Chummervision Song Contest Winter 2016

The Chummervision Song Contest Winter 2016 was the 9th edition of the bi-annual Chummervision Song Contest. It was hosted in Hydrocilania following Ryn Weaver's win for the country the previous summer. It was the last bi-annual edition of the winter contest.

The Harbingean Provinces won the contest for the second time with "Lone Digger" by Caravan Palace, winning with 315 points, beating runner up Tillege by 5 points.

The final was notable for the closest top 3 in the history of the Chummervision Song Contest, which was a close three-horse race between the Harbingean Provinces, Omberdy and Tillege, with all three countries leading the scoreboard at varying stages. All three countries also managed to receive over 300 points.

Venue


The bidding for the host venue of the Summer 2015 contest took place in November 2015, with the winning bid being announced on 3 November. 6 venues submitted their bid. Blue Water Arena won the bid with a vote of 59-41.

The Promenade was eliminated in the first round of bidding. The original attempted bid proposed that both the BEACH Arena and the Promenade in Suenes Coast would jointly host the contest, as the two are in close vicinity of eachother, however the two venues decided to bid separately instead. Reasons for the Promenade's elimination were stated as "As much as we like to try different things, we are not sure an outdoor Chummervision could have been feasible. And with an unsecure plan to place security gates around the specified area of the Promenade, there was a likelihood for beach visitors to break into the contest without having tickets."

HON Radio & TV Studios in Droppe were eliminated in the second round of bidding, finishing 5th. Reasons stated for their elimination were "Unfortunately the studios will be needed around the time of the contest for the HydroStar 2016 auditions."

ZZ Field in Eitchtuo, was eliminated in the third round of bidding, finishing 4th. The field is a large area in Tenfold Park known for hosting music festivals, most notably the Hydrocillian Summer in the Park festival in June. The area was ruled out from the bidding for two reasons: "One, unfortunately the Hydownie Charity Walk and Carnival will be taking place during the time of the contest. Two, hosting the contest in such a large outdoor park area as a festival format could be unfeasible, for similar reasons as the Promenade.

Finishing third in the bidding was BEACH Arena in Suenes Coast. Ironically, it is claimed the downfall of their bid was "not being a dual-bid with the Promenade. Had this been their original proposed bid of the two areas/venues in the city taking turns in hosting different parts of the contest, it would have been a clear winner. Unfortunately BEACH Arena itself wasn't a strong enough venue on its own to be chosen."

The final bid between Blue Water Arena and HydroTalk Arena took place on 3 November, with Blue Water Arena winning the bid 59-41. HydroTalk Arena had proposed a sponsorship deal had they won, providing free tickets to the contest to their customers.

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Semi-final allocation draw
The draw that will determine the semi-final allocation was held in January 2016 at the CBU conference centre in Hydrocilania. Bushashug was selected separately from the allocation draw to perform in the first semi-final. The participating countries, excluding the automatic finalists (Aitze, Dandenia, Hydrocilania, UOCT Republic and W'ree), were split into 6 pots in total, 3 Western pots and 3 Eastern pots, based on voting patterns from previous contests and geographic location. From these pots, 17 will be allocated to compete in the first semi-final on 24 February 2016 and 17 will be allocated to compete in the second semi-final on 26 February 2016.

Semi-Final 1
The first semi-final will took place on 24 February. Dandenia, UOCT Republic and W'ree voted in this semi-final.

Semi-Final 2
The second semi-final will take place on 26 February. Aitze and Hydrocilania will vote in this semi-final.

Voting and spokespersons
The order in which each country will announce their vote has yet to be determined. However details of spokespersons that have been confirmed are shown below.


 * 1)  - Athena Zelcovich
 * 2)  - Ramon Ramirez
 * 3)  - Taylor Swift
 * 4)  - Tigerlily
 * 5)  - Stik Hym Faice
 * 6)  - Bea Miller (Malleean representative in the Summer 2015 Contest)
 * 7)  - Elle-May Leckenby
 * 8)  - h aN Na h
 * 9)  - Franz Budivard
 * 10)  - Stella Bøgard
 * 11)  - Eileen Kohl
 * 12)  - Don Robby
 * 13)  - Kavita Donkersley
 * 14)  - Psychoactive Charm
 * 15)  - Eh Lee
 * 16)  - Larson Redding
 * 17)  - Lupa J
 * 18)  - Arnald Copper
 * 19)  - Sukh Sess
 * 20)  - Moneeqia Joneson

 - Radja Delacroix  - Lady Leshurr (Korhallian representative in the Summer 2016 Contest)  - Bobby Singh  - Benjamin Clementine  - Gabs Raavaar  - Simon Hoogendoorn  - G-Dragon (Hotpokket representative in the Summer 2012 Contest and Summer 2015 Contest as part of Big Bang)  - Kina Grannis (Carkan representative in the Winter 2014 Contest)  - Rawiri Ranui  - Donny Jeremiah Coombs (Co-presenter of the Summer 2014 Contest)  - Armin van Buuren (Co-presenter of the Winter 2015 Contest)  - Michaeletta Hiranov  - Metin Jaywood  - Lauriane Le Goff  - Kate Voegele (Hydrocillian representative in the Winter 2012 Contest)  - Josephine Duell <li> - Vitsimska Olmensk <li> - Tove Styrke (Aitzen representative in the Summer 2015 Contest) <li> - Mindy White <li> - King Charles (Omberd representative in the Summer 2012 Contest)

Commentators

 * Aitze - Nels Terrazas and Anselma Grahn (ATN-Muzik, semi-finals), Jochim Ardelean (ATN1, final)
 * Allico - Zruiita Op (LNC%&*, all shows)
 * Bargland - Joel Jeffers (TVB, TVB 2 and Radio Bargland 1, all shows)
 * Blitzervand - Rob Dylen (Da Blitz, semi-finals), Riot O'Hara (Da Blitz, final)
 * Boiztamin - Danny Fetter and Alice Kio (B2 and RED, all shows)
 * Bushashug - Dan and Phil (Channel Two, all shows)
 * Carkany - Lionhold XVII (CKTV2, semi-finals), Antionetta Faire (CKTV, final)
 * Chillica - Skullruh Smith (CHILL1 and CHILL2, all shows)
 * Chumsferder - Tiësto (Chum One, semi-finals), Afrojack (Chum One, final)
 * Dandenia - Kenzie Britton Bramson and Christiana Ratti (DBC Deu, semi-finals), Fleurette Lebeau (DBC Une, final)
 * Divided Danican Nation - R. Ed. G. (Pull, 23.4 and D.D., N, semi-finals), Red Gie (1, 3 and 4, final), Ret Dorick, AN N. A and Sydie (All radio channels except 104.4, all shows)
 * Ellee - Bernie Banders (HTVN, semi-finals), Idia Disnay (HTVN, final)
 * Fetialand - Andrej Putzneva and Anastazja Vesela (2FFC, all shows)
 * Gaer - Mike Hock and Mike Hunt (B!tch and Radio B!tch, all shows)
 * Gibberland - LLLLLLLL and MXOa (DKM OEDAHFU, all shows)
 * Grobania - Tomáš Oliversson and Metody Rózsa (GBN1, all shows)
 * Harbingean Provinces - Donny Jeremiah Coombs and Maike Kleiber (Harb TV and TotalMusicFM, all shows)
 * Hotpokketastan - Dong Ho (47.2, semi-finals), PSY (47.2, final)
 * Hydrocilania - Tim Hurst and Susana Rivero (HON 2, all shows)
 * Jernia - Leonardo Zapatero and Xiomara Crystal (JTN Un and JTN Radia Un, all shows)
 * Klondykia - Qiac Xia (TV0 and RADIO0, all shows)


 * Korhall - Reggie & Bollie (TVK-1-Brrap and TVK Bruv, all shows)
 * Landerland - Tommi Ponsi (LANDNET, all shows)
 * Looolna - Scotty McCreery (LOL, all shows), Diana DeGarmo (LOL4, all shows)
 * Mallee - Richard Poultry (MALLTV, all shows)
 * Malqanai - Garen Vipond and Alli Proulx (MRB-ONE, all shows)
 * Masterlandia - Viola Pirityi (M-vision, semi-finals), Renel Servigger (M-vision, final)
 * Moona - Christina Moosat (MooBC, all shows), Naomi Sanders (Mooooo Radio, all shows)
 * Muleta - Walter Ovesen and Ingeborg Dahl (MR-TV Ein, all shows)
 * Nelsennes - Edee Stranford (The Catch Network, all shows)
 * Nermece - Ime Gardinier and Katlyn Lujifka (NRV, semi-finals), Benjamin Clementine (NRV, first semi-final), Josh Kumra (NRV, second semi-final), Jeremy Whyte (NRV, final)
 * Omberdy - Sarah Lore and David Widdle (BSO 2, all shows)
 * Pviterland - Hampus Appelhof and Diana Nyström (PTC1 and PR1, all shows)
 * Stallania - Ailee (STVBC and STVBC Radio, semi-finals), Kim Nam Gil (STVBC and STVBC Radio, final)
 * Sveesveer - Sarsi Caan (SveesTel and Radioveer, all shows)
 * Swogervia - Charlie Sloth (SVC 1 and SwogerveRadio 99.4, all shows)
 * Tillege - Laura McMahon (TSK1, all shows)
 * UOCT Republic - Addison Graves (UTV and xRadio, semi-finals), June Lupin (UTV and xRadio, final)
 * W'ree - Al Kel-Ha Alla-Kal-Hel-Dujab Al-Shel-Falalahalaalla Al-al (T'vee and R'adio, all shows)
 * Wafondia - Alex Kevorkian, Haz Sumhara and Ivona Kasprzak (WT1, all shows)
 * Wtferan - Habble Nick (WTFBBQ *1 Cat, semi-finals), Se Xy Time and Nothx Idrathernot (WTFBBQ *1 Cat, final)
 * Zzzaaa - Hassad Al-Fahid and Gnucci (Z, first semi-final), Sikhs Apheel and Z-Boss (Z XTRA, second semi-final), DJ Inappropriate (Z, final)

Withdrawal of Gibberland
In October 2015 it was discovered that Gibberland had been breaching human rights laws with their entries. An investigation began by the CBU, and Gibberland were suspended from the contest indefinitely, meaning they were not able to take part in the Winter 2016 contest. It followed the controversy of their Summer 2015 entry, which saw an indigenous Gibber be forcibly trained to play a guitar and sing against his will.

Bushashug's entry
Bushashug's entry was revealed as YouTube comedy music project Bad Lip Reading. There was controversy over the legitimacy of the entry, including how the artist, an anonymous person in the music industry, would be able to perform live. The artist was ultimately allowed to take part, with the CBU claiming it was an acceptable entry and 'arrangements' had been made to accommodate a live performance.

Debuting countries

 * - In October 2015, the Divided Danican Nation confirmed they will make their debut in the Winter 2016 contest.

Returning countries

 * - On December 10th 2015, a CBU representative confirmed Klondykia would be making their return to the contest.
 * - On October 11th 2015, it was confirmed Korhall would make their return to the contest. Batti Bwoi, head of entertainment at TVK, announced in a statement "Yea bruv dis time we bak bigger and badder dan eva u git me? An its PERSONAL dis time bruv!"

Withdrawing countries

 * - On October 21st 2015, CBU discovered Gibberland had been breaching human rights laws unknowingly with their entries, and as a result, they will not be taking part in Winter 2016.
 * - On November 14th 2015, a spokesperson for Moda confirmed that Laurenia would not be taking part in the Winter 2016 contest. Reasons stated were due to lack of funding and interest from the Laurenian public, and low viewing figures in the country.

Former countries

 * - Gaer were banned from entering the Winter 2016 contest in August 2015, following controversial Snapchat images sent to Chummervision officials.