TiBB Music Festival: Auckland 18 // And the winner is... (pg. 12)

[Josiah.]

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Official Website: Click Here! (https://sites.google.com/view/tibb-music-festival/previous-contests/auckland-18)
Official Wikia: Click Here! (https://channel-tibb.fandom.com/wiki/TiBB_Music_Festival_18)

It is time to let the competition begin again! I, with Shaun's knowledge AND Riley's lovely ideas, decided to create a spiritual successor to TiBB Eurovision.

Auckland — New Zealand's biggest city where once again TiBB Shapes Music. Welcome to Aotearoa. What songs will be heard? Where are the constant translations into French? When will the madness end? No idea.

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Past editions of TiBB Music Festival:
Pittsburgh 01 (August 2019) - (Winner: Australia, ceremony starts p.4) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=360098)
Gold Coast 02 (October 2019) - (Winner: Serbia, ceremony starts p.2) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=361665)
Belgrade 03 (January 2020) - (Winner: Norway, semi-final starts p.4, final starts p.5) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363207)
Oslo 04 (March 2020) - (Winner: United Kingdom, semi-final starts p.2, final starts p.3) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=364908)
Manchester 05 (April 2020) - (Winner: Italy, semi-finals start p.2, final starts p.4) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=366226)
Italy 06 (June 2020) - (Winner: Denmark, semi-finals starts p.2, final starts p.3) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=367392)
Copenhagen 07 (August 2020) - (Winner: United States, semi-finals start p.2, second chance starts p.3, final starts p.3) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368405)
Pittsburgh 08 (February 2021) - (Winner: South Korea, ceremony starts p.4) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=370459)
Pittsburgh 09 (April 2023) - (Winner: Sweden, ceremony starts p.2) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384033)
Stockholm 10 (May/June 2023) - (Winner: Czechia, semi-finals start p.1, second chance starts p.2, final starts p.2) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385245)
Prague 11 (August/September 2023) - (Winner: South Africa, ceremony starts p.3) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386652)
Johannesburg 12 (January 2024) - (Winner: Türkiye, ceremony starts p.2) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=389499)
Toronto 13 (June 2024) - (Winner: United States, ceremony starts p.4) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390430)
Montpellier 14 (July 2024) - (Winner: Finland, ceremony starts p.3) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=391727)
Helsinki 15 (December 2024) - (Winner: Sweden, ceremony starts p.3) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394120)
Malmö 16 (February 2025) - (Winner: New Zealand, semi-final starts p.5, final starts p.10) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=395390)
Auckland 17 (June 2025) - (Winner: New Zealand, semi-final starts p.7, final starts p.9) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396099)

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The format of the TiBB Music Festival will remain similar to TiBB Eurovision, however, there are some changes. I will have a Spotify playlist of all of the songs for you to listen to the songs during the voting period. This edition, in addition to both shows, a full length show merging both portions will be introduced as well. As songs and artists are chosen and sent to me, I will reveal them in the thread as to build up excitement and make things feel more like Eurovision. This edition, as it looks increasingly likely depending on the amount of countries, I have added dates for the semi-final and its results.

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The voting system from the first few editions returns. In the semi-final, every country's televoting will give out a set of 12, 10, 8-1 points. In the final, every country will each give out two sets of 12, 10, and 8-1 points; one for the jury voting, and the other for the televoting. The Rest of the Forum vote returns as well, but as an extra set of 12, 10, 8–1 points in the televote. I strongly encourage everyone to have most of, if not all of their votes be different, as to try and shut down vote rigging accusations.

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- If you want to take part, reply to this thread with the countries you want! But please, if you do reserve a country, I expect an entry.
--From this edition onwards, everyone can choose between 1 and 4 countries to participate as. To those who wish to choose one of Big 6, you can only claim ONE of them.
- In a change from TiBB Eurovision, participants can now choose a song that is already in the public database (look on Spotify or YouTube, there are plenty of songs on either one).
- Lyrics, an artist name, song title AND music video are all that's required.
- Entries must be submitted to me as soon as possible. The voting portion of the contest will take place over the course of a 1 week period.
- And for the first time since Globalvision, countries that are not in Europe or Australia will be able to participate.

You have as much time as you need to find your entries. Please find songs that we all may enjoy, and please don't feel afraid to take part The more entries, the more fun it is to run. Songs can be about anything you like, and whilst we are fairly liberal with what is deemed "in good taste" obviously a song containing 30 different death threats may well find itself lost in my inbox and doomed never to enter.

The winner of this glorious festivity shall also receive a supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics a spot in the TiBB Music Festival Hall of Fame! - so if that isn't motivation to bring your A-game, I don't know what is.

Like most editions, the Big 6 will all qualify for the final. All of the countries mentioned below will be free game. From now on, the UK will be split into the 4 nations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Russia will once again be selectable as (Free) Russia. Because of the war in Ukraine, Belarus and any Russian artists supporting the war will not be selectable until further notice. Because of the war in Gaza and tensions in the Middle East, Israel will not be selectable until further notice.

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AMERICAS:
• Argentina
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Brazil
• Canada (chosen by Josiah.) <-song chosen->
• Chile
• Colombia
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• Guatemala
• Haiti
• Jamaica
• Mexico
• Nicaragua
• Peru (chosen by Ammi) <-song chosen->
• Puerto Rico
• Suriname
• United States (chosen by Benjamin) <-song chosen->
• UK Virgin Islands
• US Virgin Islands

ASIA & OCEANIA:
• Australia (chosen by Benjamin) <-song chosen->
• Bangladesh
• China
• Fiji
• Hong Kong
• India
• Japan (chosen by Mystic Mock) <-song chosen->
• New Zealand ««Big 6 qualifier & Host Country»» (chosen by Benjamin) <-song chosen->
• Philippines
• Samoa
• Singapore (chosen by Kate!) <-song chosen->
• South Korea ««Big 6 qualifier»» (chosen by Josiah.) <-song chosen->
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Tonga (chosen by Ammi) <-song chosen->
• Vietnam

AFRICA:
• Algeria
• Angola
• Botswana (chosen by Ammi) <-song chosen->
• Cameroon
• Chad
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Egypt
• Ethiopia
• Gabon
• Ghana
• Ivory Coast
• Kenya
• Liberia
• Madagascar
• Mali
• Mauritius
• Morocco
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Nigeria
• Republic of the Congo
• Senegal
• Sierra Leone
• South Africa
• Tanzania
• Tunisia
• Uganda
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

EUROPE:
• Åland Islands
• Albania
• Armenia
• Austria ««Big 6 qualifier»» (chosen by Ammi) <-song chosen->
• Azerbaijan
• Belgium (chosen by Mystic Mock) <-song chosen->
• Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Bulgaria (chosen by Barry.) <-song chosen->
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czechia (chosen by Barry.) <-song chosen->
• Denmark (chosen by Josiah.) <-song chosen->
• Estonia
• England (chosen by Kate!) <-song chosen->
• Faroe Islands
• Finland (chosen by jones89) <-song chosen->
• France (chosen by Vanessa) <-song chosen->
• Georgia
• Germany (chosen by jones89) <-song chosen->
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Ireland (chosen by Kate) <-song chosen->
• Italy ««Big 6 qualifier»» (chosen by Vanessa) <-song chosen->
• Kazakhstan
• Kosovo
• Latvia
• Lebanon
• Liechtenstein (chosen by Benjamin) <-song chosen->
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Montenegro
• Netherlands (chosen by Nicky91) <-song chosen->
• North Macedonia (chosen by Josiah.) <-song chosen->
• Northern Ireland
• Norway (chosen by jones89) <-song chosen->
• Poland ««Big 6 qualifier»» (chosen by jones89) <-song chosen->
• Portugal
• Romania
• (Free) Russia
• San Marino
• Scotland ««Big 6 qualifier»» (chosen by Barry.) <-song chosen->
• Serbia (chosen by Mystic Mock) <-song chosen->
• Slovakia (chosen by Barry.) <-song chosen->
• Slovenia
• Spain (chosen by Vanessa) <-song chosen->
• Sweden (chosen by Nicky91) <-song chosen->
• Switzerland
• Türkiye (chosen by Nicky91) <-song chosen->
• Ukraine
• Vatican City
• Wales (chosen by Kate!) <-song chosen->

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[Josiah.]

Like the last edtion... Your host for the eighteenth edition will be...

New Zealand broadcaster, journalist, and translator and interpreter of Māori and English Oriini Kaipara.
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And once again, our venue will be the Spark Arena in Auckland.

[Josiah.]

And as to avoid the issues of choosing multiple Big 6 countries...

From this edition onwards, you can only claim ONE of the Big 6 countries, if you so choose one.

[Benjamin]

Just as a note Liechtenstein isn’t a big 6 this time. :)

[Vanessa]

Italy
France
Spain

[jones89]

Can i have…

Norway
Finland
Germany
Italy

[Josiah.]

It's been a little bit since people have wanted the same country.

[Kate!]

Can i have…

Norway
Finland
Germany
Italy

Ness picked Italy sweetheart x

[Nicky91]

let me go with Sweden as my 3rd country then

[Nicky91]

i'm upping my game massively this edition entries wise!

[jones89]

Ok instead of Italy can i have Poland ?

[Josiah.]

OP updated.

[Kate!]

Barry. Ammi

Taking part?

[Barry.]

Barry. Ammi

Taking part?

Yes just thinking about my choices

[Kate!]

Yes just thinking about my choices

Yay! Good stuff Baz.

[Barry.]

So far may I have Scotland, Slovakia and Bulgaria please

[Benjamin]

Btw if Ammi wants NZ again I’ll happily step aside and choose somebody else

[Ammi]

Btw if Ammi wants NZ again I’ll happily step aside and choose somebody else

…no, you gifted it to me last time but it’s always yours and in great care with you …:love:…

[Barry.]

My last country I’ll take Czechia please

[Josiah.]

OP updated. I have also chosen South Korea, which leaves Austria to be chosen by whomever chooses them (whether its Ammi or someone who rarely participates).

[Barry.]

…no, you gifted it to me last time but it’s always yours and in great care with you …:love:…

Will you play Ammi?

[Ammi]

Will you play Ammi?

…with regret, I might have to step back from this edition, Barry…

[Kate!]

Bumping for Mystic Mock

[Mystic Mock]

Thanks Kate.

If it's okay Josiah, these will be my three countries.

Belgium
Serbia
Japan

[Vanessa]

Does the person representing a country has to be born in that country or is it ok if they're both somewhere else.
But the song is in the country's language?

[Josiah.]

It’s okay if they’re sometimes born somewhere else, like actual Eurovision.

[Benjamin]

Thanks for letting me have USA this time around btw. I’ll try do you proud. :love:

[Kate!]

Thanks for letting me have USA this time around btw. I’ll try do you proud. :love:

It'll be really interesting to see what you choose.

[Josiah.]

You are welcome Ben.

Also, if Austria remains unclaimed; it will unfortunately have to withdraw and will be replaced with Finland in the Big 6.

[Kate!]

You are welcome Ben.

Also, if Austria remains unclaimed; it will unfortunately have to withdraw and will be replaced with Finland in the Big 6.

I'd have it but I already chose 4.

[Ammi]

…I’ll take rejected Austria, then…:laugh:..just that one country if that’s ok, Josiah…

[Ammi]

…Austria is a stinker, actually…

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[Benjamin]

…Austria is a stinker, actually…

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:joker:

[Vanessa]

Decided on two songs. Still undecided on the 3rd one. I need to make a decision.

[Barry.]

I’ve finally chosen my last song for the contest, good luck all

[Kate!]

Good luck everybody.

[Ammi]

…I had a dream/vision last night that Botswana, Tonga and Peru need to be represented in this edition…that, that was going to shape and change the Eurovision world …?…could you put me down for those three countries please, Josiah…:love:…as well as my Austria…I’ll send through some entries when I wake up…

[Kate!]

…I had a dream/vision last night that Botswana, Tonga and Peru need to be represented in this edition…that, that was going to shape and change the Eurovision world …?…could you put me down for those three countries please, Josiah…:love:…as well as my Austria…I’ll send through some entries when I wake up…

:love:

[Ammi]

…obviously not my chosen song but just to get us all in the Tonga vibe…

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[Ammi]

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[Benjamin]

…obviously not my chosen song but just to get us all in the Tonga vibe…

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:dazzler:

[Vanessa]

Sorry I've had an emergency. Will try to do this tomorrow.

[Mystic Mock]

I will send my songs in within the next week or two.

I'll be doing some searching.

[Josiah.]

I've finally gotten a chance to update the OP (work has been really busy the past few days); but I can now confirm that we have 33 countries for this edition!

[Vanessa]

I'm undecided on one song

[Benjamin]

I've finally gotten a chance to update the OP (work has been really busy the past few days); but I can now confirm that we have 33 countries for this edition!

:dazzler:

[Benjamin]

Just checked the songs so far. Some are not very creative :joker:

[Benjamin]

Somebody has picked a fantastic choice. Looking forward to the rest of the songs to come.

[Barry.]

Somebody has picked a fantastic choice. Looking forward to the rest of the songs to come.

Wait where are you seeing the songs. The wiki and main site hasn’t been updated yet

[Benjamin]

Wait where are you seeing the songs. The wiki and main site hasn’t been updated yet

https://channel-tibb.fandom.com/wiki/TiBB_Music_Festival_18

[Ammi]

…I’m only participating one country again/Austria…that’s fine, whatever …I’m cool with it…

[Ammi]

… Josiah. …I hope that you’re loving your new job, btw…:love:..busy but rewarding…?…

[Benjamin]

…I’m only participating one country again/Austria…that’s fine, whatever …I’m cool with it…

He hasn’t updated the wiki yet with anyone’s recent additional songs (yours included). :tongue:

[Barry.]

https://channel-tibb.fandom.com/wiki/TiBB_Music_Festival_18

Only one of mine is there though, it’s not been updated yet

[Benjamin]

Only one of mine is there though, it’s not been updated yet

See my post above to Ammi :tongue:

[Barry.]

See my post above to Ammi :tongue:

Oh ok lol my bad

[Ammi]

…yeah, Barry.…wasn’t it obvious….

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…:fan:..

[Ammi]

…I started to listen to them this morning, there are a couple of quite standouts so far for me even on first listen…

[Barry.]

…yeah, Barry.…wasn’t it obvious….

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…:fan:..

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[Josiah.]

Including the soon-to-be-sent Polish entry, that is now 27 of 33 entries now received.

[Benjamin]

Excellent. Not long now :amazed:

[Benjamin]

Josiah, let me know when all songs are in and I’ll draw up some odds for you.

[Benjamin]

What’s everyone’s top 3 of your own past entries (not including this edition).

I’m basing mine on my fave entries I submitted.

1) - Black Sheep - Gin Wigmore (NZ - Winner)

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2. Come Along - Cosmo Sheldrake (Wales - 7th)

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3. Everything’s Gonna Be Alright - The Babysitters Circus (NZ - 3rd)

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[Mystic Mock]

What’s everyone’s top 3 of your own past entries (not including this edition).

I’m basing mine on my fave entries I submitted.

1) - Black Sheep - Gin Wigmore (NZ - Winner)

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2. Come Along - Cosmo Sheldrake (Wales - 7th)

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3. Everything’s Gonna Be Alright - The Babysitters Circus (NZ - 3rd)

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I really liked my Abnormalize song for Japan personally.

But it didn't do very well in the game.:joker:

[Josiah.]

What’s everyone’s top 3 of your own past entries (not including this edition).

I’m basing mine on my fave entries I submitted.

1) - Black Sheep - Gin Wigmore (NZ - Winner)

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2. Come Along - Cosmo Sheldrake (Wales - 7th)

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3. Everything’s Gonna Be Alright - The Babysitters Circus (NZ - 3rd)

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For me, my top 3 of my past entries would have to be...

1. "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter (USA - #13, 1st)
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2. "Joyride" by Kesha (USA - #16, 2nd)
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3. "Kings" by The Pierces (Denmark - #13, 2nd)
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[Benjamin]

For me, my top 3 of my past entries would have to be...

1. "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter (USA - #13, 1st)
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2. "Joyride" by Kesha (USA - #16, 2nd)
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3. "Kings" by The Pierces (Denmark - #13, 2nd)
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I loved Joyride a lot. Shame it was up against Black Sheep.

[Benjamin]

When’s the running order for the semi-final announced btw?

[Vanessa]

Sent.

[Benjamin]

Sent.

:dazzler:

[Josiah.]

When’s the running order for the semi-final announced btw?

I'll release it sometime on Saturday when I'm home from work.

[Josiah.]

Also, the wikia page now has the Semi-Final Allocation Draw results for which half of the semi-final each country will appear in.

[Benjamin]

Early odds to make the final (these will likely change once I’ve listened to the songs more as these were based on one listen, and we still have a few more entries to come)


To make the final

Sweden - 4/5
Netherlands - 1/1
Tonga - 5/4
Germany - 2/1
Denmark - 5/2
Australia - 3/1
North Macedonia - 3/1
Japan - 7/1
Liechtenstein - 7/2
USA - 4/1
Ireland - 4/1
Wales - 9/2
England - 5/1
Spain - 5/1
Canada - 11/2
Bulgaria - 6/1
Norway - 13/2
Czech Republic - 7/1
Slovakia - 8/1
Peru - 10/1
Finland - 12/1
Botswana - 18/1
France - 20/1
Türkiye - 25/1
Singapore - 33/1


Belgium - TBC
Serbia - TBC

[Josiah.]

We only have 3 songs left to be submitted! In addition, I am finally getting to work on the points tables on the wiki page for the seventeenth edition.

[Nicky91]

me as the odds top 2


:flutter:

[Benjamin]

me as the odds top 2


:flutter:

Could be a strong contest for you this time.

[Nicky91]

Staging Concept (thanks to Microsoft Copilot) for Netherlands


Backdrop: A dynamic LED wall simulates a time-lapse of the Dutch sky—from golden hour to deep night—punctuated by streaks of light that mimic stars and city lights in motion.

Floor Projection: A ripple effect of light pulses outward from the center, symbolizing the speed of emotional connection and shared experience.

Lighting: Sharp white beams cut through mist, timed to the beat, creating a sense of velocity. Occasional bursts of orange and blue nod to the Dutch flag.

Band Formation: Chef’Special performs in a semi-circle, emphasizing their collective energy. During instrumental breaks, they subtly rotate positions, reinforcing the idea of shared spotlight.

Dancers: A small ensemble of contemporary dancers in translucent fabrics move in synchronized patterns, echoing the “synchro-swimming” metaphor from the music video. Their choreography blends fluidity with sudden accelerations, mirroring the song’s tempo shifts.

Opening Shot: A slow zoom from above, revealing the ripple floor projection and band formation.

Mid-song: Quick cuts between close-ups of the lead singer and wide shots of the dancers in motion.

Final Chorus: A sweeping crane shot that pulls back as all lights converge into a single beam shooting upward—symbolizing transcendence and unity.

Costuming: Subtle Dutch design elements—clean lines, minimalist tailoring, and hints of orange—are woven into the band’s wardrobe.

Instrumental Layering: A live string quartet joins mid-performance, echoing the studio version’s orchestral textures, adding emotional weight and a nod to Dutch classical traditions.

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and also for Sweden

Backdrop: A rotating carousel of animated candy-colored landscapes—think pink deserts, glittering saloons, and rainbow tumbleweeds.

Floor Projection: A giant neon lasso loops and twirls across the stage, syncing with the beat and guiding transitions.

Lighting: Strobe bursts in pastel tones (lavender, mint, baby blue) with golden sparkles during the key change. Spotlights shaped like stars and horseshoes add whimsy.

Dolly Trio: Each member enters on a stylized “pony” prop (think My Little Pony meets mechanical bull), then dismounts for synchronized choreography with exaggerated line-dancing flair.

Dancers: A posse of backup dancers in glittery cowpoke gear perform high-energy routines with lassos, pom-poms, and inflatable cacti. Their moves blend cheerleading, voguing, and country stomp.

Opening Shot: A slow pan across the trio as they tip their hats and wink to camera.

Mid-song: Fast cuts between dance formations and close-ups of the girls’ playful expressions.

Final Chorus: A confetti cannon explodes as the trio rides carousel horses that rotate center-stage while the dancers form a star around them.

Costuming: Each Dolly Style member wears a pastel cowgirl outfit with Swedish flag accents—blue fringe, yellow rhinestones, and heart-shaped belt buckles.

Musical Easter Egg: A brief fiddle riff sampled from Swedish folk music is layered into the bridge, giving a wink to tradition beneath the glitter.

Props: Giant inflatable cupcakes and cotton candy clouds descend during the final chorus.

Audience Interaction: Glow lasso bracelets handed out pre-show light up in sync with the beat, turning the crowd into a sea of sparkling lassos.

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and also for Turkiye


Backdrop: A slow-motion projection of swirling mist and dissolving calligraphy—representing memories and past actions being swept away by the wind.

Floor Projection: Cracked earth slowly healing as petals scatter across it, symbolizing emotional renewal.

Lighting: Cool tones dominate—steel blue, soft lavender, and pale gold. Occasional flashes of red during emotional peaks evoke passion and pain.

Sena’s Presence: She stands center-stage in a flowing, semi-transparent gown that reacts to wind machines, making her appear as if she’s dissolving into the breeze.

Dancers: A trio of contemporary dancers move like gusts—twisting, falling, and rising again. Their choreography mimics the push-pull of emotional struggle, with gestures that suggest resistance and surrender.

Opening Shot: A slow zoom through mist as Sena emerges from shadow, her silhouette gradually revealed.

Mid-song: Alternating close-ups of her expressive face and wide shots of dancers caught in wind tunnels.

Final Chorus: A slow aerial pullback as the stage fills with translucent fabric swirling above, creating a vortex of light and motion.

Costuming: Sena’s gown features subtle Ottoman embroidery patterns that shimmer under light, blending tradition with modern elegance.

Instrumental Layering: A live ney (reed flute) player joins during the bridge, adding a distinctly Turkish timbre that deepens the emotional resonance.

Wind Machines: Used sparingly to create moments where Sena’s voice seems to command the elements.

Smoke & Light Curtain: A curtain of fog and light descends during the final refrain, symbolizing the cleansing wind that “silinir” (erases) the past.

.

[Nicky91]

what Copilot can't be good for :cool: best invention ever

[Benjamin]

Had another listen and a few songs have shifted, the main one so far being Ireland going higher.


To make the final

Sweden - 4/5
Netherlands - 1/1
Tonga - 5/4
Ireland - 2/1
Denmark - 5/2
Germany - 3/1
USA - 3/1
Australia - 7/2
North Macedonia - 7/2
Liechtenstein - 4/1
Wales - 9/2
England - 5/1
Norway - 5/1
Spain - 11/2
Canada - 6/1
Bulgaria - 13/2
Japan - 7/1
Czech Republic - 7/1
Slovakia - 8/1
Peru - 10/1
Finland - 12/1
France - 15/1
Botswana - 20/1
Türkiye - 33/1
Singapore - 50/1


Belgium - TBC
Serbia - TBC

[Barry.]

Early odds to make the final (these will likely change once I’ve listened to the songs more as these were based on one listen, and we still have a few more entries to come)


To make the final

Sweden - 4/5
Netherlands - 1/1
Tonga - 5/4
Germany - 2/1
Denmark - 5/2
Australia - 3/1
North Macedonia - 3/1
Japan - 7/1
Liechtenstein - 7/2
USA - 4/1
Ireland - 4/1
Wales - 9/2
England - 5/1
Spain - 5/1
Canada - 11/2
Bulgaria - 6/1
Norway - 13/2
Czech Republic - 7/1
Slovakia - 8/1
Peru - 10/1
Finland - 12/1
Botswana - 18/1
France - 20/1
Türkiye - 25/1
Singapore - 33/1


Belgium - TBC
Serbia - TBC

Uh oh mine not looking good

[Benjamin]

Uh oh mine not looking good

This are likely to change over the next week or so. I need to listen more (plus these could be entirely wrong).

[Benjamin]

I’ll be interested to see how the songs get ordered for semi-final. I have my predictions on where they will go and want to see if mine match Josiah’s to see how close I was :laugh:

[Josiah.]

The Running Order for the semi-final is as follows:

FIRST HALF
No. 01 - Türkiye
No. 02 - Singapore
No. 03 - Denmark
No. 04 - Czechia
No. 05 - Australia
No. 06 - Norway
No. 07 - Belgium
No. 08 - Wales
No. 09 - Serbia
No. 10 - Germany
No. 11 - Finland
No. 12 - Canada
No. 13 - Liechtenstein
No. 14 - Sweden

SECOND HALF
No. 15 - Ireland
No. 16 - Tonga
No. 17 - England
No. 18 - Slovakia
No. 19 - Botswana
No. 20 - France
No. 21 - Spain
No. 22 - Netherlands
No. 23 - Peru
No. 24 - Japan
No. 25 - United States
No. 26 - Bulgaria
No. 27 - North Macedonia

[Kate!]

The Running Order for the semi-final is as follows:

FIRST HALF
No. 01 - Türkiye
No. 02 - Singapore
No. 03 - Denmark
No. 04 - Czechia
No. 05 - Australia
No. 06 - Norway
No. 07 - Belgium
No. 08 - Wales
No. 09 - Serbia
No. 10 - Germany
No. 11 - Finland
No. 12 - Canada
No. 13 - Liechtenstein
No. 14 - Sweden

SECOND HALF
No. 15 - Ireland
No. 16 - Tonga
No. 17 - England
No. 18 - Slovakia
No. 19 - Botswana
No. 20 - France
No. 21 - Spain
No. 22 - Netherlands
No. 23 - Peru
No. 24 - Japan
No. 25 - United States
No. 26 - Bulgaria
No. 27 - North Macedonia

Fabulous Josiah.

[Benjamin]

So these were my predictions (green I got right)



Wales
Czech Republic
Denmark
Singapore
Australia
Norway
Turkey
Finland
Canada
Liechtenstein
Serbia
Belgium
Germany
Sweden

England
Spain
Japan
Bulgaria
Botswana
France
Netherlands
Ireland
Slovakia
Peru
USA
Tonga
North Macedonia

[Benjamin]

I keep forgetting we have 3 entries to come. :laugh:

[Benjamin]

Update on the odds to make the final now we have a running order (we still have Serbia and Belgium entries to be announced).

The top 3 are because they are well known and the forum usually puts well known songs through.

Again, this isn’t my personal preference (mine is VERY different):

Once we have Serbia and Belgium entries I’ll do a final odds before the voting.

To make the final

England - 4/5
Wales - 1/1
Spain - 5/4
Sweden - 5/4
Netherlands - 2/1
Tonga - 5/2
Ireland - 5/2
USA - 3/1
Denmark - 7/2
Finland - 7/2
Liechtenstein - 4/1
Germany - 9/2
Czech Republic - 5/1
Australia - 11/2
North Macedonia - 6/1
Norway - 7/1
Bulgaria - 8/1
Japan - 9/1
Slovakia - 10/1
Canada - 11/1
Peru - 12/1
France - 15/1
Botswana - 20/1
Türkiye - 33/1
Singapore - 50/1

[Vanessa]

Update on the odds to make the final now we have a running order (we still have Serbia and Belgium entries to be announced).

The top 3 are because they are well known and the forum usually puts well known songs through.

Again, this isn’t my personal preference (mine is VERY different):

Once we have Serbia and Belgium entries I’ll do a final odds before the voting.

To make the final

England - 4/5
Wales - 1/1
Spain - 5/4
Sweden - 5/4
Netherlands - 2/1
Tonga - 5/2
Ireland - 5/2
USA - 3/1
Denmark - 7/2
Finland - 7/2
Liechtenstein - 4/1
Germany - 9/2
Czech Republic - 5/1
Australia - 11/2
North Macedonia - 6/1
Norway - 7/1
Bulgaria - 8/1
Japan - 9/1
Slovakia - 10/1
Canada - 11/1
Peru - 12/1
France - 15/1
Botswana - 20/1
Türkiye - 33/1
Singapore - 50/1

Where's Italy?

[Benjamin]

Where's Italy?

Italy is already in the final. This is just odds to reach the final. :tongue:

[Vanessa]

Italy is already in the final. This is just odds to reach the final. :tongue:

Ah ok I see. :blush:

[Josiah.]

Points tables for the seventeenth edition are now on the wiki!

I'm also planning on bringing back the "Current Standings" graphics after the jury voting is completed, along with a couple other minor tweaks.

[Josiah.]

And here's the article announcing 27 of the 33 artists (4 of the artists were revealed in July):

https://sites.google.com/view/tibb-music-festival/news/lots-more-artists-for-auckland-18

[Kate!]

Thank you Josiah x

[Josiah.]

Still amazes me that there's only 2 songs left to be picked.

[Benjamin]

Is it 20 or 22 on the final now btw?

[Josiah.]

Is it 20 or 22 on the final now btw?

I have thought about having 22 songs in the final, but I don't want to give myself too much work with editing the recap. But if there's 22 songs in the final, that means 2 more songs to potentially get points.

[Benjamin]

I have thought about having 22 songs in the final, but I don't want to give myself too much work with editing the recap. But if there's 22 songs in the final, that means 2 more songs to potentially get points.

Stick with 20 if easier for you. I was just asking so when I do final odds I can try to predict more accurately.

[Ammi]

…I’m going to be really dumb and ask the question because I can’t recall from last time when we had a semi…so the 20 for the final…?…is that 20 songs to include or exclude the big 6 qualifiers/is 20 the total we’ll have in the final or 20 plus those automatics…?…I’m not listening to the qualifiers atm btw, just the ones to look at putting through…

[Josiah.]

…I’m going to be really dumb and ask the question because I can’t recall from last time when we had a semi…so the 20 for the final…?…is that 20 songs to include or exclude the big 6 qualifiers/is 20 the total we’ll have in the final or 20 plus those automatics…?…I’m not listening to the qualifiers atm btw, just the ones to look at putting through…

The 20 songs for the final includes those that are in the Big 6 (6+14=20).

[Ammi]

The 20 songs for the final includes those that are in the Big 6 (6+14=20).

…cheers me dears…:love:..I’m going to have to lose more of my list before the showdown to the final, then…whelp….

[Benjamin]

…cheers me dears…:love:..I’m going to have to lose more of my list before the showdown to the final, then…whelp….

-looks at list and cuts all of Ammi’s songs-

[Ammi]

-looks at list and cuts all of Ammi’s songs-

…is that what everyone’s wearing today, Never Enough song lyric tee-shirts…I guess if they suit and the fit feels right…:love:…I’m pretty loving my perfect winning outfit, though…it figure hugs my entries wonderfully…:fan:…


…I’ll think of my songs as not so much cut, but more as beautifully pruned…and pruning makes for a stronger entry…best in show, even…

[Ammi]

…in all seriousness, there are some great entries this edition…I know that we say that every time …:laugh: and how difficult it is to choose but I think this one really is quite exceptional…and a huge love for me…?..is discovering so many new artists/songs…

[Benjamin]

…in all seriousness, there are some great entries this edition…I know that we say that every time …:laugh: and how difficult it is to choose but I think this one really is quite exceptional…and a huge love for me…?..is discovering so many new artists/songs…

I’ve got three I’ve never heard of and love, so hoping they make it through to the final.

[Ammi]

I’ve got three I’ve never heard of and love, so hoping they make it through to the final.

…I’m wondering if yours are some of the same as mine…:laugh:..there were a few instant wows/loves that I hadn’t heard the artist before…

[Benjamin]

…I’m wondering if yours are some of the same as mine…:laugh:..there were a few instant wows/loves that I hadn’t heard the artist before…

Possibly. :laugh:

Love finding new music/artists via this.

[Ammi]

Possibly. :laugh:

Love finding new music/artists via this.

…:love:…I also love listening to song lyrics in their own country language…not understanding any of those lyrics but still falling in love with them…/…great music is the language that we all understand…:love:…

[Benjamin]

…:love:…I also love listening to song lyrics in their own country language…not understanding any of those lyrics but still falling in love with them…/…great music is the language that we all understand…:love:…

Same.

I also wondered, as it’s a music festival (not a song contest) could music only content be submitted (as some countries have great traditional music).

[Ammi]

Same.

I also wondered, as it’s a music festival (not a song contest) could music only content be submitted (as some countries have great traditional music).

…yeah, I think that would be a lovely idea to expand it out actually, as it is a festival of music, which also in essence will celebrate country traditions through their music artists…

[Josiah.]

Traditional music is greatly appreciated.

Interestingly enough, I've tried in the past with the idea of doing TiBBMF in the style of Sanremo, with multiple categories, but only 1 category of songs being scored. It was confusing for people, which is why I've continued doing it like Eurovision.

[Benjamin]

Traditional music is greatly appreciated.

Interestingly enough, I've tried in the past with the idea of doing TiBBMF in the style of Sanremo, with multiple categories, but only 1 category of songs being scored. It was confusing for people, which is why I've continued doing it like Eurovision.

Ahh ok. I may enter some non vocal things next time, along with some vocal ones. :amazed:

[Josiah.]

Also, I swear the calibre of songs keeps getting better with each edition.

[Ammi]

Also, I swear the calibre of songs keeps getting better with each edition.

…:love:…It really is…

[Benjamin]

I’d agree almost, although the amount of already well known songs entered this time brings it down for me.

[Ammi]

…this is a great new release from an artist that I entered in a previous edition…I think for those artists/songs that aren't well known and who are being introduced in this song festival…?…we can’t underestimate the impact and boost and influence to their careers that we’re making…

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[Benjamin]

Who is left to pick btw?

[Josiah.]

Who is left to pick btw?

Still waiting on songs for Belgium and Serbia.

[Benjamin]

Still waiting on songs for Belgium and Serbia.

Ahh ok.

[Josiah.]

Whilst we wait until Mock sends the Belgian and Serbian entries...

I now have the results from the first edition, and all videos from the eighth edition onwards on a quietly rebranded Tibbplay; so now we can relive all the moments from those past editions.

https://sites.google.com/view/tibbplay/shows/tibb-music-festival

[Ammi]

Whilst we wait until Mock sends the Belgian and Serbian entries...

I now have the results from the first edition, and all videos from the eighth edition onwards on a quietly rebranded Tibbplay; so now we can relive all the moments from those past editions.

https://sites.google.com/view/tibbplay/shows/tibb-music-festival

…wow that’s incredible, Josiah…:lovedup:…how professional that all looks and how talented you are to do that…so lovely to be able to pick out and relive a festival edition so smoothly and effortlessly…thank you for the work you put into this…:love:…

[Josiah.]

And to make things a bit more fun, I am deciding that due to the number of countries (33), I will be adding two more qualifiers to the final.

This means that there will be 22 countries in the final (Big 6 + 16 qualifiers), meaning 11 countries will not qualify, and not 13 like previously planned.

[Benjamin]

And to make things a bit more fun, I am deciding that due to the number of countries (33), I will be adding two more qualifiers to the final.

This means that there will be 22 countries in the final (Big 6 + 16 qualifiers), meaning 11 countries will not qualify, and not 13 like previously planned.

Happy days.

[Benjamin]

Whilst we wait until Mock sends the Belgian and Serbian entries...

I now have the results from the first edition, and all videos from the eighth edition onwards on a quietly rebranded Tibbplay; so now we can relive all the moments from those past editions.

https://sites.google.com/view/tibbplay/shows/tibb-music-festival

Just relived Gin Wigmore winning :love:

[Josiah.]

Just relived Gin Wigmore winning :love:

:flutter:

[Benjamin]

:flutter:

I forgot at the jury vote stage I was actually winning with Liechtenstein and NZ was in 4th. They swapped places once the televotes were given. :laugh:

[Josiah.]

I forgot at the jury vote stage I was actually winning with Liechtenstein and NZ was in 4th. They swapped places once the televotes were given. :laugh:

I remember putting together the video, and I was just awestruck at how close the final points were.

And rewatching the 13th edition, it still amazes me that it wasn't until France voted that Scotland got its first points. The US didn't take the lead until Sweden gave its points.

[Benjamin]

I remember putting together the video, and I was just awestruck at how close the final points were.

And rewatching the 13th edition, it still amazes me that it wasn't until France voted that Scotland got its first points. The US didn't take the lead until Sweden gave its points.

Has there ever been a country getting no points in the final?

[Josiah.]

Has there ever been a country getting no points in the final?

No one has received 0 points overall, but there have been times where people have received 0 points in at least 1 portion of the voting, which include:

- Mozambique - 0 points from Juries in #05's Semi-Final 1
- North Macedonia - 0 points from Televoting in #05's Semi-Final 1
- Belgium - 0 points from Televoting in #10's Semi-Final 1
- Sweden - 0 points from televoting in #10's Grand Final

[Josiah.]

We were close to having Türkiye getting nul points in last edition's Semi-Final, but they got 3 points (2 from Norway, 1 from Sweden).

[Benjamin]

We were close to having Türkiye getting nul points in last edition's Semi-Final, but they got 3 points (2 from Norway, 1 from Sweden).

Glad I gave it a point to help :laugh:

[Benjamin]

No one has received 0 points overall, but there have been times where people have received 0 points in at least 1 portion of the voting, which include:

- Mozambique - 0 points from Juries in #05's Semi-Final 1
- North Macedonia - 0 points from Televoting in #05's Semi-Final 1
- Belgium - 0 points from Televoting in #10's Semi-Final 1
- Sweden - 0 points from televoting in #10's Grand Final

Ooof, been a while though.

[Josiah.]

I might have to change the presenter of this edition, as Oriini Kaipara has been an MP in New Zealand's parliament for about a week now.

[Benjamin]

I might have to change the presenter of this edition, as Oriini Kaipara has been an MP in New Zealand's parliament for about a week now.

Ahh so she has.

May I recommend Rose Matafeo?

[Josiah.]

Good choice and suggestion Ben, and she is now the presenter of the eighteenth edition.

[Ammi]

…it’s a great feeling to have a winning country entry and know that others enjoy your song choice also…:love:…

[Benjamin]

Good choice and suggestion Ben, and she is now the presenter of the eighteenth edition.

:clap1:

[Josiah.]

I've added an article on the TiBBMF website about the news of the presenter change: https://sites.google.com/view/tibb-music-festival/news/now-presenting-rose-matafeo

I have also tweaked the contest pages on Tibbplay by adding individual pages for each video instead of having to scroll through each contest page to find the video you want.

[Ammi]

I've added an article on the TiBBMF website about the news of the presenter change: https://sites.google.com/view/tibb-music-festival/news/now-presenting-rose-matafeo

I have also tweaked the contest pages on Tibbplay by adding individual pages for each video instead of having to scroll through each contest page to find the video you want.

…:love:…that’s the perfect pic you’ve chosen of Rose Matafeo…

[Ammi]

…ughhhh it all looks divine, Josiah…:love:..

[Benjamin]

3 weeks to go :dazzler:

[Benjamin]

Better get a wriggle on Mystic Mock. I’m ready to judge your entries like the Task master judged your entries ;)

[Mystic Mock]

Better get a wriggle on Mystic Mock. I’m ready to judge your entries like the Task master judged your entries ;)

I will be sending my Belgium entry in at some point today.:dance:

Possibility for Serbia's too.

[Mystic Mock]

I've submitted all of them now.

I don't think any of these songs have been done in other editions.

I'm really proud of one of my picks in particular, I feel like that it's very Eurovision.:laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

Apologies for taking so long btw.

[Benjamin]

I've submitted all of them now.

I don't think any of these songs have been done in other editions.

I'm really proud of one of my picks in particular, I feel like that it's very Eurovision.:laugh:

:clap1:

Will take a listen when Josiah adds them and will add them to the odds.

[Mystic Mock]

:clap1:

Will take a listen when Josiah adds them and will add them to the odds.

:dance:

[Josiah.]

The Belgian and Serbian songs have been added to the Spotify and YouTube playlists. I could only get the Belgian entry on the Apple Music playlist as the Serbian entry is only available on Apple Music in Europe.

[Benjamin]

Update on odds to make the final. Please don’t take this as gospel (and it’s not the order of songs I like) as I’m basing it on how previous votes have gone in the past.

Also please don’t be disheartened if yours are low, there are always songs which get through which I predicted wouldn’t. :love:

To make the final

England - 4/5
Wales - 1/1
Sweden - 1/1
Tonga - 5/4
Ireland - 2/1
Netherlands - 5/2
USA - 5/2
Denmark - 3/1
Finland - 7/2
Germany - 4/1
Peru - 9/2
North Macedonia - 9/2
Japan - 5/1
Australia - 11/2
Czech Republic - 6/1
Liechtenstein - 7/1
Spain - 8/1
Norway - 9/1
Bulgaria - 10/1
Belgium - 12/1
Türkiye - 15/1
Slovakia - 18/1
Serbia - 20/1
Canada - 25/1
France - 33/1
Botswana - 40/1
Singapore - 50/1

[Mystic Mock]

Japan shortening.:dance:

[Benjamin]

Japan shortening.:dance:

This is a really hard one to predict after the top 4 in the odds.

[Mystic Mock]

This is a really hard one to predict after the top 4 in the odds.

It's really hard to predict other people's Music taste I think.

[Benjamin]

It's really hard to predict other people's Music taste I think.

Yeah, it is. Usually I can get a feel for a lot of the songs which will likely make it but this time there’s a quite a few which could make the cut.

[jones89]

When do we start scoring for the semi-final? 11th?

[Josiah.]

Yes, start scoring on the 11th.

[Mystic Mock]

Yeah, it is. Usually I can get a feel for a lot of the songs which will likely make it but this time there’s a quite a few which could make the cut.

I do love a close contest.

[Josiah.]

With just a week and a half to go until the Semi-Final, here are the main playlists for this edition! Just note that Botswana's song is only available on YouTube, and Serbia's song is only available on YouTube and Spotify.

Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UL6C7V9XQHa3Hv5ZizDWZ?si=24ab8fb9f36d49f2

YouTube Playlist:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54822789449_eb4a374997.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhDUmNUMEb-aM192LnFzns44jqs7IGf1h)
(click the picture to watch the YouTube playlist)

Apple Music Playlist:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54822789714_92243d684b_n.jpg (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tibb-music-festival-auckland-18/pl.u-8aAVj8efvd0pB1)
(click the picture to listen to the Apple Music playlist)

[Kate!]

Thanks Josiah.

[Mystic Mock]

That's a cool looking line-up of songs.:dance:

[Josiah.]

With just a week to go until the Semi-Final, I do have a question about the logo and the visual design of the contest for the nineteenth edition.

What should I do about the logo and the visual design so it doesn't feel boring or samey?

Question about the visual design:
1. Should I continue to use the same design that last edition and this edition have used, albeit with different colours and typefaces?
2. Should I create a new visual design?
or 3. Should I go back to the Eurovision 2024 style-design?

Question about the logo:
1. Keep the current logo?
2. Use the horizontal version of the current logo instead of the vertical version?
or 3. Go back to the previous logo with the heart?

[Benjamin]

I like the current designs.

[Ammi]

With just a week to go until the Semi-Final, I do have a question about the logo and the visual design of the contest for the nineteenth edition.

What should I do about the logo and the visual design so it doesn't feel boring or samey?

Question about the visual design:
1. Should I continue to use the same design that last edition and this edition have used, albeit with different colours and typefaces?
2. Should I create a new visual design?
or 3. Should I go back to the Eurovision 2024 style-design?

Question about the logo:
1. Keep the current logo?
2. Use the horizontal version of the current logo instead of the vertical version?
or 3. Go back to the previous logo with the heart?


…it really doesn’t feel boring and samey, it more feels like a familiar that we love to see on the forum and with a current climate of rapid change and a vibe of quick and fast moving, your logo/designs are a bit of a lighthouse, Josiah…taking over the TiBB Eurovision was not an easy thing because it’s always been so loved and one of the biggest forum positives…?…those are daunting shoes to fill, aren't they…?…but by making it into a music festival and celebration of world/country music you’ve really build it into such a great part of the forum that those who take part, love…so no changes needed….you've already made those changes and made it a wonderful experience…:love:…

[Josiah.]

Thanks Ben and Ammi for your input, especially Ammi for those kind words.

I just want to try and freshen things up a bit, especially since I still have an inkling for the ESC 2024 graphics.

[Ammi]

Thanks Ben and Ammi for your input, especially Ammi for those kind words.

I just want to try and freshen things up a bit, especially since I still have an inkling for the ESC 2024 graphics.

…I recall when I was about to start Most Loved and how incredibly nervous I felt because all that came before me were such fabulous hosts and it was such a loved thing for the forum…anyway, a forum person said to me, this isn’t their Most Loved though…it’s yours and it’ll work perfectly if you do it your way/always do it your way…and I think that applies here also…?…if you feel that you want to freshen it up because you have ideas of new graphics, if that’s what your own feelings are leading you to do…?…then be guided by that because you’ve made this music festival yours and it’ll always be right and work perfectly if you follow your own creativity with it, Josiah…

[Josiah.]

I have decided that for the nineteenth edition, I will be elevating the horizontal variant of the current logo to be the main logo. I will also be continuing on with the current graphics package, though changing some of the graphics and fonts (which will start being seen at points with this upcoming edition).

In addition, spokespersons will be making their return to the Grand Final during the jury voting. Spokespersons were last seen during the 13th edition in June of last year.

[Ammi]

I have decided that for the nineteenth edition, I will be elevating the horizontal variant of the current logo to be the main logo. I will also be continuing on with the current graphics package, though changing some of the graphics and fonts (which will start being seen at points with this upcoming edition).

In addition, spokespersons will be making their return to the Grand Final during the jury voting. Spokespersons were last seen during the 13th edition in June of last year.

…:love:…

[Josiah.]

The Semi-Final is on Saturday!!! Can't wait for you all to listen and vote on the songs.

Due to New Zealand being both the previous and current host country... Poland, as the runners-up of the previous edition, will open up the jury voting sequence in the Grand Final; whilst New Zealand will close the jury voting sequence.

[Ammi]

…how long will the semi final voting be open for, Josiah…?…I probably won’t get a chance until at least Monday-ish, to vote…

[Josiah.]

Ammi, Semi-Final voting will be open until the 15th.

[Ammi]

Ammi, Semi-Final voting will be open until the 15th.

…splendid stuff…all getting very exciting now, eh…:love:…

[Josiah.]

It is, and I can't wait! :D

[Ammi]

It is, and I can't wait! :D

…:love:..

[Josiah.]

Even though we are just days away from the Semi-Final, I have more news about the future of the contest.

After this edition, Delilah Crawford will be leaving the role of Executive Supervisor; but there already is a successor for the nineteenth edition in January.

https://sites.google.com/view/tibb-music-festival/news/another-changing-of-the-guard

[Barry.]

I don’t mind the style of the logo, if it ain’t broken don’t fix it

[Josiah.]

If anyone has something going on during the voting period and needs to vote early, please let me know and I will send you the voting info through PM.

[Josiah.]

The Semi-Final is tomorrow!

[Benjamin]

The Semi-Final is tomorrow!

:dazzler:

[Ammi]

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[Josiah.]

One hour and fifteen minutes to go!

[Barry.]

If anyone has something going on during the voting period and needs to vote early, please let me know and I will send you the voting info through PM.

I should be ok

[Kate!]

I'm here!!

[Benjamin]

I’m out this evening but will catch up later

[Josiah.]

Kia ora, tēnā tatou koa! TiBB Shapes Music in the Semi-Final.

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(click the pictures to watch the opening sequence followed by the YouTube playlist, and then come back to this post to view voting details)

If you do not wish to click both pictures, here is the link to the Tibbplay page for the Semi-Final: https://sites.google.com/view/tibbplay/shows/tibb-music-festival/tibb-music-festival-auckland-18/tibbmf-18-the-semi-final

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Ammi Barry. Benjamin jones89 Kate! Mystic Mock Nicky91 Vanessa You can vote by using the Google Form provided OR by sending me a private message if you don't feeling like using the form (I can put your responses in later).

You must send in 1 set of 1-8, 10, and 12 points (as televoting) for each country you are participating as. Countries cannot vote for themselves but can vote for others (including others you are participating as). If voting through PM, please send each country's votes in separate PMs (example: send a PM for the Swedish televote and another PM for Liechtenstein's televote). If you do not vote or you vote after the deadline has passed, your votes will be replaced by a result based on the Top 10 of the televoting. To other forum members, if you plan to vote in the Rest of the Forum vote, please send me a PM ranking all songs from 1 to 27.

Voting closes at 6pm on Wednesday 15 October.

The 16 countries with the most points will qualify for the final.

Good luck to all and...

TiBB, START VOTING NOW!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54822942936_4ffe126e47.jpg (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjRdIXmRa4MKOBTemx-q7N-x3M5ZhtDkwr9c_Poqm03YXvjA/viewform?usp=dialog)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tVRB67krkwIn2hmJc8d5f?si=e8735c290e934c63

[Benjamin]

Listening to them all again.

[Ammi]

….ahhhhh, beautifully presented as always, Josiah…:lovedup:…I’ll listen to them all again when I get home and try to put together some voting, it’s never easy…

[Mystic Mock]

I'll try to listen to them all a bit later.

I'm looking forward to the game.:dance:

[Benjamin]

Started voting.

[Ammi]

..oh gosh, I have to go out soon but I’m so going to try to get some voting started today…I have started to ‘short-list’…I just need to reduce it again and then get them in order of points…it’s agonising because the standard is always so good…this is the bit I do struggle with but I will get it done…well I’ll try to…

[Josiah.]

Who Has Voted So Far?
[X] Ammi
[O] Barry.
[X] Benjamin
[O] jones89
[X] Josiah.
[O] Kate!
[O] Mystic Mock
[O] Nicky91
[O] Vanessa

[Kate!]

Who Has Voted So Far?
[X] Ammi
[O] Barry.
[X] Benjamin (1 of 4 countries voted)
[O] jones89
[X] Josiah.
[O] Kate!
[O] Mystic Mock
[O] Nicky91
[O] Vanessa


When is the deadline.please?

[Josiah.]

Deadline is Wednesday at 6pm, though I might extend that to 11.59pm.

[Kate!]

Deadline is Wednesday at 6pm, though I might extend that to 11.59pm.

Afraid I can't do it then. I have a busy day tomorrow and I'm away Wednesday and Thursday.

[Benjamin]

I’ll get my last votes to you this evening as I’m just heading to the beach now.

[Benjamin]

Afraid I can't do it then. I have a busy day tomorrow and I'm away Wednesday and Thursday.

Do what I did. I popped the playlist on repeat in the background whilst doing stuff (like chores) and then any which stood out after a couple of hours were the ones which made my list.

Was actually a good way to do it as some I hadn’t really given much time to ear wormed their way into my head

[Kate!]

Do what I did. I popped the playlist on repeat in the background whilst doing stuff (like chores) and then any which stood out after a couple of hours were the ones which made my list.

Was actually a good way to do it as some I hadn’t really given much time to ear wormed their way into my head


Okie dokie. I'll see if I can get it done today.

[Ammi]

…or alternatively, Kate! …just vote all of my countries the highest points…that’s an easy/time effective way…

[Kate!]

…or alternatively, Kate! …just vote all of my countries the highest points…that’s an easy/time effective way…


:hugesmile:

[Josiah.]

Do what I did. I popped the playlist on repeat in the background whilst doing stuff (like chores) and then any which stood out after a couple of hours were the ones which made my list.

Was actually a good way to do it as some I hadn’t really given much time to ear wormed their way into my head

That's pretty much what I do each edition, and it seems to help figure out my choices.

[Barry.]

Voted

[Kate!]

I'm listening.

[Benjamin]

Ok, nearly finished with my final semi final rankings.

Fun fact. I did rankings at the very start based on 1st listen and my final rankings are so very different. Apart from my fave song. That has stayed my fave.

[Benjamin]

Voted.

[Josiah.]

And as an aside, but somewhat related to past contests.... I went to see Aly & AJ in concert; and I had a blast. I even got to meet them and have pictures with them.

[Kate!]

And as an aside, but somewhat related to past contests.... I went to see Aly & AJ in concert; and I had a blast. I even got to meet them and have pictures with them.

Wonderful :lovedup:

I've seen the pics. Gorgeous.

[Benjamin]

And as an aside, but somewhat related to past contests.... I went to see Aly & AJ in concert; and I had a blast. I even got to meet them and have pictures with them.

Ooh nice! Glad you had a good time.

[Ammi]

…awwwwwwwwww…:lovedup:…going to see a favourite artist performing live is such a magical thing …but when you get to meet them also, just such a life highlight that you’ll always hold, Josiah…:flutter:…how exciting it was for them to meet you and have those pics…

[Ammi]

…good luck all on your countries getting through to the final…:love:…


…that voting was incredibly difficult but the next/finals voting is going to be impossible…

[Benjamin]

Did everyone vote in time?

[Josiah.]

Jones, Nicky, and Vanessa have not voted.

With Vanessa, she's with Kate in Blackpool; so it's understandable; and I might extend the deadline to this time tomorrow just to be safe, since it won't take real long to make the results video.

[Benjamin]

Nicky again :laugh:

Jones is understandable, not sure he’s been on the past week?

But at least you have the back up if they don’t vote.

[Josiah.]

Yup

[Josiah.]

Okay, voting is now officially closed, and the qualifier reveal will be posted at 8pm.

[Ammi]

…perfect/exciting but brutal, that really was so difficult in voting…

[Nicky91]

Nicky again :laugh:

Jones is understandable, not sure he’s been on the past week?

But at least you have the back up if they don’t vote.

i have a cold, haven't been behind my computer that much, mostly on bed watching tv

[Benjamin]

i have a cold, haven't been behind my computer that much, mostly on bed watching tv

Hope you feel better soon. I just got over a cold. Hoping that’s it done for the winter.

[Benjamin]

Okay, voting is now officially closed, and the qualifier reveal will be posted at 8pm.

Oh exciting!

[Ammi]

…feel well soon, Nicky…:hug:..duvet days sound perfect for you atm…

[Josiah.]

And 5 minutes early because why not...
Kia ora. Who did you send to the final?

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(click the picture to watch the results video, and then come back to this post)

If you do not wish to click the picture, here is the link to the Tibbplay page for the Semi-Final: https://sites.google.com/view/tibbplay/shows/tibb-music-festival/tibb-music-festival-auckland-18/tibbmf-18-the-semi-final-results

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Ammi Barry. Benjamin jones89 Kate! Mystic Mock Nicky91 Vanessa

The qualifiers have been announced! And as mentioned in the video, the running order for the final will be announced later tonight into the overnight hours of tomorrow.

And huge props to Gin Wigmore for performing her #04 entry "Kill Of The Night" before the results.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tVRB67krkwIn2hmJc8d5f?si=e8735c290e934c63

[Benjamin]

Oh yay, mine all made it through for a change! :lovedup:

Not a bad set of results. A few surprises there. Well done everyone (I think everyone got at least one song through?)

I’ll go back to my SF odds and see how I did

[Benjamin]

To make the final

England - 4/5
Wales - 1/1
Sweden - 1/1
Tonga - 5/4
Ireland - 2/1
Netherlands - 5/2
USA - 5/2
Denmark - 3/1
Finland - 7/2
Germany - 4/1
Peru - 9/2
North Macedonia - 9/2
Japan - 5/1
Australia - 11/2
Czech Republic - 6/1
Liechtenstein - 7/1
Spain - 8/1
Norway - 9/1
Bulgaria - 10/1
Belgium - 12/1
Türkiye - 15/1
Slovakia - 18/1
Serbia - 20/1
Canada - 25/1
France - 33/1
Botswana - 40/1
Singapore - 50/1

Not too shabby, not my finest though.

[Benjamin]

Thanks btw Josiah and yay for Gin :love:

Let me know when you’ve done the final running order and I’ll get some odds for you.

[Josiah.]

Thanks btw Josiah and yay for Gin :love:

Let me know when you’ve done the final running order and I’ll get some odds for you.

Final Running Order:
01. Netherlands
02. Tonga
03. Poland
04. Germany
05. North Macedonia
06. South Korea
07. Türkiye
08. New Zealand
09. France
10. Liechtenstein
11. Bulgaria
12. Austria
13. Denmark
14. Scotland
15. Czechia
16. United States
17. Ireland
18. Wales
19. Australia
20. Italy
21. Sweden
22. England

[Benjamin]

Chur. Will give them all a listen after Traitors and get you some odds. :love:

[Ammi]

…love the opening track/vid…:lovedup:…such a fabulous choice…



….so well done to all of the countries who got through, some truly great song choices…:love:…it was such a tough choice…I’m so happy that Tonga got through, it’s my favourite of all the country songs I had and it’s part of my playlist now, I love it so much…:love:…and so great to have two countries in the final also…


…thank you for such a slick and well put together and lovely presentation show, Josiah…:love:…you really do make it all visually gorgeous…:love:..

[Benjamin]

I realised I’d already done rough final odds so with a quick flick through the songs again, here they are.

Again, this isn’t a prediction of where songs will place, only how likely they are to win. It also doesn’t mean my odds are accurate as we’ve seen over the past years hahaha.

Also, these don’t reflect how I’ll be voting.

To win

Sweden - 5/4
Tonga - 2/1
Ireland - 5/2
Netherlands - 5/2
USA - 3/1
Germany - 7/2
England - 4/1
New Zealand - 9/2
Denmark - 5/1
Liechtenstein - 11/2
Australia - 6/1
Wales - 7/1
South Korea - 7/1
Scotland - 8/1
Bulgaria - 10/1
North Macedonia - 12/1
Poland - 14/1
Czech Republic - 15/1
Türkiye - 18/1
Austria - 20/1
Italy - 25/1
France - 33/1


Winning song to be in English

Yes - 4/5
No - 33/1


Winning country to have won before

Yes - 2/1
No - 6/1

[Barry.]

I’m happy people liked Bulgaria

[Benjamin]

I’m happy people liked Bulgaria

Sad Slovakia went out. It was one of the songs which grew on me over the past couple of weeks.

[Barry.]

Sad Slovakia went out. It was one of the songs which grew on me over the past couple of weeks.

Yeah loved that song but I knew it wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea.

Shook that Japan went out though

[Benjamin]

Yeah loved that song but I knew it wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea.

Shook that Japan went out though

Yeah, I thought that would go through.

No offence to France, but I was most surprised it went through, as usually French songs in French do badly. Good to see it buck a trend.

[Benjamin]

I’m surprised my entry for Australia made it through. :laugh:

[Vanessa]

Sorry guys I've been away and now I'm also unwell :bawling:

[Mystic Mock]

Hope you feel better soon. I just got over a cold. Hoping that’s it done for the winter.

Same here, thankfully I've only got a little bit of a cough left now.:dance:

My advice to Nicky91 is to drink Lemsip, it always does wonders for me when I am bed ridden.

[Mystic Mock]

Oh yay, mine all made it through for a change! :lovedup:

Not a bad set of results. A few surprises there. Well done everyone (I think everyone got at least one song through?)

I’ll go back to my SF odds and see how I did

:bawling:

Seriously though, well done everyone.

There's some pretty interesting and varied taste in the line-up, it should be pretty good.

[Ammi]

….awwwwww Vanessa…:hug:…also wishing you to feel well soon too…:love:..

[Ammi]

I’m surprised my entry for Australia made it through. :laugh:

…:laugh:…I’m sitting here saying nothing ….

[Benjamin]

:bawling:

Seriously though, well done everyone.

There's some pretty interesting and varied taste in the line-up, it should be pretty good.

Awww Mock, I thought you’d got one through. I’m really surprised Japan didn’t. :(

[Benjamin]

…:laugh:…I’m sitting here saying nothing ….

The song was based on a day in the life of you btw, did you know that? :dazzler:

[Ammi]

…I didn’t realise that you hadn’t gone through either, Mock…when the qualifying countries are announced, I can’t always connect them to the member who chose them….I’m so sorry but it was such a tough vote and entirely ruthless this time…you have an automatic qualifier in there, though…?…

[Ammi]

The song was based on a day in the life of you btw, did you know that? :dazzler:

…that’s why I gave it a point, that was such a day that it needs to be acknowledged and celebrated somehow…

[Josiah.]

I will have to delay the final to Sunday evening like last edition, as my work schedule is interfering with the editing of the recap.

[Mystic Mock]

Awww Mock, I thought you’d got one through. I’m really surprised Japan didn’t. :(

I was pinning my hopes on Japan getting through.

But sadly it wasn't meant to be.:(

[Mystic Mock]

…I didn’t realise that you hadn’t gone through either, Mock…when the qualifying countries are announced, I can’t always connect them to the member who chose them….I’m so sorry but it was such a tough vote and entirely ruthless this time…you have an automatic qualifier in there, though…?…

It's fine Ammi, it's a bit of fun for me tbh.:dance:

[Mystic Mock]

I will have to delay the final to Sunday evening like last edition, as my work schedule is interfering with the editing of the recap.

That's okay Josiah.

Out of interest do I have to cast my votes in the final as representing Japan, Serbia, and Belgium, or do I cast votes apart of the public vote?

[Ammi]

That's okay Josiah.

Out of interest do I have to cast my votes in the final as representing Japan, Serbia, and Belgium, or do I cast votes apart of the public vote?

…you still cast votes from all the countries that you chose songs for, Mock…I only have one country that qualified but I’ll still submit votes from the two that didn’t get through…

[Ammi]

…and that’s cool Josiah, whenever is good for you …:love:…it keeps that excitement an extra day, so that’s lovely also…

[Mystic Mock]

…you still cast votes from all the countries that you chose songs for, Mock…I only have one country that qualified but I’ll still submit votes from the two that didn’t get through…

Okay, thanks.:wavey:

[Josiah.]

The Grand Final will be posted at 7pm! See you then.

[Ammi]

The Grand Final will be posted at 7pm! See you then.

…:love:…


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[Benjamin]

The Grand Final will be posted at 7pm! See you then.

:lovedup:

[Benjamin]

🇦🇺 🇳🇿 🇱🇮 🇺🇸

Here

[Josiah.]

Kia ora, tēnā tatou koa! TiBB Shapes Music in the Grand Final.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54591280334_ea339245f8_z.jpg (https://drive.google.com/file/d/16HgidzZe0KPWPG3DUd94DZtKG-FdGw-w/view?usp=drive_link)
(click the picture to watch the video, and then come back to this post to view voting details)

If you do not wish to click the picture, here is the link to the Tibbplay page for the Grand Final: https://sites.google.com/view/tibbplay/shows/tibb-music-festival/tibb-music-festival-auckland-18/tibbmf-18-the-grand-final

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Ammi Barry. Benjamin jones89 Kate! Mystic Mock Nicky91 Vanessa You can vote by sending me a private message.

You must send in 2 sets of 1-8, 10, and 12 points (one for the jury voting and the other for the televoting) for each country you are participating as. Countries cannot vote for themselves but can vote for others (including others you are participating as). Please send each country's votes in separate PMs (example: send a PM for the Swedish jury & televote and another PM for Liechtenstein's jury & televote). If you do not vote or you vote after the deadline lapses, your votes will be deemed null and void and replaced by results based on the top 10 of the televote. To other forum members, if you plan to vote in the Rest of the Forum vote, please rank all songs from 1 to 22.

Voting closes at 6.59pm on Friday 24 October.

Good luck to all and...

TiBB, START VOTING NOW!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7iYIfeaA0FKy8G9XFtFIg8?si=eb87d33c828b4933

[Benjamin]

Watching now. :amazed: