Dreamvision 10

Pre-qualification round
 Semi-final 1
 Semi-final 2
 Second chance round
 Final
 Venue
 Presenter(s)
 Executive supervisor
 Executive producer
 Host broadcaster
 Number of entries
 Debuting countries
 Returning countries
 Winner
 Norway

The 10th edition of the **Dreamvision Song Contest** took place from 28 April until 31 May 2020. The contest will take place in Germany after its victory at the ninth edition with the song 'Icy' peformed by Kim Petras. Because of its 10th anniversary the organisation announced a special format. The contest got a special new round to give more countries the possibility to join the contest. All returning or debuting countries participated in the Pre-qualification round, so to minimalise the number of countries in each semi-final. The rest of the contest looked quite similar to its previous editions. The show had two semi-finals, each with 21 countries, a second chance round and a grand final.

A record of 52 countries participated in the contest. While the maximum is 48 countries the DBU decided to allow more countries to celebrate the 10th edition. Bulgaria and Denmark participated for the first time while Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Israel and Portugal returned to the contest. Finland and Slovakia withdrew due poor results and financial difficulties.

The winner of the contest was Ruben with the song 'Power' from Norway. It was the second time that Norway won a Dreamvision event, having their first victory in the first edition.

## Location

### **Host country**

On the 12th of April 2020 the Dreamvision Broadcasting Union announced its official co-operation with German broadcaster for the 10th edition. Germany had the highest rights to host the contest since the country won the ninth edition with the song 'Icy' by Kim Petras.

### **Host venue**

Because of its 10th anniverssary the contest had 3 different host venues for each show. Via a bidding phase process it was decided that the pre-qualification round would take place in the Festhalle in Frankfurt, the semi-finals in the Olympiahalle in Munich and the grand final in the Merkur Spiel-arena in Düsseldorf.

### **Bidding phase**

Broadcaster ARD announced on 12 April that all venues in Germany who would be open to host the contest had until 20 April to submit their bidbooks. The minimal requierements for each venue were;

* The capacity of the main hall should be at least 10.000
* The venue should be located on a place with enough transport possibilities
* The venue should be free for at least 2 weeks ahead of the contest for preparations

As of 19 April 2020, 6 venues have confirmed to submit their respective bidbook to ARD;

**Key**:  Host venue  Shortlisted

## Provisional list of participants

### **Pre-qualification round**

6 countries participated in the pre-qualification round. The winner advanced to the grand final while the 2nd and 3rd place qualified for the semi-finals.

## Other countries

### **Active DBU members**

* Barbados While the government of Barbados made no statement Barbados was not on the full list of participants.
* Colombia Official member Canal Uno stated that Colombia would not return to the contest due to financial difficulties.
* Cuba Although several sources stated that Cuba was planning a return to the contest Cuba did not appear on the list of participants. Later, it was announced that Cuba could not return due to financial difficulties.
* Finland Broadcaster YLE announced on 18 April 2020 that Finland would not participate in the 10th edition due to poor results. YLE did not deny a return to the 11th edition.
* Jamaica The Island did not appear on the list of participants with no further explanation.
* Lebanon The Lebanese broadcaster did plan a return to the contest and did select a song. However, the song did not require to the official rules. Later, Lebanon decided to not return to the contest.
* Slovakia The official member RTVS announced on 18 April 2020 that Slovakia would withdraw from the 10th edition due to financial difficulties. The Head of Delegation did discuss a possible appearance with Slovakian broadcaster Markíza but due to scheduling issues this did not work out.
* Thailand TPBS announced on 17 April 2020 that Thailand would not return to the contest due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.