WorldVision Song Contest 116

116th WorldVision Song Contest
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Host information
Date	23 September 2024
Venue	Ruslanov-Aminev Centre
Presenters	Shafira Aloseva Stephanie Veronique Victoria Boudoir Zokirjan Bakirov
Executive supervisors	WorldVision Committee
Executive producer	TBD
Host broadcaster	Yuifh Ugunnustan (YUG)
Website	worldvision.tv/event/dougac-116
Participants
Number of entries	21
Debuting countries	Ignosia Marissolia Unclear
Returning countries	Ertzei Kishim Lotnuscora Robloxian Robloxia Saintrabina
Non-returning countries	List Aenglide Alinghi Anthrovezia Britonisea Estogium Gallicelèstia Hakushiya Mimetica Plangainer Sarawak Darulhana StrayaRoos Barrier Islands Talvezout United Mandaran States Uskad
Vote
Voting system	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.
Winning song	Malta Comino Gozo "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 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

Depite confirming earlier that they weren't going to bid, the city of Cäer later changed their minds and were intrested 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, as their normal venue of choice were unavailable due to maintence and renovation works. 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:  †  Host city

Venue	Capacity	City	Nation	Place	Points
Builderman Arena	10,000	Cäer	Darkmania	2nd	94 points
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 Ignosia, Marissolia and Unclear debuting in the contest for the first time. However, 14 countries did not return after participating in the previous edition.

Number	Country	Singer	Song	Points	Place
01	Vartugia	Wat Dafuq	Thank You, WorldVision!	3	21
02	Nation M	ION (Finn Murray & Rita Wyld)	Remember Me	67	15
03	Lotnuscora	Ernesta	Total Blue	20	18
04	Marissolia	Cèilidh Aisling	Moonlight Chaos	194	5
05	Saintrabina	BuldoJerks	Drill Core	23	17
06	Unclear	Rickcoven	Nation On Fire	12	20
07	Crustyland	Liz Bien	Cream Cheese	96	13
08	StrayaRoos	Ellie Pretala	You and Me	89	14
09	Polkopia	Poli	Anyone	223	2
10	Beepee	Iona Yawt	DIAL 999	162	8
11	Waisnor	Anastasia Bychek	Zabiary	173	6
12	Ignosia	Jahanne Nivis	We Will Be Free	48	16
13	Saint Monkey	Carmen	Precious Time	198	4
14	Ertzei Kishim	Elissa Mago	Aimless	212	3
15	Ugunnustan	Inju Naratova	(Dance) On My Own	112	12
16	Achaean Republic	The Intermissión	Sáciame	118	11
17	Malta Comino Gozo	Emma Maxwell	Passionate	249	1
18	Hafamarimët	Suhekëreh Tëla	Ramaha	162	7
19	Todlichebujoku	Rakkenpa ft. WAHYU	BLINDED	137	9
20	Robloxian Robloxia	S. T. (스키비디 토일렛)	Level Five (갸트)	12	19
21	Kalosia	ALVA	Tonight	126	10

Broadcast Ratings

Viewership by participating nations

Nation	Broadcaster	Avg. viewers (millions)	Share (%)
Malta Comino Gozo	MCGBC	0.5	95.6%
Saint Monkey	SMBS	11,25	59.7%

Viewership by non-participating nations

Nation	Broadcaster	Avg. viewers (millions)	Share (%)
Carrelie	STC	12,53	21.3%
Darkmania	DäTV	9,63	34.6%
Plangainer	AIM	6,23	28.6%