Chummervision Song Contest 2017

The Chummervision Song Contest 2017 will be the 11th edition of the Chummervision Song Contest and the first edition to take place annually, succeeding the former bi-annual format.

Venue
So far five venues from three cities have put forward a bid to host the 2017 contest. The deadline for venues to submit their bid is February 6 2017. The voting process will take place some time in March 2017.

Withdrawing countries

 * - On March 16th 2017, following the annexation of Sveesveer, declaration of war against Sia and threats to conquer Chummerope, it was confirmed by the CBU that W'ree was indefinitely suspended from participating in the Chummervision Song Contest, citing disapproval at the country's actions.

Undecided countries

 * - Following their annexation by W'ree, Sveesveeristan (formerly Sveesveer) is undergoing turmoil and future participation is uncertain. The CBU however confirmed that Sveesveeristan would still be welcome in the contest and would continue to participate as the same country under a new name.

Potential debutant countries

 * - In March 2017, speculations arose that Illumiantia could make their debut for the 2017 contest. As a disputed shrapnel of Glass, it is unknown if they will be allowed to participate as they would need to apply for special CBU membership.
 * - On March 16th 2017, following W'ree's withdrawal from the contest, it was confirmed the CBU had invited Sia to take part in the contest instead. It is currently unknown if they will accept the invitation, as they have declined previous invitations to take part in the contest.

Former countries

 * - Gaer was suspended from taking part in the contest from Summer 2015 to Winter 2016, with the suspension lifting in Summer 2016. However they have yet to return to the contest, and no news has been heard of a potential return for 2017.
 * - Gibberland has been suspended from the contest since Winter 2016 due to ongoing human rights abuse investigations. As a result it is currently unknown if they will be taking part in 2017.