WorldVision Song Contest 67 | OOC | Signups CLOSED

[WorldVision Committee]

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CONTEST THREAD

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Most Recent Winner: Tödlichebujoku | 160 points | Telm City, Britonisea

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 - 13. August, 20:00 BST
Sign Ups Close; Host Voting Close, IC Thread Up - 20. August, 20:00 BST
Deadline for Entries; Voting Begins - 3. September, 20:00 BST
Voting Closes - 10. September, 20:00 BST

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A beginner's guide...

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

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

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

Code: Select all

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

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


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

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

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

With all that said, welcome to WorldVision!

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Confirmed nations (42)

• Adab
• Alinghi Federal-Democratic Republic
• Andalusin
• Antahbrantahstan
• Ardoki
• Axuva
• Britonisea
• - Estogium
• Ceyesca
• Christarnea
• - Rusmailica
• Darkmania
• - Vartugia
• Ethane
• Esbana
• Gaciadia
• Indo States
• Izmedu
• Kalosia
• - Saviera
• Krytenia
• Llalta
• - The Hlhata States
• Mabuhay Land
• Main Nation Ministry
• Mercedini
• Mister X
• - Missus X
• Nafles
• Natanya
• - Teesdexia
• Nekoni
• - Proluvia
• Norja
• Normandy And Picardy
• Noxmore
• Polkopia
• - Lactatia
• Scottish Socialists
• South Batoko
• SquareDisc CIty
• Syrche
• - These American States
• The Anime Army
• Titaniumland
• Tödlichebujoku
• - Merecendi-
• Vanderlands
• Wazekia
• - Hinenaes

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

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National Finals (7)

• Izmepisma: Selekcija Ja Svitsongu (Izmedu)
• Kdam-WorldVision (Kishrael)
• Landa vy Polkopiya (Polkopia)
• Lactatia's National Final (Lactatia)
• A Song For Mister X (Mister X)
• Mirapibesol OTTEK! (Hinenaes)
• Llaltavision (Llalta)

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Host bids (3)

• Örkendrem, Darkmania
• Alyard, Indo States
• Thatcher City, Mister X

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Disqualified Nations (2)

• Kendor
• Wolfrenia

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[Darkmania]

Darkmania and you know who are in.

[Vartugia]

Darkmania and you know who are in.

Hello?

Is it me your looking for?




Puppet confirmed

[Ceyesca]

Nation Name: Ceyesca
Official Broadcaster: CMTV (Cesque Music TeleVision)
Song Title: "Satisfied" by Ariana dél'Éste
Artist(s) Name(s): Ariana dél'Éste

ariana dél'éste

Tune: "Side to Side" by Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj

[Antahbrantahstan]

Ayyyy lmaooooo

I confirm.

[Darkmania]

Hello?

Is it me your looking for?




Puppet confirmed

Yes.

Nation: Darkmania
Broadcaster: DaTV

Song Title: Redd oss! (Save Us!)
Artist: "MAnGA" (Real name is Mägrete Gärnatsÿe)
Language(s): Norwegian Bokmål
Title Transcription (if required): 
Title Translation (if required): Save us!
Tune: Loreen- Statments

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Nation: Vartugia
Broadcaster: WTF

Song Title: So this is why Vartugia has a poor repuataion.
Artist: "A bunch of cats and kittens!"
Language(s): Meowing
Title Transcription (if required): 
Title Translation (if required):
Tune: Kittens And Cats Meowing

[Izmedu]

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

The success for Izmepisma keeps chugging along as PRIAMAIKI brings home a more than respectable 3rd place. While this did mildly disappoint some in RTI that were hoping for a win, this proved that the new style of the Izmeduan entry was finding more success and that the Izmeduan language's long-term prospects were more secure than realized. In light of this, as well as a desire to take a more laid-back approach, RTI has opted to have a more upbeat style in the lead up to WorldVision 67. The channel desired to see how far they can continue exploring Izmedu's more upbeat approach to the WorldVision stage. Of course, the search for a win was still at the back of RTI's minds as they pored through the entries that would continually be sent to the channel.

Despite the more chilled approach after four concerted efforts since Izmedu's comeback in WV63, the field of submissions turned out to be even more competitive. Artists, both returning and new, sent out songs almost en masse that led RTI to contemplate about 850 entries for Izmepisma consideration. After 2 televoting only semi-final rounds, 9 entries now stand before you that comprise the Izmepisma Grand Final. These songs await your international jury votes.

THE OFFICIAL PLAYLIST FOR IZMEPISMA

Song #1
Pavao V. - Bissim me
Translation: Kiss me
Tune: Slavko - El ritmo

Song #2
Daria Topalovic - Takem
Translation: Silence
Tune: Maya Berović - Broj

Tune #3
Sara Sabalja - El grun
Translation: Thunder
Tune: Nina Petković - Dišem

Tune #4
Marko Delic i Duje Delic - Ultra našetra svita
Translation: Beyond Our World
Tune: Fabrizio Moro ft. Ultimo - L'eternità (Il mio quartiere)

Tune #5
Anita Kraljevic - La džungla
Translation: Jungle
Tune: Laura Pausini - Nuevo

Tune #6
Gorana Sever - Zaplešimo
Translation: Let's Dance
Tune: LOBODA - SuperSTAR

Tune #7
Vedran i Velimir - Maja mjarla
Translation: My Blackbird
Tune: Pirati - Rane imam

Tune #8
Petra Zilic - Krivo
Translation: Cherry Tree
Tune: Katarína Knechtová - Svety

Song #9
Anastazija Kljuic – El jugr jugram
Translation: The Game I Play
Tune: Полина Гагарина - Камень на сердце

International juries will vote by ranking their top 7 songs in the following format. 12 points to their favorite, 10 to their 2nd, 8 to their 3rd, then 6, 4, 2, and 1 points for 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th respectively. Your least favorite 2 songs will not receive any votes. To vote, simply send a TG to Izmedu with the format or send a Discord DM to Izmedu#6997 (and if you have a national final, let me know and I will vote for yours in return).

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

DEADLINE FOR VOTES: TUESDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 9:00PM PDT

[The Hlhata States]

-insert evil laugh here- I’m here to rule WV.... >:D
Also I’m Llalta’s puppet >:3

Nation: The Hlhata States
Broadcaster: HCTIB
Song Title: When I Know
Artist: John Southdeath

Tune: https://youtu.be/C6wTkokUK0o

Also confirming Llalta

[Darkmania]

(NØTE: Large picures ahead.)

OFFICIAL BID ANNONCENT FOR WSC 67: Örkendrem, Darkmania

”Make Your Story"

After the sucees of hosting World Hit Festival 39, DaTV`s counsil voted 7-2 to launch a bid for Worldvision (Or WSC). After a delay in order to get more funds, DaTV thereby takes one of the biggest risks in order to bring Bigger World Hit Festival to Darkmania for the first time.

• Örkendrem, The City Of Friends

Örkendrem is the capital city of Darkmania. Founded around 991- 995, it's not only the biggest city in Darkmania, it`s one of the oldest cities in Darkmania, if not the oldest city. With a population around 12 Million, it is born for events like Bigger World Hit Festival, or Worldvision. There is always something to do in the Capital City. There are over 100 museums to visit, 34 parks, 150 bars, 24 pubs and 111 statues to see. There are famous areas to explore, like Härnga Park, the Old Town Square (Pictured) and weirdly, the underground metro. There is always something to do here. So don't complain if our town is boring, ya dingus!

Örkendrem is also the LGBT+ capital of Darkmania, being the location of the famous gay bars “Shockwaves” and “Ürgüra” (SnakeIn Darkmanian, using western variant). Örkendrem has always been an LGBT+ safe haven, even doing the dictatorship from 1988- 2004, when folk placed somewhere on the LGBT+ was frowned upon. Today, Örkendrem will bring the ga… I mean "FANS" to them. Örkemdrem welcomes you with open arms. There is always something to do regardless of you are gay, straight or leaving.

• Venue And Stage

With “Örkendrem Nätionaljë Foëtbäll Arëna” (Örkendrem National Football (Soccer) Arena) hosting the WHF, the choice is on the other big stadium in Örkendrem, Dëritee Ärenä located in the Ismëdÿ Disctict. Dëritee is a name of a car brand made in Darkmania if you ask. It will be referred to in contest as "Örkemdrem Ärenä. It's actually bigger than ÖNFA, but this is more used for concerts and is going to be closed as a sports-venue by the end of April 2019. With 40 000 seats, plus 5 000 more, the performer will be cheered no matter where you come from. A kalosian might cheer on a mister xian. A brionish might cheer on a vartugian... And so on. Your performer gets to play with 3 steady cams,2 shoulder cams, 20 studio cams and much more on a no LED Stage.

With the success of the no LED wall at WHF39, DaTV opts for a no LED stage as well. This time, its a bit bigger than the simple stage used in ÖNFA, but for a big event like Worldvision, you need to opt for a big stage to give your performer a time of their lives. The things hanged on the wall is movable, and there is two bridges around a half circle surrounded by the audience. The two bridges on stage are based on the two main brides used to connect the island of "ÏndöStädt", the biggest island in Darkmania where you will meet 100 000 darkmanian, 30,4 kilometres from the Old Town.

• Your Two Hosts

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A duo all female host (or hostess) will be hosting this event.

Märÿa Hüster is a comedian who was one of the chioces for being a host for WHF, but declined. She later regretted that and will be "the main" host. She is know for her satirical role of the somewhat unpopular president Clare Jügir and many other roles. And no, she don't speaks Russian.

Rëbeccä Rÿstamirn, of Vartugian decent, is a singer and actress of many films. She is the greenroom host and with her colourfull banter, she will colour the event with joy, and pride of the music. Also, why does she look like Kärolina Füks? Is it like she is her?

• Details for the postcards

The postcard will be a group of fans cheering on their entry with the text "Good Luck (Country)".

• Hosting Portfolio.

Darkmania has hosted only one event so far, but the experience of it was amazing so we therefore bid. “Take Risks And Get Rewards”

Host of WHF39

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The camerawork is half Norwegian (See Oslo 2010) and half Swedish (Malmö 2013 & Stockholm 2016). We are good with the cranes, and the steadycams.
Hosts speak in a "English is not our native tounge" with a hint of Scandinavian accent.
Darkmanian police will guard the event for illegal acts, such as stage inastions.

[Saintrabina]

Saintrabina won't participate but Rusmailica and Christarnea will. More info expected soon

[Titaniumland]

We’re returning!

[Christarnea]

Today the Christarnean Public Television (KTVP) has confirmed its participation in the 67th WorldVision Song Contest and revealed the successor of Marcowy Zając. It has turned out to be a young experimental band from Ficer - Tygrys-Eufrat consisting of 27-years-old charismatic vocalist - Paweł Szmyt and his friends - Mateusz Ogórek (26) and Adam Piwoński (28). The boys are working on their debut album. One of their first non-album single "Freud" featuring Ana Anatoliya, known for participating in the Chirtearnean "Voix" gave them some recognition around Christarnea. However, they are not that famous in the country. They were chosen to represent Christarnea with their brand new single "Wężownik" (Ophiuchus) that is written fully in Polish. However the boys probably will provide a few changes in a language of the final version.

Nation Name: Christarnea
Official Broadcaster: KTVP (Christarnean Public Television)
Song Title: Wężownik
Artist Name: Tygrys-Eufrat
Tune: Est-Her - Sympathy

[Rusmailica]

The Rusmailican Public Television (RTVP) decided to follow the Christarnean footprints and confirms its participation in the next WorldVision Song Contest as well. The first and last time at once Rusmailica participated in the contest was 20 editions ago when Kanisha had won the Folkandish public selection. Her "Siedem Warstw" came 11th and Rusmailica has not participated in the contest anymore. The second Rusmailican representative is Dymitr Żarnowski better known under his stage name Dymitrov. He is a 28-years-old singer, a son of Anna Żarnowska (53) who represented Rusmailica in the 1st Junior World Hit Festival as Ania. Dymitrov has just released his first EP consisting of five Polish-language singles. "Polowanie na Niedźwiedzie" (Hunting for the bears) is the last one. Dymitrov says that this song is his gate to record his first long-play album and he does not deny that he wants to release it worldwide. Therefore we guess that you will hear the English version of this single soon.

Nation Name: Rusmailica
Official Broadcaster: RTVP (Rusmailican Public Television)
Song Title: Polowanie na Niedźwiedzie
Artist Name: Dymitrov
Tune: Bobi Andonov - Apartment

[Scottish Socialists]

Nation Name: Scottish Socialists
Official Broadcaster: STV (Scottish Television)
Song Title: Love You Nice
Artist(s) Name(s): Keith Fulmer, Hamish McArthur, Katie McIlvenny and Andrew Jamison

Tune: 'Let Me Live’ by Rudimental, Major Lazer, Anne-Marie and Mr Eazi

[Adab]

Adab returns with an as-yet undetermined artist and song, to the tune of Garbage - The World Is Not Enough.

[Indo States]

Nation Name: Socialist Republic of Indo States
Official Broadcaster: RN3/Mix Tv
Song Title: Na Szata Lucky (На Жата Луки | English: Do for Lucky)
Artist(s) Name(s): Ilyushin Il-76 (Илью́шин Ил-76 | Artists: Tobias Diaz, Tuason and Syndney Fuentebella) feat. Szerwone Kowerski

Tune: A Flock Of Seagulls - I Ran

[Proluvia]

Proluvia, the screaming voice in the back of Nekoni's head, is pleased with their performance last time thanks to not finishing in the bottom three, so naturally we're entering again with both blind faith and belief that thanks to extrapolation, we might be the favourites to win.

Song: The Narcissist
Artist: Tranquilo Squad
Based on: I Am A Scientist by The Dandy Warhols

[Nekoni]

This would be correct.

Also we're in too of course.

Song: <tbd>
Artist: <tbd>
Source: Wait For You (Dancefloor Night Mix) by Ace

[Raffiah]

Kdam-WorldVision

Following a successful 5th place finish for Raffiah in its first edition at WorldVision, Kdam is back to find Raffiah's next WorldVision star. Despite the success, ASHRA did have to reduce the budget slightly, as the earnings from a successful WorldVision were not quite as big as what they expected. With a reduced lineup at this year's Kdam, there is still no shortage of quality, with eight songs competing for a place at both WorldVision for the winner, and World Hit Festival for the runner up. The songs will compete in one final, with the vote being a mixture of international juries and the domestic televoting.

Song 01. Yusuf Ajami & Sara Ereira
Across The Wall
Edis ft. Emina - Güzelliğine
Language: Hebrew, Arabic

Song 02. Elissa Dahan
Strangers
Asmik Shiroyan - Code
Language: Hebrew

Song 03. Danz ft. Anoushka Parshalova
Imperiyah (Empire)
Mahmut Orhan - Feel
Language: Hebrew

Song 04. Lina Chityat
I Don't Speak
Emma Muscat - I Need Somebody
Language: English, +Others

Song 05. Judah Sotor
Rikud (Dancing)
Marco Mengoni - Onde (Sondr Remix)
Language: Hebrew

Song 06. Danica Langerman
Hurricane
Tal - Slow Down The Flow
Language: English

Song 07. Yossi Golan
Little Tali
Omer Netzer - Couldn't Love You More (Noy Alooshe Remix)
Language: English, Hebrew

Song 08. Sambucca
Ba Li Otkha (I Feel Like You)
The Saturdays - What About Us
Language: English, Hebrew

Please send votes via TG or Discord using a 5-1 point system. Thanks!

[Polkopia]

It was announced today that the PNB confirmed their participation in the upcoming Worldvision Song Contest, and has again opted for a National Final to determine their entry. Prior to the last Worldvision Song Contest, hopes were high that Macks & Amir would bring the trophy back to Polkopia after a 16-year drought, and every step was taken in order to ensure that the duo would secure a respectable place. However, when the results came in, it showed that, despite the Polkopian delegation's best efforts, Polkopia placed a disappointing 15th place, marking Polkopia's worse result since the 23rd edition of the contest, where Polkopia placed 16th. Despite this, the song, Davai Polkopiya, remains in the Top 10 in Polkopian charts, and has been streamed by fans across the multiverse.

So what was to be done for Polkopia's poor result? Gregori Životsev, head of the Worldvision committee, announced in joint-meeting with Viktor Vyonshchik, who leads the team responsible for the Landa vy Polkopiya, that they would revert back to the old system of the contest, where they would allow ten songs to be in the Grand Final rather than seven. With this, they hope to bring a more diverse array of songs, and increase the chances of having a potential Worldvision-winning song in the competition. The voting for the competition will be the same as before as well - in the typical Worldvision format (12 points to the favorite, 10 points to the second favorite, 8 points for the third, and 7-1 points for the rest).

At this point, the ten songs taking place in the Grand Final have been released to the public and are available for the public to listen to online. Fans can visit the website at http://www.PNB/shows/Landa_vy_Polkopiya.plk to listen to the songs.

#1. Rayna Vembara - Slow
Language: English
Tune: Kailee Morgue - Medusa

#2. Fyodor Aklum - Tonight
Language: English
Tune: DallasK - All My Life

#3. Nikita Gelashvili - Ultraviolent
Language: Polkopian
Tune: PNL - A l'Ammoniaque

#4. Dariya Pultz - Neverižitelno
Language: English/Polkopian
Translation: Unbelievably
Tune: Polina Gagarina - Обезоружена

#5. Elina Janova - Can You Feel It
Language: English/Polkopian
Tune: Natalia Oreiro - United by Love

#6. MJM - Like Me
Language: English/Polkopian
Tune: CLC - Black Dress

#7. Nastya - Trace
Language: English/Polkopian
Tune: Bebe Rexha - Grace

#8. Evegniy Grižun & Hera Damkova - Iz Za Tebe
Language: Polkopian
Translation: Because of You
Tune: Sasa Matic & Aleksandra Prijovic - Ko si ti

#9. Will A. - Pasažir
Language: Polkopian
Translation: Passanger
Tune: Maître Gims - Est-ce que tu m'aimes?

#10. Vladimir Eroginov - Ceremony
Language: English
Tune: Giovanni Caccamo - Non Siamo Soli

[Lactatia]

In. With a National Final too. Woohoo!

MELODI GRAND DIX

1. Latisha Von Titteh - In My Vagina
Tune: Margaret - In My Cabana
Language: English

2. Latisha Von Titteh - Pussy
Tune: Nicki Minaj - Chun Li
Language: English

3. MaryAnne "Cumdumpster" LaQueefa - Suck Your Dick
Tune: Julia Samoylova - I Won't Break
Language: English

To vote: please send a TG to Lactatia with your top 3 in order. Thank.

[Polkopia]

In. With a National Final too. Woohoo!

Confirming puppetry

[Normandy and Picardy]

Normandy and Picardy sign up once more. NNN and NTV are currently in talks to jointly fund the entry, and NNN are currently in talks with a number of broadcasters in order to help choose an entry. Details of the entry will be revealed as of when a decision is made.

[Main Nation Ministry]

Tag, guessing we can't have songs expressing our nation's violent tendencies?

[Raffiah]

Tag, guessing we can't have songs expressing our nation's violent tendencies?

You can, but they tend not to be very successful.