Dreamvision 9

Semi-final 1
 Semi-final 2
 Second chance round
 Final
 Venue
 Executive supervisor
 Executive producer
 Host broadcaster
 Opening act
Semi-final 2:Ciljeta - Hajmali
 Interval act
Semi-final 2:Delta Goodrem - WingsSabina - #EQOEva Simons - Guaya
 Number of entries
 Debuting countries
 Winner
Kim Petras - 'Icy'

The ninth edition of the Dreamvision Song Contest took place Albania after their victory in the eight edition with the song 'Me tana' peformed by Elvana Gjata. The contest is scheduled to consist of 3 shows with the 1st and 2nd semi-finals to be held on 22 March and 29 March, while the grand final will take place on 5 April 2020. Alketa Vejsiu and Kiara Toto will host all the shows.

Forty-eighth countries made their appearance at the contest. Lithuania for the first time while Czech Republic, Ireland and Slovakia returned to the ninth edition. Sadly, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Israel and Thailand all withdrew due various reasons.

## Location

### **Bidding phase**

On 20 February it was officially announced that Albania would host the contest after their victory in the eighth edition. At the same day RTSH announced that venues had 27 February to submit their bid book to the broadcaster.

On 28 February it was announced by broadcaster RTSH that 3 venues were still in the race to host the ninth edition. At the same day it was announced that a total of 9 venues had submit their bid books but that only 3 were considered as suitable for the event. Those 3 were the Elbasan arena in Elbasan, the Loro Borici stadium in Shkodër and the Air Albania stadium in Tirana. RTSH stated that all bidding phases were scheduled to get a semi-permanent roof if they were selected as host venue.

It is yet unknown wheter it will be announced which 2 venues are shortlisted due to the small amount of bidding phases.

In the afternoon of 7 March it was announced by RTSH that the Air Albania stadium would host the ninth edition.

**Key**:  Host venue

 Loro Borici stadium
 Air Albania stadium

## Format

### **Artwork**

The official artwork for the ninth edition was announced via instagram on 5 March. The artwork was inspired on the fact that people should 'Fly higher' than all the other people that takes them down. The main colors purple and pink were pink were used to symbolise the spring.

### **Presenters**

The hosts of the contest were Alketa Vejsiu and Kiara Tito. Both women work for RTSH and are one of the most known presenters in Albania. Alketa was mainly on stage while Kiara was the official greenroom host. However, both women presented the voting sequence.

## Provisional list of participants

### **Semi-final 2**

 Qualified for second chance round

Right after the voting lines were closed, it was announced that Morocco failed to vote and was therefore disqualified. Because of that the 11th place straightly went to the final while the 12th and 13th place qualified for the second chance round.

### **Grand final**

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## 2Other countries

* Barbados On 22 February it was announced that Barbados would not return to the contest due to financial issues.
* Bosnia and Herzegovina Broadcaster BHT 1 stated on 24 February: 'Sadly we don't live in a country that can afford everything they want, this means we have to withdraw from the ninth edition. But, don't be sad because we will come back soon'.
* Colombia On 23 February broadcaster Canal Uno tweeted: 'Sometimes things don't go as planned, we loved our participation in Dreamvision but due high costs we will not be able to afford another participation. Hope to see you guys back soon!'. On 25 February Colombia officially withdraw.
* Cuba Due to low viewing figures and financial issues Cuba did not return to the contest.
* Israel The official HoD announced on 22 February that Israel was still discussing their participation in the ninth edition. At the end, Israel was not on the full list of participants. The statement regarding their withdrawal was: 'Unfortunately Israel has national problems, but we're open to return when those problems are solved.'
* Lebanon The Lebanese broadcaster announced on 21 February that Lebanon would not return to the contest due political and financial priorities.
* Portugal RTP announced on 19 February that Portugal would not return to the contest due to low viewing figures and lack of a HoD.
* Thailand On 25 February Thailand was not on the full list of participants. Although the fans were surprised by their withdrawal broadcaster TPBS revealed that the country withdrew due bad results and national problems including the corona virus.