevu unë vitë per amarë ši u dwe

Again the cheering of audiences could be heard from the live feeds, although they themselves were not made visible. Domeniku and Meliora look at each other, smiling.

Now, just like Domeniku did earlier, Meliora looks into the camera as it zooms in on her. Smiling, she says:

By the way, voting lines are still open. In case you need to remember the songs again, here is another recap.

by **Kalosia** » Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:50 am

Naomi can be seen once again. This time, the screen behind her shows the number 60, which then changes to 59, then 58... you get the idea. It's counting down to zero.

Well then everyone, have you voted? If you haven't, you better hurry up, voting is going to close in less than a minute. This countdown [gestures to the number] tells you how much time you have left to vote, so you better vote now or forever keep your silence.

Once you're finished voting, just sit back and relax as we'll see Meliora perform again, this time an anthem of love with messages of hope from people like you all over the multiverse. This song is called Future Calls for Love.

Alright, are you ready?

By now, the countdown has reached the last couple of seconds.

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1...

WORLD, STOP VOTING NOW!

Future Calls for Love — Meliora Napoleti
tune: Il futuro ha bisogno d'amore — Arisa

Pyrotechnics shoot from around the stage, marking this new section of the show. Quickly, the music begins, and the camera pans throughout the whole stage. While Naomi is quietly making her exit, the focus is on Meliora, standing on the middle of the stage. The LED screens display scenery of the sky with clouds.

This page in our story
We spend the time exploring
The truth and the consequence of what we are doing

The day won’t last forever
So do it now or never
Take my hand and we’ll step forward together

Meliora sings more energetically as she reaches the pre-chorus.

In this fight you are not lonely
Take a stand and do it boldly
Let us mend what has been broken
You and I can make it happen

Listen, the voices are coming as one
And what they will say, it will leave you stunned
And together we’ll fight for the future

The background screens now display the words to each line as Meliora sings them.

You and I, we’ll shine a light together
Fill the world with kindness, make it better
Feel your heartbeat, life’s our biggest treasure
Come now, cause the future is calling for

You and I, we’ll shine a light together
Fill the world with kindness, make it better
Feel your heartbeat, life’s our biggest treasure
Come now, cause the future is calling for love

Now the live feed from various viewing parties appear in the background, creating the impression that Meliora is surrounded by an audience. Briefly you could hear cheers from the audiences as well as they realize they are now on the live broadcast.

This page in our story
We can’t afford to lose it
With all the joy and kindness to each other we’re giving

My hope will last forever
Much stronger than the anger
Come on world, we will not get any younger

It is safe to say Meliora is really on an high right now, charged with all the positive energy that this anthem intends to bring.

In this song you are not lonely
Use your voice and sing it loudly
Let us heal the pain and sorrow
Giving us a new tomorrow

Listen, the voices are coming as one
And what they will say, it will leave you stunned
And together we’ll call for the future

The live feeds fade away and the screens again show the lyrics to the song.

You and I, we’ll shine a light together
Fill the world with kindness, make it better
Feel your heartbeat, life’s our biggest treasure
Come now, cause the future is calling for

You and I, we’ll shine a light together
Fill the world with kindness, make it better
Feel your heartbeat, life’s our biggest treasure
Come now, cause the future is calling for love

Now briefly the faces of everyay citizens from some of the participating countries appear as they deliver a message in their respective languages. This part is pre-recorded. We see, in order: a woman from Togonistan, an old lady from Mercedini, a small boy from Titaniumland, a young woman from Izmedu, a young man from the Achaean Republic, a middle aged man from Caryton, a little girl from North Alezia, a woman from Skanden, a man from Fromulya, and finally an old woman from Kalosia.

Ka mutu te tumanako
Attraverso l’oscurita, brilliamo più luminosi

Atnic ada idratikes atik
Ljubaur je iznutra u nama
¡Pa’lante, mi negra!

We are the way, the truth, and the life
Attho’i
Dá fhada an lá tagann an tráthnóna

Gué percaya sama lo
Ja pošu lo dirë ti: Tu së lë ritmu kë bate u miu koru

I would be lying if I said that part wasn't a bit tearful. In fact, you could see in Meliora's facial expression that she is touched as well. Her eyes seem to glisten a bit, but she puts back the strength into the song:

Cause the future is calling for

Now the screens showed the live feeds again, and it seems like audiences from North Alezia to Normandy and Picardy, from Beepee to Malta Comino Gozo, have been moved as well. The atmosphere within all these locations across the multiverse must've been euphoric. The energy that these groups of peoples have is a testament to what the World Hit Festival stands for — an entertainment show designed to bring together societies and cultures from across the universe, uniting them in song and dance in the name of peace.

You and I, we’ll shine a light together
Fill the world with kindness, make it better
Feel your heartbeat, life’s our biggest treasure
Come now, cause the future is calling for

You and I, we’ll shine a light together
Fill the world with kindness, make it better
Feel your heartbeat, life’s our biggest treasure
Come now, cause the future is calling for love

The audiences. Went. Wild. Cheering could be heard, very energetically, from all of these different parties, and Meliora, looking at the feeds around her, felt overwhelmed with all the positive emotion she had been able to share. Overwhelmed by this feedback, she could only bow. Her eyes were almost watery, and she waved and said "Thank you!" before leaving the stage.

by **Kalosia** » Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:51 am

Naomi comes on stage once again.

Right now, our computers are working hardly to calculate the votes and make sure that we have a valid result. So before we find out who will win the World Hit Festival, let's meet all the artists once again. They will come together in a very special performance to sing "Shine a Light", originally performed by our very own former winner Paola Amadin. This cover will be exclusively released, you will be able to stream and download the song on your favourite music platform, and proceeds will go to fund the fight against COVID-19 in affected participating countries.

So without further ado, here they are once again... the artists of the World Hit Festival 52!

Shine a Light — Artists of the 52nd World Hit Festival ft Paola Amadin
tune: Love Shine a Light — Artists of Eurovision 2020 ft Katrina Leskanich

The song begins with the home entrant, Eva Kartas:

Come shine a light in every corner of my heart
Let the flame keep burning, let the flame keep burning

And then Axuva's Messiah and Michaela Echeitsov come to the stage, singing a line each from the next part:

Come do your magic, and let’s all do our part
Let the world shine a light in every corner of our hearts

Quickly, the Normand entrant Hélèn Pêcheur enters the studio as well, singing the next line:

Come shine a light, and let us keep this dream alive

Followed by Eliana from Britonisea, who walks in and does the next two lines:

Let the stars keep glowing, let the stars keep glowing
We don’t have the answers, but life will tell us why

The North Alezian singer Rahmat Zahulafi-Yamaqzul had already walked onto the stage as he sings this next part:

When we come shine a light, we help to keep the dream alive

The singers who already are on stage just stand there, contributing to the atmosphere of togetherness, enjoying the moment. Now Besen's act, Faith, together walk onto stage, giving some more energy to the song:

And we’re all gonna shine a light together
All shine a light to lead the way

The lead singer of Waisnor's Ace of Diamonds, Valery Apatsky, walks onstage as well:

Brothers and sisters, let’s all do our part

Now it was Dina Labaja of Estana and Thaos' turn to sing:

Let the world shine a light in every corner of our hearts

By the way, none of these artists are carrying mics of their own. A few microphones have been set around the stage, capturing their voices. Now the Fromulyan Natalia Ikarahayu Candrakusumawati comes up and sings her part:

Come shine a light in every corner of my heart
Let the flame keep burning, let the flame keep burning

Followed by the Mister Xian Tracy Manson:

Come do your magic, and let’s all do our part
Let the world shine a light in every corner of our hearts

Rikardu Farrugia from Malta Comino Gozo appears:

Come shine a light and let us fill the world with joy
Let us all keep smiling, let us all keep smiling

And then Skanden's Ciara Ó Riagáin:

Bringing together every girl and boy

Followed by the Togonistani entrant Mac Lewis:

Hand in hand, shine a light, and we will fill the world with joy

As we come back to the chorus, the entrants from Beepee and Lons walk in together. Mike Oxlong sings the next part:

And we’re all gonna shine a light together

And then Ledlâm Tîudên chimes in:

All shine a light to lead the way

To finish off the chorus we have the Kishraeli Lucia Shevchenko:

Brothers and sisters, let’s all do our part
Let the world shine a light in every corner of our hearts

Yes, by this point the stage was starting to get a little crowded. Not all entrants were on the main stage, some felt more comfortable on the catwalk areas or on the satellite stages. There was one side of the stage that was kept relatively empty, I guess that must've been the unwritten 'front' of the stage for this performance, and most entrants were somewhat facing the direction of that area. Starting off the verse again, we have Izmedu's Ana Petric:

Come shine a light in every corner of my heart
Let the flame keep burning, let the flame keep burning

Titaniumland's NARA adds her contribution:

Come do your magic, and let’s all do our part

Before handing it over to the Achaean entrant Y-Jacie:

Let the world shine a light in every corner of our hearts

In case you hadn't noticed, the LED screens in the background were rather static, only showing the starry design theme of the contest, with little undistracting movements. Now Joey Simmons, the singer representing Northwest Kalactin, walks up:

And we’re all gonna shine a light together
All shine a light to lead the way

Before the Estogian entrant Anton Eitan joins him:

Brothers and sisters, let’s all do our part
Let the world shine a light in every corner of our hearts

Almost all of them are on stage now. Mercedini's singer Andersi comes next:

And we’re all gonna shine a light together
All shine a light to lead the way

Finally, the Caryton Tabernacle Choir come into the studio. There is quite many of them that it becomes crowded, as a result many of them stand around the stage as they take turns singing this next part:

Brothers and sisters, let’s all do our part
Let the world shine a light in every corner of our hearts

And we’re all gonna shine a light together

Now, all the singers came together and sang the next two lines:

Brothers and sisters, let’s all do our part
Let the world shine a light in every corner of our hearts

Finally, a familiar face appears on the LED screens — it's Paola Amadin, former WHF winner and the original singer of this song! In this pre-recorded video, she can be seen holding her dog as she sings the final line of her song:

Let the world shine a light in every corner of our hearts

Now that the song had ended, all the artists cheered together — there didn't need to be the live feed for once. Nevertheless, on the screens all around Paola there appeared the live feeds from all the watch parties tonight, cheering once again for the artists themselves. Again, it was a rather teary moment, but quickly all the artists made their way out through one side of the stage, while from the other came in Naomi.

by **North Alezia** » Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:22 am

COMMENTATORS:
Ishtar Hamaza
Lily McDawnerson

IH: Hello and good evening ladies and gentlemen on TV!
LM: Welcome to the 52nd World Hit Festival held in Monterra, Kalosia! Say, we're really pushing for it on international song competitions, huh? We really debuted on a lot of stuff lately. This edition, we'll be represented by Rahmat Zahulafi-Yamaqzul's Kalimat!
IH: Awesome, and it's one of the songs here that caught attention of some countries participating here.
LM: Well, we're on to the opening act.
IH: And just so you in home know, we actually aren't in Monterra right now. We're trying to minimize people going there due to the nation's rule on COVID-19 precaution.

OPENING ACT

1. Building Lightup
IH: All landmarks of the participating countries are being lighten up!
LM: The orchestra almost make me want to cry...
IH: There... There... Ah look! It's Masjid Aliziyyat! (The Actual Name of the National Mosque)
LM: Oh! You're right. It's beautiful.
IH: Some are going for churches, some are going for mountains, really showing off each other culture
LM: And it matches with the "Shine A Light" slogan.

2. L'Eklisu
IH: So many to say about Domeniku's performance. First of all, it's a very cool thing to put the winning song performance in a very big "Akropolis" as they call it.
LM: Okay, Kalosia. Why do you have to make me cry a lot?
IH: Do you need tissues?
LM: Yes, thanks. I could also say the staging is also very beautiful. The music also kinda gave me more hope in this not-so-good times.
IH: This song is very beautiful. No wonder it won last edition!
LM: Really beautiful performance from the last edition winner. I really hope that he'll return as a singer one day, although it might not be so possible, because at one interview he said he'll just write the entries from now on, with the possibility of singing it at low.
(Screen: We know you want to vote for this. But you can't. If you try, you might still be charged.)

3. Parade of Nations
IH: Okay, we're going to the venue, y'all
LM: Well, we'll also remind you that you can vote at this contest! Call the number on your screen, or go to your nearest FABA retail store to cast your vote. Remember, each person can only call 5 times. So make sure to know your choice properly!
IH: Oh, look! That's us! Hi, Rahmat!
LM: Attho'i Hayatqa', Rahmat!
IH: Really beautiful venue, beautiful stage, everything are a quality here!
LM: Well, Kalosia is a veteran if we talk about World Hit Festival.
IH: Agree. They won multiple times here, and they always brought quality entertainment.
LM: If we won, I hope our country can fulfill these standards.
IH: I gotta say, all of them are very talented and hot!
LM: Well, everyone pushed hard for World Hit Festival, as it's much harder to get any points than in Worldvision.
IH: Okay, here we go! Song Number 1!

ALL ACTS

1. Ethana and Thaos
LM: The lyrics has a very important meaning behind it.
IH: Agree. It's time to build more love and break the barriers of hatred, I say.
LM: Lovely lyrics. There is one thing though, which is:
IH: The music sadly are a bit average.
LM: There's no *oomph* in it. But it's still good to bring issues at the present to international attention. Good timing.
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2. Fromulya
IH: Okay, ABA HQ where we comment on these songs are actually near a housing apartement complex with around 95% Indonesian population, and... Can we say that they freaked out? I kinda heard everyone there saying "AMBIL HP! CEPETAN WAKTUNYA TERBATAS!!!" (Quick, get the phone! The time's limited!)
LM: Yup, the lyrics are very experimental. Birthdays? Jakartan Accent? Its Indonesians' cup of tea.
IH: The Music are calm, and also very beautiful.
LM: Lo-Gue-End
IHl Stop it. You know what, when all of this are over, lets get Kerak Telor, okay?
LM: That's too hard to get, isn't it?
IH: Nah, it's so near from the HQ.
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3. Lons
IH: It's..... hm.... how should I say it... Unique in every way.
LM: But, can we say it's beautiful if we look it at other angles of view?
IH: It's true. It might be others' cup of tea, some may don't like it.
LM: The lyrics are poetic. I can say that.
IH: Yes. I think the lyrics are beautifully written, as well.
LM: His voice is kinda hot, in my opinion.
IH: Well, I actually can agree to that.
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4. Mister X
LM: I don't know about others, but it's a teeny tiny bit too slow for my taste.
IH: I don't agree with you, Lily. In my opinion, the music kinda complements whats on the lyrics,
LM: I can agree that the song is very good for a Rainy atmosphere. Plus, I can also say that the lyrics are also poetic.
IH: World, can you gladly explain why you can write masterpieces?
LM: I think it's just in their cultural taste.
IH: Something that perhaps we can learn from others on how to write lyrics.
LM: Yup.
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5. Northwest Kalactin
IH: Gotta love that start. Kinda gave you INSPIRATION
LM: The lyrics are also good, in my opinion.
IH: Yup, the emphasize on hope, really spot on how North Alezian think about their life
LM: How did you know that?
IH: Remember the part on "OPINION TIME" at ABA Channel 1 where 87% of North Alezians prioritize Hope in their life?
LM: Very motivational, I can say.
IH: However, the music can be improved for more editions to come. For some reason, it doesn't hit with me.
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6. Lushansk
LM: Are we literally jumping back around what, back to the Iliya Dictatorship?
IH: I actually can say that the music are very unique and distinct from everyone else.
LM: Agree, people can dance on these type of songs
IH: If you want, you can dance. But everytime you dance, you end up paying around hundred thousand of cash because of our floor being broken by an English language commentator.
LM: Hey, that was two years ago! The lyrics tho.... Uhhh.....
IH: It's an Uhhh.... atmosphere for the lyrics.
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7. Britonisea
LM: Wait, Why do I predict that Britonisea is trying to kick everyone's ass with this song?
IH: I can say that it's beautiful. They really pushed deep-
LM: Like a Mother having a baby at a hospital.
IH: Yeah, can you stop cutting my speech? They really pushed deep to Britonisea's musical capabilities.
LM: I can somehow predict that this might won, maybe top 5. But it's up to the juries
IH: And we can't obviously show ours, because it's top secret.
LM: Yup, they really showed what they can do. They even went on to make a podcast some weeks ago.
IH: They're really commited to this after their sad defeat last edition. Really good comeback and kicking ass attempt for Britonisea.
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8. Waisnor
LM: Waisnor... Waisnor... Waisnor.... You really like doing it unique.
IH: Yes! I'd like to praise it for its beauty and insanity. I like songs that contain insanity in it.
LM: Waisnor really show what they can do in music, even if it contains chaos.
IH: What do you mean? Chaos is a good element to put in songs!
LM: It's INSANEly good, I can say that.
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9. Togonistan
IH: If you're going to put rap, you have to make it rhyme. Togonistan shows all of us how to make a good rap song.
LM: Yeah, North Alezian rappers can make this song as an example on how to do it better. I can say that, our raps are..... Mediocre.
IH: That's true, sadly.
LM: But I forgot to say that sadly I don't really like Rap.
IH: Some people may like it, tho. There's a kind of art in Rapping and this song shows.
LM: But, I can say that maybe if we look at the lyrics more thoroughly, there might be a hidden meaning contained inside.
IH: That's the art of rapping.
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10. Izmedu
LM: Another veteran! I can say that the song progresses through time beautifully.
IH: Her voice is also beautiful, I can say.
LM: The lyrics are also top notch.
IH: Oh, I sense progress!
LM: You're getting the sense on what I'm talking about.
IH: It's beautiful in so many ways. It giving me a sense of adventure, and is that a choir on the back sound?
LM: It's beautiful, but I can't sense the song too much there...
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11. Normandy and Picardy
LM: Hmm... I don't know... It's a bit... Hmm...
IH: Say it, Lily.
LM: The lyrics are good, and French IS sexy. But I can only sense the Reff.
IH: You mean the other parts of the song are good rock but are too tame?
LM: I can say that's what I'm talking about.
IH: Oh yeah, meanwhile on Rock, we also want to tell you all that North Alezia's next entry on either WHF or WVSC might be rock!
LM: Wait, the parts near the end are beautifully good!
IH: Oh, you're right!
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12. Kalosia
LM: Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Kalosia do really make quality to reality!
IH: I wanna go to France. But it's still Corona Season.
LM: We're not talking about France here.
IH: The tune definitely makes me think like that!
LM: Then go to Kalosia!
IH: I've been there like what, a million times! My family from my father's side all lives in Kalosia!
LM: Okay, the song's upbeat. It can make your heart happy all over again!
IH: The song has a very distinct French taste. Okay, I think I can make an optimism workout with this. Everytime I listen to this, it kinda makes me feel like I'm riding a bike!
LM: Really beautiful song from Kalosia, Grazia!
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13. Beepee
IH: Slow, but upbeat. Cool!
LM: And who can't love the little virtual bird there? It's cute, and people love cute stuff, even though this song is actually meant to be taken seriously.
IH: They really paid attention to detail.
LM: It's beautiful. That's my conclusion.
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14. Achaean Republic
LM: The start is a little bit, bland, like everytime I made oatmeal.
IH: The lyrics are... hm... Almost getting to Beautiful. It's on the upper-end of Good.
LM: The song is distinctive. And I like that.
IH: Everyone really tried their best here. And, can we agree that his voice is very iconic?
LM: Yeah, I never heard any songs of this style in North Alezia. This might be a good idea for new singers that want to be different from other singers.
IH: This might enter the 2021 ABACharts, I say. It's unique, bit bland, but that's okay.
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15. Titaniumland
LM: Another one, Poetic. I like the lyrics, one more sadly, a little bland.
IH: It's fine, in my opinion.
LM: This song is that kind that my grow into people more they listen to it.
IH: Yup, Yup, I agree. But for the song to grow, I think it might take you a very long time.
LM: It's like wine then, become finer with time.
IH: Yup. It needs time to be used to, but It'll be nice.
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16. Axuva
LM: Easy to hear, very upbeat.
IH: Axuva are putting their cards beautifully here.
LM: Yup, the music is good, the lyric is something good.
IH: For some reason, I don't think this will go on good with our jury.
LM: Yeah, the juries here are a bit picky. But personally, It's good. If the televote might save this! Get your phones, Go to FABA!
IH: This also might enter ABACharts, another song overlooked by the Juries, sadly.
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17. Estogium
LM: It's pretty good, and UP-BE-E-E-EAT!
IH: I gotta say, I agree. Upbeat songs are a high in North Alezia
LM: Eitan is also hot.
IH: Heh. The lyrics are also qualty-level.
LM: Really high standards that Estogium bring to us.
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18. Caryton
IH: I gotta love they brought a choir in, but I don't think this will go far. It's not.... Universal, you get me?
LM: Ah... yes. It's classical. I love it, and the lyrics are spot-on beautiful.
IH: Choirs are really a plus in North Alezia...... I almost got in the National Choir, ended up not entering.
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19. Besen
LM: B-E-S-E-N. stands for B****es Emits Sexy Elegant N-ergy, or Be Elegant, Sexy, Ergonomic and New
IH: Agree. This is a typical-Besen song. Beautiful, and prepared carefully. Lyrics are top notch as well.
LM: The voice really blends together. FAITH are beautiful together! They should really make more songs together.
IH: You really like FAITH, huh?
LM: They're just that good! Imma buy their albums later. This is also a good ABACharts candidate!
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20. Mercedini
LM: Slow, but quality. Quality comes slowly, deeply, and stays there.
IH: The song also progresses really elegantly.
LM: Okay, rather we say it on every song, I'll just say that almost every single song at this Festival has a chance to enter ABACharts?
IH: Really beautiful song from Mercedini.
LM: The lyrics are top quality, as well. Majestic performance, as well!
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21. Skanden
IH: The song is very harmonious.
LM: The singer is, as well. I think that this song is all harmony.
IH: The lyrics are good, too!
LM: It's something that I can hear for days.
IH: Okay I DID NOT EXPECT THE IRISH DANCE!
LM: I feel that the jury might overheard this one. But It's beautiful. I can say that.
IH: The juries might don't like the slow start and sleep-inducing parts of the song. And might have been to bored and did something else. Dang, I don't like our pack of juries this edition.
LM: It's awesome to hear something new.
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22. Ertzei Kishim
LM: They experimented! Awesome! It's pretty upbeat as a song.
IH: Yup, it's pop. And Pop pops like pop corn! The song is good,
LM: They stay with their Hebrew which is a good thing in my opinion,
IH: It's not boring. A good thing for Ertzei Kishim!
LM: I can expect a song that quality from Ertzei Kishim, tho. Good work!
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23. North Alezia
IH: It's US! It's US! It's beautiful, the emphasis on Words are lovely, I like this song!
LM: It's cool that we tried slow this time. We can learn how other countries feel about our songs.
IH: But, I think this might be another mixed bag for us. The music's style was already heard too many times before, suggesting that we might need to get out of our comfort zone. The ABA have to experiment more rigorously. We might try Rock, Reggae, I dunno, but we have to try new stuff. Look at South Alezia trying to torture the world with Kay Whateffs! I like the way Rahmat emphasize "Kalimat, Kalimat, Kalimat", tho.
LM: Anyway, it's cool that Rahmat sings Kalimat like he's praying. Really cool way to show what "Kalimat" is really about, asking for help. Asking for companion. Asking for love. Like "Hear me, Hear me, I pray for love, I pray for my life, I pray for my words"
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24. Malta Comino Gozo
IH: Another song asking its listeners to go out and have an adventure that brings new things to your life (That is, with Corona precaution)
LM: MCG is the one that ask people to try life in a new angle, and it definitely makes it beautiful
IH: The song is beautiful. the singer is handsome, the lyrics are again, poetic.
LM: There's some references on being drunk, which is fun.
IH: It's really cool to look how songs emphasize on stuff
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PRE VOTING

Mia Promese
IH: WHY DOES RTVK HAS TO MAKE EVERY SINGLE SONG IN OPENING AND CLOSING ACTS TEAR JERKING?!
LM: Okay, this contest is absolutely beautiful. Everything is handled elegantly.
IH: It's all about love, love that's important.
LM: Really brings everyone together. There might be no audience there, but it's still beautiful.
IH: I love this song. Really relaxing. This is really the peak moment of this contest
LM: Everything is done beautifully, proving Kalosian attention to detail.
IH: I know, right? This song made me calm. Definitely a song while making and drinking coffee in a middle of a rainy day.

Future Calls for Love
IH: And now, they went for upbeat!
LM: I love it, it has the feeling of uniting everyone.
IH: I want to hold hands with so many people out there!
LM: Let's do it inside our hearts, remember Covid!
IH: And, the slogan appears again. They really emphasize "Shine A Light"
LM: And also, look! There's the outdoor party of ABAVIEWFEST! So glad that they're having a good time!
IH: And more, look! Attho'i Hayatqa to you, little girl! This made me shed a tear...
LM: I love this edition...
IH: Me too... I hope the next host can do a better job at uniting the world.

Come Shine A Light by Artists
IH: Now all artists are on stage!
LM: Really giving a sense of solidarity for everyone here!
IH: This might be the best part here. I love it!
LM: And everyone is very talented, and also we're proud of you Rahmat!
IH: Really, we're proud of everyone here.
LM: All of this contest's proceedings made me emotional...
IH: Not just you, but I think everyone are getting emotional this edition.
LM: Hosting the WHF this way is one of the best ideas ever...

LM: Okay, that's all! Now we're going to look who'll win World Hit Festival this edition!
IH: Let's see and wait and pray as hard as we can...

COMMENTARY END

by **Britonisea** » Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:02 am

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF THE BVC BROADCAST OF THE 52ND WORLD HIT FESTIVAL
Live from Monterra, Kalosia

Live Coverage of the 52nd World Hit Festival in Monterra, Kalosia with your commentators, Rigas Jengiz (left) and Blaine Harrison (right)

Rigas Jengiz: Welcome everybody to the 52nd World Hit Festival in Kalosia for what will be an exciting evening of great music. I am your co-commentator, Rigas Jengiz...
Blaine Harrison: And I am Blain Harrison and yes, we are in Kalosia tonight for thanks to their win last edition - Domeniku Kaľari scored 34 points, capturing the hearts of many millions around the Multiverse.
Rigas Jengiz: Tonight will be a different one, isn't that right, Blain? Instead of a huge arena that we're used to for the World Hit Festival, we will be heading to a television studio in the heart of Monterra.
Blaine Harrison: Indeed, I am excited to see how different the Festival will be now that it is in a studio. A total of 24 nations are participating in this edition's final, making it the joint largest World Hit Festival Grand Final since we joined the Festival, drawing with the 39th World Hit Festival in Darkmania and the 47th World Hit Festival, of course, in Britonisea.
Rigas Jengiz: Now, some of you might've known that we have ELIANA representing us at the World Hit Festival, this was announced during the new show, A Hit For The World which saw millions of us have a sneak peek at some of the World Hit Festival songs and also listened to our song, "Tongue-Tied"
Blaine Harrison: Our new Head of Delegation, Tom Stardust, is really going for it this edition after we fell to the right-hand side last edition - no one expected that at all.
Rigas Jengiz: No, no one did. Tom Stardust is amazing though, he's taken Britonisea to two top-two placements, including a win on his first try....
Blaine Harrison: Will he keep up his top-two record? Only time will tell! Right, it's time to get started with the proceedings of the night. Let's sit back and enjoy the plethora of Opening Acts RTVK have lined for us...

Opening Sequence
Kalosian Philharmonic Orchestra - Shine A Light
Domeniku Kaľari - L’Eklisu
Parade of Nations

Blain Harrison: Well, I really liked the orchestra rendition of "Shine A Light" which you will hear later on in the competition, I thought that very touching, actually.
Rigas Jengiz And then the reprise of last year's winner in that huge arena - that must've been a really emotional moment for lovers of the song and Kalosia. I think for them it was a glimmer of hope and happiness amid the coronavirus outbreak, winning the World Hit Festival.
Blaine Harrison: Yes, most probably. RTVK were quite particular this edition when it came to hosting so really, I am hoping for a great edition technically. They wanted to make this their best hosting to date.
Rigas Jengiz Well, so far so good. Let's have a listen to Naomi - the host for this evening.
Blaine Harrison: She actually hosted the 19th World Hit Festival, actually...
Rigas Jengiz Yep, she did - we don't speak about the 19th World Hit Festival, though! We will see you all when the performance from debutants Estana and Thaos perform!

Estana & Thaos
Dina Labaja - Rise Up

Blaine Harrison: I thought that was a very powerful start to the 52nd World Hit Festival, I really enjoyed the song and hopefully this sort of standard is kept throughout the whole of the show!
Rigas Jengiz: The song was okay, in my opinion. I felt as though it started off very well, but by the end, it was like we were listening to the same thing that we listened to at the start and that gets a bit boring for three to four minutes.
Blaine Harrison: Fair enough, fair enough. Well, if you liked the entry from Estana & Thaos, feel free to vote for them using the World Hit Festival app. You can also vote online using the World Hit Festival app. You are also able to vote by calling 0123 4567 8901 for Estana and Thaos.
Rigas Jengiz: Up next is Fromulya. They've participated for such a long time and haven't won anything.
Blaine Harrison: They're performing in the dreaded second spot so I'm not sure they're going to win anytime soon.

Fromulya
Natalia Ikarahayu Candrakusumawati - Hari Istimewa

Rigas Jengiz: So, I don't even know what to say. Natalia - not going to pronounce any of her other names - has a very nice voice, it's melodic, it's light.
Blaine Harrison: But, I feel a but coming...
Rigas Jengiz: But it doesn't slap? Like we have 24 songs tonight and I'm sure that by the time we get to song four, we would've forgotten this song. Hopefully, though, there are people out there who like this type of song and would give it a few points.
Blaine Harrison: I have to agree with you. I didn't really feel the song like others might've. I think you're more positive than me about this song though.
Rigas Jengiz: It seems so. If you'd like to vote for Fromulya, please call 0123 4567 8902.
Blaine Harrison: Up next is Lons! For some reason, they decided to come back and surprise us all with their returning. Should we see what they have to offer?

Lons
Ledlâm - Zo Wogêl Us

Rigas Jengiz: I thought that was an alright song, wasn't it? I think that it will finish on the right handside - maybe the top of the right handside.
Blaine Harrison: So around 13th place...Hmmm, I think that this song has a certain taste - I think a lot of songs do tonight.
Rigas Jengiz: Yep, I think that a few Britons will appreciate this song, will it be enough to score highly, I'm not sure...
Blaine Harrison: We'll have to wait and see. I do like the use of their language though! So refreshing. If you'd like to vote for Lons, you know what to do...
Rigas Jengiz: Call 0123 4567 8903, vote online or via the app, whatever you choose! Your votes will be added to the Jury votes to give Britonisea's total. The breakdown will be revealed soon.
Blaine Harrison: Okay, great! Up next is debutants, Mister X. You never thought that I'd ever mention the words debutants and Mister X in the same sentence, would you?

Mister X
Tracy Manson - Hide Away and Cry

Blaine Harrison: So, this was rather different to what I'd expect Tracy Manson to sing to an international competition...it's different for Mister X...
Rigas Jengiz: Indeed it was. I've commentated the WorldVision Song Contest many times before and they wouldn't send something like this at all.
Blaine Harrison: You want my opinion? Well, I think that this is a good effort from Mister X - I liked the eerie feeling that the song has.
Rigas Jengiz: I think that if Mister X wanted to use the World Hit Festival as a way to show different styles of music, it'd be welcome from us here in Britonisea, I definitely enjoyed the song.
Blaine Harrison: If you enjoyed the efforts of the Mister Xians, feel free to call 0123 4567 8904.
Rigas Jengiz: Up next is Northwest Kalactin - they're debuting at the World Hit Festival so let's see what they have in store for us!

Northwest Kalactin
Joey Simmons - Hope

Blaine Harrison: I actually kinda enjoyed that, Rigas. I think that the staging is what let's down the song here - there's nothing much that is happening here on the stage and they could've made it much more.
Rigas Jengiz: Yeah, it was alright. I liked the disk scratching or whatever it is during the song before the second verse, I thought that was a nice touch, to be honest.
Blaine Harrison: Will it receive points from Britonisea...I don't know, I think that there are a lot of songs tonight that will be in contention tonight and I don't know if this is one of the songs.
Rigas Jengiz: Let's hope so! If you'd like to vote for Northwest Kalactin, you know to call 0123 4567 8905.
Blaine Harrison: We now move on to the next performer of the night, Lushansk. They're debuting with a slightly political song...

Lushansk
Robert Wilkes Emerson - Wait Until Our Day Comes

Blaine Harrison: Well, I am not sure that this song will be winning any nation's votes...
Rigas Jengiz: I think that the highest placement that this song will have will be right at the start when they're in 6th position being the scoreboard is in running order at the start.
Blaine Harrison: Though, if you at home disagree with the statement that we just made, feel free to prove us wrong by calling 0123 4567 8906.
Rigas Jengiz: Up next is our first World Hit Festival Giant of the evening and a place we love to call home - Britonisea is up next with their song "Tongue-Tied"
Blaine Harrison: Will this song be win number seven?

Britonisea
ELIANA - Tongue-Tied

Blaine Harrison: And I thought that was a very good song from Britonisea. You can tell that music mogul, Tom Stardust, was behind this song. It exudes rich production and it's a song that you'd expect right out of Britonisea.
Rigas Jengiz: I have to agree with you there! I think that this song gives me good vibes and its actually an accurate picture of the Britonish music scene of today.
Blaine Harrison: Are you getting winner vibes out of Britonisea? I know that BVC want to get everyone to forget that they placed 12th last edition - sorry BVC.
Rigas Jengiz: Well, I am hoping that we win, it'd be great to return to Britonisea for the seventh time. I think that ELIANA is definitely a contender for the title, but you never know...so was Shards of Diamonds once upon a time.
Blaine Harrison: Now to you at home, as much as I know it's tempting, don't you dare vote for Britonisea as your vote won't count and you may still be charged.
Rigas Jengiz: Up next is Waisnor. They debuted fairly recently and our finding their feet at the World Hit Festival and WorldVision. Let's see how they do.

Waisnor
Ace of Diamonds - Tu-Lu-La

You can hear Rigas chuckling from the back, Blaine starts speaking...

Blaine Harrison: Well from Shards of Diamonds to Ace of Diamonds - we've found our new 12th place for the World Hit Festival!
Rigas Jengiz: I'm sorry, haha, I just can't... there was so much happening during that song.
Blaine Harrison: I think that Waisnor is slowly improving - what do you think?
Rigas Jengiz: If you say so. I preferred their World Hit Festival song some time ago. I forgot what it was called.
Blaine Harrison: Hmmm, well if you'd like to vote for them, please call 0123 4567 8908.
Rigas Jengiz: Up next is Togonistan! Let's see how they fare!

Togonistan
Mac Lewis - Blockchain

Rigas Jengiz: Blockchain blockchain blockchain blockchain
Blaine Harrison: This was a really cool rap song, actually! I think that Mac will have loads of fans in Britonisea.
Rigas Jengiz: Blockchain blockchain blockchain blockchain
Blaine Harrison: Yes, blockchain indeed. I'm not really sure what a blockchain is, to be honest.
Rigas Jengiz: Yeah, I don't know what a blockchain is either, but it's damn catchy, isn't it?
Blaine Harrison: Indeed. If you'd like to vote for Togonistan, please call 0123 4567 8909. Wew!
Rigas Jengiz: Up next is Izmedu! Izmedu is sending some theatre performer or something, I don't even know, their performance details were so extensive that I couldn't really go past the first page. Anyway, it's Izmedu.

Izmedu
Ana Petric - Tko sam ja

Rigas Jengiz: Well her voice was nice and the staging fit the song, but I found it all a bit too boring, not going to lie to you.
Blaine Harrison: I think that Izmedu will find themselves on the left handside of the scoreboard, of course, they will. I'm not so sure about the song, and I don't know if Britonisea will give them points...
Rigas Jengiz: I cannot wait to see how all of you have voted. If you'd like to vote for Izmedu, please call 0123 4567 8910.
Blaine Harrison: So we move from the most successful World Hit Festival to Normandy and Picardy..who are also very successful too.
Rigas Jengiz: I heard they have quite the song...

Normandy and Picardy
Hélène Pêcheur - La Silence

Blaine Harrison: I know for sure that Britonisea does like their rock songs, and I'm sure that this song is no exception.
Rigas Jengiz: Britonisea really liked the Normand song from last edition, the song charted very well in Britonisea as well - reaching the top ten. It was the only song that reached the top 10 from World Hit Festival 51. Even past Shards of Diamonds.
Blaine Harrison: Good on them! I think that this song is divisive, though, so I'm sure we will see loads of three to five points and then not much else.
Rigas Jengiz: Perhaps. I don't think it'll finish as high for them. If you'd like to give Normandy and Picardy five points, call 0123 4567 8911.
Blaine Harrison: Right up next is last edition's winner and hosts of the 52nd World Hit Festival, Kalosia! Let's see if they'll win twice in a row!

Kalosia
Eva Kartas - Soñu miu

Rigas Jengiz: Well that was a really cute song, wasn't it? Aw bless them.
Blaine Harrison: This was the first time that Kalosia sent a song that was partly in English at the World Hit Festival since, like, their debut, ya know?
Rigas Jengiz: Well, that's interesting, isn't it? The song really filled me up with warmness and happiness it was a lovely song.
Blaine Harrison: I thought that it was okay... I'll be interested to see how this does with the rest of the world.
Rigas Jengiz: Right, we now midway through the Festival's singing portion!
Blaine Harrison: It's now time for my cock's long!
Rigas Jengiz: How dare you, Blaine! We're on national television!
Blaine Harrison: No, that's his name - Mike Oxlong!
Rigas Jengiz: Oh right, he should get that sorted out. By the way 0123 4567 8912 for Kalosia if you want them to win!

Beepee
Mike Oxlong - Little Bird

Rigas Harrison: Well, he's a very, very, very handsome boy isn't he? I would certainly love a bit of him.
Blaine Harrison: And back to the music, I thought that this was a really good effort from Beepee, actually. I imagine that he will do well tonight.
Rigas Jengiz: Yep, the lyrics are pretty good, the song is good, the face is good - there's nothing wrong with the entry!
Blaine Harrison: Will they get any Britonish points, though? If you'd like to vote for Mike, then please call 0123 4567 8913.
Rigas Jengiz: Up next is Achaean Republic and they desperately want to win the World Hit Festival so let's see if this is their edition!

Achaean Republic
Y-Jacie - Lluvia

Rigas Jengiz: What is it with these GORGEOUS men? He's a bit of me as well, I think we might need to take a trip to Achaea just so I can snag myself a MAN!
Blaine Harrison: Well, thank God the pandemic is stopping you from doing that nonsense at the moment. I think that "Lluvia" is a really good song and there's no doubt in my mind that this will attract the Britonish audience. They'll get some points, I'm sure!
Rigas Jengiz: It wouldn't be the first time that Britonisea would be giving loads of points to Achaea, so most probably! The Britons like the Achaeans really...
Blaine Harrison: Haha, yeah. If you like the efforts of Achaean Republic, please call 0123 4567 8914 or vote online.
Rigas Jengiz: Up next is Titaniumland - yes, they've returned and they have an absolute banger for us!

Titaniumland
NARA - No Mercy

Rigas Jengiz: WOW! This is the first song of the night that made me have a WOW reaction - it was just so good, wouldn't you say that?
Blaine Harrison: It definitely has the half pop half rock thing that Britonisea really likes. I think that this could go down a storm with the Britonish voters. It's so dramatic.
Rigas Jengiz: And she's very beautiful too! I loved the song, to be honest! Again, with most of the songs tonight, the song definitely is divisive so I think that some will like this much more than others. Britonisea will like this. If you do like this, please call 0123 4567 8915.
Blaine Harrison: Up next is...Axuva! Should we have a look at what they're offering?

Axuva
Messiah, Michaela Echeistov - What I've Been Looking For

Blaine Harrison: Well that was a nice little bop. I can imagine my mum jumping from left to right in the sitting room.
Rigas Jengiz: This song does give off those vibes, doesn't it? I think that the song is okay, like... I'm not sure whether it is going to rival some of the other songs tonight.
Blaine Harrison: I think that the Axuvians can be happy with the song that they have given us to listen to. Will it make a huge impact on the scoreboard, I can't say yes with confidence.
Rigas Jengiz: Well, if you'd like to vote for Axuva, it's not much you have to do - just call 0123 4567 8916.
Blane Harrison: Right - shall we now go to the other ABEN effort? Anton Eitan will be representing his country - I think he will do well!

Estogium
Anton Eitan - Shot

Blaine Harrison: Yes! I really like the song from Estogium - I think that they'll do really well tonight, what do you think Rigas?
Rigas Jengiz: I think that this song is great, yeah! I do prefer the Britonish efforts, but this song is pretty good too. I can see it placing comfortably in the top 10, making its way solidly to the top 5. I think Estogium want to win...they've never won anything before.
Blaine Harrison: Yep and it'd be fun to see Estogium hosting the competition by themselves - they're a good bunch.
Rigass Jengiz: If you'd like to vote for Estogium, call 0123 4567 8917.
Blaine Harrison: We're not too far away from the end! It's Caryton up next!

Caryton, Spiritual Republic of
The Caryton Tabernacle Choir - Hymn #4: Redeemer of Caryton

Rigas Jengiz: I am not really into the whole gospel sound - I don't...I just....I really didn't enjoy this, sorry.
Blaine Harrison: Nah, this song wasn't for me, either. There's not really much more to say about this song.
Rigas Jengiz: Yep. If you actually wanna be a redeemer of Caryton's - I think I sued that correctly, please call 0123 4567 8918.
Blaine Harrison: Up next is Besen - and their song has already charted in Britonisea!

Besen
FAITH - Love For Me

Blaine Harrison: I really enjoyed this song - there's a reason why it is doing so well in the Britonish Charts, only helped by A Hit For The World. It is groovy and gets you in the mood for the World Hit Festival.
Rigas Jengiz: Yep, yep. This gives me great vibes when listening. I think the way all of these songs sound as well - absolutely superb song.
Blaine Harrison: Do you think that it'll do well tonight, I think that Besen is on course for a top-five placement?
Rigas Jengiz: I think that a top five for Besen is definitely possible. If you at home think that this song is worthy of top five or even a win, please call 0123 4567 8919. It is now time for Mercedini's song which also charted well in Britonisea. Let us have a listen?

Mercedini
Andersi - Cuore D'Oro

Blaine Harrison: I think that this is a winning song, I am sorry to say it - fingers crossed and I hope I didn't jinx it - but I do think that at the end of the night it could take the crown.
Rigas Jengiz: Yes, something about this song does scream winning vibes. But I also think that songs like this sometimes tend not to place as highly as we think it might. A great example is Besen at the WorldVision Song Contest, I think it was 81 - maybe 82, they sent a song like this and...I thought that it didn't place as highly. I know this style of music is very popular in ABEN, but is it popular transnationally, I'm not sure.
Blaine Harrison: I feel so. I think for those that hoping for a faster song...quite a lot of people...won't vote for this. Hmmm, either way, the Mercedinians should be very proud of this song so well done to them.
Rigas Jengiz: If you'd like to vote for Mercedini to win the World Hit Festival, please call 0123 4567 8920. Up next is Skanden.

Skanden
Ciara Ó Riagáin - Home

Blaine Harrison: Well that was a very long song, wasn't it - I was struggling to keep up with it.
Rigas Jengiz: I thought that too much was happening, I couldn't really focus on what part of the entry. The starting was a bit boring for me, though.
Blaine Harrison: That Irish dancing bit had me dying for some reason - it totally didn't in.
Rigas Jengiz: With that being said, it's much better than the entries that we're all used to from Skanden so I guess that means something.
Blaine Harrison: If you'd like to vote for Skanden, please call 0123 4567 8921!
Rigas Jengiz: Up next is Ertzei Kishim!

Ertzei Kishim
Lucia Shevchenko - עד הירח

Blaine Harrison: Well, this was certainly a different song from Ertzei Kishim that I wouldn't have expected them to send - this is very...poppy.
Rigas Jengiz: I think that this is a good song - I don't know whether it will win the Festival, but it will give Ertzei Kishim at least a respectable result at the Festival.
Blaine Harrison: It is still a high quality entry from Ertzei Kishim. If you'd like to see them win the Festival, please call 0123 4567 8922.
Rigas Jengiz: Up next is North Alezia.

North Alezia
Rahmat Zahulafi-Yamaqzul - كلمات

Blaine Harrison: Well what do you think?
Rigas Jengiz: I do love it when a sexy boy like Rahmat sings about his pain, it's so handsome - I love it when men are in touch with their softer sides. Delicious.
Blaine Harrison: I thought that this was a pretty good song, I'm not going to lie. The sort of ballad that might do well in Britonisea.
Rigas Jengiz: I agree with you. I liked the switches between Arabic and English; he made the chances seem so easy.
Blaine Harrison: Yes, well if you liked the song at home, I think you should pick that phone up and dial 0123 4567 8923. You can also vote via the app.
Rigas Jengiz: Up next is the final song of this night of this super long World Hit Festival - its Malta Comino Gozo.

Malta Comino Gozo
Rikardu Farrugia - Recklessly

Blaine Harrison: That song was alright, I suppose. I'm not sure I would've chose this song to close the night in all honestly, I don't think it slaps like some other songs do. I do like the violins in the back in the chorus...they might be violas actually. Think it falls a bit flat. Is he a bit of you, Rigas?
Rigas Jengiz: Nah, he's a bit too young for me, I think. Malta Comino Gozo finished in second place last edition, didn't they? That song was a banger...I preferred their entry last edition but this isn't bad, it's just alright.
Blaine Harrison: Yeah I agree, I think that it'll do well-ish. I know that nations like Todlichebujoku would like this, but they're not here so.......
Rigas Jengiz: Indeed. If you'd like to vote for Malta Comino Gozo, please dial 0123 4567 8924.

Summary
Rigas' & Blaine's Opinions

Blaine Harrison: Right and that's it! We've listened to all of the songs - it's now time to VOTE VOTE VOTE!
Rigas Jengiz: Cancelling our own entry, who do you support the most, Blaine??
Blaine Harrison: I'd have to say that my favourites are Achaean Republic, Besen and...Togonistan, actually! They're the three I'm rooting for...What about you?
Rigas Jengiz: I'd have to say Titaniumland...is my favourite but I am keeping my eyes on Estogium, and that sexy boy from Beepee. I do like the nations you mentioned though!
Blaine Harrison: Well, only time will tell! Let's move onto the Interval Act shall we?

Interval Act
Meliora Napoleti - Mia Promesë
Meliora Napoleti - Future Calls for Love
Artists of the 52nd World Hit Festival ft Paola Amadin - Shine a Light

Rigas Jengiz: Well that was a nice series of interval acts. I thought it was a really cool idea to get all the artists to come together to perform the song.
Blaine Harrison: Indeed, I thought that was nice too. Remember everyone to buy the Album as the proceeds go to the fight against COVID-19!
Rigas Jengiz: Right, it's now time for the voting period. What's going to happen now is that we're going to head around to the 24 participating nations, finding out their five points FIRST.
Blaine Harrison: We will then learn how many points 4-1 we received in an exciting vote reveal in the order of how we placed in the Juries. Now...let's start.
Rigas Jengiz: And first, we're heading to Britonisea where Lucie Dagenham presents the Britonish 5 points from Doportedas...

by **Kalosia** » Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:12 pm

With the acts having cleared the stage, Naomi looked into the camera.

That was such a beautiful get together where all the artists truly poured their heart into what this festival is all about.

But now, we move into the final segment of the show: the voting. As usual, each country awards 5 points to their favourite, 4 points to their 2nd favourite, and 3, 2, and 1 points to their 3rd, 4th, and 5th favourite.

Before we start, let's confirm with the executive producer of tonight's show, Ms. Alešandrë Kasini. Hello Ms. Kasini, do we have a result?

The cameras turn to Alešandre Kasini, the executive producer of the show, who is sat with other producers/executives at a spot within the studio that allows her to see the stage, but out of reach enough that they don't appear at the background of every shot.

Hi Naomi. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Alešandrë Kasini and I am responsible for making sure that everything goes as planned at the 52nd World Hit Festival. I have been watching the votes as they come in from all the participating countries, and have checked to make sure that they are valid. I can tell you now that we have valid result, and we are ready to start the voting.

Camera goes back to Naomi.

Thank you Ms. Kasini. Now let me explain how the voting is going to work:

For this segment, we will have 2 parts. The first, which will happen right after this, is Phase I. We will call each country and they will announce who their 5 points will go to. After that is Phase II. In this part, we will find out the rest of the points being awarded to each country. I think it will make much more sense when you see it in action, so let's get to it.

by **Kalosia** » Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:16 pm

Naomi: First up to vote is Britonisea. Good evening Doportedas, may we have your votes please?

Lucie: Hello, everybody! My name is Lucie Dagenham and I will be presenting the 5 points for Britonisea. Must I say, tonight has been a truly fantastic night. Even though it wasn't World Hit as we know it, the hosts have done a great job of making it feel like a normal, high quality show! Now, 5 points? Our five points go to...

by **Kalosia** » Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:20 pm

Naomi: Next let's go to Normandy & Picardy. Bonsoir Marie, may we have the Normand vote please?

Marie de l'Abre: Tšau et bonsoir Kalosie! Merci pour un spectacle extraordinaire. Mais maintenant, les points cruciaux. Le jury Normand et Picard avons attribué les cinq points à...

by **Kalosia** » Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:25 pm

Naomi: Next to vote is Waisnor, where Ekaterina is waiting for us. Good evening, may we have your votes please?

Ekaterina Miller: Hello, Monterra! This show was amazing and we hope that the best song will win! So, 5 points from Waisnor are going to...

by **Kalosia** » Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:30 pm

Naomi: Now we move on to Estana and Thaos. Good evening Annabella, can we have your country's votes please?

Annabella Sirasevoti: Oh em gee! I can't believe the talent here on that stage tonight - anyone would be a worthy winner... Estanian points incoming... 5 points go to:

by **Kalosia** » Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:33 pm

Naomi: Next up is Togonistan. Good evening Johnny, may we have your votes please?

Johnny Zabka: Evening Monterra! 5 points from Togonistan go to...

by **Kalosia** » Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:37 pm

Naomi: Moving on to Mercedini... Good evening Anna, may we have your votes please?

Anna Sai: Good Evening Kalosia. This is Zoloroni calling. Thanks so much for the amazing show tonight and best of luck to all nations tonight. It's a big night here in Mercedini, as we are all celebrating a night of music and festivities as we shine a light all over the multiverse. All that's left for me to do is reveal the point from the Mercedinian points.

Our five points go to...

by **Kalosia** » Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:56 pm

Naomi: Now let's go to Izmedu. Good evening Zoran, great to see you again! May we have your votes please?

Zoran Saldo: Dobra vecer Monterra! Good evening Kalosia, it's great to see you all again. It's been 26 editions since I last saw you all and I know how all of the contestants must be feeling right now. It's been such a wonderful show and it's amazing what all of you in Kalosia have done to be able to host this show. Alright, I have the Izmeduan 5 with me and I am proud to say that the nation who got our 5 points is...

by **Kalosia** » Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:00 pm

Naomi: Good evening Caryton, may we have your results please?

Carytonian spokesperson: Good evening Monterra, 5 points go to...

by **Kalosia** » Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:03 pm

Naomi: Moving on to Fromulya... Good evening Paris Baru, good evening Rafa, may we have the Fromulyan vote please?

Rafa Hamid: Selamat malam, bonë serë Kalosia! Here are the results of the Fromulyan vote. 5 points go to...

by **Kalosia** » Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:09 pm

Naomi: From one tropical island to another, Miss Acaya 2005 is presenting her points next. Good evening Achaean Republic, may we have your votes please?

Evangeline Letellier: Bonë serë to everybody in Kalosia! Thank you so much for such a great show where all our performers have shone a light through the power of music. And now our five points go to...

by **Kalosia** » Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:16 pm

Naomi: Next up we have a recent co-host of the World Hit Festival. Good evening Estogium, may we have your votes please?

Thomas Armstrong: Hello, my name is Thomas Armstrong - or Tom for short.

Naomi: Oh, we usually see Tim Armstrong announcing the Estogian vote, I thought there was a spelling error here... any relation?

Tom: Yes, you're correct, I am the brother of Tim Armstrong but unfortunately he couldn't make it tonight due to other arrangements but luckily you have me giving you the Estogian five! Should we get on with it? I'm less chatty than my brother. Our five points fly to...

by **Kalosia** » Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:19 pm

Naomi: Moving on to Skanden, good evening Dubh Linn, may we have your votes please?

Padraig Ó Cinnéide: Hello Monterra from Skanden. Here are the results of the Skandish vote. Our 5 points go to...

by **Kalosia** » Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:23 pm

Naomi: Thank you Padraig. We are now halfway through Phase I. Let's take a look at the scoreboard...

Naomi: As you can see, things are getting intense, with a three-way tie for the top right now between Izmedu, Normandy & Picardy, and Mercedini. But don't worry, we are only halfway there, and we'll see 60 more points being awarded right after this. And don't forget that we still have Phase II which is sure to spice things up.

by **Kalosia** » Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:00 pm

Naomi: Now let's head over to Besen. Good evening Leonardo, do you have the votes for Besen?

Leonardo Avice: What an excellent variety of songs this evening in Monterra! I'm beyond excited to reveal the Besenian points. 5 points go to...

by **Kalosia** » Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:04 pm

Naomi: Titaniumland next, where DJ Transit awaits. Good evening Titaniumland, may we have your votes please?

DJ Transit: Good evening, our 5 points go to...

by **Kalosia** » Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:07 pm

Naomi: Now let's move on to Beepee...

The audience in Waratah Thatre erupt in cheers as local favourite, Anita Margarita, pops on the screen.

Anita Margarita: Good Morning Monterra! This is BONC Norfolk Pinewoods calling. I'm here with over two thousand fans watching this wonderful show. And may I say, congratulations to all of the wonderful entrants this year. Cheers!

Anita takes a swig from what what appears to be a water filled bottle, but is in fact vodka tonic bottle.

Anita: Here are the results of the Beepeean Vote... our 5 points go to...

by **Kalosia** » Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:10 pm

Naomi: Moving on to Axuva... good evening Daenjak, may we have your votes please?

Axuvian spokesperson: Good evening Monterra, 5 points go to...

52nd World Hit Festival | Monterra, Kalosia (IC)

23 Alezia dëlë Nor

24 Maltë Kominu Gozu

BVC One: The 52nd World Hit Festival

Phase I

1/24: Britonisea

2/24: Normandy & Picardy

3/24: Waisnor

4/24: Estana & Thaos

5/24: Togonistan

6/24: Mercedini

7/24: Izmedu

8/24: Caryton

9/24: Fromulya

10/24: Achaean Republic

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