Internatia Song Contest 26
| Internatia Song Contest 26 | |
|---|---|
| "Glamorous Life" | |
| Dates | |
| Semi-final | August 2014 |
| Final | August 2014 |
| Host | |
| Host broadcaster |  ChTV |
| Participants | |
| Number of entries | 33 (To Date) |
| Withdrawing |  Anselmsuusonia Eriod |
| Vote | |
| Voting system | Each country's 10 favourite songs are awarded 12, 10, then 8 through to 1 points based on the votes of the population of each country. |
The Internatia Song Contest 26 will be the 26th monthly edition of Internatia Song Contest. The contest will take place in Chruno, following the victory of First Aid Kit in the 24 contest with their song "My Silver Lining".
So far thirty-three countries have confirmed their participation, with Anselmsuusonia and Eriod announcing their withdrawal.[1]
Location
On 2 July 2014, Yottobán was announced as host city of ISC 26. It is the biggest city in the country and residence of many international charities and embassies. The airport "Savannah Chikrunki" lies 15km away from the centre and Chrunotto Airlines, state-owned airline company, connects Chruno with the rest of the continent. The city owns the biggest arena in the country, built in 2006, and renewed and rebuilt in 2014. Yottobán is one of the safest cities in Internatia. The criminal rate is extremly low and therefore Yottobán's residents enjoy a high quality of life. On the referendum held half a year ago about racism and homophobia and citizens' opinion on immigrants and same-sex couples, it was shown that Yottobán is an open-minded city ready to accept everyone.
Bidding phase
On 1 July 2014 ChTV announced that the deadline for applications for hosting the 26th edition of Internatia Song Contest was over. 3 cities have submitted themselves - Batanýa, Costalis and the capital city of Yottobán.
Confirmed Countries
Semi-finalists
The following is a list of countries whose broadcasters have indicated their intention to participate in the 26th Contest. The ChTV has yet to release a full list of confirmed participants.
| Country[1] | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|
 Alexandria
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Lasgo | "Something" |
 Amsteris
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 Aonach
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 Bubblique
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Indila | "Tourner dans le vide" |
 Caprika
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Laleh | "Mysteries" |
 DPR Jindalea
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 Dvipantara
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 Evergreen Lands
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Goldfrapp | "Annabel" |
 Green Apple
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 Grolskira
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Sara Bareilles | "Love Song" |
 Hanzyuki
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 Haven
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 H Kim Jong Il's AD Hangug
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Sia | "Chandelier" |
 Huania
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La Quinta Estación | "Tu peor error" |
 Irdminia
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 Kaeros Islands
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Little Mix | "Move" |
 Kosma
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 Leshia
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 Lost Islands
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 Men̈́sa
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Susumu Hirasawa | "Parade" |
 Nicolas' Neighbour
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 Ova Anova
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 Pebbleland
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 Pen Island
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Kendji Girac | "Gitano" |
 Porielana
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Petra Marklund | "Händerna Mot Himlen" |
 Stylé
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 Territrius
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 Tikata
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 Tjärsklanjska
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Nolwenn Leroy | "Juste Pour Me Souvenir" |
 Valdron
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The Gaslamp Killer | "Nissim" |
 Volnytaria
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 Zephyrus
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Finalists
| Country | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|
| Chruno (Host)
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Other countries
- Anselmsuusonia – AssTV is unable to participate due unstable situation in the country. Anselmsuusonia may cease to exist in upcoming months.
- Eriod – On 2 July 2014 TABLE, national broadcaster of Eriod, announced that they would not be able to participate due busy schedule.[2]
Tashkveny – TBC announced on 13 May 2014 that Tashkveny would withdraw from 24th contest citing busy schedule. Return in 27th or 28th edition is possible.[3]
Returning artists
| Artist | Country | Previous edition | Previous country represented |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Bareilles |  Grolskira
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ISC 18 |  Amsteris
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| Indila |  Bubblique
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ISC 20 | Amsteris
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| Laleh |  Caprika
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ISC 11 |  Symphony Isles
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| Nolwenn Leroy | Tjärsklanjska
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ISC 5, ISC 14 | Grolskira,  Chruno
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