Yurod in the Mearthvision Song Contest

National final

Yurod has participated in the Mearthvision Song Contest twice since its debut at the 218 contest in Sydinie. The country was one of ten countries that made its debut that year, having become an independent country in October 217 due to the dissolution of Russanplon. Yurod Odin, an associate member of the International Broadcasting Union (IBU), broadcasts the contest nationally and has organised a national selection to determine Yurod's entries each year.

Alongside Borikamsk and Kirovkaria, Yurod has never participated in the final, with its best result being an eighth-place ranking in the 218 pre-qualifying round with "16" by Natasha Kuzmina. Its entries have also been exclusively performed in Linclian, in addition to those of Aimol, Borikamsk, Brumund, Chepulisk, Fernit, Halsivon, Joliwe, Morgut, Porta, and Roznikia.

Yurod's participation in the contest was confirmed by the IBU until 219, after which Yurod Odin will need to apply to become an active member of the organisation to continue participating.

## Contest history

On 17 August 217, a bill was passed that dissolved Russanplon into multiple of its republics. In the coming weeks, most of the broadcasters of each republic, many of which were already existing regional broadcasters, were offered the "independence present" allowing them to participate in the 218 contest as associate members of the International Broadcasting Union (IBU). Nine broadcasters accepted this offer, including Yurod's broadcaster Yurod Odin.

To determine Yurod's debut entry to the contest, Yurod Odin held a national selection leading up to a final on 19 February 218. The national selection was won by Natasha Kuzmina and her song "16". At the contest in Sydinie, Yurod, along with the nine other debuting countries, took part in a pre-qualifying round (PQR) on 11 May 218. Performing second, Kumzina received 211 points and placed eighth but failed to proceed to the final.

Yurod Odin again chose to organise a national selection to decide the country's 219 entry that ended in a final on 25 February 219, which Karl Urusov won with his song "Scream". Due to the large intake in countries, the IBU announced only the "Big Six", consisting of the top six placed countries of the previous edition, would automatically qualify for the final of the 219 contest in Poler; as it did not qualify from the PQR, let alone finish in the top 6, Yurod took part in the first semi-final on 9 May. Urusov performed eleventh, securing a lesser eleventh place with 45 points from the public.

Yurod's participation in the contest was secured until 219 as a result of the "independence present". To continue participating beyond 219, perhaps in the 220 contest in Las Puertas, Noda, Yurod Odin will have to apply to become an active member of the IBU.

## Participation overview

Table key

 219 | Karl Urusov | "Scream"

## Related involvement

### Heads of delegation

The public broadcaster of each participating country in the Mearthvision Song Contest assigns a head of delegation as the IBU's contact person and the leader of their delegation at the event. The delegation, whose size can greatly vary, includes a head of press, the contestants, songwriters, composers and backing vocalists, among others.

## References

1. ↑ "Mearthvision Calendar 217/18". *Mearthvision.tv*. IBU. Retrieved 30 July 219.
2. ↑ "Participants of Sydinie 218". *Mearthvision.tv*. IBU. Retrieved 30 July 219.
3. ↑ "The first ever pre-qualifying round to be held on 11 May 218" *Mearthvision.tv*. IBU. 20 October 217. Retrieved 30 July 219.
4. ↑ "Pre-Qualifying Round of Sydinie 218". *Mearthvision.tv*. Retrieved 30 July 219.
5. ↑ "Yurod – Yurod Odin reveals details for their national final for 219". *Vision*. 1 January 218. Retrieved 30 July 219.
6. ↑ "Participants of Poler 219". *Mearthvision.tv*. IBU. Retrieved 30 July 219.
7. ↑ "Mearthvision 219: Here are the 36 countries competing in Poler". *Mearthvision.tv*. IBU. 20 October 218. Retrieved 30 July 219.
8. ↑ Nolan, Kaylie. "The IBU confirms two semi-finals for 218". *mearthvoice.com*. 7 October 218. Retrieved 30 July 219.
9. ↑ "Mearthvision 219: Allocation Draw results". *Mearthvision.tv*. IBU. 31 January 219. Retrieved 30 July 219.
10. ↑ "First Semi-Final of Poler 219 - Mearthvision Song Contest". *Mearthvision Song Contest*. IBU. 13 May 219. Retrieved 30 July 219.
11. ↑ "Heads of Delegation". IBU. Retrieved 30 July 219.
12. ↑ Pree, Harry. "Yurod Odin announces Valeriy Stepanov as commentator for 218". *mearthvoice.com*. 4 May 218. Retrieved 30 July 219.
13. ↑ "Every single 218 spokesperson, from John O'Harris to Stanley Ash". *Vision*. 14 May 218. Retrieved 30 July 219.
14. ↑ "Important news: Valeriy Stepanov will provide commentary for Yurod on Yurod Odin!". *mscfun.org*. 19 April 219. Retrieved 30 July 219.
15. ↑ "Every single 219 spokesperson, from Ariana Barrett to Lucille Delcroix". *Vision*. 13 May 219. Retrieved 30 July 219.