The NVSC Journal

[Daniel]

The NVSC Journal




Welcome to the North Vision Song Contest Journal where you
can read the latest news and facts about the NVSC.

Here, I'll be informing you abouth the rumors, changes,
song selections and more that happened to the NVSC.
So don't miss it!

The Journal will be published every few days in the evening.

Please don't post anything on here.
This is just a quick way to inform yourself
about what happened in the NVSC World the whole last week!

[Daniel]

NVSC Journal - 28th June 2013



North Vision in Concert

This week a poll was held to choose the host nation of the
third North Vision in Concert.
The most votes were received by Sweden.
The next edition of NViC will be held in Sweden
by the broadcaster SVT.
You can find more information about NViC here
or directly confirm your nation to particiate in it on here.










The official slogan for NVSC #3!

The official slogan of the NVSC #3 has been revealed by
the NBU. First it was called "Dream your Dream" but a short
time later the NBU changed the slogan to:
Live your dream!







Quick Nation Review

Estonia changed its tactics on the NVSC.
The broadcaster chose a song internally which is called
"Sel Teel" by Sandra Nurmsalu and Sinine.

San Marino decided to send a ballad as
there are much dance and electro songs on the NVSC.
The Sammarinese song is called "No Big Deal" by Lara Fabian.

Switzerland, the host of the third edition
also chose its song internally.
It's Toby Meyer and "Forever" for Switzerland!

Bulgaria withdrew from this edition of the contest
this week. The nation withdrew after the deadline
so the NBU will set a fee for this decision.

Belgium's National Selection event
"12 wijst België" finished with its winner, Milk Inc.
But soon the song had been changed.
The new act to represent Belgium is Willow and "Remedy".

Latvia - Due to a mistake, Samanta Tina could not
sing the first chosen song in Winterthur.
The Song was changed to the runner-up of the National
Final which is called "For Father".

Norway will be represented by Gaute Ormåsenand his song "Awake"
which has been chosen internally.

Lithuania's broadcaster LRT confirmed Egle Jakstyte
to represent Lithuania with her song "Skrendi".

French former participant Leslie is back for the forth
edition of NVSC with her song "Des mots invincibles".

The Netherlands try to get to the final with
their internally chosen act 3JS with "De Stroom".

"Der späte Knaller" chose its song for
Liechtenstein. It's Lisa Wohlgemuth with her song "Heartbreaker".

Debuting Azerbaijan chose a very special
song to represent their country. It mixes modern and
cultural sounds. The song "My Plaything Lady" will be sung by Seyran.


Danish broadcaster DR chose one of the country's
most famous singers: Aura Dione. In Winterthur she will
represent Denmark with her song "Reconnect".

Italy chose its singer and song internally.
Gigi D'Agostino and "L'Amour Tojours" will be representing
Italy in Switzerland.

After the Irish broadcaster revealed to send
one of Great Britains most famous singers Leona Lewis
other nations started to complain about the participation
as Leona herself isn't Irish. The NBU proved that Leona Lewis
is from Irish decent so she can represent the country.
A few nations think of withdrawing.
Her song "I see you" is one of the top songs to get
the victory in Winterthur.

Romania sends its famous singer Inna
and the song "Fall in Love/Lie" to Switzerland.

After Iceland confirmed that they will be represented
by Of Monsters and Men and "Little Talks" some nations
complained about the situation. The song had been
used in almost all online contests before.
A debate about "overused songs" had begun.

Russia's broadcaster R-1 announced that
T-Killah & Vikia Daineko will represent the biggest country
in North Vision with their song "Mirror Mirror".

The Turkish National Selection ended.
The winner who has been chosen is
Giderli Sarkilar with the song "Delmet Akalin".

The representant of Finland in the third edition of
North Vision Song Contest will be The Rasmus and
Anette Olzon with the song "October & April"!

The Andorran broadcaster decided to stop
the Andorran National Selections.
Andorra selected Ruth Lorenzo and "The Night" to
represent them instead.

Greece's broadcaster ERT decides
to send Paola with her song "Κρατα Με" to Winterthur.

[Daniel]

NVSC Journal - 30th June


NBU Reveals Allocation Draw Date

Today the NBU revealed that the allocation draw
for the semi finals will be held on the 8th of July.
To date 43 nations are waiting to get their starting positions
in the semi finals. The big five are already qualified.
The NBU didn't reveal if the starting positions of the big five
will be drawn along with the semi final positions.



North Vision in Concert

The submissions for NViC will be closed on the 2nd of July.



Quick Nation Review

Hungarys broadcaster MTC officially confirmed
Laura Cserpes' song. She will sing "Most kezdődik el" for
Hungary in Winterthur.

After the hard criticism of some nations
the Icelandic broadcaster holds a national selection.
The criticized song "Little Talks" is still participating in it.


Swedens big national selection "Fantasifestivalen"
finished with it's winner. Malena Ernman will represent
the country with her song "One Step from Paradise".
The song got mixed reactions. The song is expected
to be the jury winner in this edition.

[Daniel]

The NVSC Journal - 3rd July 2013

NBU reveals Scoreboard for #3

After some discussions the NBU revealed that there will
be a Scoreboard for the third edition of the North Vision Song Contest.
You can watch a sneak peak of the scoreboard right here.



NBU needs spokespersons for #3

After the announcement that the third edition of NVSC will
contain a Scoreboard the NBU calls for a spokesperson
for every country in this edition. A few countries immediately
revealed their spokespersons for the NVSC.
You can check them here!



Quick Nation Review

Liechtenstein confirmed that they will host
the National Selection "Der späte Knüller" again in the next edition of NVSC.
There will be 2 Semi Finals and a Grand Final with 3 votings:
National Radio Stations, Juries and Televoting.
"We want to reach the state of Fantasifestivalen" - a spokesman
of the broadcaster said in an interview with the NVSC Journal.

Austria finished its National Selection with the singer
Christina Stürmer and "Ich lebe" which she will perform at
the contest in the neighborcountry Switzerland.

The Ukrainian song had been chosen in the
National Selection "Pisnya Dlya". "Get Real With My Heart" is the
song Eduard Romanyuta will perform in Winterthur.

Estonia revealed Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
to be the spokespersons for their country. The NBU
wasn't sure if they should allow this and revealed that
the spokespersons of the countries must have roots from there.

[Daniel]

NVSC Journal - 5th July 2013

Kids North Vision to be held

A few days ago the NBU revealed that the idea by
Estonian broadcaster ERR will be permitted. The first edition
of the contest will be held in Estonia. The rules say that
Only singers under 16 years will be allowed to participate.
Singers nor songs shouldn't be revealed until July 17th.
A few nations stated that they won't be participating because
of the Youth Protection Act. Others stated that there's low
interest for the contest in their countries.

If you want your nation to take part in it
please check this out then! To date 15 countries confirmed.


Swiss broadcaster reveals unofficial recap design

On the third of July the Swiss broadcaster revealed a short
video where a test of a recap design can be seen.
The NBU stated that this is not the official design.
However we can look forward to the new recap design!
Watch the video in full length:







Quick Nation Review

The Greek delegation already arrived in
Geneva to discuss the problems of the Greek broadcaster ERT
with the NBU. However Paola is still in Cyprus
preparing for the big NVSC show.

After Poland revealed its artist some nations
complained that an artist with no relation to Poland is
allowed to participate. The NBU stated that they did a
mistake and immediately rejected Polands chosen artist.
Polands broadcaster didn't react to the allegations yet.


Monaco will be back for NVSC #4!
Monaco will hold a national selection to choose who
will represent the country in the next NVSC.

[Daniel]

NVSC Journal - 11th July


North Vision Song Contest SF1 Started

The third edition of the NVSC just begun today with Semi Final 1.
The recap has a new design. 21 countries are competing in
this Semi Final. Please make sure you voted if your country
is participating in this Semi Final!

More information here.



Confirmations Opened And "Swapping"

As NVSC #3 started you can now confirm for NVSC #4.
This includes a new ability for countries participating since
edition one. You can swap your country with others.
You can find more information about swapping here.

If you want to confirm then please click here.


Kids North Vision - 20 Countries Confirmed

Already 20 countries confirmed for the first edition of
Kids North Vision. The show still needs acts to confirm.
Sending an entry is not allowed yet.
More information here!

[Daniel]

NVSC Journal - 16th July 2013

NVSC #3: Semi Final 1 Is Over

The first Semi Final of the third NVSC is officially over.
The results have been calculated and the qualifiers have been determined. Congratulations to all countries who passed and a big
thank you to all those countries participating but didn't make it
to the Grand Final. Here you can watch the results
of the first Semi Final.






The Irish Case

After it has been revealed that Ireland is an official qualifier
some broadcasters became mad. Their argumentation
is that Leona Lewis isn't allowed to represent Ireland
without a National Selection. On the other hand the
Irish broadcaster states that the NBU has proved that
Leona is from Irish decent and officially is allowed
to represent the country.
Belgium is about to withdraw if Ireland will be
winning the competition. Also other countries for
example San Marino are upset with that case.



Confirmed countries for NVSC #4

The submissions for the forth edition of the NVSC
are opened. There are already 33 nations which have
been confirmed to participate.
On the official wiki page you can find out more
about the next edition and its competitors.

[Daniel]

NVSC Journal - 23rd July 2013


Semi Final 2 is over

The second Semi Final of North Vision #3 is officially over.
Many sure qualifiers didn't make it to the final.
Also many nations complain about the case that "overused"
songs are still allowed in the contest and might
want to withdraw from the next edition.







The Grand Final begins!

Today the Show of the Grand Final began.
Please vote if you still haven't voted yet.
You have to vote if you participated in this edition.
As soon as all votes are counted a Results Video
with the voting results will be revealed.
Here's the Recap of the Grand Final of NVSC#3.






Kids North Vision

Submissions for Kids North Vision can be sent now.
Remember that they have to fit with the rules!
More information can be found here.