French Song Contest 65

Slogan : "Trust your inner voice"

Previous edition: French Song Contest #64
Following edition: French Song Contest #66

The sixty-five edition of the French Song Contest held in  Pondichéry, India, after the victory of **CHVRCHES** with the song *"Clearest Blue"* during the previous edition.

As a reward for his victory with  Edimbourg, the winning user **Luquinas** been able to choose the city of his choice to host this edition. His choice stopped at the the most frenchy of the Indian city :  Pondichéry. The delegation also made its first appearance at the French Song Contest.

25 delegations fight in the NSCI Dome - Mumbai, during 2 semi-finals of 10 & 11 cities. The seven cities with the highest scores of each semies will join the TOP 3 of this edition for a Grand Final of 17 delegations.

## Slogan & logo

For its first participation as host city, and with the help of the supervisor, the Indian delegation wanted to highlight its culture thanks to the logo featuring the Indian flag. But also the esotherism for which the country is known, with its slogan inviting people to *“trust to their inner voice”* and colors unprecedented in FSC history.

## Presenters

The presentation of this French-Indian season was entrusted to these female figures known around the world. In order to represent the Asian continent, the culture of the host country and thus the French-speaking world of Pondicherry & the competition, the choice of supervisor fell on:

* **Priyanka Chopra Jonas** : Firslty known for his Miss World 2000 title, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is now known for his carrer in cinema and bein one of India's highest-paid actresses. She'll represent the indian part of the presentation and gonna provided the english part.

* **Anggun** : Revealed in the 80s, the Franco-Indonesian singer has established herself over time and today has achieved success in France and internationally as well as commitment to humanitarian work. After a stint at Eurovision in 2012, she is now on the small screens in the Asian version of the Got Talent franchise. She provided the french part of this edition.

## Semi-Finals

Color key
     **Qualified in Grand Final.**

     Last place.

### First Semi-Final

Out of the 11 participating cities in this semi-final, 7 cities qualify for the Grand Final.

 Pondichéry &  Bordeaux vote in this semi-final.

### Second Semi-Final

Out of the 10 participating cities in this semi-final, 7 cities qualify for the Grand Final.

 Pondichéry &  Angers vote in this semi-final.

## Grand Final

### Predictions for the trophy

  Blois | Buckey
  Paris | MAGOYOND
  Arnac-la-Poste | Shaka Ponk

### Results

Color key
     **Winning city**

     Runner-up

     3rd place

     Dead last.

17 cities fought to win the 65th edition, the 14 qualified cities from the semis-finals & the TOP 3 :  Pondichéry,  Angers &  Bordeaux.

### Spokepersons

* Cannes : Yanis Marshall *(dancer & choreographer).*
* Monaco : Charles Leclerc *(Racing driver and previous act for Monaco).*
* Toulouse : Antoine Dupont *(International rugby player and captain of the french team).*
* Annecy : Afida Turner *(singer and previous act for Annecy).*
* Calais : Dany Boon *(actor, humorist & film director).*
* Bourges : Moss Kena *(singer & previous winner for Bourges).*
* Arnac-la-Poste : Olivier Besancenot (Politician & postman)
* Mauritius : Anisha Jo *(singer & musician).*
* Reims : Donamaria *(singer-songwriter & previous winner for Reims).*
* Caen : Marie-Agnès Gillot *(ballet dancer & choreographer).*
* Corse : Patrick Fiori *(singer & french representative at the Eurovision 1993).*
* Blois : Flora Coquerel *(Miss France 2014).*
* Paris : Tony Yoka *(professional boxer).*
* Millau : William Maury *(comic book artist).*
* Angers : Paul Boudehent *(International rugby player).*
* Bordeaux : Sophie Davant *(TV host).*
* Pondichéry : Daya *(singer-songwriter).*

## Marie Myriam Prizes

The Marie Myriam Prizes organised in 2023 by the supervisor and moderators of the French Song Contest honours songs of this contest's semifinal. The prizes are divided in four categories: the Charisma Prize, the Visual Prize, the Musical Prize and the FSC Group Prize.

The winners are revealed shortly after the Grand Final.

 **Visual Prize** |  Monaco | Chiara Foschiani
 **Musical Prize** |  Cannes | M83
 **FSC Group Prize** |  Monaco | Chiara Foschiani