FSC 84

February 2016 saw the 84th edition of Forum Song Contest (FSC). It was held in Tartu, Estonia - thanks to Grete Paia, who earned the victory in the preceding edition. 
29 juries joined FSC 84, two less than in January: After failing to vote, Belgium and Slovenia did not take part. Also Morocco wasn't able to participate as part of a sanction against this country. It had to vote nevertheless and returned in the following month. However, after an one-month break, Austria returned to the competition. 
After a close voting, Norway and its entry "Play My Drum" by Sandra Lyng emerged as the winner, four points ahead of Finland. Russia completed the top three. On the other hand, Indonesia earned the fewest points - not coming last in the overall ranking only because of two non-voting countries, namely Brazil and Greece. 
== The Host City ==
Tartu is the second largest city of Estonia, following Estonia's political and financial capital Tallinn.
Tartu is often considered the intellectual centre of the country, especially since it is home to the nation's oldest and most renowned university, the University of Tartu. The city also houses the Supreme Court of Estonia, the Ministry of Education and Research and Estonian National Museum. It is the birthplace of Estonian Song Festivals.
Situated 186 kilometres southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres northeast of Riga, Tartu lies on the Emajõgi ("Mother river"), which connects the two largest lakes of Estonia. The city is served by Tartu Airport.
== The Venue ==
The Tartu Festival Arena is a concert venue for up to 15,000 people. It was opened with the 125th Song Festival in 1994. Every year 20 big concerts take place here, for example Depeche Mode, Manhattan Transfer and José Carreras have performed here.
The construction of the stage is unique, in that the arch above it acts as an acoustic screen, directing the sound towards the amphitheatre.
== The Hosts ==
Teele Viira is an Estonian singer and presenter. She was a finalist in the fourth season of Eesti otsib superstaari. 
Ott Lepland (born 17 May 1987) is an Estonian singer, best known as the winner of the third season of Eesti otsib superstaari. Lepland represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan with the song "Kuula" placing 6th in the final.
==The Show==
Nr.	Jury	Artist 	Entry 	Rank	Points
01 	 	Despina Vandi 	To Maxilari 	28. 	65*
02 	 	Farewell Dear Ghost 	We Were Wild Once 	11. 	66
03 	 	Up Dharma Down 	All the Good Things 	24. 	28
04 	 	Weibird Wei 	Girl 	19. 	46
05 	 	Mauno Meesit 	Varjudemaa 	26. 	24
06 	 	Duvchi & Loreen 	Fire Blue 	21. 	37
07 	 	Jamala 	Shlyakh Dodomu 	7. 	72
08 	 	Silbermond 	Leichtes Gepäck 	16. 	52
09 	 	Leningrad 	Eksponat 	3. 	81
10 	 	Anitta 	Bang 	29. 	46*
11 	 	Kenta Kiritani 	Umi No Koe 	14. 	57
12 	 	Francois van Coke & Karen Zoid 	Toe vind ek jou 	6. 	73
13 	 	Zayn 	Pillowtalk 	10. 	67
14 	 	Ralf Mackenbach & Rachel Traets	Replay 	22. 	32
15 	 	Fréro Delavega 	Le Chant des Sirènes 2	12. 	61
16 	 	Anja Nissen 	Triumph 	8. 	71
17 	 	Sandra Lyng 	Play My Drum 	1. 	101
18 	 	Amira Othman 	Hati-Hati 	17. 	50
19 	 	Demet Alkalin 	Calkala 	4. 	77
20 	 	Parahyena & Dimas Wijaksana 	Ayakan 	27. 	19
21 	 	Alina Eremia 	A Fost o Nebunie 	5. 	76
22 	 	Softengine 	All About You & I 	2. 	97
23 	 	CD9 	I Feel Alive 	13. 	59
24 	 	Kasia Cerekwicka 	Szczescie 	23. 	32
25 	 	Milica Pavlovic 	La Fiesta 	9. 	70
26 	 	Ivan Radulovski 	Dvoyna doza 	25. 	27
27 	 	Hailee Steinfeld 	Love Myself 	15. 	52
28 	 	Ben Cristovao 	Tabu 	20. 	41
29 	 	Učiteljice 	Dunav 	18. 	46
*Note: Brazil and Greece failed to vote, so their entries were moved down the scoreboard, while retaining their original scores. 
== The Results ==
=== 12 Points ===
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== The Winner ==
Sandra Lyng - Play my drum: 
File:Sandra Lyng - "Play My Drum" - (Official musicvideo)