TiBB Music Festival: Düsseldorf 19 // And the winner is... (pg. 8)

[Josiah.]

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Official Website: Click Here! (https://sites.google.com/view/tibb-music-festival/previous-contests/düsseldorf-19)
Official Wikia: Click Here! (https://channel-tibb.fandom.com/wiki/TiBB_Music_Festival_19)

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.

Düsseldorf, Germany — The latest city where once again TiBB Shapes Music. Welcome to Deutschland. Welcome to Düsseldorf. 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)
Auckland 18 (October 2025) - (Winner: Germany, semi-final starts p.8, final starts p.10) (https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=397903)

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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
• Puerto Rico
• Suriname
• United States ««Big 6 qualifier»» (chosen by Benjamin) <-song chosen->
• UK Virgin Islands
• US Virgin Islands

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

AFRICA:
• Algeria
• Angola
• Botswana
• 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 (chosen by Benjamin) <-song chosen->
• Azerbaijan
• Belgium
• Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Bulgaria ««Big 6 qualifier»» (chosen by jones89) <-song chosen->
• Croatia (chosen by Nicky91) <-song chosen->
• Cyprus
• Czechia (chosen by jones89) <-song chosen->
• Denmark (chosen by Josiah.) <-song chosen->
• Estonia
• England (chosen by jones89) <-song chosen->
• Faroe Islands
• Finland
• France (chosen by Vanessa)
• Georgia
• Germany ««Big 6 qualifier & Host Country»» (chosen by Nicky91) <-song chosen->
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland (chosen by Kate!) <-song chosen->
• Ireland ««Big 6 qualifier»» (chosen by Vanessa)
• Italy (chosen by Kate!) <-song chosen->
• Kazakhstan
• Kosovo
• Latvia
• Lebanon
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Montenegro
• Netherlands (chosen by Nicky91) <-song chosen->
• North Macedonia (chosen by Josiah.) <-song chosen-> «withdrawn, saving entry for #20»
• Northern Ireland
• Norway (chosen by Benjamin) <-song chosen->
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania (chosen by Nicky91) <-song chosen->
• (Free) Russia
• San Marino
• Scotland (chosen by Mystic Mock)
• Serbia
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain (chosen by Kate!) <-song chosen->
• Sweden (chosen by jones89) <-song chosen->
• Switzerland
• Türkiye
• Ukraine
• Vatican City
• Wales ««Big 6 qualifier»» (chosen by Josiah) <-song chosen->

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[Vanessa]

I'll go for Ireland

[Benjamin]

Thanks for USA again. :love:

Your image won’t show for us in UK now btw. Imgur has been blocked (not sure why).

[Josiah.]

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[Josiah.]

Thanks for USA again. :love:

Your image won’t show for us in UK now btw. Imgur has been blocked (not sure why).

Fixed it.

[Benjamin]

Fixed it.

Perfect. :love:

[Kate!]

Spain
Italy
Iceland
Australia

[Benjamin]

Spain
Italy
Iceland
Australia

Oooh Iceland. Been a while since they were in. :clap1:

[Ammi]

…I might sit this edition out, Josiah…/…or maybe choose some late entry countries if I feel that I’ll have time to song search etc…but I’m most definitely going to follow and wish you all great song finds…:love:..

[Josiah.]

That’s completely understandable Ammi. Whether you do last minute entries or decide to sit out and be a part of the Rest of the Forum vote, I know you’ll be following along.

[Ammi]

That’s completely understandable Ammi. Whether you do last minute entries or decide to sit out and be a part of the Rest of the Forum vote, I know you’ll be following along.

…:love:..

[Josiah.]

I have decided that the grand final recap will be a more-simple recap with just the 30-second snippets and simple transitions (along with the running order board). I have also decided that the full-length Grand Final show will be posted on the results day (1 February), and I've already got a few pieces of that prepared.

[jones89]

Can i have…

Bulgaria
England
Sweden
Czechia

[Josiah.]

OP updated.

[Benjamin]

Can i have…

Bulgaria
England
Sweden
Czechia

Not you coming for the crown again. :fist:

[jones89]

Not you coming for the crown again. :fist:

Heyy if it happens.. it happens :hehe:

[Josiah.]

And we have our shortlisted cities: Cologne and Düsseldorf!

More info on the TiBBMF website: https://sites.google.com/view/tibb-music-festival/news/2-cities-shortlisted-to-host

[Benjamin]

Mystic Mock Nicky91 are you participating in this one?

[Nicky91]

yes i'll participate


and i'm sending someone controversial :devil: just to show my support for that artist




my nations

Netherlands

Germany

Romania

Croatia

[Benjamin]

yes i'll participate


and i'm sending someone controversial :devil: just to show my support for that artist




my nations

Netherlands

Germany

Romania

Croatia

I swear every edition you send songs which when I first hear, I’m not a fan of, then by the end of the contest they end up being some of my favourites. :laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

Mystic Mock Nicky91 are you participating in this one?

I'll wait and see for now.

As I'm not entirely sure if I'll have the time.

[Nicky91]

my entry title reveal


Germany: this must be the GOAT host entry of all time, a music legend who celebrates his 80th birthday this year, and this being a new song in his best of album Jurgen Drews - Konig Bleibt Konig

Netherlands: two at first rival bands joining forces for one song, both bands having many number 1 hit songs in their discographies, Blof & Racoon - Glas

Romania: the yodelling QUEEN from 2017 is back! but this time with more gypsy music, Ilinca Bacila & Gadjo Dilo - Ding Deng Dong

Croatia: and yes i said controversial artist, he might be an anti-vaxxer, but he is a phenomenal musician Kiki Rahimovski - Tko Nas To Razdvaja

[Benjamin]

I'll wait and see for now.

As I'm not entirely sure if I'll have the time.

Nawwww. I hope you do get some time.

[Mystic Mock]

Nawwww. I hope you do get some time.

:fc:

[Nicky91]

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Jurgen Drews

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Blof & Racoon

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Kiki Rahimovski

[Josiah.]

And we have a host city! Welcome to Düsseldorf!

More info on the TiBBMF website: https://sites.google.com/view/tibb-music-festival/news/tibb-shapes-d%C3%BCsseldorf

[Ammi]

…:love:..hello Düsseldorf!…

[Josiah.]

We currently have 22 countries, with only one (Wales) not having a member backing it. If the number does not budge anytime soon, I will modify the schedule for the edition.

[Ammi]

…I’ll take Wales please, Josiah…:laugh:..:love:..

[Josiah.]

OP updated.

[Kate!]

…I’ll take Wales please, Josiah…:laugh:..:love:..

Ammi to the rescue like a beacon of light.

[Ammi]

…:laugh:…I’ll take France as well, please …:love:…

[Josiah.]

In a statement sent to the TiBB Broadcasting Union, MRT has announced that instead of sending Susana Gavazova and her song "Ludo Mlado" to Düsseldorf, they would withdraw their participation for the nineteenth edition and instead send Gavazova for the twentieth edition later in 2026.

[arista]

I'll go for Ireland


Lucky Ireland

[Benjamin]

In a statement sent to the TiBB Broadcasting Union, MRT has announced that instead of sending Susana Gavazova and her song "Ludo Mlado" to Düsseldorf, they would withdraw their participation for the nineteenth edition and instead send Gavazova for the twentieth edition later in 2026.

:(

Are you picking a diff country?

[Josiah.]

:(

Are you picking a diff country?

No. I just thought given the calibre of songs for this edition, I’d hold that song off until next edition.

[Benjamin]

No. I just thought given the calibre of songs for this edition, I’d hold that song off until next edition.

Fair.

[Mystic Mock]

Go on, I'll take part again if you don't mind?

I'll pick Japan, Scotland, and China please.

[Josiah.]

OP updated.

[Benjamin]

Go on, I'll take part again if you don't mind?

I'll pick Japan, Scotland, and China please.

:clap1:

[Ammi]

…I’m so sorry to mess you around, Josiah…but I’m going to have to un-take Wales and France and opt out of the edition again…I did have a song for each that I had in mind but I wasn’t completely happy so had them on hold while I looked more…but I just won’t have the time…although I don’t go away for Christmas until mid December, I just have too many commitments before that, to properly give this the attention it deserves in checking out songs etc…I’m so sorry but if you’ll have me…next season after this one…?…

[Josiah.]

So, as of right now, we have 24 countries.

And due to the North Macedonian song being saved for #20; I have decided to take on Wales, and I've already chosen a song.

[Vanessa]

I'll take India as well. Something different.

[Vanessa]

I'll have France if no one else wants it.

[Nicky91]

as of next edition please include Gibraltar in the list of countries to choose from, their broadcaster is called GBC

no discrimination against the most classy micro-state of them all :nono:

[Josiah.]

I will make sure of that Nicky.

Also, if we get more than the 26 countries we currently have, the semi-final will be guaranteed. But if the number of countries stays at 26, we will have just the final.

[Benjamin]

I will make sure of that Nicky.

Also, if we get more than the 26 countries we currently have, the semi-final will be guaranteed. But if the number of countries stays at 26, we will have just the final.

When is the deadline for songs to be in?

[Josiah.]

Deadline for songs is Christmas Eve.

[Benjamin]

Not long :dazzler:

[Josiah.]

In the midst of editing and what-not, I have created a new TBU/TiBBvision intro; which will feature clips of winning songs, set to the instrumental version of the 6th edition’s winning song “Attack of Panic” by Aly & AJ.

I can’t wait for you all to see it.

[Ammi]

In the midst of editing and what-not, I have created a new TBU/TiBBvision intro; which will feature clips of winning songs, set to the instrumental version of the 6th edition’s winning song “Attack of Panic” by Aly & AJ.

I can’t wait for you all to see it.

…honestly, you’re such a sweetheart with all of the lovely creations and touches that you take the time to put together for us to make it all more special …you make it a whole lovely experience…:lovedup:..

[Josiah.]

I have the link to the new TBU/TiBBvision intro: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M9YEovbn2OWyMSovBx9mnUFSdCyDSDHu/view?usp=sharing

I'm getting excited about this.

[Ammi]

I have the link to the new TBU/TiBBvision intro: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M9YEovbn2OWyMSovBx9mnUFSdCyDSDHu/view?usp=sharing

I'm getting excited about this.

…oh wow, Josiah…:flutter:…I love that…

[Kate!]

I have the link to the new TBU/TiBBvision intro: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M9YEovbn2OWyMSovBx9mnUFSdCyDSDHu/view?usp=sharing

I'm getting excited about this.

:amazed:

[Benjamin]

I have the link to the new TBU/TiBBvision intro: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M9YEovbn2OWyMSovBx9mnUFSdCyDSDHu/view?usp=sharing

I'm getting excited about this.

:clap1:

[jones89]

When do all the songs need in for ??

[Josiah.]

When do all the songs need in for ??

By Christmas Eve at the latest.

[jones89]

By Christmas Eve at the latest.

:thumbs:

[Josiah.]

23 of the 26 songs so far have been sent so far.

[Benjamin]

23 of the 26 songs so far have been sent so far.

Who is left?

[Josiah.]

Who is left?

Vanessa is the only one left to send songs.

[Benjamin]

Santa's NaughtiNess just in case you’d forgotten. :love:

[Benjamin]

So the big day is fast approaching. Josiah asked if I could do the Artist reveal cards.

Over the next few days I’ll post a few artists who’ll be representing their country in the 19th contest!

Let’s begin!



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https://i.ibb.co/KjMnF3Nh/Canada.png

[Barry.]

I’m one of the rest of the world votes, good luck everyone

[Benjamin]

I’m one of the rest of the world votes, good luck everyone

Didn’t fancy playing the time?

[Josiah.]

Given that the video being posted on the day of the results is going to be the full-length video (which depending on how things turn out could be anywhere between 45 minutes and almost 3 hours like actual ESC), should I do a regular recap video for the voting period, or just post the YouTube and Spotify playlists?

[Barry.]

Didn’t fancy playing the time?

Nah couldn’t think of any artist this time, maybe next contest

[Benjamin]

Given that the video being posted on the day of the results is going to be the full-length video (which depending on how things turn out could be anywhere between 45 minutes and almost 3 hours like actual ESC), should I do a regular recap video for the voting period, or just post the YouTube and Spotify playlists?

I’m easy either way. Which ever is easiest for you.

[Benjamin]

Nah couldn’t think of any artist this time, maybe next contest

Fair.

[Mystic Mock]

Good luck everyone.

[Benjamin]

A few more cheeky reveals…

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https://i.ibb.co/N2R68Ssm/Croatia.png

https://i.ibb.co/0yW5WHQL/Czechia.png

https://i.ibb.co/bjGW6TNk/Denmark.png

[Josiah.]

Whilst we wait for the rest of the artists and their songs to be revealed over the coming days, I have news about our opening acts and our interval acts.

For our opening act, we will have Eurovision 2010 winner Lena singing her song "Good again". For the Parade of Nations, we will have our current-reigning winner Kim Petras singing her winning song "Icy".

For the interval acts, we will have Kim Petras singing her song "Freak It", followed by the previous 18 winners in a medley showcase, and then followed by Nico Santos singing his TiBBMF #03 and #10 entry "Play with Fire".

[Benjamin]

Ooh a medley showcase. :clap1:

[Benjamin]

Another cheeky selection of artists performing…

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https://i.ibb.co/Y7KrJSwj/Iceland.png

https://i.ibb.co/4wYbMxQ9/Italy.png

https://i.ibb.co/whpPy9gB/Japan.png

[Benjamin]

Next up, we have…

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https://i.ibb.co/tTMNR4hk/New-Zealand.png

https://i.ibb.co/8nBt0TCM/Norway.png

https://i.ibb.co/S4Lg1NtP/Romania.png

https://i.ibb.co/Xr5sc20N/Scotland.png

[Kate!]

These look amazing

[Benjamin]

These look amazing

Thanks.

I have them in better quality but the uploader I used only keeps them 48 hours, so having to use another uploader which reduces the quality. :(

[Kate!]

Thanks.

I have them in better quality but the uploader I used only keeps them 48 hours, so having to use another uploader which reduces the quality. :(


Great job love.

[Benjamin]

And the last batch of artists (for now).

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https://i.ibb.co/9kFJLQWf/Wales.png

[Josiah.]

And we now have all 26 songs sent in!

[Kate!]

And we now have all 26 songs sent in!

Applause!!

[Josiah.]

There might only be a month until voting happens, but just to get you all in the mood; I come bearing Christmas presents in the form of the Spotify playlist and the YouTube playlist.

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(click the picture to watch the YouTube playlist)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ErmlCeaFSh0GixuUpCuoj?si=0dc85d18d0f74d12

Ammi The Grinch The Human Santapede JingleJones Holly Christmas Merry Mockmas Nicky91 Santa's NaughtiNess

I've even tagged Barry since he's going to be voting in the Rest of the Forum vote when the time to vote comes.

[Benjamin]

The last three artists…

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https://i.ibb.co/YTWWXJt5/India.png

https://i.ibb.co/C3xtccjB/Ireland.png

[Benjamin]

Winners odds below. As usual, these are not a reflection on how I’ll be voting. These are merely a prediction of likelihood to win now I’ve listened to them all, and also based on previous contests.

To Win

Sweden - 2/1
Ireland - 5/2
England - 5/2
South Korea - 3/1
USA - 7/2
New Zealand - 7/2
Czechia - 4/1
France - 9/2
Canada - 9/2
Austria - 5/1
Iceland - 11/2
Australia - 6/1
Norway - 13/2
Bulgaria - 7/1
Italy - 8/1
China - 9/1
Denmark - 10/1
Scotland - 12/1
India - 14/1
Wales - 15/1
Romania - 18/1
Netherlands - 20/1
Spain - 25/1
Japan - 28/1
Germany - 33/1
Croatia - 33/1

[Mystic Mock]

Well I really like the one song choice that's been selected for this game.:dance:

[Benjamin]

Just realised voting isn’t open until 18th Jan. :laugh:

I’m listening to the playlist every so often to get a feel.

[Josiah.]

I could open the voting now and have it open for a month.

[Benjamin]

I could open the voting now and have it open for a month.

I guess it gives people more time (as last time some people didn’t vote in time). Are you ready for voting to be opened though?

[Josiah.]

I am ready for it to be opened.

[Benjamin]

Happy Christmas btw.

[Josiah.]

And same to you Ben.

[Josiah.]

Screw it, voting is now open because a month to wait to vote is a bit ridiculous; and also Happy Christmas everybody![/B]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54998533168_90a5770366_z.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhDUmNUMEb-a_8oKKGK9Qa6zxCVIAlKKI)
(click the picture to watch the YouTube playlist)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ErmlCeaFSh0GixuUpCuoj?si=0dc85d18d0f74d12

Ammi The Grinch The Human Santapede JingleJones Holly Christmas Merry Mockmas Nicky91 Santa's NaughtiNess


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 Sunday 25 January.

Good luck to all and...

TiBB, START VOTING NOW!

Note: Kate and I have already voted because we were too excited and eager to vote after listening to the songs.

[Benjamin]

:dazzler:

Don’t forget to update the title Coldwinter

[Benjamin]

Jury votes sent. Will do the other votes over the next few days.

[Mystic Mock]

I'll get some of this done over the next few days.

[Benjamin]

My jury votes will be coming just after NY.

[Benjamin]

*I mean televotes

[Barry.]

Oh we can vote now? I’ll have a listen after new years

[Kate!]

I've voted

[Benjamin]

Coldwinter the Spotify and YouTube list are in alphabetical order (not running order) still. Just in case you didn’t realise.

[jones89]

So are we just voting for the final? No semi final?

[Kate!]

So are we just voting for the final? No semi final?

Yes just the final

[jones89]

Yes just the final

Ok thankyouu x

[Benjamin]

I’ve just stumbled upon a song I’m absolutely using for the next contest. :dazzler:

[Benjamin]

Sending my televotes now.

[Josiah.]

Hey everyone. Sorry about my week-long disappearance, I was in the hospital and just got home (4/1/2026).

I'll be looking at the votes received so far here shortly.

[Benjamin]

Hey everyone. Sorry about my week-long disappearance, I was in the hospital and just got home (4/1/2026).

I'll be looking at the votes received so far here shortly.

I hope everything is ok.

[Josiah.]

I hope everything is ok.

I'm doing okay, I'll let you know the details on FB.

[Josiah.]

Voting Tracker
[X] Barry. (as Rest of the Forum)
[O] Benjamin
[O] jones89
[O] Josiah
[O] Kate!
[X] Mystic Mock
[X] Nicky91
[X] Vanessa

(as of 7 January 2026)

[Josiah.]

And here's a sneak peek at the scoreboard (obviously with no points added in since there's still plenty of voting time):
https://i.ibb.co/4RxRHLbD/Ti-BBMF19-Scoreboard-Example.png

[Benjamin]

Looks amazing. :clap1:

[Josiah.]

I’m watching the contest video in my video editor (up to the beginning of the jury voting), and it’s turned out great so far.

Can’t wait for the end of the month so we all can see the finished product.

[Ammi]

…sorry, just being really dumb, Josiah… could you remind me of how I vote as a no country participating person…?….just one vote, I presume…

[Josiah.]

…sorry, just being really dumb, Josiah… could you remind me of how I vote as a no country participating person…?….just one vote, I presume…

For the Rest of the Forum vote, you just rank the songs from 1 to 26.

[Benjamin]

Is the final still 1st Feb? Did I make that date up? :laugh:

[Josiah.]

Is the final still 1st Feb? Did I make that date up? :laugh:

The video/results is still being posted on the 1st.

Voting is only open for 2 more weeks.

[Benjamin]

The video/results is still being posted on the 1st.

Voting is only open for 2 more weeks.

Ahh perfect, thank you. Hope you’re doing ok.

[Josiah.]

I’m doing okay, Ben.

[Benjamin]

I’m doing okay, Ben.

Glad to hear. :love:

[Josiah.]

Voting Reminder for those who haven't voted

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54998533168_90a5770366_z.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhDUmNUMEb-a_8oKKGK9Qa6zxCVIAlKKI)
(click the picture to watch the YouTube playlist)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ErmlCeaFSh0GixuUpCuoj?si=0dc85d18d0f74d12

Ammi Barry. Mystic Mock Nicky91 Vanessa

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 Ammi and Barry, if you plan to vote in the Rest of the Forum vote, please rank all songs from 1 to 26.

Voting closes at 6.59pm on Sunday 25 January.

Good luck to all and...

TiBB, START VOTING NOW!

Note: Ben, Jones, Kate, and myself have already voted.

[Mystic Mock]

Okay, thanks Josiah.:dance:

[Vanessa]

Sorry I have a lot on at the moment. I'll rank when I can.

[Benjamin]

Sorry I have a lot on at the moment. I'll rank when I can.

You’ve still got 13 days. :love:

[Benjamin]

Not sure if Nicky will vote, he’s not been online since the 27th.

[Josiah.]

I'm definitely worried about Nicky, given he hasn't been online since then.

When I post the video, I am going to put the timestamps of each section of the show in the post (in a spoiler, so to not make the post too long); as that way, people can either watch the video in full or they can easily skim through the songs and go right to the interval acts and voting.

[Barry.]

Will do this

[Benjamin]

I'm definitely worried about Nicky, given he hasn't been online since then.


Yeah, it’s been over 2 weeks now.

[Josiah.]

Yeah, it’s been over 2 weeks now.

Now I'm trying to figure out how to do his votes if he doesn't come back online soon.

[Josiah.]

And here is the order in which countries will vote:
https://i.ibb.co/3ynJ8WJh/Ti-BBMF19-Voting-Order.png

[Benjamin]

Now I'm trying to figure out how to do his votes if he doesn't come back online soon.

I’d just look at the top 10 point scorers overall from everyone else’s votes in both the tele and jury and then just award his points reflecting those in each. That way it won’t alter any positions.

Say the jury top ten looked like this after everyone voted:

276 - Liechtenstein
200 - Turkmenistan
189 - Fiji
187 - Guyana
160 - Gibraltar
155 - Chad
143 - Eritrea
139 - Palau
118 - Nepal
97 - Cape Verde

Award his points from his countries based on them:

12 - Liechtenstein
10 - Turkmenistan
8 - Fiji

And so on. And then do the same for televotes.

Does that make sense?

[Josiah.]

I’d just look at the top 10 point scorers overall from everyone else’s votes in both the tele and jury and then just award his points reflecting those in each. That way it won’t alter any positions.

Say the jury top ten looked like this after everyone voted:

276 - Liechtenstein
200 - Turkmenistan
189 - Fiji
187 - Guyana
160 - Gibraltar
155 - Chad
143 - Eritrea
139 - Palau
118 - Nepal
97 - Cape Verde

Award his points from his countries based on them:

12 - Liechtenstein
10 - Turkmenistan
8 - Fiji

And so on. And then do the same for televotes.

Does that make sense?

It does.

[Benjamin]

It does.

Perfect. It’s late and I’m tired, so wasn’t sure if it did. :laugh:

[Ammi]

…I’ve listened to all of the songs twice now so I promise that I’ll rank them and get them back to you shortly, Josiah…

[Benjamin]

…I’ve listened to all of the songs twice now so I promise that I’ll rank them and get them back to you shortly, Josiah…

You need to listen to them all 58 times. :fist:

[Benjamin]

Percy aka Nicky, don’t forget to vote.

[Vanessa]

Will do this tomorrow. Not feeling great today,

[Benjamin]

Who is left to vote?

[Josiah.]

Barry (as Rest of the Forum), Nicky, Mock, and Vanessa.

[Benjamin]

Josiah has had something come up last minute and and has said 1 February is now the voting deadline, and 8 February is now the date for the final.

Nicky91 Vanessa Mystic Mock Barry. Ammi jones89 Kate!

[Ammi]

…thank you, I am fully voted …:love:.…I do hope that all is ok with you, Josiah…you always spend so much time in making this TiBB event perfect and enjoyable for us and that’s so appreciated always…:love:…

[Barry.]

Sorry I’ll do this now

[Mystic Mock]

Josiah has had something come up last minute and and has said 1 February is now the voting deadline, and 8 February is now the date for the final.

Nicky91 Vanessa Mystic Mock Barry. Ammi jones89 Kate!

Okay, thanks Benjamin.:wavey:

I hope that everything is okay on Josiah's end.

[Benjamin]

Bumping for anyone who hasn’t yet voted. :dazzler:

[Benjamin]

Not sure if everyone has voted, but you have a few days left to get them in to Josiah. :love:

[Josiah.]

I am home from the hospital yet again everyone! Voting is still open for another week.

[Vanessa]

I am home from the hospital yet again everyone! Voting is still open for another week.

I'll do this tomorrow. I'll have plenty of time.

[Ammi]

I am home from the hospital yet again everyone! Voting is still open for another week.

…huge positive thoughts to you, Josiah…:hug:..

[Kate!]

I'm very much looking forward to this. Welcome back Josiah. Much love xxxx

[Josiah.]

With editing the voting sequence, I have gotten to 9 of the 16 countries that have voted so far; plus calculating Ammi and Barry's combined votes for the Rest of the Forum vote in the televoting.

[Vanessa]

With editing the voting sequence, I have gotten to 9 of the 16 countries that have voted so far; plus calculating Ammi and Barry's combined votes for the Rest of the Forum vote in the televoting.

Is it ok if I send you the votes tomorrow? I'm so tired.

[Josiah.]

Yes Vanessa, that's fine.

[Mystic Mock]

I'm sorry for the late voting Josiah, I've been too distracted recently with stuff like The Traitors and the Strictly game.:laugh:

I've sent my votes.

[Vanessa]

I'm on in. Doing it now.

[Josiah.]

Since it looks like most votes will be in soon, I will push the final forward back to the 1st.

[Benjamin]

Since it looks like most votes will be in soon, I will push the final forward back to the 1st.

:dazzler:

[Vanessa]

Voted

[Josiah.]

And with that, unless Nicky decides to vote right now, the voting is closed.

[Benjamin]

And with that, unless Nicky decides to vote right now, the voting is closed.

We’ll, he had plenty of time and reminders. :laugh:

[Josiah.]

On the plus side, the editing on the results is going quickly this time around.

And I have decided that for next edition, I will only do the artist reveals, leaving the song reveals to everyone who participates.

[Benjamin]

On the plus side, the editing on the results is going quickly this time around.

And I have decided that for next edition, I will only do the artist reveals, leaving the song reveals to everyone who participates.

I don’t mind doing it again if it’s easier for you?

[Josiah.]

I don’t mind doing it again if it’s easier for you?

I'll do just the artists, but for both, I'll leave it to you. I'm already making announcement videos for just the artists I've chosen for 20.

[Benjamin]

I'll do just the artists, but for both, I'll leave it to you. I'm already making announcement videos for just the artists I've chosen for 20.

I’ve already chosen mine for next round too. :laugh:

[Josiah.]

Update on the progress of the voting editing: 17 of 26 juries completed, 9 to go (along with televoting). Overall, the final should probably run about 2.5 hours.

[Josiah.]

The final has now been edited and is now exporting! Official runtime will be: 2 hours 35 minutes!

[Benjamin]

Final is Sunday still?

[Josiah.]

Yes it is.

[Benjamin]

:dazzler:

[Josiah.]

Ben, care to do one last BenjiBet now that we're days away?

[Benjamin]

Winners odds below. As usual, these are not a reflection on how I’ll be voting. These are merely a prediction of likelihood to win now I’ve listened to them all, and also based on previous contests.

To Win

Sweden - 5/4
New Zealand - 2/1
USA - 5/2
England - 5/2
Ireland - 3/1
South Korea - 7/2
Iceland - 4/1
Canada - 4/1
Norway - 9/2
Czechia - 5/1
France - 6/1
Australia - 6/1
Austria - 7/1
Bulgaria - 8/1
Italy - 10/1
China - 10/1
Denmark - 12/1
Scotland - 14/1
India - 15/1
Wales - 18/1
Netherlands - 25/1
Romania - 25/1
Spain - 33/1
Japan - 50/1
Croatia - 40/1
Germany - 100/1

[Josiah.]

The big day is Sunday at 8pm! Hope to see you all here right at 7.50pm that night for when I prepare to post the final.

[Josiah.]

I'm too excited! The Final is now coming a day early!

[Josiah.]

Tonight’s the night, since I couldn’t wait until tomorrow!

[Ammi]

…:laugh:..Josiah…:love:…later alligator…

[Benjamin]

Yay.

[jones89]

I’ll be here :dance:

[Josiah.]

Just as a word of warning, I had to use OneDrive for the video this time, as Google Drive was taking days to process the video.

[Benjamin]

Is that at 7 or 8?

[Josiah.]

We've got roughly an hour and a half until showtime!

[Josiah.]

Is that at 7 or 8?

It's supposed to be at 8pm, unless due to runtime, you want me to pull it forward.

[Benjamin]

It's supposed to be at 8pm, unless due to runtime, you want me to pull it forward.

I’m easy, I have no plans this evening. :laugh:

[Josiah.]

I'll pull it to 7 since I'm feeling pretty excited about this.

[Benjamin]

I'll pull it to 7 since I'm feeling pretty excited about this.

:laugh:

Yay. Maybe edit the title so everyone knows.

[Josiah.]

:laugh:

Yay. Maybe edit the title so everyone knows.

Done.

[Josiah.]

Guten abend. I present to you the winner!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54998533168_90a5770366_z.jpg (https://1drv.ms/v/c/c46d5b7b0af5e2a8/IQBewbjX-6HSRJGWK0N65FaaAf-2zsbZeGiA7sNEZEWhN5Q?nav=eyJyZWZlcnJhbEluZm8iOnsic mVmZXJyYWxBcHAiOiJTdHJlYW1XZWJBcHAiLCJyZWZlcnJhbFZ pZXciOiJTaGFyZURpYWxvZy1MaW5rIiwicmVmZXJyYWxBcHBQb GF0Zm9ybSI6IldlYiIsInJlZmVycmFsTW9kZSI6InZpZXcifX0 %3D&e=tkEoxD)
(click the picture to watch the video, and then come back to this post)

To watch on Tibbplay, if it works, click here: https://sites.google.com/view/tibbplay/shows/tibb-music-festival/tibb-music-festival-düsseldorf-19/tibbmf-19-the-grand-final

Timestamps for the show:
- (00:00:00) Opening Idents
- (00:00:46) "Good again" by Lena
- (00:03:32) "Icy" by Kim Petras Parade of Nations
- (00:06:39) Opening
- (00:07:50) Voting details
- (00:08:50) 01. Canada - "Feel Good" by Charlotte Cardin
- (00:12:06) 02. Romania - "Ding Deng Dong" by Ilinca and Gadjo Dilo
- (00:15:37) 03. Sweden - "No One Dies From Love" by Tove Lo
- (00:19:54) 04. Norway - "Quiet Girls" by Elin Iren
- (00:24:08) 05. Czechia - "Boys Don't Cry" by Mikolas Josef
- (00:27:06) 06. Austria - "Rebel Love" by Parov Stelar
- (00:30:33) 07. England - "April" by Rose Gray
- (00:34:22) 08. Iceland - "It's Oh So Quiet" by Björk
- (00:38:56) 09. United States - "Get To Love You" by 220 Kid ft. LP
- (00:43:16) 10. Netherlands - "Glas" by Bløf & Racoon
- (00:47:25) 11. Spain - "I'm The World" by Gala
- (00:51:29) 12. Wales - "About Time" by Cate Le Bon
- (00:55:34) 13. New Zealand - "Seconds to Midnight (11:59)" by Cassie Henderson
- (01:00:06) 14. Denmark - "In Love with the World" by Aura Dione
- (01:04:53) 15. Germany - "König bleibt König" by Jürgen Drews
- (01:08:22) 16. Ireland - "Take Me to Church" by Hozier
- (01:13:00) 17. Bulgaria - "Kasay" by Emanuela
- (01:16:57) 18. South Korea - "Mantra" by Jennie
- (01:19:58) 19. Italy - "One More Time" by Laura Pausini
- (01:24:54) 20. Croatia - "Tko nas to razdvaja" by Kiki Rahimovski
- (01:28:29) 21. Australia - "Dance Like Nobody's Watching" by Iggy Azalea & Tinashe
- (01:32:09) 22. Japan - "Gimme Chocolate!!!" by Babymetal
- (01:36:36) 23. Scotland - "Side" by Travis
- (01:40:54) 24. China - "OverThink" by Fan Ka
- (01:44:30) 25. France - "Moi... Lolita" by Alizée
- (01:49:17) 26. India - "Jhoome Jo Pathaan" by Vishal-Shekhar, Arijit Singh, Sukriti Kakar, & Kumaar
- (01:53:13) Krista Break + Recap
- (02:00:18) Judith Break
- (02:00:41) Interval Act #1: "Freak It" by Kim Petras
- (02:03:04) Interval Act #2: "Previous Winners Medley"
- (02:08:15) Interval Act #3: "Play with Fire" by Nico Santos
- (02:11:55) Jury Vote
- (02:24:16) Top 3 Recap
- (02:25:02) Public Vote
- (02:28:50) Winner's Reprisal
- (02:32:44) End Credits
- (02:34:47) Closing Idents

————————————————————————————————————————————— ————

Ammi Barry. Benjamin jones89 Kate! Mystic Mock Nicky91 Vanessa

Congratulations to both the winner of the 19th TiBB Music Festival, and to the runner-up for keeping things very tight and exciting until the very end. Unlike last 2 editions, the winner was known from pretty early on in the voting.

An all around great edition, and hopefully the 20th edition makes things a lot more fun.

Full results will be on the website either later tonight or tomorrow. The wiki-tables are now available on the website and will be posted on the wiki page in the coming days.

This time around, please keep the forum open as you watch; this way we can all react live to the show. And for anyone who might notice some graphics glitches, I do apologise for those.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ErmlCeaFSh0GixuUpCuoj?si=0dc85d18d0f74d12

[Benjamin]

How do I get the vid to play?

[Josiah.]

You're gonna need to go onto Tibbplay (the link below the picture) and watch if the main player isn't working.

[Josiah.]

I've now edited the post so the picture goes right to the Tibbplay plage.

[Benjamin]

It’s asking me to sign in to my email but when I do it says error. :laugh:

[Josiah.]

That's weird. I have it so anyone is able to view it.

[Benjamin]

I’ve got it working!

[Josiah.]

Fantastic!

[Benjamin]

I’m on my phone so my comments may not be very often as I have to flip between there and here.

[Josiah.]

Okay

[Josiah.]

Hopefully the others show up to watch this too.

[Benjamin]

The video is beautifully edited so far. :clap1:

[Josiah.]

Thanks Ben, I really appreciate it.

[Benjamin]

Of all my songs I’m willing Austria to do well. I’m not sure how well it was received. If it can get top ten I’ll be happy.

[Benjamin]

My bae from NZ is up. Was so happy I stumbled across this. I’ve played the hell out of it haha. :love:

[Vanessa]

Just seen or. Love it Josiah. 4th place, I'm chuffed :dance:

[Benjamin]

Just seen or. Love it Josiah. 4th place, I'm chuffed :dance:

Oh well done! The bop from France?

I’ve not got to the results yet. So no other spoilers :tongue:

[Benjamin]

No offence to Germany and Japan, but I’ll be skipping your songs. :laugh:

[Vanessa]

Oh well done! The bop from France?

I’ve not got to the results yet. So no other spoilers :tongue:

Oh sorry. Glad you liked it.

[Ammi]

…it took me a while to get the vid up and then to get some volume to play but I’m on it now and watching…this is so excellently put together, Josiah…:lovedup:…loving it…

[Benjamin]

Oh sorry. Glad you liked it.

I absolutely loved that one. I’ve played the hell out of that too! Was one of my faves along with China, Romania, Italy and Canada.

[Josiah.]

…it took me a while to get the vid up and then to get some volume to play but I’m on it now and watching…this is so excellently put together, Josiah…:lovedup:…loving it…

Thanks Ammi. :lovedup:

[Josiah.]

And remember, the timestamps for all songs and segments are in the spoiler in my big post on the previous page.

[Benjamin]

I’ve jumped to the interval acts now, as I’ve listened to the last songs a lot and don’t need to hear them again lol (sorry Josiah).

I enjoyed the winners medley. We lack male winners haha. AND only two non English language songs, we need to fix that!

[Benjamin]

Yay, Jury vote time!

I’ll spoiler my reactions for those behind.

[Josiah.]

I’ve jumped to the interval acts now, as I’ve listened to the last songs a lot and don’t need to hear them again lol (sorry Josiah).

I enjoyed the winners medley. We lack male winners haha. AND only two non English language songs, we need to fix that!

I completely agree with the winners thing.

[Benjamin]

Austria getting 12 pts from South Korea :love:

[Ammi]

…I’ve lost it again, I’m going to have to come back to it tomorrow, sorry…

[Benjamin]

Sweden not doing as well as I thought, but Japan doing way better than I thought so far! :laugh:

[Benjamin]

…I’ve lost it again, I’m going to have to come back to it tomorrow, sorry…

I had to refresh it. It paused on me and wouldn’t let me play.

[Benjamin]

Close between NZ and Canada at the moment!

[Benjamin]

and France! Close at the moment between those 3!

[Benjamin]

South Korea joining the race too!

[Benjamin]

NZ leading the jury votes! :love:

But it’s quite bloody close!

[Benjamin]

Surprised with Bulgaria so low overall.

[Benjamin]

My first country to fall. Norway. :(

[Benjamin]

Wow, Sweden so low down!

[Benjamin]

oh Yay, Austria leading! I know they won’t stay there but nice to see haha.

[Benjamin]

ahhh it’s down to NZ vs Canada and the pts are so close!!!

Also LOL at Japan doing so well. I got that so wrong in my odds

[Benjamin]

Oh yay!!!!! NZ did it! Not even close at the end, 174 points!!! :amazed:

Well done Josiah for runner-up/3rd place and to V for 4th.

Also, so happy Austria came in 5th. I expected USA to do better than it, but at 7th I’ll take it.

[Josiah.]

Lemme tell you Ben, I've been chomping at the bit waiting to tell you that NZ won for a third time.

[jones89]

Video was so good. Great job on that!

[Josiah.]

Thanks Jones!

Also, this was the last contest with "Church" by Aly & AJ as the theme song; as from next edition, "Feel Good" by Charlotte Cardin will take its position as the theme song.

[Josiah.]

And I have the pictures of the wiki-tables on the wikia page.

[Benjamin]

Lemme tell you Ben, I've been chomping at the bit waiting to tell you that NZ won for a third time.

I thought it’d do well, but not that well. Very happy it did. :dazzler:

Back off to NZ we go! :laugh:

[Josiah.]

I thought it’d do well, but not that well. Very happy it did. :dazzler:

Back off to NZ we go! :laugh:



I've heard rumours through the TBU grapevine that TVNZ is passing the hosting duties to Canada. The website is better at spoiling that than I am.

[Benjamin]

And I have the pictures of the wiki-tables on the wikia page.

Just looking at it now. :love:

My only suggestion is to maybe split the vid in two next time. I think it may be why we had issues, because of the file size of it.

But beautifully edited, glad you got to showcase it. :clap1:

[Benjamin]

I've heard rumours through the TBU grapevine that TVNZ is passing the hosting duties to Canada. The website is better at spoiling that than I am.

I heard Jacinda Arden is calling Trump to sort that out and get Auckland its glory of hosting duties! :fist:

[Josiah.]

Just looking at it now. :love:

My only suggestion is to maybe split the vid in two next time. I think it may be why we had issues, because of the file size of it.

But beautifully edited, glad you got to showcase it. :clap1:

I've also thought about cutting it so we just have the 30-second snippets of the songs in the first half and then the intervals and results in the second half. Which that would a. cut down on the file size, and b. lower the runtime by at least 2 hours.

[Ammi]

…well done to……New Zealand and Ben…:love:…it’s a terrific song choice and New Zealand are becoming a music festival force to beat…obviously it was no Clarence/Jude Kelly but a very worthy winner, though…

https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExcnB6N3pqZTNvempuOTE0N3FlY3IyeWs 2bWZxazY3aDJqb3ozbDU1bCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfY nlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/9PgvV7WX6zSwzbIjGg/giphy.gif


…and thank you for a splendid show, Josiah…you really are a genius at your presentation and make it so fun…:lovedup:…

[Benjamin]

Also, I’ll need to switch one of my counties for next edition as I don’t have one of the big 6 in it.

My next 4 countries will be:

* Liechtenstein
* USA
* France
* Austria


That means NZ is up for grabs for a someone, but I swear to god if anyone picks Lorde I will hurt you! There’s so much great music from there, have a search.

[Benjamin]

…well done to……New Zealand and Ben…:love:…it’s a terrific song choice and New Zealand are becoming a music festival force to beat…obviously it was no Clarence/Jude Kelly but a very worthy winner, though…

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…and thank you for a splendid show, Josiah…you really are a genius at your presentation and make it so fun…:lovedup:…

Jude who? :idc:

But Ty :love:

[Josiah.]

The thread for #20 will be posted tomorrow, by the way. Then we'll officially know the host city, presenters, and the first few artists.

[Benjamin]

The thread for #20 will be posted tomorrow, by the way. Then we'll officially know the host city, presenters, and the first few artists.

Jacinda is on the phone to them as we speak.

[Ammi]

…I might take New Zealand again, it’s a bit like a boomerang … I’ll give it some thought and some searching…

[Ammi]

The thread for #20 will be posted tomorrow, by the way. Then we'll officially know the host city, presenters, and the first few artists.

…excited for the preparations in the chosen city…

[Benjamin]

…I might take New Zealand again, it’s a bit like a boomerang … I’ll give it some thought and some searching…

Oh you’ll do NZ justice. :love:

[Josiah.]

Ben, please do check the Google Drive folder I sent you a while back. I added some new things in there.

[Benjamin]

Ben, please do check the Google Drive folder I sent you a while back. I added some new things in there.

Send me the link again plz. I’ve had so many messages since and don’t know where to look in my inbox. :laugh: