WorldVision Song Contest 114
| Dates | |
|---|---|
| 3rd June 2024 | |
| Host | |
| Venue | EcoDome Chiton, Beepee |
| Presenters | Tom Fullery |
| Executive Supervisors | WorldVision Committee |
| Executive Producer | Ms Fanny Golightly |
| Host Broadcaster | BONC |
| Website | worldvision.tv/event/worldvision114 |
| Participants | |
| 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. |
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The 114th WorldVision Song Contest will be held on 3rd June 2024, in Chiton, Beepee. Organised by the International Broadcasting Alliance (IBA) and host broadcaster the Beepeean Occasional News Corporation (BONC). The contest is scheduled to take place in Chiton, Beepee and held in the EcoDome. The live show will be presented by Tom Fullery.
This will be the second time that Beepee hosts the contest, having done so for the 97th Edition of the contest, held in Norfolk Pinewoods.
Location
The state capital of Catenham, Chiton, has been transformed over recent years from a small, but well heeled, town into a large economic powerhouse driven by the lucrative uranium mining industry in the nearby Catenham Hills.
The city skyline has grown over the past 4 years and is now punctuated with large modern skyscrapers being headquarters of major mining corporations.
Major mining corporations have headquartered in Chiton and wield significant influence over state policies and development projects, contributing to both prosperity and debates over corporate power. Indeed, the influx of wealth from the uranium industry has led to a cultural renaissance, with the city boasting modern art galleries, theaters, and vibrant nightlife in downtown Chiton.
Whilst the city has embraced cutting-edge technology in uranium extraction, with advanced mining equipment and eco-friendly practices to mitigate environmental impact. The city also grapples with environmental challenges and public debates over the ecological impact of uranium mining, leading to increased advocacy for sustainable practices. The Green Energy Initiative, a local movement, seeks to balance economic growth with environmental preservation. Closed mined areas are rehabilitated focusing on reforestation, soil remediation, and wildlife habitat restoration, resulting in large national parks surrounding the main city.
The recent growth of the city has seen a diverse influx of residents, from miners to academics, creating a dynamic social fabric, with a multicultural, cosmopolitan scene. Chiton's neighborhoods range from bustling urban districts to suburban areas, reflecting the varied lifestyles of its inhabitants
Host Bidding Process
Only two host bids were received by the WorldVision Committee, with the ballot for voting being held between 7 and 13 May 2024 between member broadcasters.
Acina, StrayaRoos
The city of Acina was bidding for the first time to host the contest. The bid was the fifth from StrayaRoos, who had previously hosted the 103rd Edition in Richmond, StrayaRoos.
Previous Bids
- Pale, WorldVision 95
- Circunses, WorldVision 96
- Richmond, WorldVision 103
- Acaua, WorldVision 107
- Acina, WorldVision 114
Chiton, Beepee
By contrast, Chiton was bidding for the second successive cycle, having lost to Light City, Saint Monkey the previous edition. Beepee had bid on 7 prior occasions and had previously hosted the 97th Edition in Norfolk Pinewoods, Beepee.
Previous Bids
- Norfolk Pinewoods, WorldVision 85
- Banksia, WorldVision 89
- Hercules, WorldVision 95
- Norfolk Pinewoods, WorldVision 97
- Hercules, WorldVision 98
- Norfolk Pinewoods, WorldVision 112
- Chiton, WorldVision 113
- Chiton, WorldVision 114
In addition to the above, Sion entered a host city bid for WorldVision 111. This bid was withdrawn prior to the deadline as a result of Beepee's hosting of World Hit Festival 73.
Results
The WorldVision Committee published the outcome of the ballot on 14 May 2024, announcing that Chiton, Beepee would host the 114th edition of the WorldVision Song Contest.
Key: † Host city
| Venue | Capacity | City | Nation | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acina Music Center | 20,000 | Acina | StrayaRoos | 2nd | 74 points |
| EcoDome | 36,000 | Chiton | Beepee | 1st | 80 points |
Venue
The EcoDome is a large 55,000 maximum capacity multi-sports and arena building, constucted over the past 4 years, as part of Chiton's growth and opened on 1 January 2024.
For the purposes of WorldVision, capacity was reudced to 36,000. This is to allow for green room, backstage and commentators boxes.
The staging consists of three separate LED stages connected by a broad ramp: a main stage with a giant, curved widescreen; a rhombic middle stage; and a rectangular stage that along with the ramp forms a T-shape at the middle of the floor. The stages feature various visuals and effects throughout the show.
The production aides consists of smoke machines, PixMob LED bracelets, light beams, confetti shooters, coordinated serial lights, pyrotechnics, and hydraulic platforms. The middle rhombic stage has mobile blocks that can elevate to form different platform shapes throughout the show.
Presenter
Beepeean television host and comedian, Tom Fullery, and is best known outside of Beepee for hosting the 114th WorldVision Song Contest.
Fullery has regularly worked for BONC since 2018, hosting comedy, reality and quiz shows such as Celebrity Squares, Farmer wants a Husband and Married at First Glance.
Contest Overview
The contest was opened by host, Tom Fullery, who after a brief introduction to the show presented the opening Act "Another Music Show", performed by Geōrgios Kunz.
The schlager song, written by Otto Tune, was a lighthearted take on the similarities between the WorldVision Song Contest and other music contests. The song received praise from some nations, however bewildered others.
Following the opening number, Fullery returned to the stage to introduce the entrants through the Parade of Nations. After which the first entrant, Carrelie, performed. Host interventions were held sporadically throughout the show to allow participating broadcaster to air commercial breaks.
The first host Intervention occurred after the 6th entrant, from Furballland. Host, Tom Fullery, provided a short history of the first ever WorldVision, and then reminded viewers to vote only after they had seen all the acts. The second host Intervention occurred after the 13th entrant, from Cassanges. Fullery interviewed WorldVision 97 host, Harry Balsac, reminiscing on his hosting experiences. Then, Fullery reminded audiences of the WorldVision App for a wider digital experience.