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August 2015 saw the 78th edition of Forum Song Contest, held in Derry in the United Kingdom after the country's win in the last edition with Calvin Harris' song "Pray to God" (featuring HAIM). 
35 countries participated, one more than last edition. While Austria and Spain withdrew, Brazil and Ireland returned after one-edition breaks in FSC 77. Furthermore, Japan re-joined the competition after a longer time of absence. Their return was successful, placing fourth.
The winning entry was "Lean On" by Major Lazer, DJ Snake and Mø, competing for the United States. Italy got the second and the UK the third rank.
== The Host City ==
Before we begin, let's talk a bit about our host city, the beautiful Derry, Northern Ireland. Officially called Londonderry, this historic port town is the second largest city in Northern Ireland. While the old walled city lies on the west bank of the River Foyle, Derry now spans both sides of the river, housing around 85,000 people in the city proper.
In 2013, Derry became the first UK City of Culture, a well-deserved appointment, as this area has become well-known for its arts, architecture, and music. Among the greats from Derry include Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney, poet Seamus Deane, playwright Brian Friel, writer and music critic Nik Cohn, artist Willie Doherty, socio-political commentator and activist Eamonn McCann, and bands such as The Undertones. One of the biggest tourist attractions are the murals painted by the Bogside Artists.
The architecture in Derry is renowned and could be mostly ascribed to the fact that the historic city was formally planned. Late Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian constructions line the city's main thoroughfares. One major addition is Saint Eugene's Cathedral, one of Derry's primary churches.
== The Venue ==
The Millennium Forum is a theatre and conference centre in Newmarket Street, Derry, Northern Ireland. Its modern entrance and Italian-styled piazza give theatre-goers' nights that sophisticated feeling. It was the first purpose built theatre in Derry and opened in 2001. It has a seating capacity of 1000 and the largest theatre stage in Ireland. It hosts entertainment of all kinds and can also be used as a meeting and conference venue.
== The Hosts ==
Nadine Coyle may be most known as a member of the hit 2000s girl band Girls Aloud. This singer, actress and model has since released a solo album, Insatiable, in 2010, which did well in the UK and Ireland Indie charts. A native of our host city Derry, Nadine has done many commercial endorsements, as well as charity events, such as being part of a 2010 record-breaking tree planting event in her hometown. Nadine has announced that she is working on her second solo album.
Patrick Kielty is a comedian and TV personality who made a name for himself as the host of Northern Ireland’s first comedy club “The Empire Laughs Back”. The BBC were quick to pick up on his ability to both provoke and charm in equal measure and his big break came in 1995 on Comic Relief’s Saint Patrick’s Day Special along side Ben Elton, Jo Brand and Sir Lenny Henry. His first two stand up titles went triple platinum and the award
winning series “PK Tonight” for the BBC quickly followed.
== The Show ==
# 	Jury	Artist 	Song 	Rank	Points
01	 	Czesław Śpiewa 	Nienawidzę Cię Polsko 	26. 	39
02	 	Gad El Maleh 	La Dance de la Joie (La La La)	25. 	40
03	 	Alexander Rybak 	Blant Fjell 	14. 	57
04	 	Kaka Azraff 	Bukan Hal Aku (feat. Sleeq) 	33. 	19
05	 	Emma 	Occhi Profondi 	2. 	130
06	 	Mariya Yaremchuk 	Do tebe 	34. 	15
07	 	TroffaHamra Y Los Mechones	Oh Tragedy Me! 	15. 	57
08	 	Cartoon 	On and On (feat. Daniel Levi) 	22. 	44
09	 	Ai Ai De Las Alas 	Nandito Lang Ako 	31. 	26
10	 	Bengü 	Feveran 	7. 	80
11	 	Light & Love 	Blueberry Sky 	6. 	81
12	 	Icona Pop 	Emergency 	5. 	91
13	 	Siddharta 	Ledena 	12. 	63
14	 	MIAU 	War of Hearts 	32. 	25
15	 	Rayhan the Daydreamers 	Ranying Hatala Langit 	20. 	46
16	 	Naguale 	Falava (feat. Andra) 	11. 	66
17	 	Sekai No Owari 	Dragon Night 	4. 	98
18	 	A.M. Sniper 	Nowhere (feat. Zahra Palmer) 	35. 	41*
19	 	Nataša Bekvalac 	Original 	17. 	53
20	 	Patent Ochsner 	Schmierfett 	28. 	33
21	 	KAHN 	How Do You Play the Game? 	29. 	30
22	 	Natalia Sosa 	Te Dejé Ir 	13. 	58
23	 	Bohemian 	Strong 	19. 	47
24	 	Marlisa 	Stand By You 	10. 	72
25	 	Hurts 	Some Kind of Heaven 	3. 	122
26	 	Pravila Igre 	Nebo na mojoj strani 	24. 	43
27	 	Major Lazer & DJ Snake 	Lean On (feat. Mø) 	1. 	145
28	 	Desi Slava 	Ne go pravi 	23. 	44
29	 	Marina Kaye 	Mirror, Mirror 	8. 	73
30	 	Egor Kreed 	Nevesta 	9. 	73
31	 	Barbara Ohana 	Ordinary Piece 	30. 	30
32	 	Lola Marsh 	You're Mine 	18. 	49
33	 	Causes 	Teach Me How to Dance With You	16. 	56
34	 	Fahrenhaidt 	Lights Will Guide Me 	21. 	45
35	 	Melina Aslanidou 	Na Me Dikaiologiseis 	27. 	39
Note: The non-voting country Cyprus was moved to the bottom, while it retained its original score of 41.
== The Results ==
== The Winner ==
Major Lazer & DJ Snake feat. MØ - Lean On 
File:Major Lazer & DJ Snake - Lean On (feat. MØ) (Official Lyric Video)