AncientVision Song Contest 7

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**AncientVision Song Contest 7**, often referred to as **AVSC 7**, is the seventh edition of AncientVision Song Contest, It took place in the Ottoman Empire, following the country's victory in the 6th edition with Çağla and her song "Saz mı caz mı?". This is the first time that the country hosted the contest.

A record of twenty-one countries participated in the seventh edition. Ashanti, Byzantine, Denmark–Norway, East Germany, Great Moravia, Romania, Srivijaya, Sussex, Sweden, Tokugawa, Umayyad and West Indies made their debut appearance. Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia returned to the contest. However, California, German Empire, New Netherland, Río de la Plata and Ukraine withdrew from the competition.

The winner was East Germany with the song "5 Meter Mauern", performed by Elen which scored 123 points, at the time the highest score in the history of the contest, winning by a margin of 17 points in front of Sussex. The podium was completed by Guatemala, which finished in third place. Ottoman, the host country placed twentieth.

## Location

*Further information on the host country: Ottoman Empire*

### Host city

*Further information on the host city: Istanbul*

**Istanbul** (/ˌɪstænˈbʊl/ IST-an-BUUL, US also /ˈɪstænbʊl/ IST-an-buul; Turkish: İstanbul [isˈtanbuɫ] (listen)), historically known as **Byzantium** and **Constantinople**, is the largest city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural and historic center. The city straddles the Bosphorus strait, and lies in both Europe and Asia, with a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is the most populous city in Europe, and the world's fifteenth-largest city.

Founded as Byzantion by Megarian colonists in 660 BCE, and renamed as Constantinople in 330 CE, the city grew in size and influence, becoming a beacon of the Silk Road and one of the most important cities in history. It served as an imperial capital for almost sixteen centuries, during the Roman/Byzantine (330–1204), Latin (1204–1261), Byzantine (1261–1453), and Ottoman (1453–1922) empires. It was instrumental in the advancement of Christianity during Roman and Byzantine times, before its transformation to an Islamic stronghold following the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 CE. In 1923, after the Turkish War of Independence, Ankara replaced the city as the capital of the newly formed Republic of Turkey. In 1930 the city's name was officially changed to Istanbul, an appellation Greek speakers used since the eleventh century to colloquially refer to the city.

Over 13.4 million foreign visitors came to Istanbul in 2018, eight years after it was named a European Capital of Culture, making the city the world's fifth-most popular tourist destination. Istanbul is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and hosts the headquarters of numerous Turkish companies, accounting for more than thirty percent of the country's economy.

### Venue

*Further information on the host venue: Ora Arena*

The **Ora Arena** is the first purpose-built live entertainment venue in Turkey with a full standing capacity of up to 6,300 including ten VIP boxes for twelve guests each. The indoor arena, located in Bayrampaşa, Istanbul, is the prominent part of the Ora Complex, the first mixed-use project in the country. The cost of the investment amounted to € 25 million.

Shows like Cirque du Soleil, Disney on Ice, Dino Merlin, Armin van Buuren, X Factor took stage at Ora Arena.

## Results

The final took place on 13 April 2021. Twenty-one countries participated, with all participating countries eligible to vote. The results show took place on 21 April 2021.

## Other countries

*Further information: List of countries in the AncientVision Song Contest*

* California Republic: It was confirmed that the country would not participate in the 7th edition.
* First Hellenic Republic: Despite showing interest in returning in the contest, it was announced that the country would not return to the contest.
* Formosa: The broadcaster announced they would not return to the contest.
* Galicia: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* German Empire: The broadcaster announced the country would not participate in the 7th edition, citing poor results in the contest as their reason.
* Kingdom of Greece: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* New Netherland: The broadcaster announced the country would not participate in the 7th edition, citing poor results in the contest as their reason.
* New Spain: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* Río de la Plata: It was confirmed that the country would not participate in the 7th edition.
* Texas: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* Ukrainian People's Republic: The broadcaster failed to confirm their participation within the deadline and was forced to withdraw.