'And the winner of the Eurovoice Song Contest is...
INQUISTA!'
Fireworks went off in the ocean behind the stage, and the winning act stepped out. Queen Anastasia presented Kane Brown with a gold laurel crown.
The fireworks ended and the celebrations finally died out later in the night.
'Now we moved onto the top 5.' Paloma declared. She started with the 5th place position.
'In 5th place we have Icholasen's entry Ma Direxion.' Paloma uttered drily.
'And in 4th place we have 'Recúeradame' sent in from Luz de Libertados.'
Then the suspense became unbearable when Paloma only had three left to read.
'The third act - in the top tier of Eurovoice excellence - is 'Tears' by Clean Bandit, sent in from the United Kingdom. An amazing showing from our amazing neighbour.
This means that either Angleter or Inquista have won the 32nd Eurovoice song contest. Rejoin us when we reveal the winner.'
Paloma started off the results.
"In 10th place is Omnibus with 'Nearer My God to Thee'. A beautiful song.
In 9th place is 'Retales De Una Vida', sent by Complutum.
8th place was a solid song, 'IDGAF' by Dua Lipa. A great song from Montenburg.
In 7th place was another amazing song, 'L'Amore Esiste' sent in by Austrur.
Finally in this round of results, before our top 5 entries, was the DU with the song 'Intro III'."
The audience then awaited for 10 minutes until the final 5 would be announced. In the short break, there was a filler act from drag performer, Trixie Mattel, a runner up in the contest to enter Eurovoice on behalf of Icholasen.
The crowds gathered outside the Queen Anastasia to witness the torch lighting ceremony. It had toured all of Icholasen, crossed rivers, lakes, villages and cities. Now as the competition was starting, Paloma Faith and Isleym jointly brought the torch to the large cauldron. Then, slowly, they lit it up. Vociferous applause erupted throughout the stadium, and among some onlookers from nearby apartment buildings. Soon after, Queen Anastasia then came to the main podium to even more applause. The national anthem played, as she rose to the stage. Two large screens were next to her so that people watching from far away could see the delivery. Anastasia was wearing a black gown, with diamond detailing across it. She wore a pearl necklace and a modest tiara. She then started her speech.
'It is a pleasure that the nations of the European Union have all come here to celebrate the beauty of music, and our unique individual cultural heritage. Premier Whiteford, though unable to come today wanted to express her pride that Eurovoice is finally coming to Icholasen. Though we sit here in Saint Regina, the contest has touched the lives of almost everyone on this island. This competition represents the best in us all.
I hereby open the 32nd Eurovoice Song Contest.'
And so, with the cauldron lit and the acts ready, the contest went on smoothly. Anastasia and her family sat in the middle of the audience and watched on with glee whilst the competition went on. When the singers had sang their songs, the voting commenced. It was adjudicated and finally the results were decided. It then was up to Paloma Faith to present the placement.
Entrance is now CLOSED.
Please vote by assigning each entry (NOT Including your own) with the points below (12 being the best song, 1 being the least good song). When you are done PM them on the forum to both me and @Angleter . The voting ends on the 15th of March, and the Eurovoice events will then take place. Good luck to all!
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The Deadline is extended to the 7th of March.
Welcome to the 32nd Eurovoice in Saint Regina, Icholasen.
The Ministry of Eurovoice has deliberated long and hard over the events that will take place during the event. Investment has poured into the 'Eurovoice Village', where the singers will compete. It will be totally eco-friendly, and the walls will be able to filter out power ballads from disturbing other guests. This village has many amenities that are absolutely essential to the singers and their bands. Practise rooms are aplenty, steam baths for their vocal chords are spread out across the village, and also smoothie bars are available for vocal chord lubrication. This is all a few meters from the main stage, which has been specially constructed for the competition. It is a floating stadium, where the audience sits on the shore, with a floating stage. The public can use their boats to get a look also.
The Queen Anastasia Stadium (above)
Museums have been set up to commemorate Icholasen's Eurovoice triumph, though these all omit the 11th place achieved by the late great Doc Mustard (may he rest in peace). Paloma Faith has been immortalised in a golden statue in the centre of the largest of these museums in central Icholasen, which was revealed by Her Royal Highness Queen Anastasia I. Eilidh Whiteford opened the Portland Museum of Eurovoice in the city of Portland, and she was also very pleased to have been able to regenerate areas of central Portland.
The Current Progress of the Torch Relay around Icholasen (above)
In addition to this, there have been multiple events taking place across the island for the celebration of Eurovoice coming to the Nine Dominions. A torch relay is being passed through each dominion at least once, bending and curving across the nation. It started at the Ministry of Eurovoice HQ, and will arrive at the event before it starts. This has engaged the whole nation to get involved in the Eurovoice process, and to enjoy the events taking place.
Paloma Faith, the Minister for Eurovoice (above)
The (surviving) members of the Ministry of Eurovoice, headed by Paloma Faith have made all the arrangements for the events that will take place. There are rumoured to be a large number of events taking place, such as fireworks, jet flyovers, artillery salutes and also a bonfire. Also, Paloma Faith has been asked to let Isleym take over as Minister of Eurovoice, but Ms. Faith declined. Isleym, the winner of the 31st Eurovoice 'expressed no desire' to become a Minister, according to Madam Faith.
All in all, Icholasen is very pleased to be hosting Eurovoice, and though it has been a longer time coming than other events, it has taken a long time to plan all the events - but this Eurovoice will be spectacular. Apply below to take part!
Nation:
Artist:
Song (title and link):
Broadcaster:
DEADLINE: MARCH 7TH
Entries:
Inquista - Kane Brown, Heaven
Omnibus - DJM, Nearer, My God, To Thee
Angleter - The Common Linnets, Calm After the Storm
United Kingdom - Clean Bandit and Louisa Johnson, Tears
Icholasen - Sexion d'Assaut, Ma Direxion
Montenbourg - Dua Lipa, IDGAF
Complutum - Celtas Cortos, Retales de una vida
Austrur - Francesca Michielin, L'amore esiste
Luz de Libertados - La 5a Estación, Recúeradame
Duxburian Union - NF, Intro III
Eilidh Whiteford sits for a photo as dawn breaks over the Senate Building:
