WorldVision Song Contest 116

116th WorldVision Song Contest
Host Information
Date	September 23rd, 2024
Venue	Ruslanov-Aminev Centre
Presenters	Victoria Boudoir, Shafira Aloseva, Stephanie Veronique, Zokirjan Bakirov
Executive Supervisors	WorldVision Committee
Executive Producer	TBD
Host Broadcaster	Yuifh Ugunnustan (YUG)
Website	worldvision.tv/event/worldvision116
Participants
Number of Entries	21
Debuting Nations	Ignosia, Marissolia, Unclear
Returning Nations	Lotnuscora, Saintrabina, Robloxian Robloxia
Non-returning Nations	Britonisea, Talvezout, Anthrovezia, Plangainer, Hakushiya, StrayaRoos Barrier Islands, United Mandaran States, Gallicelèstia, Mimetica, Alinghi, Uskad, Sarawak Darulhana, Estogium, Aenglide,
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; Emma Maxwell; "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 XXX.

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

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: † 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	104 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 Nuovo Faro, Gallicelèstia.

Number	Country	Singer	Song	Place	Points
01	Vartugia	Wat Dafuq	Thank You, WorldVision!	21st	3
02	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	Crustyland	Liz Bien	Cream Cheese	13th	96
08	StrayaRoos	Ellie Pretala	You and Me	14th	89
09	Polkopia	Poli	Anyone	2nd	223
10	Beepee	Iona Yawt	"DIAL 9 9 9"	8th	162
11	Waisnor	Anastasia Bychek	Zabiary	6th	173
12	Ignosia	Jahanne Nivis	We Will Be Free	16th	87
13	Saint Monkey	Carmen	Precious Time	4th	198
14	Ertzei Kishim	Elissa Mago	Aimless	3rd	212
15	Ugunnustan	Inju Naratova	(Dance) On My Own	12th	112
16	Achaean Republic	The Intermissión	Sáciame	11th	118
17	Malta Comino Gozo	Emma Maxwell	Passionate	1st	249
18	Hafamarimët	Suhekëreh Tëla	Ramaha	7th	162
19	Todlichebujoku	Rakkenpa ft. WAHYU	BLINDED	9th	137
20	Robloxian Robloxia	S. T. (스키비디 토일렛)	Level Five (갸트)	19th	12
21	Kalosia	ALVA	Tonight	10th	126