FSC 68

October 2014 saw the 68th edition of Forum Song Contest (FSC). It was held in Sinan Erdem Dome in the Turkish city of Istanbul because Mustafa Ceceli and Lara Fabian won for the country with their song "Make Me Yours Tonight" in the preceding edition.
36 countries participated in this edition. Although Indonesia did not send an entry, the number of participants increased by two as Belgium, Brazil and Israel returned to the competition.
The United Kingdom won for the third time in 2014 meaning a new record (that was later in 2014 equalled by the Dutch jury, however). The song "Glow" by Ella Henderson could grab 126 points, eleven more than the second placed song. With this victory Ella Henderson also became the third artist to win FSC twice, but the first one to accomplish this goal by herself, as both Tom Dice and Within Temptation won their second time in a duet. 
The Netherlands got the second place, while host Turkey placed third. Slovenia and Czech Republic completed the top five with the latter returning to success after placing dead last in FSC 67.
For the first time in FSC history Cyprus entered a song in Turkish language, placing eighth with "Havalanıyor" by Gommalar.
== The Host City ==
The host city of this edition is Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical heart. With a population of 14.1 million, the city forms the largest urban agglomeration in Europe, second largest in the Middle East and the fifth-largest city in the world by population within city limits. Its commercial and historical centre lies in Europe, while a third of its population lives in Asia.
Istanbul's strategic position along the historic Silk Road, rail networks to Europe and the Middle East, and the only sea route between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean have helped foster an eclectic populace, although less so since the establishment of the Republic in 1923. Overlooked for the new capital during the interwar period, the city has since regained much of its prominence. The population of the city has increased tenfold since the 1950s, as migrants from across Anatolia have flocked to the metropolis and city limits have expanded to accommodate them. Arts festivals were established at the end of the 20th century, while infrastructure improvements have produced a complex transportation network.
Approximately 11.6 million foreign visitors arrived in Istanbul in 2012, two years after it was named a European Capital of Culture, making the city the world's fifth-most-popular tourist destination. The city's biggest draw remains its historic center, partially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but its cultural and entertainment hub can be found across the city's natural harbor, the Golden Horn, in the Beyoğlu district. Considered a global city, Istanbul is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan economies in the world. It hosts the headquarters of many Turkish companies and media outlets and accounts for more than a quarter of the country's gross domestic product. Hoping to capitalize on its revitalization and rapid expansion, Istanbul bid for the Summer Olympics five times in twenty years.
== The Venue ==
The host venue of this edition is Sinan Erdem Dome, a multi-purpose indoor arena that is located on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey. It has a seating capacity of 22,500 for concerts, for the sport of basketball and tennis it has a seating capacity of 16,647 people, making it Turkey's largest multi-purpose indoor venue and the third largest in Europe. The arena is named after Sinan Erdem (1927–2003), who was the President of the National Olympic Committee of Turkey from 1989 until his death in 2003.
== The Hosts ==
Burak Özçivit was born in Istanbul on December 24, 1984. He has a BA degree and he has graduated from Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts. In 2003, he was elected the Top Model of Turkey and he began working with Model Agencies. In 2005, he was chosen the second best model of the world and he took part in the most important fashion shows throughout the world. Then, he began his life of actor especially in Musallat (Impossible love).
Meryem Uzerli, born August 12, 1982, is a Turkish-German actress and model who rose to prominence by playing Hürrem Sultan in the Turkish TV series Muhteşem Yüzyıl. She studied acting at the Schauspielstudio Frese in Hamburg and won the "Best Actress" Golden Butterfly award in 2012.
== The Show ==
Draw	Jury 	Performer 	Entry 	Place	Points
01 	Bulgaria 	Andrea & Dzhena 	Piy edno ot mene 	19. 	54
02 	Norway 	C-Systems 	Aeneas 	33. 	11
03 	Belgium 	Oscar and the Wolf 	Strange Entity 	6. 	99
04 	Germany 	Roman Lob 	All That Matters 	7. 	95
05 	Estonia 	Merlyn Uusküla feat. I.M.T.B 	Nüüd ma tean 	15. 	62
06 	Austria 	Johann Sebastian Bass 	Voodoo 	32. 	23
07 	Canada 	Alfa Rococo 	Lumière 	13. 	66
08 	Malaysia 	Akim & The Magistrate 	Mewangi 	25. 	34
09 	Turkey 	Atiye feat. İskender Paydaş 	Yetmez 	3. 	114
10 	Romania 	Sandra N 	Liar 	12. 	67
11 	Cyprus 	Gommalar 	Havalanıyor 	8. 	91
12 	Spain 	India Martinez & David Bisbal 	Olvidé Respirar 	20. 	52
13 	Poland 	Mela Koteluk 	Fastrygi 	30. 	28
14 	Morocco 	Hoba Hoba Spirit feat. Rachid 	Pour Une Poignée de Dirhams	36. 	6
15 	Israel 	Dikla 	Besame 	14. 	66
16 	United Kingdom	Ella Henderson 	Glow 	1. 	126
17 	United States 	Sirenxx 	I Think I Like You 	16. 	59
18 	Netherlands 	The Real Youth 	Running Alone 	2. 	115
19 	Czech Republic	Markéta Irglová 	The Leading Bird 	5. 	99
20 	Serbia 	Mc Yankoo feat. Milica Todorović 	Moje Zlato 	21. 	52
21 	Albania 	Anjeza Shahini 	Magnet 	24. 	39
22 	Croatia 	Nives Celzijus &Tamburaški sastav Petica	Karanfili 	31. 	25
23 	Slovenia 	Maraaya 	Lovin' Me 	4. 	108
24 	Finland 	My First Band 	Don't Break My Corazon 	11. 	72
25 	Malta 	The Crowns 	Someone Else 	29. 	30
26 	Portugal 	Agnes 	Summer 	34. 	11
27 	Sweden 	Linnea Henriksson 	Cecilia 	17. 	75
28 	Brazil 	Thiago Petit 	Romeo 	10. 	82
29 	Greece 	Mariza Rizou & Panos Mouzourakis 	Petao 	23. 	50
30 	South Africa 	Al Bairre 	Tunnels 	22. 	52
31 	Mexico 	Juan Solo 	Tú lo que quieres 	27. 	33
32 	Philippines 	Duncan Ramos & Young JV 	Hang Out Lang 	35. 	8
33 	Ireland 	Lynched 	Cold Old Fire 	26. 	33
34 	Switzerland 	Thierry Condor 	Open Heart Surgery 	9. 	82
35 	Ukraine 	Jamala 	Zaplutalas 	28. 	32
36 	Russia 	Leonid Rudenko & Irina Dubtsova 	Vspominat 	18. 	55
== The Results ==
== The Winner ==
Ella Henderson - Glow:
File:Ella Henderson - Glow