French Song Contest 67

Slogan : "#nostalgic"

Previous edition: French Song Contest #66
Following edition: French Song Contest #68

The sixty-seven edition of the French Spng Contest was held, for the sixth time, in  Paris after the victory of the song *"Run!"* by **EXIT EDEN and the singer Marko Hietala.**

23 delegations decided to make the travel to France's capital. Among them,  Baton Rouge made its first appearance 2 months after their signing with the FSC group.
Also notice that 8 cities who chosen to make their return in he competition & 11 who decid to withdraw their participation since the previous edition.

2 semi-finals of 10 cities gonna determine the 14 cities who gonna join the TOP 3 composed by
 Paris,  Pontoise &  Cholet in Grand Final;

## Slogan & logo

For the second time of his history, the FSC Group held an edition about **2000 era**. But, unlike to the previous *"Retro editions"*, and after huge demand from FSC Group members, the **90's era** are also welcome in this compeition.
Only songs from 1990 to 2009 inclued are in competition.

And in order to perfect this season which gives way to "nostalgia", a retro visual with a cassette as a logo and *"nostalgic"* as slogan of the edition, preceded by a hastag to keep a modern touch, all of even.

## Presenters

At the helm of this season on the theme of the 90s and 2000s, two figures from the animation of these periods but also from the French Song Contest have been chosen :

* **Laurence Boccolini** made his entrance into the television landscape in the 90s. We found him presenting various TV games and reality shows until achieving phenomenal success with Le Maillon Faible. Today she is an emblematic figure of Eurovision France as well as the FSC Group.
* **Olivier Minne** entered the world of audiovisual in the 90s until he experienced greater success presenting different TV games. After co-hosting Eurovision, he had a stint until the early 2000s where he made a notable comeback, notably at the head of Fort Boyard. Today, like his co-host, he is an emblematic figure of the French Song Contest and Eurovision France.

## Semi-Finals

Color key
     **Qualified in Grand Final.**

     Last place.

### First Semi-Final

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

 Paris &  Cholet 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.

 Paris &  Pontoise vote in this semi-final.

## Grand Final

### Predictions for the trophy

  Bordeaux | Avril Lavigne
  Versailles | Discobitch
  Rennes | ERA

### Results

     **Winning city**

     Runner-up

     3rd place

     Dead last.

17 cities fought to win the 67th edition, the 14 qualified cities from the semis-finals & the TOP 3 :  Paris,  Pontoise &  Cholet.

### Spokepersons

* Kinshasa : Singuila *(singer).*
* Bordeaux : DONAMARIA *(singer & previous winner of the French Song Contest).*
* Chambord : Flora Coquerel *(Miss France 2014).*
* La Roche-sur-Yon : Jamy Gourmaud *(journalist & TV host).*
* Annecy : Nuit Incolore *(singer & previous winner of the French Song Contest).*
* Rennes : Clarisse Agbégnénou *(judoka, gold medal in Olympics 2020).*
* Rouen : Elise Lucet *(journalist & TV host).*
* Chambéry : Michael Canitrot *(DJ & previous winner of the French Song Contest).*
* Quimper : Zélie *(singer & previous act for Quimper).*
* Versailles : Julie Andrieu *(journalist & TV host).*
* Calais : Raphaël Varane *(international football player, world champion in 2018).*
* Montreuil : Camille Cottin *(comedian).*
* Lille : Ève Gilles *(Miss France 2024).*
* Baton Rouge : Katy Perry *(international popstar & previous host of the French Song Contest).*
* Cholet : Rudy Gobert *(professional basketball player).*
* Pontoise : Jean-Éric Vergne *(racing driver).*
* Paris : Dimitri Szarzewski *(retired international rugby player).*

## 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** |  Baton Rouge | Lady Gaga
 **Musical Prize** |  Rennes | ERA
 **FSC Group Prize** |  Quimper | Manau