FSC 89

July 2016 saw the 89th edition of Forum Song Contest, held in the town of Schwerin, Germany, after Alvaro Soler's victory in the preceding edition. 
28 countries participated, five less than in FSC 88. Austria, Israel, Japan, Spain and the United States all did not send an entry.
Norway emerged as the winner of this edition, thanks to Alan Walker and Iselin Solheim and their song "Sing Me to Sleep" which gathered 141 points. Being nine points behind Norway, South Africa reached the second place. Italy followed more than 40 points behind those two on the third place.
== The Host City ==
Schwerin is the capital and second-largest city of the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is the oldest city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, being first mentioned in 1018 and having city rights granted in 1160. It is known for its romantic Schwerin Palace, crowning an island in the Lake Schwerin. The city also has a largely intact old town, thanks to only minor damage in the Second World War.
== The Venue ==
The Sport und Kongresshalle is an indoor arena with capacity of 6,000 people. It is currently the host to the SV Post Schwerin handball team. It also hosts concerts of all music genres, and can accomodate also trade fairs, conferences and corporate events.
== The Hosts ==
Jan Böhmermann (born 23 February 1981) is a German satirist and television presenter. He has also worked as a comedy writer and producer.
Barbara Schöneberger (born 5 March 1974) is a German actress, singer, and TV host.
== The Show ==
Nr.	Jury	Artist 	Song 	Rank	Points
01 	 	Alessandra Amoroso 	Comunque Andare 	3. 	87
02 	 	Peking Duk & Benjamin Joseph 	Say My Name 	19. 	40
03 	 	Jay Chou 	Bedtime Stories 	26. 	18
04 	 	Andra & David Bisbal 	Without You 	8. 	71
05 	 	Connell Cruise 	Unbelievable 	2. 	132
06 	 	Alan Walker (feat. Iselin Solheim)	Sing Me to Sleep	1. 	141
07 	 	Jüri Pootsmann 	Nii voi naa 	24. 	31
08 	 	IYES 	Lessons 	6. 	72
09 	 	Hande Yener 	Mor 	11. 	66
10 	 	Nevena Peykova ft. Steven Achikor 	Da izbyagame 	17. 	41
11 	 	Pika 	Partymaker 	25. 	26
12 	 	Natalia Sosa 	Ya No Creo En Ti	5. 	79
13 	 	Mia 	Slobodna 	20. 	39
14 	 	Elaiza 	Hurricane 	7. 	72
15 	 	Onuka 	Svitanok 	9. 	69
16 	 	Emmelie de Forest 	Hopscotch 	14. 	58
17 	 	Bastille 	Good Grief 	16. 	46
18 	 	Video 	Alay 	27. 	16
19 	 	Dayang Nurfaizah, Hazama & Aman Ra	Bangkit 	21. 	35
20 	 	Sandy & Tiago Iorc 	Me Espera 	13. 	62
21 	 	Patikadomb 	Susson 	23. 	31
22 	 	The Common Linnets 	That Part 	4. 	84
23 	 	Dween & Nikolajs Puzikovs 	Celojums 	12. 	64
24 	 	Markku 	Eimenna 	10. 	67
25 	 	Faces on TV 	Traveling Blind 	28. 	50*
26 	 	Natasa Bekvalac 	Ludilo 	22. 	33
27 	 	Tulus 	Pamit 	18. 	40
28 	 	Veronica Maggio 	Vi Mot Världen 	15. 	54
*Note: failed to vote, so it was moved down to the bottom of the scoreboard, while retaining its original score.
== The Results ==
== The Winner ==
Alan Walker feat. Iselin Solheim - Sing Me To Sleep:
File:Alan Walker - Sing Me To Sleep