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Austria in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2020

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## Background

*Main article-Austria in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 18th May 2019, ÖRF confirmed their participation in the 2020 contest. Then on the 30th December 2019, it was announced that they will use a national selection. ÖRF have previously used both internal selections and national finals to select their entries, with the last internal selection in 2018. In 2019, Austria qualified to the final finishing 14th.

## Der österreichische Vertreter: das Schweden

On 23rd September 2018, ÖRF confirmed that they will use a national final called "Der österreichische Vertreter: das Schweden". 61 songs were received. On 26th January 2020, the 7 finalists were announced. The highlighted acts moved onto a "Die Super Zwei".
Bulgaria in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2020

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## Background

*Main article-Bulgaria in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 30th October 2019, BNT confirmed their participation in the 2020 contest, and thus their return after a one-year break. Then on 15th January 2020 it was announced that they will continue using an internal selection. BNT have previously used both internal selections and national finals to select their entries, with the last national final in 2011. In 2018, Bulgaria qualified to the final finishing 23rd in the final.

## Internal Selection

### Artist

On 15th January 2020, BNT announced that they will internally select both the artist and song. Later, on the same day, it was announced that they have chosen Andriy Magdev for the forthcoming contest in Sweden.

### Song

BNT, announced on 15th January 2020, that they will internally select the song to represent Bulgaria at the forthcoming contest. Then, on 11th February 2020, it was announced that they will reveal the song on 3rd March 2020. On 3rd March 2020, the song was revealed called "Never Forget".
Albania in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2019

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## Background

*Main article-Albania in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 17th September 2018, RTSH confirmed their participation in the 2019 contest. On the same day, it was announced that they will use a national selection. RTSH have previously used both internal selections and national finals to select their entries, with the last national final in 2017 for the artist, whilst a full national final for both song and artist last came in 2015. In 2018, Albania qualified to the final finishing 14th in the final.

## Kënga e Vitit Shqipërisë 2018

On 17th September 2018, RTSH confirmed that they will use a national final called "Kënga e Vitit Shqipërisë". 54 songs were received. On 31 October 2018, the 15 finalists were announced, all of them are in Albanian as that is a rule.
Can't You See?

### Lyricist(s)

Laura Klatsson, Timasy, Alise Čemirtāne, Patrīcija Ostapenko, Ģirts Rožkalns-Būmanis, Gabriel White

### Next entry

Rihards Bertāns — "In the Morning" *(2023)*

"Can't You See?" is a song performed by a Latvian singer Timasy. The song represented Latvia in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2022, after being selected via a national selection organised by Latvijas Televīzija (LTV), where it finished 12th in the semi-final with 41 points, and thus not qualifying for the final.
Belgium in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2019

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## Background

*Main article-Belgium in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 26th July 2018, Radio Télévision Belge de la Communauté Française (RTBF) confirmed their participation for the 2018 contest. Then on 23rd September 2018 it was announced that they will uds a national final format for the 2018 contest, continuing with the format created and adopted by VRT last year. Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie (VRT) have conducted a national final twice since their debut, as a broadcaster, in 2004, whilst RTBF have conducted a national final four times since their debut, as a broadcaster, in 2005. In 2018 Belgium qualified to the final finishing 3rd.

## *Qui devrions-nous envoyer? Vous choisissez!*

On 23rd September 2018, RTBF announced that they will organize a national final called: Qui devrions-nous envoyer? Vous choisissez! (Who should we sent? You choose!). Its format will be the same as last year and it is, as follows: Four semifinals, one for known and established Belgian singers from across the whole country, one for unknown Belgian artists from the Flemish and German parts of Belgium, one for unknown Belgian artists from the Walloon part of Belgium as well as Brussels, and one for other singers from either Belgium with no Belgian nationality or international unknown artists only. Depending on the number, an equal number of participants from the four semifinals will transfer to the final on one Sunday. The preliminary dates were announced in September. The participants were revealed on 24th November. Voting will be 50%/50% jury and public.

### Semi-final 1

Semi-final 1 is for known and established Belgian singers from across the whole country.

### Semi-final 2

Semi-final 2 is for unknown Belgian artists from the Flemish and German parts of Belgium.

### Semi-final 3

Semi-final 3 is for unknown Belgian artists from the Walloon part of Belgium as well as Brussels.

### Semi-final 4

Semi-final 4 is for other singers from either Belgium with no Belgian nationality or international unknown artists only.
Chaklunstvo

"Chaklunstvo" (Чаклунство) *(Ukrainian for: Sorcery)* is a song performed by an Ukrainian singer Andriy Konoplyanka. The song represented Ukraine in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2010, after being selected via a national selection organised by UA:PBC, where it finished 6th in the final with 140 points.
Ailə qrupu

Ailə qrupu *(Azerbaijani for: Family group)* is an Azerbaijani group consisting of singers Fuad Alasgarov and Oksana Alasgarova, drummer Mustafa Alasgarov, guitarist and vocalist Eldar Alasgarov, tar player Safura Alasgarova and ney player Samra Alasgarova. They represented Azerbaijan at the 2012 contest, with the song "Stop", where they finished 23rd in the final with 20 points.
Belarus in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2018

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## Background

*Main article-Belarus in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 8th August 2017, BTRC confirmed their participation in the 2018 contest. Then on 19th November 2017 it was announced that they will continue their national final format for the 2018 contest. BTRC have always conducted a national final since their debut in 2004. In 2017 Belarus did qualify to the final finishing 8th in the final.

### *Nacyjanaĺny Final 2018*

On 19th November 2017, BTRC announced that they will organize a national final. 95 songs were received. On 30th December 2017, the 5 finalist were announced. 2 are in English, 1 includes English and Italian, 1 is in Belarusian.
Back to the Year of 1999

"Back to the Year of 1999" is a song performed by a Latvian singer Silvija. The song represented Latvia in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2011, after being selected via a national selection organised by LTV, where it finished 14th in the semi-final with 33 points, and thus not qualifying for the final.
Azerbaijan in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2018

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## Background

*Main article-Azerbaijan in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 11th August 2017, İTV confirmed their participation in the 2018 contest. Then on 6th January 2018 it was announced that they will use a national final format for the 2018 contest. İTV have always selected both the song and the artist via internal selections since their debut in 2009. In 2017 Azerbaijan qualified to the final finishing 15th in the final.

### *Ukraynaya Gedən Yol*

On 6th January 2018, İTV announced that they will organize a national final. 21 songs were received. On 8th January 2018, the 5 finalist were announced.
Casanova

"Casanova" is a song performed by an Estonian singer Elina Maaneen. The song represented Estonia in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2018, after being selected via a national selection organised by ERR, where it finished 18th in the semi-final with 28 points, and thus not qualifying for the final. It was the first Estonian entry to feature Spanish.
Austria in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2018

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## Background

*Main article-Austria in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 8th July 2017, ÖRF confirmed their participation in the 2018 contest. Then on 25th January 2018 it was announced that they will continue using an internal selection. ÖRF have previously used both internal selections and national finals to select their entries, with the last national final in 2014. In 2017, Austria qualified to the final finishing 4th in the final.

## Internal Selection

### Artist

On 25th January 2018, ÖRF announced that they will internally select both the artist and song. Later, on 26th January 2018, it was announced that they have chosen Adrian Sussche for the forthcoming contest in Ukraine.

### Song

ÖRF, announced on 25th January 2018, that they will internally select the song to represent Austria at the forthcoming contest.eland at the forthcoming contest. On 16th February 2018, ÖRF announced that they have chosen "I Am Here for You" as the Austrian entry for the forthcoming contest.
Belarus in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2016

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## Background

On 16th August 2015, BTRC confirmed their participation in the 2016 contest. Then on 21st September 2015 it was announced that they will continue their national final format for the 2016 contest. BTRC have always conducted a national final since their debut in 2004. In 2015 Belarus qualified to the final and finished 12th, however they lost a tie-breaker with Romania for 11th place

## *Nacyjanaĺny Final*

On 21st September 2015 BTRC announced that they will organize a national final. Then on 23rd September 2015 it was announced that they will try and get artists to send songs in Belarusian or Russian language. Over 70 songs were received. On 3rd December 2015 the 5 finalist were announced.
Armenia in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2018

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## Background

*Main article-Armenia in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 14th August 2017, ARMTV confirmed their participation in the 2018 contest. Then on 12th September 2017 it was announced that they will return to an internal selection. ARMTV have always chosen, both their song and artist internally since their debut in 2007, apart from 2017, when they used a national final. In 2017, Armenia qualified to the final finishing 23rd in the final. Armenia is one of the only countries to have always featured in the final since their debut in 2007.

## Internal Selection

### Artist

12th September 2017, ARMTV announced that they will internally select both the artist and song. Later, on 8th November 2017, it was announced that they have chosen Henrikh Schkodyan for the forthcoming contest in Ukraine.

### Song

ARMTV, announced on 12th September 2017, that they will internally select the song to represent Armenia at the forthcoming contest. On 8th November 2017, ARMTV announced that they will announce the song in January 2018. Later, on 6th January 2018, they revealed that the song is called "A Way", and is fully in English, thus becoming only the second Armenian song not feature Armenian in it.
Belgium in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2024

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## Background

*Main article-Belgium in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

Prior to the 2024 contest, Belgium has participated in the contest nineteen times since its first entry in 2004. Belgium has competed in the contest on all occassions, qualifying twelve times for the final, winning the contest in 2011. In 2023, Belgium failed to qualify to the final with the song "Breathless" performed by Amber Mertens, placing 17th, last, in their semi-final with 9 points, the nation's joint-worst result as of 2023.

The Belgium national broadcasters, Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie (VRT) and Radio-Télévision Belge de la Communauté Française (RTBF), alternate in broadcasting the event within Belgium and organising the selection process for the nation's entry. The broadcasters have used both national and internal selections to select the Belgian entries in the past. RTBF confirmed their intentions to participate at the 2024 contest on 25th August 2023. The broadcaster later confirmed, on 9th December 2023, that the Belgian entry for the 2024 contest would be selected internally.

## Internal Selection

### Artist

On 9th December 2023, RTBF announced that they will internally select both the artist and song. On the same day, it was announced that they have chosen Natacha Mfwamba for the forthcoming contest in Portugal.

### Song

RTBF announced on 9th December 2023 that they will internally select the song to represent Belgium at the forthcoming contest. On the same day, RTBF announced that the song will be released in March 2024.
Can't Forget You

"Can't Forget You" is a song performed by a Belgian singer Patrice Naviaux. The song represented Belgium in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2013, after being selected via a national selection organised by RTBF, where it finished 14th in the semi-final with 31 points, and thus not qualifying for the final.
Böse Mädchen

Böse Mädchen *(German for: Bad girls)* is a German group consisting of singer Paula Sommerfeld, a guitarist and vocalist Julia Obst and keyboardist and vocalist Margarethe Feig. They represented Germany at the 2016 contest, with the song "Mein Leben, mein Bär", where they finished 18th in the final with 59 points.
Coś innego

"Coś innego" *(Polish for: Something different)* is a song performed by a Polish singer Paulina Myślewska. The song represented Poland in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2007, after being selected internally by TVP, where it finished 13th in the semi-final with 83 points, and thus not qualifying for the final. It was the first Polish entry fully in Polish, as well as the first Polish entry not to feature any English lyrics.
Tauren

**Tauren** (**shu'halo** in their native language of Taur-ahe) are huge nomadic creatures who live on the grassy, open plains of Mulgore in Central Kalimdor. Tauren are large, muscular humanoids and bovine in appearance, complete with hooves and horns. Tauren stand anywhere from nine to twelve feet tall and weigh anywhere from 650 to 1000 lbs. Their immense bodies are covered with fine, short fur that ranges in color from black, gray, white, red, brown and tan and any mottled combinations or variations thereof. After generations of nomadic existence, most of the tauren have recently made permanent settlements in Mulgore and the Barrens.
Agória kai korítsia

Agória kai korítsia **(Αγόρια και κορίτσια)** *(Greek for: Boys and girls)* is a Greek group consisting of singer Theofanis Dimopoulos, guitarist and vocalist Evangelia Dimopoulos, guitarist Dimitris Hatziioannou, celloist and vocalist and Helena Hatziioannou and pianist Katerina Kazazis. They represented Greece at the 2009 contest, with the song "Mia méra metá to télos tou kósmou" (Μια μέρα μετά το τέλος του κόσμου), where they finished 1st in the final with 313 points, and thus winning the contest.
Belarus in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2020

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## Background

*Main article-Belarus in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 25th March 2019, BTRC confirmed their participation in the 2020 contest. Then on 15th January 2020 it was announced that they will continue their national final format for the 2020 contest. BTRC have always conducted a national final since their debut in 2004. In 2019 Belarus failed to qualify to the final finishing 19th, last, in their semi-final.

### *Nacyjanaĺny Final 2020*

On 15th January 2020, BTRC announced that they will organize a national final. On 8th February 2020, the 10 finalist were announced.
Bozhe miy velykyy

"Bozhe miy velykyy" (Боже мій великий) *(Ukrainian for: My God is great)* is a song performed by an Ukrainian singer Yuriy Falanoeev. The song represented Ukraine in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2004, after being selected via a national selection organised by UA:PBC, where it finished 1st in the final with 211 points, and thus winning the contest. It was Ukraine's first win. It was Ukraine's début entry. It is, as of 2022, the Ukraine's best result at the contest, joint with 2017.
Bulgaria in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2023

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## Background

*Main article-Bulgaria in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

Prior to the 2023 contest, Bulgaria has participated in the contest fourteen times since its first entry in 2005. Bulgaria competed in the contest on nine consecutive occasions between 2005 and 2013, qualifying thrice for the final. Bulgaria did not participate in 2014 and 2015 due to financial reasons. Bulgaria then returned to contest in 2016, and qualified for three consecutive finals. In 2019, Bulgaria once again withdrew due to financial reasons, before returning for the later-cancelled 2020 contest. In 2022, Bulgaria qualified to the final with the song "Step Up" performed by Stoyan Gurdyayov and Big Man, placing 8th in the final with 120 points.

The Bulgarian national broadcaster, Bulgarian National Television (BNT), broadcasts the event within Bulgaria and organises the selection process for the nation's entry. The broadcaster has used both national and internal selections to select the Bulgarian entries in the past. BNT confirmed their intentions to participate at the 2023 contest on 15th October 2022. The broadcaster later confirmed, on 3rd November 2022, that the Bulgarian entry for the 2023 contest would be selected internally.

## Internal Selection

### Artist

On 3rd November 2022, BNT announced that they will internally select both the artist and song. On the same day, it was announced that they have chosen Bilyana Popadinova for the forthcoming contest in Norway.

### Song

BNT announced on 3rd November 2022 that they will internally select the song to represent Bulgaria at the forthcoming contest. Later, on 6th March 2023, BNT announced that they have chosen "It Hurts" as the Bulgarian entry for the forthcoming contest.
Australia in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2019

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## Background

*Main article-Australia in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 2nd October 2018, SBS confirmed their participation in the 2019 contest. Then on 2nd March 2019 it was announced that they will continue using an internal selection. SBS have always chosen, both their song and artist internally since their debut in 2016. In 2018, Australia failed to qualify to the final finishing 15th in their semi-final.

## Internal Selection

### Artist

On 2nd March 2019, SBS announced that they will internally select both the artist and song. On the same day, it was announced that they have chosen Guy Stewart for the forthcoming contest in the Netherlands.

### Song

SBS, announced on 2nd March 2019, that they will internally select the song to represent Australia at the forthcoming contest. On the same day, SBS announced that they have chosen "Many Different Stories" as the Australian entry for the forthcoming contest.
BANDă

bANDă *(Romanian for: Band)* is a Romanian group consisting of singers Cristian Raț and Ovidiu Popa, electric guitarist and vocalist Dan Miclânș, drummer Răzvan Roman and pianist Claudiu Munțreșcu. They represented Romania at the 2019 contest, with the song "I Miss You", where they finished 3rd in the final with 195 points.
Autobahn 8

Autobahn 8 *(German for: Motorway 8)* is an Austrian group consisting of singer Florian Kiesewetter, drummer and vocalist Jörg Raimund, drummer Edmund Kraft, guitarist and vocalist Philipp Fettner and guitarist Moritz Röhrich. They represented Austria at the 2005 contest, with the song "Ja, ja, ja", where they finished 12th in the final with 67 points.
Albania in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2020

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## Background

*Main article-Albania in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 22nd August 2019, RTSH confirmed their participation in the 2020 contest. On the same day, it was announced that they will use a national selection. RTSH have previously used both internal selections and national finals to select their entries, with them returning to a national selection format for the first since 2015 last year. In 2019, Albania qualified to the final finishing 9th in the final.

## Kënga e Vitit Shqipërisë 2019

On 22nd August 2019, RTSH confirmed that they will use a national final called "Kënga e Vitit Shqipërisë". On 4th December 2019, the 15 finalists were announced, all of them are in Albanian as that is a rule.
Asnjëherë mos të heqë dorë me dashuri

"Asnjëherë mos të heqë dorë me dashuri" *(Albanian for: Never give up with love)* is a song performed by an Albanian singer Anna Sven. The song represented Albania in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2006, after being selected via a national selection organised by RTSH, where it finished 17th in the semi-final with 66 points, and thus not qualifying for the final. It was the first time when Albania did not qualify for the final. It is, as of 2022, Albania's worst result at the contest, joint with 2011.
A causa della mia canzone

### Lyricist(s)

Sara Girelli, Giovanni Girelli, Lorenzo Apprile, Dennis Ward, Elly McLaughlin, Kevin-Lewis Smith

### Next entry

Alessio Tostagno — "It's Possible" *(2018)*

"A causa della mia canzone" *(Italian for: Due to my song)* is a song performed by an Italian singer Isabella Roccha. The song represented Italy in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2017, after being selected internally by RAI, where it finished 13th in the final with 75 points.
Come On

"Come On" is a song performed by an American-Slovak singer John Clave. The song represented Slovakia in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2017, after being selected via a national selection organised by RTVS, where it finished 11th in the final with 82 points. It was the first time when Slovakia qualified for the final. It is, as of 2022, Slovakia's best result at the contest.
Arrivederci amore mio

"Arrivederci amore mio" *(Italian for: Goodbye my love)* is a song performed by an Italian singer Sebastianno di Arcelli. The song represented San Marino in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2008, after being selected internally by SMRTV, where it finished 18th, last, in the semi-final with 8 points, and thus not qualifying for the final. It was San Marino's début entry. It is, as of 2022, San Marino's worst result at the contest, joint with 2013 and 2019.
Armenia in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2019

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## Background

*Main article-Armenia in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 9th October 2018, ARMTV confirmed their participation in the 2019 contest. Then on 21st January 2019 it was announced that they will internally select the 2019 participant and song. ARMTV have always chosen, both their song and artist internally since their debut in 2007, apart from 2017, when they used a national final. In 2018, Armenia qualified to the final finishing 16th in the final. Armenia is one of the only countries to have always featured in the final since their debut in 2007.

## Internal Selection

### Artist

On 21st January 2019, ARMTV announced that they will internally select both the artist and song. Later, on 19th February 2019, it was announced that they have chosen Astvatsuhi for the forthcoming contest in the Netherlands.

### Song

ARMTV, announced on 21st January 2019, that they will internally select the song to represent Armenia at the forthcoming contest. On 19th February 2019, when the artist was selected, it was announced that the song will be fully in Armenian. Later, on 18th March 2019, ARMTV announced that they have chosen "Ashkharhy" as the Armenian entry for the forthcoming contest.
Albania in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2021

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## Background

*Main article-Albania in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 16th October 2020, RTSH confirmed their participation in the 2021 contest. On the same day, it was announced that they will use a national selection. RTSH have previously used both internal selections and national selections to select their entries, with the last internal selection coming in 2018. Eugent Mercë was due to represent the nation, with the song "Life in the City", in the 2020 contest before its cancellation due to the pandemic of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

## Kënga e Vitit Shqipërisë 2020

On 16th October 2020, RTSH confirmed that they will use a national selection called "Kënga e Vitit Shqipërisë". On 2nd November 2020, the 15 finalists were announced, all of them are in Albanian as that is a rule. The voting was 100% public.
Andreas Mussert

Andreas Mussert (Born 29 September 1991) is a German singer. He was supposed to represent Germany at the 2020 contest, with the song "Forget and Forgive", but the contest had been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. He decided not to represent his country at the 2021 contest, due to personal reasons.
Apologies

"Apologies" is a song performed by an Icelandic singer Sigríður B. The song represented Iceland in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2021, after being selected internally by RÚV, where it finished 1st in the final with 254 points, and thus winning the contest. It was Iceland's first win. It is, as of 2022, Iceland's best result at the contest.
Belgium in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2018

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## Background

*Main article-Belgium in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 14th May 2017, Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie (VRT) confirmed their participation for the 2018 contest. Then on 2nd June 2017 it was announced that they will return to a national final format for the 2017 contest. VRT have conducted a national final once since their debut, as a broadcaster, in 2004, whilst Radio Télévision Belge de la Communauté Française (RTBF) have conducted a national final four times since their debut, as a broadcaster, in 2005. In 2016 Belgium qualified to the final finishing 19th with 64 points.

## *Wie moeten we verzonden? Jij kiest!*

On 2nd June 2017, VRT announced that they will organize a national final called: Wie moeten we verzonden? Jij kiest! (Who should we sent? You choose!
). Its format will be as follows: Four semifinals, one for known and established Belgian singers from across the whole country, one for unknown Belgian artists from the Flemish and German parts of Belgium, one for unknown Belgian artists from the Walloon part of Belgium as well as Brussels, and one for other singers from either Belgium with no Belgian nationality or international unknown artists only. Depending on the number, an equal number of participants from the four semifinals will transfer to the final on one Sunday. The preliminary dates were announced in September. The participants will be revealed in November this year. Voting will be 50%/50% jury and public.

### Semi-final 1

Semi-final 1 is for known and established Belgian singers from across the whole country. The participants were announced on the 4 November 2017, after being chosen by the jury on 28 October 2017.

### Semi-final 2

Semi-final 2 is for unknown Belgian artists from the Flemish and German parts of Belgium. The participants were announced on the 11 November 2017, after being chosen by the jury on 4 November 2017.

### Semi-final 3

Semi-final 3 is for unknown Belgian artists from the Walloon part of Belgium as well as Brussels. The participants were announced on the 18 November 2017, after being chosen by the jury on 11 November 2017.

### Semi-final 4

Semi-final 4 is for other singers from either Belgium with no Belgian nationality or international unknown artists only. The participants were announced on the 25 November 2017, after being chosen by the jury on 18 November 2017.
Albania in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2005

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## Background

*Main article-Albania in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

Prior to the 2005 contest, Albania has participated in the contest once since its first entry in 2004. Albania has competed in the contest on all occasions, qualifying once for the final. In 2004, Albania qualified to the final with the song "La, la ,la ,du ,du ,du" performed by Betty, placing 8th in the final with 96 points, the nation's best result as of 2004.

The Albanian national broadcaster, Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH), broadcasts the event within Albania and organises the selection process for the nation's entry. The broadcaster has always used national selections to select the Albanian entries in the past. RTSH confirmed their intentions to participate at the 2005 contest on 12th September 2004. The broadcaster confirmed, on the same day, that the Albanian entry for the 2005 contest would be selected through a national selection called "Kënga më e mirë për Evropën 2005".

## Kënga më e mirë për Evropën 2005

On 12th September 2004, RTSH announced that they will organise a national selection. 71 songs were received. On 22nd November 2004, the 11 finalist were announced. The language rules was abolished, meaning songs were not required to feature Albanian. The voting was 50%/50% jury and public vote.

## At Europe's Best Song Contest

Albania, having finished in the Top 13 last year, was prequalified for the final. In the final, Albania performed seventeenth, following Norway and preceding Ukraine. In the final, Albania finished 18th with 44 points.

### Points Awarded to Albania

#### Final

Points Awarded to Albania (Final)
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* Greece
* Moldova
Belgium in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2021

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## Background

*Main article-Belgium in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 21st March 2020, Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie (VRT) confirmed their participation in the 2021 contest. On the same day, it was announced that they will use an internal selection. VRT have previously used both internal selections and national selections to select their entries, with the last internal selection coming in 2017. Duo were due to represent the nation, with the song "Victim", in the 2020 contest before its cancellation due to the pandemic of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

## Internal Selection

### Artist

On 21st March 2020, VRT announced that they will internally select both the artist and song. Later, on the same day, it was announced that they have chosen Duo for the forthcoming contest in Sweden, retaining their spot as the Belgian representative, despite the cancellation of the 2021 contest.

### Song

VRT, announced on 21st March 2020, that they will internally select the song to represent Belgium at the forthcoming contest. Later, on 11th March 2021, VRT announced that they have chosen "Clouds" as the Belgian entry for the forthcoming contest.
Australia in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2023

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## Background

*Main article-Australia in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

Prior to the 2023 contest, Australia has participated in the contest six times since its first entry in 2016. Australia has qualified four times for the final. In 2022, Australia qualified to the final with the song "Wake Up Call" performed by The Outback, placing 7th in the final with 145 points.

The Australian national broadcaster, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), broadcasts the event within Australia and organises the selection process for the nation's entry. The broadcaster has always used internal selections to select the Australian entries in the past. SBS confirmed their intentions to participate at the 2023 contest on 24th May 2022. The broadcaster later confirmed, on 11th February 2023, that the Australian entry for the 2023 contest would be selected internally.

## Internal Selection

### Artist

On 11th February 2023, SBS announced that they will internally select both the artist and song. Later, on 27th February 2023, it was announced that they have chosen Emily Moloney for the forthcoming contest in Norway.

### Song

SBS announced on 11th February 2023 that they will internally select the song to represent Australia at the forthcoming contest. Later, on 27th February 2023, SBS announced that they have chosen "Shame I Met You" as the Australian entry for the forthcoming contest.
Bjørk Gjertsen

Bjørk Gjertsen (Born 4 January 1982) is a Norwegian singer. He was supposed to represent Norway at the 2020 contest, with the song "Dark Day", but the contest had been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. She was not invited back by NRK to represent her country at the 2021 contest, nor did she submit an entry.
Božić će doći

### Previous entry

Borivoje Klubić & Jelena Ojdanić — "Neće biti sledećeg puta (Неће бити следећег пута)" *(2013)*

### Next entry

Mateo Gukcević — "Jesi li to ti (Јеси ли то ти)" *(2016)*

"Božić će doći" (Божић ће доћи) *(Serbian for: Christmas will come)* is a song performed by a Serbian singer Marija Ferć. The song represented Serbia in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2015, after being selected internally by RTS, where it finished 4th in the final with 156 points. It is, as of 2022, Serbia's best result at the contest.
Again (On Repeat)

"Again (On Repeat)" is a song performed by a Finnish singer Timo. The song represented Finland in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2005, after being selected via a national selection organised by Yle, where it finished 20th in the semi-final with 43 points, and thus not qualifying for the final. It was the first time when Finland did not qualify for the final. It was the first Finnish entry not to feature any Finnish, the first Finnish entry not fully in Finnish, the first Finnish entry to feature English lyrics, as well as the first Finnish entry fully in English.
Darius Crowley

**Lord Darius Crowley** is a Gilnean nobleman who dissented against King Genn Greymane's decision to secede from the Alliance of Lordaeron. He is also the leader of the Gilneas Liberation Front.

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Ar davtmobt

"Ar davtmobt" (არ დავთმობთ) *(Georgian for: Do not give up)* is a song performed by a Georgian group Shemokmedebiti. The song represented Georgia in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2019, after being selected internally by GPB, where it finished 11th in the semi-final with 74 points, and thus not qualifying for the final.
Andriy Magdev

Andriy Magdev (Born 9 October 1968) is a Bulgarian singer. He represented Bulgaria at the 2017 contest, with the song "Sorry", where he finished 10th in the final with 85 points. He was supposed to represent Bulgaria once again at the 2020 contest, with the song "Never Forget", but the contest had been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. He, however, represented Bulgaria at the 2021 contest, with the song "Tears", where he finished 5th in the final with 128 points.
Australia in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2022

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## Background

*Main article-Australia in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

Prior to the 2022 contest, Australia has participated in the contest five times since its first entry in 2016. Australia has qualified thrice for the final. In 2021, Australia qualified to the final with the song "Low" performed by Matthew Trottes, placing 6th in the final with 116 points, the nation's best result as of 2021.

The Australian national broadcaster, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), broadcasts the event within Australia and organises the selection process for the nation's entry. The broadcaster has always internal selections to select the Australian entries in the past. SBS confirmed their intentions to participate at the 2022 contest on 23rd May 2021. The broadcaster later confirmed, on 9th February 2022, that the Australian entry for the 2022 contest would be selected internally.

## Internal Selection

### Artist

On 9th February 2022, SBS announced that they will internally select both the artist and song. Later, on 24th February 2022, it was announced that they have chosen The Outback for the forthcoming contest in Iceland.

### Song

SBS, announced on 9th February 2022, that they will internally select the song to represent Australia at the forthcoming contest. Later, on 24th February 2022, SBS announced that they have chosen "Wake Up Call" as the Australian entry for the forthcoming contest.
Austria in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2022

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## Background

*Main article-Austria in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

Prior to the 2022 contest, Austria has participated in the contest fourteen times since its first entry in 2004. Austria competed in the contest on four consecutive occasions between 2004 and 2007, qualifying thrice for the final. Austria did not participate between 2008 and 2010 due to lack of interest. Austria then returned to contest in 2011, and have participated ever since, qualifying for the final five times, winning the contest in 2015. In 2021, Austria failed to qualify to the final with the song "Let's Go Again" performed by Stefan Krüden, placing 13th in their semi-final with 51 points.

The Austrian national broadcaster, Österreichischer Rundfunk (ÖRF), broadcasts the event within Austria and organises the selection process for the nation's entry. The broadcaster has used both national and internal selections to select the Austrian entries in the past. ÖRF confirmed their intentions to participate at the 2022 contest on 20th October 2021. The broadcaster later confirmed, on 6th January 2022, that the Austrian entry for the 2022 contest would be selected through a national selection called "Der österreichische Vertreter: nach Island".

## Der österreichische Vertreter: nach Island

On 6th January 2022, ÖRF confirmed that they will use a national final called "Der österreichische Vertreter: nach Island". 84 songs were received. On 25th January 2022, the 7 finalists were announced. The highlighted acts moved onto a "Die Super Zwei".
At the End of the Road

"At the End of the Road" is a song performed by a Maltese group Walter and Rob and Co.. The song represented Malta in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2006, after being selected via a national selection organised by PBS, where it finished 22nd in the semi-final with 22 points, and thus not qualifying for the final. It was the first Maltese entry not to feature any Maltese, as well as the first Maltese entry fully in English.
Albania in the Junior Balkan's Best Song Contest 2017

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*Main article-Albania in the Junior Balkan's Best Song Contest*

On 17th April 2017, RTSH confirmed their participation for the 2017 contest. Then on 20th July 2017 it was confirmed that they will continue the internal selection format for the 2017 contest. RTSH have always selected their artists and songs internally. In 2016 Albania finished 10th with 63 points.
Blood Elf

The **Blood Elves** or **Sin'dorei** in Thalassian ("children of the blood"), are a race composed of former high elves who renamed themselves in honor of their people who were killed during the siege of Quel'Thalas by the Scourge during the Third War. The blood elves of Azeroth joined the Horde, seeking to reunite with Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider in Outland. They have since reclaimed their capital of Silvermoon City, situated in Eversong Woods. Lor'themar Theron led them in Kael'thas' absence. Now, having discovered Kael'thas' true objective (to summon Kil'jaeden to the world), the blood elves of Silvermoon have abandoned him. Lor'themar Theron, Halduron Brightwing and Grand Magister Rommath have been presiding over Silvermoon in the absence of any officially appointed leader.
Albania in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2018

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*Main article-Albania in the Europe's Best Song Contest*

On 3rd October 2017, RTSH confirmed their participation in the 2018 contest. Then on 3rd February 2018 it was announced that they will continue using an internal selection, for the song and return to an internal selection for the artist. RTSH have previously used both internal selections and national finals to select their entries, with the last national final in 2017 for the artist, whilst a full national final for both song and artist last came in 2015. In 2017, Albania qualified to the final finishing 24th in the final.

## Internal Selection

### Artist

On 3rd February 2018, RTSH announced that they will internally select both the artist and song. Later, on 23rd February 2018, it was announced that they have chosen Suusanne for the forthcoming contest in Ukraine.

### Song

RTSH, announced on 3rd February 2018, that they will internally select the song to represent Albania at the forthcoming contest. On 23rd February 2018, RTSH revealed that the song is called "Golden Rose", and is fully in English, and will be released in March 2018.
Ghost

**Ghost** is a white Direwolf and a member of the Fairy Knights Guild and the Alliance. Adopted and nursed back to health by Romeo Conbolt, the wolf becomes his loyal companion and pet for the rest of his life.

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**Name**: Ghost

**Alias**: White Wolf

**Classification**: Direwolf

**Gender**: Male

**Age**: 1

**Height**: 170 cm (5'7")

**Weight**: 200 kg (440 lbs.)

**Eyes**: Red Eyes

**Hair**: White Fur

**Affiliation**: Fairy Knights, Alliance

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Gelbin Mekkatorque

**High Tinker Gelbin Mekkatorque**, King of Gnomes, is the current leader of the gnomish evacuees from Gnomeregan.

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Cena

"Cena" *(Polish for: The price)* is a song performed by a Polish singer Początkujący. The song represented Poland in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2006, after being selected via a national selection organised by TVP, where it finished 20th in the semi-final with 20 points, and thus not qualifying for the final. It was the first time when Poland did not qualify for the final. It is, as of 2022, Poland's worst result at the contest.
Clan Gu

Uno de los tres clanes más importantes en la Secta Plumas Divinas.

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* Gu Bei Amigo de Nie Li.
* Gu Lan Hermana de Gu Bei
* Gu Heng Primo de Gu Bei, rival de sucesión
* Gu Tianlong Patriarca del Clan Gu
* Gu Ya Primer Anciano del Clan Gu
* Gu Yu Tercer Anciano del Clan Gu
* Gu Bay Octavo Anciano del Clan Gu
* Gu Feng Noveno Anciano del Clan Gu
* Gu Teng seguidor de Gu Bei
* Gu Kuan seguidor de Gu Heng pinaculo del Destino Terrenal
* Gu Yun seguidor de Gu Heng pinaculo del Destino Celestial 1
* Gu Bing seguidor de Gu Heng
Aney rek revtesh shelvem

"Aney rek revtesh shelvem" (אני רק רוצה שלום) *(Hebrew for: I just want peace)* is a song performed by an Israeli singer Meirav Rokeach. The song represented Israel in the Europe's Best Song Contest 2007, after being selected internally by IBA, where it finished 18th in the final with 67 points. It was the first time when Israel qualified for the final. It was the first Israeli entry fully in Hebrew, as well as the first Israeli entry not to feature any English lyrics. It is, as of 2022, Israel's best result at the contest, joint with 2019.
Human

**Humans** (aka **mankind** or **humanity**) are a resilient species native to the world of Azeroth. Many live in the Eastern Kingdoms, once known as the **Azotha**. They founded seven kingdoms that banded together in the Second War.

Humans native to Northrend were often forced into slave labor in the magnataur kingdoms of ancient history. Since the Third War, the kingdom of Stormwind has led humanity and is a powerful stronghold of the Alliance.
Chernata smŭrt

Chernata smŭrt **(Черната смърт)** *(Bulgarian for: The Black Death)* is a Bulgarian group consisting of singer Lyubomir Penev, guitarist and vocalist Krsto Paskalev, cellist Ventsislav Stoev and drummer Emil Mikhailovski. They represented Bulgaria at the 2009 contest, with the song "Feels", where they finished 15th in the semi-final with 29 points, and thus not qualifying for the final.
Celestial Spirit World

The **Celestial Spirit World** is the dimension where the Celestial Spirits reside.

## Description

The Celestial Spirit World is the place where all Celestial Spirits spend their time when they are not being called up by their summoners. It is presumably ruled by the Celestial Spirit King. Being in the world seems to have some sort of rejuvenating effect on the spirits, restoring their health after being in the human world which, over long periods of time, can potentially kill the spirit. The reverse is also possible: humans are unable to breathe in their world, so after a period of time, albeit a much shorter one, they would die. Such an occurrence (a human entering the Celestial Spirit World) is a serious breach of contract. This rule however, is not absolute, since Natsu survived an extremely brief period in the Celestial Spirit World when he caught hold of Virgo just as she passed through the spirit world to reappear elsewhere in the human world at Everlue's command. This rule was even lifted once when the Celestial Spirit King invited Team Natsu into the Celestial Spirit World for a celebration. One of the places in the Celestial Spirit World is a restaurant where patrons can see auroras, which was mentioned by Scorpio. A human can stay in the Celestial Spirit World for a short time if he or she wears Celestial Spirit clothes.

The time in the Celestial Spirit World is different with respect to the human world: a day in the Celestial Spirit World is approximately three months in the human world.

It seems to have several different planet-like orbs floating in the air and at first glance, the void appears to stretch on infinitely.