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 | above = 116th WorldVision Song Contest
 | subheader = ''Lose Track of Time''
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 | header2 = Host information
 | label3 = Date | data3 = 23 September 2024
 | label7 = Venue | data7 = Ruslanov-Aminev Centre
 | label8 = Presenters | data8 = {{ubl|Shafira Aloseva|Stephanie Veronique|Victoria Boudoir|Zokirjan Bakirov}}
 | label10 = Executive supervisors | data10 = WorldVision Committee
 | label11 = Executive producer | data11 = TBD
 | label12 = Host broadcaster | data12 = [[Yuifh Ugunnustan]] (YUG)
 | label13 = Website | data13 = [https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=552325 worldvision.tv/event/dougac-116]
 | header14 = Participants 
 | label15 =  Number of entries | data15 = 21
 | label16 = Debuting countries | data16 = {{ubl|Ignosia|Marissolia|Unclear}}
 | label17 = Returning countries | data17 = {{ubl|Lotnuscora|Robloxian Robloxia|Saintrabina}}
 | label18 = Non-returning countries | data18 = {{collapsible list|Aenglide|Alinghi|Anthrovezia|Britonisea|Estogium|Gallicelèstia|Hakushiya|Mimetica|Plangainer|Sarawak Darulhana|StrayaRoos Barrier Islands|Talvezout|United Mandaran States|Uskad}}
 | header19 =  Vote
 | label20 = Voting system | data20 = Each national jury awards their top 10 points, from 12, 10, 8-1. A proportional televote is then given out, amounting to the same total as the jury.
 | label21 = Winning song | data21 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Malta.svg}} [[Kingdom of Malta Comino Gozo|Malta Comino Gozo]]<br/>"Passionate"
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The '''116th WorldVision Song Contest''' was held in September 2024 in [[Dougaç]], [[Ugunnustan]]. The show was organised by the [[International Broadcasting Alliance]] (IBA) and host broadcaster [[Yuifh Ugunnustan]] (YUG) in collaboration with [[Mother Cupcakke]]'s broadcaster.

This was the second time that Ugunnustan hosted the contest, having previously done so with the [[WorldVision_Song_Contest_110|110th edition]] of the contest in Ous, Ugunnustan.


The winner was Malta Comino Gozo, with the song 'Passionate' by Emma Maxwell. It was Malta Comino Gozo's tenth win tying them with Polkopia for the most WorldVision victories. Polkopia placed second with Ertzei Kishim taking third place. Saint Monkey achieved their best result to date coming in fourth and debutants Marissolia placed fifth. Saintrabina returned after a 28 edition absence. 

== Host Bidding Process ==
Two countries showed interest in hosting the 116th edition of the WorldVision Song Contest, with the ballot for host voting being held between 12 August and 19 August between member broadcasters participating in the contest.

====Dougaç, Ugunnustan====
The city of [[Dougaç]] expressed interest in hosting the contest at the Ruslanov-Aminev Centre, the largest stadium in the province of Daşdar and home to the Dougaç FC team. With a spectator capacity of 15,000 for events, the arena was adjusted to be fit to host the contest with the accompanying car park being converted into an open-air market. The stage which was included with the submitted bid to the contest committee was designed by Carmen Fauskov.

====Cäer, Darkmania====
The city of [[Cäer]] expressed interest in hosting the contest at the Builderman Arena, a multi-use venue with a total capacity of 10,000 spectators. The city is the second largest in Darkmania with a population of 7 million, and is also home to the Cäer Musical Festival.

====Results====
The WorldVision Committee published the outcome of the ballot on 19 August 2024, announcing that Dougaç, Ugunnustan would host the 116th edition of the WorldVision Song Contest.

'''Key:'''
{{Color box|#CEDFF2|†|border=darkgray}} Host city

{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Venue !! Capacity !! City !! Nation !! Place !! Points
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| Builderman Arena || 10,000 || [[Cäer]] || [[Darkmania]] || 2nd || 94 points
|- style="font-weight:bold;background:#CEDFF2"
| Ruslanov-Aminev Centre || 15,000 || [[Dougaç]] || [[Ugunnustan]] || 1st || 112 points
|-
|}

== Participating Entries ==
A total of 21 countries participated at the 116th edition of the contest, with countries such as [[Ignosia]], [[Marissolia]] and [[Unclear]] debuting in the contest for the first time. However, 14 countries did not return after participating in the preceding edition in [[WorldVision Song Contest 115|Nuovo Faro]], [[Gallicelèstia]].

{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Number !! Country !! Singer !! Song !! Place !! Points
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| 01 || {{flagicon image|Vartugia flagg.png}} Vartugia || Wat Dafuq || Thank You, WorldVision! || 21st || 3
|-
| 02 || {{flagicon image|NationM.jpeg}} Nation M || ION (Finn Murray & Rita Wyld) || Remember Me || 15th || 67
|- 
| 03 || Lotnuscora || Ernesta || Total Blue || 18th || 20
|- 
| 04 || Marissolia || Cèilidh Aisling || Moonlight Chaos || 5th || 194
|- 
| 05 || Saintrabina || BuldoJerks || Drill Core || 17th || 23
|-
| 06 || Unclear || Rickcoven || Nation On Fire || 20th || 12
|- 
| 07 || {{flagicon image|Crustyland.png}} Crustyland || Liz Bien || Cream Cheese || 13th || 96
|- 
| 08 || {{flagicon image|SBIflag.jpeg}} StrayaRoos || Ellie Pretala || You and Me || 14th || 89
|- style="font-weight:bold; background-color:silver;"
| 09 || {{flagicon image|Polkopiasmall.png}} Polkopia || Poli || Anyone || 2nd || 223
|- 
| 10 || {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Kagoshima_Prefecture.svg}} Beepee || Iona Yawt || DIAL 999 || 8th || 162
|- 
| 11 || {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Viejšnoryja_(Veyshnoria),_fictional_enemy_republic_for_Zapad_2017_exercise.svg}} Waisnor || Anastasia Bychek || Zabiary || 6th || 173
|- 
| 12 || Ignosia || Jahanne Nivis || We Will Be Free || 16th || 48
|- 
| 13 || {{flagicon image|Saint_monkey_736517.png}} Saint Monkey || Carmen || Precious Time || 4th || 198
|- style="font-weight:bold;background:sienna"
| 14 || Ertzei Kishim || Elissa Mago || Aimless || 3rd || 212
|- 
| 15 || {{flagicon image|Flag of Ugunnustan.svg}} Ugunnustan || Inju Naratova || (Dance) On My Own || 12th || 112
|- 
| 16 || {{flagicon image|Achaean republic xsio299916.png}} Achaean Republic || The Intermissión || Sáciame || 11th || 118
|- style="font-weight:bold; background-color:gold;"
| 17 || {{flagicon image|Flag of Malta.svg}} Malta Comino Gozo || Emma Maxwell || Passionate || 1st || 249
|- 
| 18 || {{flagicon image|Hafamarimët 932451.png}} Hafamarimët || Suhekëreh Tëla || Ramaha || 7th || 162
|- 
| 19 || {{flagicon image|Todlichebujoku.XS.png}} Todlichebujoku || Rakkenpa ft. WAHYU || BLINDED || 9th || 137
|- 
| 20 || Robloxian Robloxia || S. T. (스키비디 토일렛) || Level Five (갸트) || 19th || 12
|- 
| 21 || {{flagicon image|Kalosiaspng.png}} Kalosia || ALVA || Tonight  || 10th || 126
|}

== Broadcast Ratings ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ style="text-align: left;" | Viewership by participating nations
! Nation !! Broadcaster !! {{abbr|Avg.|Average}} viewers<br />(millions) !! Share<br />(%)
|-
!{{flagicon image|Flag of Malta.svg}} Malta Comino Gozo
|[[MCGBC]]
| 0.5
| 95.6%
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ style="text-align: left;" | Viewership by non-participating nations
! Nation !! Broadcaster !! {{abbr|Avg.|Average}} viewers<br />(millions) !! Share<br />(%)
|-
!{{flagicon|Carrelie}} Carrelie
|[[STC]]
| 12,53
| 21.3%
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!{{flagicon image|Flag_of_the_Republic_of_Plangainer.svg}} Plangainer
|[[AIM]]
| 6,23
| 28.6%
|}

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