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  | label15 =  Number of entries | data15 = 26
  | label15 =  Number of entries | data15 = 26
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  | 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.
  | 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.
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  | label21 = Winning song | data21 = {{flagicon image|Flag_of_the_Republic_of_Plangainer.svg}} [[Plangainer in the WorldVision Song Contest|Plangainer]]<br/>"Under The Starlight"
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The '''117th WorldVision Song Contest''' is to be held on 11 November 2024 in [[Concord]], [[Plangainer]]. The show will be organised by the [[International Broadcasting Alliance]] (IBA) and host broadcaster [[AIM|Alternative International Media]] (AIM)
The '''117th WorldVision Song Contest''' is was held on 11 November 2024 in [[Concord]], [[Plangainer]]. The show was organised by the [[International Broadcasting Alliance]] (IBA) and host broadcaster [[AIM|Alternative International Media]] (AIM)


This will be the first time that Plangainer hosts the contest, seeing a total of 26 nations participating. Rugenia returned to the contest after being absent from the contest for 90 editions. The winner was hosts, Plangainer with the song "Under the Starlight" by Mercey Sofi, marking a historic win. Ugunnustan finished as runners up and Malta Comino Gozo third. Kalosia finished in fourth place and Ertzei Kishim fifth. StrayaRoos achieved their best position to date, finishing in ninth.  
Plangainer hosted the competition for the first time with 26 countries taking part in the contest.


== Host Bidding Process ==
The winner were hosts, Plangainer, with the song "Under the Starlight" performed and written by Mercey Sofi, marking their first win in the competition after placing first in both the jury and public vote. [[Ugunnustan]] finished as runner up followed up by [[Kingdom of Malta Comino Gozo|Malta Comino Gozo]] in third. [[Kalosia]] and [[Ertzei Kishim]] would complete the top five. [[StrayaRoos]] would achieve their joint best position to date, finishing in ninth. [[Rugenia]] returns to the edition after a 90-edition absence since their last appearance at the 27th WorldVision Song Contest.
Two countries showed interest in hosting the 117th 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.
 
==Host Bidding Process==
The ballot for host voting was conducted between 12 August and 19 August among member broadcasters participating in the 117th edition of the WorldVision Song Contest. Two countries expressed interest in hosting the event.


====Cäer, Darkmania====
====Cäer, Darkmania====
The city of [[Cäer]] expressed interested in hosting the contest at the Builderman Arena (also known as Cäer Indoor Hall), a multi-use venue with a total capacity of 10,000 spectators, this would come directly after attempting to bid in the previous edition. The city is the second largest in Darkmania with a population of 7 million, and is also home to the Cäer Musical Festival.
Darkmania expressed interest in hosting the contest in their second largest city, [[Cäer]], at the Builderman Arena, also known as the Cäer Indoor Hall, a multi-purpose venue with a total capacity of 10,000 spectators. This was their second consecutive attempt, and the proposal bore identical content to their WorldVision 116 bid.
 
The Cäer Musical Festival is held in the city, which is the second largest in Darkmania with a population of 7 million.


====Concord, Plangainer====
====Concord, Plangainer====
Plangainer has expressed interest in hosting the contest prior to the announcement of the city which would take on as the bidding host of the event, with 9 cities having qualified past the first elimination stage of the total 12, before the rounds shortlisted [[Concord]] and [[Orley]] in the final stage. On 8 October, Concord would win the final ticket to become the primary bid to be submitted for hosting candidacy.
Plangainer indicated interest in hosting the contest prior to the announcement of the city that would serve as the event's bidding host, with 9 locations qualifying past the first elimination stage of a total of 12, before the rounds shortlisted Concord and Orley. Concord would secure the final ticket to become the primary proposal for hosting candidacy on October 8.
 
[[AIM|Alternative International Media]] (AIM) and the local authority of Concord submitted their bid to host the contest in the cultural capital of Plangainer, with a population of 1.4 million people, and announcing that they would be partnering with [[Benson]], Tamook, Plangainer Railways and Remedy for the contest.
[[AIM|Alternative International Media]] (AIM) and the local authority of Concord submitted a bid to host the contest in the cultural capital of Plangainer, which has a population of 1.4 million. They also announced that they would be partnering with Benson, Tamook, Plangainer Railways, and Remedy for the contest.


The contest would be hosted at the Phoenix Arena, located close to the commercial area of Concord with a total capacity of 28,000 spectators, it is one of the most modern and largest indoor arenas in the country with experience in hosting several major sport and music events, such as the [[Melodine Song Festival]].
The contest would be hosted at the Phoenix Arena, located close to the commercial area of Concord with a total capacity of 28,000 spectators, it is one of the most modern and largest indoor arenas in the country with experience in hosting several major sport and music events, such as the [[Melodine Song Festival]].


The Amphitheater in Montanago Plaza will play host to central outdoor viewing and festivities related to the event, with the plaza playing host to the after party which will be organized by Concord City Council in partnership with the host broadcaster. The city of Zalena announced that they would utilize St. Hayes Park to organize an official watch party of the event in the Main Avenue, along with the city of Abanee organizing a fan festival and exhibition activities at the Tether Exhibition Center with previous WorldVision participants making an appearance. Orley, the runner up of the bid ticket, would later reveal that they will use Campos Stadium for a watch party and official concert, with a capacity of 12,000 spectators in the adjacent indoor venue that will play host to the activities.  
The Concord City Council, in collaboration with the host broadcaster, organized the after party at the Montanago Plaza Amphitheater, which served as the venue for central outdoor show screenings and festivities associated with the event. The council of Zalena were also involved by announcing that Zalena will be hosting an official watch party of the event in the Main Avenue at St. Hayes Park. Additionally, the city of Abanee would aim to organize a fan festival and exhibition activities at the Tether Exhibition Center, with previous WorldVision participants making an appearance.
 
Orley, the runner-up of the bid ticket, announced that they would utilize Campos Stadium for an official concert and viewing party during and after the event. The adjacent indoor venue, which would serve as the primary event space would house 12,000 visitors during the festivities.


====Results====
==== Results====
The WorldVision Committee published the outcome of the ballot on 22nd October 2024, announcing that Concord, Plangainer would host the 117th edition of the WorldVision Song Contest.
The WorldVision Committee published the outcome of the ballot on 22nd October 2024, announcing that Concord, Plangainer would host the 117th edition of the WorldVision Song Contest.


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{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! Venue !! Capacity !! City !! Nation !! Place !! Points
!Venue!!Capacity!!City!!Nation!!Place!!Points
|-
|-
| Builderman Arena || 10,000 || [[Cäer]] || [[Darkmania]] || 2nd || 62 points
|Builderman Arena|| 10,000||[[Cäer]]||[[Darkmania]]|| 2nd ||62 points
|- style="font-weight:bold;background:#CEDFF2"
|- style="font-weight:bold;background:#CEDFF2"
| Phoenix Arena || 28,000 || [[Concord]] || [[Plangianer]] || 1st || 70 points
|Phoenix Arena||28,000||[[Concord]]|| [[Plangainer]]||1st||70 points
|-
|-
|}
|}
==Contest Overview==
==Contest Overview==
The contest was held at the Phoenix Arena at 20:00 CEST on November 11 2024, with the show being opened by Helley Bee with her song "It's Easy". The contest featured four returning artists, Noah Pandolfino who represented Malta Comino Gozo, Dave McDaverson and Dave the Living DJ Booth from Placely Placington and Ashley Thornhill from Nation M who represented their countries at WorldVision 111, WorldVision 113 and WorldVision 115 respectively. In addition to this, StrayaRoos was represented by Abbey Jahga, who had previously represented the nation at WorldVision 109 and WorldVision 111.
On November 11, 2024, the Phoenix Arena held the contest, which was inaugurated by Helley Bee's performance of "It's Easy."
 
The contest included four returning artists: Noah Pandolfino, who represented Malta Comino Gozo, Dave McDaverson and Dave the Living DJ Booth from Placely Placington, and Ashley Thornhill from Nation M, who represented their countries at WorldVision 111, WorldVision 113, and WorldVision 115 respectively. In addition, Abbey Jahga, who had previously represented the nation at WorldVision 109 and WorldVision 111, returned to represent StrayaRoos.


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! R/O !! Country !! Singer !! Song  
!R/O !!Country!!Singer!!Song
!Points!!Place
|-
|-
| 01 || {{flagicon image|Flag_of_uskad.jpg}} Uskad || Echo Lanterns || Thoughts
|01||{{flagicon image|Flag_of_uskad.jpg}} Uskad || Echo Lanterns||Thoughts||41||22
|-
|-
| 02 || {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Kagoshima_Prefecture.svg}} Beepee || Mary Shellie || The Perfect Guy
|02||{{flagicon image|Flag_of_Kagoshima_Prefecture.svg}} Beepee || Mary Shellie ||The Perfect Guy||136||11
|-
|-
| 03 || {{flagicon image|Crustyland.png}} Crustyland || Kåre Paulsen || Dancing In A Dude's Eye
| 03 ||{{flagicon image|Crustyland.png}} Crustyland|| Kåre Paulsen||Dancing In A Dude's Eye||121
|12
|-
|-
| 04 || {{flagicon image|Ertzei_Kishim_New_Flag.png}} Ertzei Kishim || Maccabeat || Ka'akua (Tattoo)
| 04||{{flagicon image|Ertzei_Kishim_New_Flag.png}} Ertzei Kishim||Maccabeat||Ka'akua (Tattoo) || 192||5
|-
|-
| 05 || {{flagicon image|NationM.jpeg}} Nation M || Ashley Thornhill || Destroy the Opposition
| 05||{{flagicon image|NationM.jpeg}} Nation M || Ashley Thornhill || Destroy the Opposition||82||17
|-
|-
| 06 || Marissolia || Kathleen Wilson || Sun Comes Up
|06||{{flagicon image|Marissolia.jpeg}} Marissolia||Kathleen Wilson||Sun Comes Up ||105||14
|-
|-
| 07 || Axuva || Enina || UP ABOVE
|07|| {{flagicon image|AxuvaXS.png}} Axuva|| Enina||UP ABOVE || 93 ||16
|-
|-
| 08 || {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Viejšnoryja_(Veyshnoria),_fictional_enemy_republic_for_Zapad_2017_exercise.svg}} Waisnor || Venda || Kanat
| 08||{{flagicon image|Flag_of_Viejšnoryja_(Veyshnoria),_fictional_enemy_republic_for_Zapad_2017_exercise.svg}} Waisnor||Venda||Kanat ||112 ||13
|-
|-
| 09 || Rugenia || REBELLION || Fade Away
|09||{{flagicon image|Flag of Rugenia.png}} Rugenia||REBELLION|| Fade Away||178 || 7
|-  
|-  
| 10 || {{flagicon image|Strayaroos 802933 (1).png}} StrayaRoos || Abbey Jahga (feat. Vinrea) || Come Back
|10 || {{flagicon image|Strayaroos 802933 (1).png}} StrayaRoos||Abbey Jahga (feat. Vinrea)||Come Back||152||9
|-
|11||{{flagicon image|mrx.jpeg}} Mister X||Frigus Britanniam||Coming For You||69 || 19
|-
|12||Ignosia||Ivaa Nová||Mlhy||56||20
|- style="font-weight:bold;background:sienna"
|13||{{flagicon image|Flag of Malta.svg.png}} Malta Comino Gozo||Noah Pandolfino||Calm After The Storm||207 ||3
|-
|14||Antahbrantahstan|| Maya Jaime||Lovestruck ('Till Insanity)||164 || 8
|- style="font-weight:bold;background:#f29594"
|15||{{flagicon image|Placely placingtonxs.png}} Placely Placington||A Couple of Daves || Placely Return Rap||11||26
|-
|16||{{flagicon image|Kalosiaspng.png}} Kalosia || Henrique Magaiánes||Lë Matrimoniu||203||4
|-
|-
| 11 || Mister X || Frigus Britanniam || Coming For You
|17||{{flagicon|Alezian Union}} Alezian Union|| Royan Hadid Zulkifli & Lisanne Vahl||Merindukanmu|| 152||10
|- style="font-weight:bold; background-color:silver;"
|18||{{flagicon image|Flag of Ugunnustan.svg}} Ugunnustan||Eméa Alisova||Paris Syndrome||234||2
|-
|-
| 12 || Ignosia || Ivaa Nová || Mlhy
|19||{{flagicon image|Missusx.png}} Missus X||Hyper Unlimitednesses ||Totalliest Tastelessnesses||24||23
|- style="font-weight:bold; background-color:gold;"
|20
|{{flagicon image|Flag_of_the_Republic_of_Plangainer.svg}} Plangainer||Mercey Sofi||Under The Starlight||246||1
|-
|-
| 13 || {{flagicon image|Flag of Malta.svg.png}} Malta Comino Gozo || Noah Pandolfino || Calm After The Storm
|21||{{flagicon image|Todlichebujoku.XS.png}} Tödlichebujoku ||Ecateriné Helsieg||Halo||185||6
|-
|-
| 14 || Antahbrantahstan || Maya Jaime || Lovestruck ('Till Insanity)
|22|| {{flagicon image|Alinghi_federal-democratic_republic_265488.png}} Federal-Democratic Republic of Alinghi||Tusksten||Terror of the Sea||47||21
|-
|-
| 15 || Placely Placington || A Couple of Daves || Placely Return Rap
|23||{{flagicon|United States}} These American States || DJT||#RichAsHell||20|| 24
|-
|-
| 16 || {{flagicon image|Kalosiaspng.png}} Kalosia || Henrique Magaiánes || Lë Matrimoniu
|24||{{flagicon image|Vartugia flagg.png}} Vartugia||The The's||Mega Superstar||13||25
|-
|-
| 17 || {{flagicon|Alezian Union}} Alezian Union || Royan Hadid Zulkifli & Lisanne Vahl || Merindukanmu
|25||{{flagicon image|Saint_monkey_736517.png}} Saint Monkey||Mavase||Something New||96||15
|-
|-
| 18 || {{flagicon image|Flag of Ugunnustan.svg}} Ugunnustan || Eméa Alisova || Paris Syndrome
|26||{{flagicon image|United_mandaran_states_304281.png}} United Mandaran States||Sylvia Geraldine||Posesif||78||18
|}
 
==Detailed Voting Results==
====12 Points====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+12 points awarded by nations in WorldVision Song Contest 117
|-
|-
| 19 || Missus X || Hyper Unlimitednesses || Totalliest Tastelessnesses
! scope="col" |No.
! scope="col" |Recipient
! scope="col" |Countries giving 12 points
|-
|-
| 20 || {{flagicon image|Flag_of_the_Republic_of_Plangainer.svg}} Plangainer || Mercey Sofi || Under The Starlight
!5
|{{flagicon image|Flag of Ugunnustan.svg}} Ugunnustan
|{{flagicon image|Kalosiaspng.png}} Kalosia, {{flagicon image|Flag of Malta.svg.png}} Malta Comino Gozo, {{flagicon image|United_mandaran_states_304281.png}} United Mandaran States, {{flagicon image|Ertzei_Kishim_New_Flag.png}} Ertzei Kishim, {{flagicon image|Todlichebujoku.XS.png}} Tödlichebujoku
|-
|-
| 21 || {{flagicon image|Todlichebujoku.XS.png}} Tödlichebujoku || Ecateriné Helsieg || Halo
! rowspan="2&quot;" scope="rowgroup" |3
|{{flagicon image|Flag of Malta.svg.png}} Malta Comino Gozo
|Ignosia, {{flagicon image|Strayaroos 802933 (1).png}} StrayaRoos, {{flagicon image|Flag_of_uskad.jpg}} Uskad
|-
|-
| 22 || {{flagicon image|Alinghi_federal-democratic_republic_265488.png}} Federal-Democratic Republic of Alinghi || Tusksten || Terror of the Sea
|{{flagicon image|Todlichebujoku.XS.png}} Tödlichebujoku
|{{flagicon image|Flag_of_Viejšnoryja_(Veyshnoria),_fictional_enemy_republic_for_Zapad_2017_exercise.svg}} Waisnor, {{flagicon image|Flag of Ugunnustan.svg}} Ugunnustan, {{flagicon|United States}} These American States
|-
|-
| 23 || These American States || DJT || #RichAsHell
! rowspan="5&quot;" scope="rowgroup" |2
|{{flagicon|Alezian Union}} Alezian Union
|{{flagicon image|mrx.jpeg}} Mister X, {{flagicon image|Saint_monkey_736517.png}} Saint Monkey
|-
|-
| 24 || {{flagicon image|Vartugia flagg.png}} Vartugia || The The's || Mega Superstar
|{{flagicon image|Kalosiaspng.png}} Kalosia
|{{flagicon image|Flag_of_Kagoshima_Prefecture.svg}} Beepee, {{flagicon|Alezian Union}} Alezian Union
|-
|-
| 25 || {{flagicon image|Saint_monkey_736517.png}} Saint Monkey || Mavase || Something New
|{{flagicon image|Flag_of_the_Republic_of_Plangainer.svg}} Plangainer
|{{flagicon image|Flag of Rugenia.png}} Rugenia, {{flagicon image|Missusx.png}} Missus X
|-
|-
| 26 || {{flagicon image|United_mandaran_states_304281.png}} United Mandaran States || Sylvia Geraldine || Posesif
|{{flagicon image|Flag of Rugenia.png}} Rugenia
|{{flagicon image|Alinghi_federal-democratic_republic_265488.png}} Federal-Democratic Republic of Alinghi, {{flagicon image|Flag_of_the_Republic_of_Plangainer.svg}} Plangainer
|-
|{{flagicon image|Strayaroos 802933 (1).png}} StrayaRoos
|{{flagicon image|Marissolia.jpeg}} Marissolia, {{flagicon image|AxuvaXS.png}} Axuva
|-
! rowspan="5&quot;" scope="rowgroup" |1
|{{flagicon image|Flag_of_Kagoshima_Prefecture.svg}} Beepee,
|{{flagicon image|NationM.jpeg}} Nation M
|-
|{{flagicon image|Ertzei_Kishim_New_Flag.png}} Ertzei Kishim
|Antahbrantahstan
|-
|{{flagicon image|Missusx.png}} Missus X
|{{flagicon image|Vartugia flagg.png}} Vartugia
|-
|{{flagicon image|NationM.jpeg}} Nation M
|{{flagicon image|Placely placingtonxs.png}} Placely Placington
|-
|{{flagicon image|United_mandaran_states_304281.png}} United Mandaran States
|{{flagicon image|Crustyland.png}} Crustyland
|}
|}
{{Template:WorldVision Song Contest}}
 
==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_the_Republic_of_Plangainer.svg}} Plangainer
|[[AIM]]
|16,27
|44.1%
|-
!{{flagicon image|Saint_monkey_736517.png}} Saint Monkey
|[[SMBS (Saint Monkey Broadcasting Service)|SMBS]]
|10,05
|53.3%
|-
!{{flagicon image|Flag of Malta.svg.png}} Malta Comino Gozo
|[[MCGBC]]
|0.5
|96.7%
|-
!{{flagicon image|Flag of Rugenia.png}} Rugenia
|[[RTV1]]
|15.99
|68.23%

Latest revision as of 21:26, 21 December 2024

117th WorldVision Song Contest
Share The Love
WorldVisionLogo117.png
Slogan117.png
Host information
Date11 November 2024
VenuePhoenix Arena
Presenters
  • Douglas Stinnett
  • Angela Ingram
Executive supervisorsWorldVision Committee
Executive producerMaine Leppink
Host broadcasterAlternative International Media (AIM)
Websiteworldvision.tv/event/concord-117
Participants
Number of entries26
Returning countries
List
  • Alezian Union
  • Antahbrantahstan
  • Axuva
  • F.D.R Alinghi
  • Missus X
  • Mister X
  • Placely Placington
  • Plangainer
  • Rugenia
  • These American States
  • United Mandaran States
  • Uskad
Non-returning countries
  • Achaean Republic
  • Hafamarimët
  • Lotnuscora
  • Robloxian Robloxia
  • Saintrabina
  • Unclear
Vote
Voting systemEach 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.
Winning song Plangainer
"Under The Starlight"
← 116 • WorldVision Song Contest • 118 →

The 117th WorldVision Song Contest is was held on 11 November 2024 in Concord, Plangainer. The show was organised by the International Broadcasting Alliance (IBA) and host broadcaster Alternative International Media (AIM)

Plangainer hosted the competition for the first time with 26 countries taking part in the contest.

The winner were hosts, Plangainer, with the song "Under the Starlight" performed and written by Mercey Sofi, marking their first win in the competition after placing first in both the jury and public vote. Ugunnustan finished as runner up followed up by Malta Comino Gozo in third. Kalosia and Ertzei Kishim would complete the top five. StrayaRoos would achieve their joint best position to date, finishing in ninth. Rugenia returns to the edition after a 90-edition absence since their last appearance at the 27th WorldVision Song Contest.

Host Bidding Process

The ballot for host voting was conducted between 12 August and 19 August among member broadcasters participating in the 117th edition of the WorldVision Song Contest. Two countries expressed interest in hosting the event.

Cäer, Darkmania

Darkmania expressed interest in hosting the contest in their second largest city, Cäer, at the Builderman Arena, also known as the Cäer Indoor Hall, a multi-purpose venue with a total capacity of 10,000 spectators. This was their second consecutive attempt, and the proposal bore identical content to their WorldVision 116 bid.

The Cäer Musical Festival is held in the city, which is the second largest in Darkmania with a population of 7 million.

Concord, Plangainer

Plangainer indicated interest in hosting the contest prior to the announcement of the city that would serve as the event's bidding host, with 9 locations qualifying past the first elimination stage of a total of 12, before the rounds shortlisted Concord and Orley. Concord would secure the final ticket to become the primary proposal for hosting candidacy on October 8.

Alternative International Media (AIM) and the local authority of Concord submitted a bid to host the contest in the cultural capital of Plangainer, which has a population of 1.4 million. They also announced that they would be partnering with Benson, Tamook, Plangainer Railways, and Remedy for the contest.

The contest would be hosted at the Phoenix Arena, located close to the commercial area of Concord with a total capacity of 28,000 spectators, it is one of the most modern and largest indoor arenas in the country with experience in hosting several major sport and music events, such as the Melodine Song Festival.

The Concord City Council, in collaboration with the host broadcaster, organized the after party at the Montanago Plaza Amphitheater, which served as the venue for central outdoor show screenings and festivities associated with the event. The council of Zalena were also involved by announcing that Zalena will be hosting an official watch party of the event in the Main Avenue at St. Hayes Park. Additionally, the city of Abanee would aim to organize a fan festival and exhibition activities at the Tether Exhibition Center, with previous WorldVision participants making an appearance.

Orley, the runner-up of the bid ticket, announced that they would utilize Campos Stadium for an official concert and viewing party during and after the event. The adjacent indoor venue, which would serve as the primary event space would house 12,000 visitors during the festivities.

Results

The WorldVision Committee published the outcome of the ballot on 22nd October 2024, announcing that Concord, Plangainer would host the 117th edition of the WorldVision Song Contest.

Key:  †  Host city

Venue Capacity City Nation Place Points
Builderman Arena 10,000 Cäer Darkmania 2nd 62 points
Phoenix Arena 28,000 Concord Plangainer 1st 70 points

Contest Overview

On November 11, 2024, the Phoenix Arena held the contest, which was inaugurated by Helley Bee's performance of "It's Easy."

The contest included four returning artists: Noah Pandolfino, who represented Malta Comino Gozo, Dave McDaverson and Dave the Living DJ Booth from Placely Placington, and Ashley Thornhill from Nation M, who represented their countries at WorldVision 111, WorldVision 113, and WorldVision 115 respectively. In addition, Abbey Jahga, who had previously represented the nation at WorldVision 109 and WorldVision 111, returned to represent StrayaRoos.

R/O Country Singer Song Points Place
01 Uskad Echo Lanterns Thoughts 41 22
02 Beepee Mary Shellie The Perfect Guy 136 11
03 Crustyland Kåre Paulsen Dancing In A Dude's Eye 121 12
04 Ertzei Kishim Maccabeat Ka'akua (Tattoo) 192 5
05 Nation M Ashley Thornhill Destroy the Opposition 82 17
06 Marissolia Kathleen Wilson Sun Comes Up 105 14
07 Axuva Enina UP ABOVE 93 16
08 Waisnor Venda Kanat 112 13
09 Rugenia REBELLION Fade Away 178 7
10 StrayaRoos Abbey Jahga (feat. Vinrea) Come Back 152 9
11 Mister X Frigus Britanniam Coming For You 69 19
12 Ignosia Ivaa Nová Mlhy 56 20
13 Malta Comino Gozo Noah Pandolfino Calm After The Storm 207 3
14 Antahbrantahstan Maya Jaime Lovestruck ('Till Insanity) 164 8
15 Placely Placington A Couple of Daves Placely Return Rap 11 26
16 Kalosia Henrique Magaiánes Lë Matrimoniu 203 4
17 Alezian Union Alezian Union Royan Hadid Zulkifli & Lisanne Vahl Merindukanmu 152 10
18 Ugunnustan Eméa Alisova Paris Syndrome 234 2
19 Missus X Hyper Unlimitednesses Totalliest Tastelessnesses 24 23
20 Plangainer Mercey Sofi Under The Starlight 246 1
21 Tödlichebujoku Ecateriné Helsieg Halo 185 6
22 Federal-Democratic Republic of Alinghi Tusksten Terror of the Sea 47 21
23 United States These American States DJT #RichAsHell 20 24
24 Vartugia The The's Mega Superstar 13 25
25 Saint Monkey Mavase Something New 96 15
26 United Mandaran States Sylvia Geraldine Posesif 78 18

Detailed Voting Results

12 Points

12 points awarded by nations in WorldVision Song Contest 117
No. Recipient Countries giving 12 points
5 Ugunnustan Kalosia, Malta Comino Gozo, United Mandaran States, Ertzei Kishim, Tödlichebujoku
3 Malta Comino Gozo Ignosia, StrayaRoos, Uskad
Tödlichebujoku Waisnor, Ugunnustan, United States These American States
2 Alezian Union Alezian Union Mister X, Saint Monkey
Kalosia Beepee, Alezian Union Alezian Union
Plangainer Rugenia, Missus X
Rugenia Federal-Democratic Republic of Alinghi, Plangainer
StrayaRoos Marissolia, Axuva
1 Beepee, Nation M
Ertzei Kishim Antahbrantahstan
Missus X Vartugia
Nation M Placely Placington
United Mandaran States Crustyland

Broadcast Ratings

Viewership by participating nations
Nation Broadcaster Avg. viewers
(millions)		 Share
(%)
Plangainer AIM 16,27 44.1%
Saint Monkey SMBS 10,05 53.3%
Malta Comino Gozo MCGBC 0.5 96.7%
Rugenia RTV1 15.99 68.23%
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