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.

Format
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Venue
Five venues from three cities put forward a bid to host the 2017 contest. The deadline for venues to submit their bid was February 6 2017. The voting process began taking place in April 2017, with a preliminary round taking place on 20 April to decide a final two. The host city was unintentionally confirmed as Gasgar, due to coincidentally being the location of both final two venues.

The winning venue was selected on 24 April. The Beats Stadium won in a vote of 52-48 between CBU delegates. Despite disapproval from many delegates towards a brand name venue, the majority were in agreement that the venue was in a suitable place "in the heart of Gasgar" and "with the spirit of Swogervia, and the spirit of the Chummervision Song Contest. It is highly suitable to host the biggest song contest in Chummerope."

Debuting countries

 * - In March 2017, speculations arose that Illumiantia could make their debut for the 2017 contest. As a disputed shrapnel of Glass, it was unknown if they would be allowed to participate as they would need to apply for special CBU membership. On April 5th 2017, it was confirmed Illuminatia had been invited to the contest by the CBU, which was later accepted by Illuminatia's local broadcaster Soros TV. It is possible they may not be allowed to participate if the Glisten government intervenes, however no representative of Glass has commented on the situation thus far.

Withdrawing countries

 * - On April 24 2017, a spokesperson for MR confirmed that Muleta would not be taking part in the 2017 contest. Reasons stated were due to a lack of funding and priority being needed for other projects in the country. The spokesperson stated "If we come upon sufficient funds, we would like to change our minds and take part in the contest again. Unfortunately, being the little village country we are, we can only stretch to so much. We thoroughly enjoyed the Chummervisions we have been able to take part in however!"
 * - 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.

Returning countries

 * - Gaer was suspended from taking part in the contest from Summer 2015 to Winter 2016. The suspension was lifted in Summer 2016, however they did not return. On March 25 2017, it was confirmed by an OMG! spokesperson that Gaer would make their return for the 2017 contest, stating "Bitches are NOT ready ;) We are about to slay honey x"

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

 * - 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

 * - Gibberland has been suspended from the contest since Winter 2016 due to ongoing human rights abuse investigations. On April 24 2017, it was confirmed by a CBU spokesperson that they would not be making their return to the contest for 2017.