AncientVision Song Contest 18

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**AncientVision Song Contest 18**, often referred to as **AVSC #18**, is the eighteenth edition of AncientVision Song Contest, It took place in Kingdom of England, following the country's victory in the seventeenth edition with "Free Yourself" by Jessie Ware. This is the first time that the country had hosted the contest. The contest was held at the Bournemouth International Centre and consisted of a final. The live show was presented by English singer and songwriter Charli XCX.

Eighteen countries participated in the eighteenth edition. Lombardy–Venetia and Western Roman Empire made their debut appearance. Maurya Empire and Silla returned to the contest. However, California Republic, CG Guatemala, CG Philippines, Joseon, Swedish Empire and Thirteen Colonies withdrew from the competition. With CG Guatemala's first-ever withdrawal, Ayutthaya became the only country that had participated in the contest since the first edition

The winner was Jerusalem with the song "S'il vous plait" performed by Nunu & TOX1C which scored 94 points, winning by a margin of 5 points in front of Lombardy–Venetia. The podium was completed by Western Roman Empire, which finished on the third place. Kingdom of England, the host country placed tenth.

## Location

*Further information on the host country: Kingdom of England*

### Host city

**Bournemouth** is a coastal resort town in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area of Dorset, England. At the 2011 census, the town had a population of 183,491, making it the largest town in Dorset. It is situated on the English south coast, equidistant (24 miles (39 km)) from Dorchester and Southampton. Bournemouth is part of the South East Dorset conurbation, which has a population of 465,000.

Before it was founded in 1810 by Lewis Tregonwell, the area was a deserted heathland occasionally visited by fishermen and smugglers. Initially marketed as a health resort, the town received a boost when it appeared in Augustus Granville's 1841 book, *The Spas of England*. Bournemouth's growth accelerated with the arrival of the railway, and it became a town in 1870. Part of the historic county of Hampshire, Bournemouth joined Dorset for administrative purposes following the reorganisation of local government in 1974. Through local government changes in 1997, the town began to be administered by a unitary authority independent of Dorset County Council, although it remains part of that ceremonial county. Since April 2019 the unitary authority has been merged with that of Poole, as well as the non-metropolitan district of Christchurch to create the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority.

The town centre has notable Victorian architecture and the 202-foot (62 m) spire of St Peter's Church, one of three Grade I listed churches in the borough, is a local landmark. Bournemouth's location has made it a popular destination for tourists, attracting over five million visitors annually with its beaches and popular nightlife. The town is also a regional centre of business, home of the Bournemouth International Centre or BIC, and a financial sector that is worth more than £1 billion in gross value added.

### Venue

The **Bournemouth International Centre** (commonly known as the **BIC**) in Bournemouth, Dorset, was opened in September 1984. It is one of the largest venues for conferences, exhibitions, entertainment and events in southern England. Additionally, it is well known for hosting national conferences of major British political parties and trade unions.

In June 2022, it was announced that the building would undergo a £1.8 million refurbishment.

The BIC has hosted national conferences of political parties and trade unions. Neil Kinnock attacked the militant tendency in 1985 and Margaret Thatcher made her last conference speech in 1990. In 2019, the BIC hosted the Liberal Democrats conference.

## Results

The final took place on 10 November 2022. 18 countries participated, with all participating countries eligible to vote. The results show took place on 20 November 2022.

**Note**

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2. ↑ Contains one repeated word in English.

## Other countries

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

* Almohad: The broadcaster announced their withdrawal after the HoD had resigned from their position.
* California Republic: The broadcaster failed to confirm their participation within the deadline and was forced to withdraw.
* CG Guatemala: The broadcaster failed to confirm their participation within the deadline and was forced to withdraw.
* CG Philippines: The broadcaster failed to confirm their participation within the deadline and was forced to withdraw.
* Joseon: The broadcaster announced they would take a break from this edition.
* Kingdom of Croatia: The broadcaster announced their withdrawal after the HoD had resigned from their position.
* Swedish Empire: Despite confirming at first, the broadcaster announced their withdrawal after the HoD had resigned from their position.
* Thirteen Colonies: The broadcaster failed to confirm their participation within the deadline and was forced to withdraw.
* Umayyad: The broadcaster failed to confirm their participation within the deadline and was forced to withdraw.