Saint Monkey in the WorldVision Song Contest

Saint Monkey in the WorldVision Song Contest

Saint Monkey in the WorldVision Song Contest
Appearances	6 (As of WorldVision Song Contest 117)
Member Station	SMBS (Saint Monkey Broadcasting Service)
National Selection Events	The Music for Saint Monkey
Participation Summary
Debut	WorldVision Song Contest 111, Akjefuldin, Aenglide
Appearances	6 111, Akjefuldin, Aenglide - 114, Chiton, Beepee 116, Dougaç, Ugunnustan (+ Mother CupcakKe) -
Best Result	4th (198pts)
Worst Result	21st (80pts)
Hostings
Hosted:	1
Locations	Light City, Light City and the Lightning Lake

Saint Monkey has participated in the WorldVision Song Contest 6 times as of the 118th WorldVision Song Contest. It's first entry was in WV111, entering the band Immortal, known as the most famous in Saint Monkey, with the song "Going for A Dream", finishing 21st out of 29 countries. Its' best placement was 4th in the 116th Song Contest, in Ugunnustan. It has finished three times in the top 10 and twice in the top 5. It hosted to bid the 113th edition, which it won, hosting it in Light City.

SM1 (Saint Monkey 1), another broadcaster in Saint Monkey, was the first to broadcasting the song contest, doing it via the Malta Comino Gozo Broadcasting Corporation, in WV100, celebrating the 100th edition, Saint Monkey were allowed to have a special broadcast of it, and 2.1 million people watched the Grand Final. This made SMBS gain interest in the International Broadcasting Alliance and be open to participate in future contests. SMBS applied for a full membership for the IBA in 2023, wanting to improve broadcaster relationships and get known more internationally, and then began participating in the WorldVision Song Contest.

Broadcasts

Edition	Channel(s)	Commentator	Spokesperson
1 - 99	No broadcast	None	Did not participate
100	SM1A	None	Did not participate
101 - 110	No broadcast	None	Did not participate
111	SMBS 1, SMBS NV & WV, SMBS+	Harry Chanda, Aurora Kucera (All Channels)	Alex Helios
112	SMBS 1, SMBS NV & WV, SMBS+	Harry Chanda, Alejandra Chiguez (All Channels)	Aurora Kucera
113	SMBS 1, SMBS NV & WV, SMBS+	Alejandra Chiguez, Harrison George (All Channels)	Pepe Gutierrez
114	SMBS 1, SMBS NV & WV, SMBS+, SMBS Premium, SMBS Tunes	Harry Chanda, Jonathan Lewis (All Channels)	Amaranta Kalua
115	SMBS 2, SMBS WorldVision, SMBS+	Harry Chanda (All Channels)	Did not participate
116	SMBS 1, SMBS NV & WV, SMBS+, SMBS Premium, SMBS Tunes	Harry Chanda, Alejandra Chiguez (All Channels)	Anna Jacobs
117	SMBS 1, SMBS NV & WV, SMBS+, SMBS Premium, SMBS Tunes	Harry Chanda (All Channels)	Julia Roberts

History

Saint Monkey had shown interest in participation in the WorldVision Song Contest in its' early history. However due to the start of the MEGIRBA Song Contest, Saint Monkey decided to opt out of the contest and focus on the more cheaper and closer to home option. When the MEGIRBA Song Contest got cancelled and after the 2nd Teriiblean War, SMBS gave WorldVision a letter of interest. However, they needed to rebuild their functionality of being a broadcaster and needed a comfortable profit margin, and especially after the war this was hard, due to the 1997 Saint Monkey economic crisis. In the early 2000s, SMBS managed to get enough money to participate in the contest. At this time however, the government sold a large share in SMBS. As reforms were made, SMBS never managed to enter the song contest. Another major reason was the 69th WorldVision, which was boycotted by members of the public and major broadcasters in Saint Monkey and was given the title as an "adult strip club contest" by shareholders in SMBS. This stopped SMBS for participating in the near future.

Other broadcasters showed interest in broadcasting the contest and even participating in it, however once again, many broadcasters such as the STVU and SM1 suffered from financial trouble and then the boycott of the 69th edition caused several broadcasters to pull out.

As the centinery of the contest was upcoming, many broadcasters considered to broadcast it, with people saying it was time to "move on" from the 69th Contest. SM1 decided to and were given broadcast rights fairly quick, and SMBS were close however had problems entering into the IBA, which could've seen them broadcast and possibly participate in the contest. SM1 broadcasted the contest through MCGBC, Malta Comino Gozo's WorldVision broadcaster.

By WorldVision 106, SMBS got admitted into the IBA, and considered joining WV107, however were blocked by the NationVision Song Contest, a contest it'd been participating in since it's fifth edition, and did not want to risk being banned from the contest.

Until 110, SMBS hadn't tried entering, however when SMBS got a call from RTVC, stating it would be able to participate in WorldVision if they would like to, after a loosening of rules after Vonum's broadcaster leaving the contest, only to return a couple of contests later. SMBS then applied for the 111th WorldVision in Aenglide, and got accepted. They entered their first song, using an internal selection, but purely for "trying the contest, and how the public likes it."

WorldVision 111
Immortal is the most prominent band in the Saint Monkey music scene, known for their pop-rock music. They are known for achieving the most number 1s in the Saint Monkey charts, most number 1s in Anastasia, most streams for an album in Anastasia and the most countries visited on a single tour. SMBS announced they would be representing Saint Monkey for the first time in the WorldVision Song Contest, after internally selecting them to participate. This was the only internal selection SMBS have ever done in every song contest they've participated in. Immortal and SMBS worked on the doo-wop song Going For A Dream, similar to a 1950s Song.

Saint Monkey finished 21st out of 29 nations. SMBS weren't happy with the results, however understood that the song was not a usual song for WorldVision, they were new to the contest and one that wouldn't perform so well. Saint Monkey announced they would be continuing participation by participating in WV112. This was announced during the jury votes, when it came to Saint Monkey's jury, it was announced by the spokesperson Alex Helios.

WorldVision 112
Jonathan Lewis was the artist who won the first Music for Saint Monkey selection for WV and he is known for his collaborations with other artists and influence in Crownex. SMBS announced that he would participate for Saint Monkey in WV112 in Puerto Ámbar, Achaean Republic. The song Graduation, about his backstory with his and his sisters bullying problem in school, and mental problems.

Saint Monkey finished 10th out of 25, its' first result in the top 10, with 121 points.

WorldVision 113
After plans to host the contest, SMBS released an official Host Bid for Saint Monkey. The bid was for the contest to be hosted in Light City, and saw the theme being "The Power Of Music" celebrating the cities and the whole regions EDM and lightning culture. SMBS collaborated with record label Monsterdog Saint Monkey to produce the host bid and to provide the arena, the Monsterdog Unleashed Arena. It faced against a host bid by Beepee, which would've saw the contest been hosted in Chiton, Beepee. The vote was won by Saint Monkey, winning by just 2 points. The contest was taking place at 21:00 UTC-10, meaning WorldVision Committee nations such as Malta Comino Gozo and Waisnor would have to watch the contest in the following morning.

The national final selected Maria Camia and Roberta Carma to participate in the first hosting by Saint Monkey itself, with the Indie Dance/Nu Disco song "On Our Planet". This was a Monsterdog Saint Monkey song, as the label wanted to enter a song for the contest it was helping organise. They asked Maria to bring back a song that wasn't going to be released after the production broke up, which was 5 years ago. W.A.V.E, who produced the song alongside Maria, and Maria herself agreed and Monsterdog helped them produce the song, by offering them their equipment, and eventually they were able to complete the song. It was about all of life's stories. "Whether it be love, death or life, there's always a story happening on this planet," explained Roberta Carma in an interview for Channel Monkey (a Saint Monkeyian broadcaster), "We want to share that using music, and hopefully get people to reach a deep connection with this song." It clocked up nearly 10M views on the WorldVision YouTube Channel and clocked up 1.3M on the Monsterdog Saint Monkey channel, making it the 5th most viewed video on this channel, as of 16th April 2024.

The song finished 12th with 119 points, making it Saint Monkey's 2nd best result, out of 3. SMBS stated that they're adamant to bring songs that the Saint Monkeyian public wants, through the national finals.

WorldVision 114
SMBS hosted the first International NF to chose the entrant to WV114, and the international public combined with the Saint Monkey public voted for Jazz Box with the song "How Mighty" to represent Saint Monkey in WorldVision 114. Beepee won the rights for hosting, after the second time lucky, meaning we would be heading to Chiton.

David said about this song that it “speaks to everyone that has been bullied. You are not at fault, and you are the better person. The bully is the one that’s insecure, not you. Always remember that. But also remember that although they may be weak bullying, if they want help, give them it. That will show your real character. If you say no, you may go down to wrong path too.”

This song also spoke out due to the rising levels of bullying in Saint Monkey, and a call for the government to act about it.

Saint Monkey was given 6th in the odds. They finished in 5th with their best jury and televote result yet, with 172 points. They finished 4th in the jury votes, with 80 points. After the public votes, finished 5th, drawing 4th in the televote with 92 points, the same as the Achaean Republic.

WorldVision 115

Saint Monkey announced that they would be withdrawing from the WorldVision in the 115th edition. This was because the SMBS had several shows such as Nocturnal and Day Cycle releasing, which were multi-million budget shows, and they did not have enough money to participate. They confirmed they would be participating in WorldVision 116, after the programs had been shown, hopefully waiting for the next month of subscription payments and revenue to supply enough money for the contest. Not only this, but that the WorldVision season is during the holiday season, and viewing figures would be very low. It was still broadcasted, with adverts, on SMBS 2 and SMBS WorldVision. It is also on SMBS+, which is paid without adverts. The commentator was once again be Harry Chanda.

WorldVision 116

For the 116th edition Carmen, full name Carmen Anna-Flora represented Saint Monkey in WorldVision, this edition hosted in Ugunnustan for the second time. Carmen, an artist from the East Tropchimps won the national final with 29% of the vote. The song is about her life experiences, especially referencing to her life during the 2nd Perek War.

Saint Monkey went into the contest with odds going for them. Most people predicted a top 5, maybe even a podium finish.

After the jury and televote, Carmen finished 4th, with 198 points, the best result for Saint Monkey up till now.

Shortly after the contest, Saint Monkey announced participation in WV117 and a host bid for WV119.

WorldVision 117

Mavase (Maxi Valente Espinosa) the artist known for being found wandering the streets of Chimpangutan when he was 17, following his escape from his father, a famous businessman hiding him away from the world in 2017. He then turned into an artist, releasing his first EP, the New Beginnings EP. The fourth track on the EP, Something New, finished 1st in the Music for Saint Monkey national selection, gathering 20% of the vote. Mavase described the song as, "A song that you can use to go at that new dream, this is where the real journey begins, keep trying, you’ll find it" whilst being the opening guest star on the SMTV One show Entertainment Weekly.

Mavase finished in 15th with 98 points, 46 from the jury, and 52 from the public.

Saint Monkey did announce they would participate in the next contest, however eventually withdrew due to the events of Cyclone Emillio.

Results and voting history

Edition	Artist	Song	Language	Final	Points
1 - 110	Did not participate
111	Immortal	Going for A Dream	English	21st	80
112	Jonathan Lewis	Graduation	English	10th	121
113	Maria Camia & Roberta Carma	On Our Planet	English	12th	119
114	Jazz Box	How Mighty	English	5th	172
115	Did not participate
116	Carmen	Precious Time	English	4th	198
117	Mavase	Something New	English	15th	96
118	Did not participate

111th Edition

Number of Points Given	Country	Finishing Place
12	Furballand	24th
10	Malta Comino Gozo	2nd
8	Northern Beepee	8th
7	Brodhavan	14th
6	StrayaRoos	16th
5	Pemecutan	9th
4	Saviera	22nd
3	Illdonya	18th
2	Samudera Darussalam	3rd
1	Terra-Zealandia	20th

112th Edition

Number of Points Given	Country	Finishing Place
12	Malta Comino Gozo	2nd
10	Aenglide	5th
8	Britonisea	1st
7	Gallicelestia	4th
6	Metras	18th
5	Achaean Republic	3rd
4	Beepee	12th
3	Ugunnustan	6th
2	Axuva	11th
1	Hakushiya	16th

113th Edition

Number of Points Given	Country	Finishing Place
12	Kalosia	3rd
10	Malta Comino Gozo	1st
8	Alezian Union	8th
7	Beepee	5th
6	Aenglide	9th
5	Mother CupcakKe	4th
4	Achaean Republic	10th
3	Elejamie	2nd
2	Placely Placington	21st
1	Ugunnustan	6th

114th Edition

Number of Points Given	Country	Finishing Place
12	Gallicelèstia	1st
10	Malta Comino Gozo	3rd
8	Beepee	11th
7	Alezian Union	4th
6	Plangainer	2nd
5	Achaean Republic	6th
4	StrayaRoos	10th
3	Carrelie	17th
2	Waisnor	12th
1	Britonisea	7th

116th Edition

Number of Points Given	Country	Finishing Place
12	Malta Comino Gozo	1st
10	Marissolia	5th
8	Ugunnustan	12th
7	Ertzei Kishim	3rd
6	Crustyland	13th
5	Polkopia	2nd
4	Waisnor	6th
3	Achaean Republic	11th
2	StrayaRoos	14th
1	Tödlichebujoku	9th

117th Edition

Number of Points Given	Country	Finishing Place
12	Alezian Union	10th
10	Plangainer	1st
8	Malta Comino Gozo	3rd
7	Kalosia	4th
6	Ugunnustan	2nd
5	United Mandaran States	18th
4	Tödlichebujoku	6th
3	Waisnor	13th
2	Rugenia	7th
1	Marissolia	14th

Viewership

Saint Monkey viewership

Contest	Peak viewers (millions)	Avg. viewers (millions)	Share (%)
100	3,92	2,95	15.7%
111	5,93	5,12	27.1%
112	9,15	6,79	35.9%
113	10,56	10,11	53.6%
114	7,97	7,00	37.1%
115	7,55	6,87	36.5%
116	8,89	7,87	41,8%
117	10,17	10,05	53.3%