Global Festival 2018 - Revision history

Polasciana at 15:21, 14 April 2025

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	===Group qualification===		===Group qualification===

	Four group stages took place from 26 October - 29 October where the top ballad, anthem and pop entry in each group qualified for the run-off duels. Across both the group stage and duels, entries gained a rating from jurors and public voting which would ultimately decide if they would qualify to the final. Both [[Lusitania]] and the [[United ~~Republics~~]] failed to qualify for the duels, but had an average score higher than some entries eliminated in the direct rounds, and so advanced to the final following the completion of the duels.		Four group stages took place from 26 October - 29 October where the top ballad, anthem and pop entry in each group qualified for the run-off duels. Across both the group stage and duels, entries gained a rating from jurors and public voting which would ultimately decide if they would qualify to the final. Both [[Lusitania]] and the [[United Republic]] failed to qualify for the duels, but had an average score higher than some entries eliminated in the direct rounds, and so advanced to the final following the completion of the duels.

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Polasciana at 10:42, 8 March 2025

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	\| [[File:CORONADO.jpg\|border\|link=Coronado\|18px]] ~~Coronado~~		\| [[File:CORONADO.jpg\|border\|link=Coronado\|18px]] Pacitalia
	\| Me Pardonne		\| Me Pardonne
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	\| [[File:UNITANIA.jpg\|border\|link=~~Unitania~~\|18px]] ~~Utania~~		\| [[File:UNITANIA.jpg\|border\|link=Uttania\|18px]] Uttania
	\| You Are My World		\| You Are My World
	\| Agnese		\| Agnese

Polasciana at 10:38, 8 March 2025

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	==Organisation==		==Organisation==
	[[Touzen]] broadcaster [[TOK]] and the [[City of Yaochang]] were chosen as the host broadcaster and city of the 2018 edition in late 2014 at a session of WBA members and commissioners of the World Media Commission. The city was selected ahead of [[Bahía Blanca]] (Republica del Sur), the front-runner and favourite, [[Westhaven~~]]/[[St Thomas~~]] ([[Havenshire]]), [[Caladbolg]] ([[~~Saelríocht~~]]) and [[Metz]] (Lorraine). The result of the bid was controversial, with the del Sur delegation claiming that Havenshire's representatives had been bribed to switch their votes to support Yaochang once Westhaven had been eliminated. The WBA and WMC investigated the allegations but found no evidence to support the claim. Bahía Blanca would eventually however go on to be announced as the host of the 2020 show four years later in early 2018 during the build up to Yaochang. Caladbolg had been an outside contender to host, having been the contest's unofficial "stand-by" host between 2011 and 2014.		[[Touzen]] broadcaster [[TOK]] and the [[City of Yaochang]] were chosen as the host broadcaster and city of the 2018 edition in late 2014 at a session of WBA members and commissioners of the World Media Commission. The city was selected ahead of [[Bahía Blanca]] (Republica del Sur), the front-runner and favourite, [[Westhaven]] ([[Havenshire]]), [[Caladbolg]] ([[Kennelly]]) and [[Metz]] (Lorraine). The result of the bid was controversial, with the del Sur delegation claiming that Havenshire's representatives had been bribed to switch their votes to support Yaochang once Westhaven had been eliminated. The WBA and WMC investigated the allegations but found no evidence to support the claim. Bahía Blanca would eventually however go on to be announced as the host of the [[2020 show]] four years later in early 2018 during the build up to Yaochang. Caladbolg had been an outside contender to host, having been the contest's unofficial "stand-by" host between 2011 and 2014.

	In the run up to the show several delays were reported with preparations, and there were news reports that the WMC were considering asking TOK to move the show to the Touzen's capital city, Almintora. Show organisers instead brought in several veterans of previous organising committees - including [[Luca Ford]]. Many changes were made to the show - including the running order and other aspects to make it more appealing for viewers. The show opened to critical acclaim on 26 October in Yaochang as planned.		In the run up to the show several delays were reported with preparations, and there were news reports that the WMC were considering asking TOK to move the show to the Touzen's capital city, Almintora. Show organisers instead brought in several veterans of previous organising committees - including [[Luca Ford]]. Many changes were made to the show - including the running order and other aspects to make it more appealing for viewers. The show opened to critical acclaim on 26 October in Yaochang as planned.
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	The 2018 edition was also the first edition to focus solely on the musical element of the competition - the WMC had announced at the end of the 2016 show in [[Marlborough]] that dancing would be removed as a competitive element following the 2017 show. Ice dancing was removed in 2014. [[Izistan]] in [[Kashtan]] hosted a 'pre-show' in the week running up to the contest, which has become a new tradition, attended by around 20 of the entries.		The 2018 edition was also the first edition to focus solely on the musical element of the competition - the WMC had announced at the end of the 2016 show in [[Marlborough]] that dancing would be removed as a competitive element following the 2017 show. Ice dancing was removed in 2014. [[Izistan]] in [[Kashtan]] hosted a 'pre-show' in the week running up to the contest, which has become a new tradition, attended by around 20 of the entries.

	The favourites to win the competition prior to rehearsals were the [[United ~~Republics~~]], who had won the competition in [[Concord]] three years previously, and [[~~Brasilia Azul~~]]. During rehearsals, 2014 winners [[Keida]] emerged as a contender. All three would make the final, placing seventh, fifth and sixth respectively. [[Republica del Sur]], as last year's winners, used their bonus to advance to the duel stage of the competition, where they were eliminated.		The favourites to win the competition prior to rehearsals were the [[United Republic]], who had won the competition in [[Concord]] three years previously, and [[Briminian Asul]]. During rehearsals, 2014 winners [[Keida]] emerged as a contender. All three would make the final, placing seventh, fifth and sixth respectively. [[Republica del Sur]], as last year's winners, used their bonus to advance to the duel stage of the competition, where they were eliminated.

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	\| [[File:AUSCANIA.png\|border\|link=Auscania\|18px]] ~~Auscania~~		\| [[File:AUSCANIA.png\|border\|link=Auscania\|18px]] Queensland
	\| On My Own		\| On My Own
	\| Claire Richards		\| Claire Richards
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	\|- style="font-weight: bold; background: navajowhite;"		\|- style="font-weight: bold; background: navajowhite;"
	\| [[File:AZUL.jpg\|border\|link=Brasilia Azul\|18px]] ~~Brasilia Azul~~		\| [[File:AZUL.jpg\|border\|link=Brasilia Azul\|18px]] Briminian Asul
	\| For You		\| For You
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	\| [[File:CANTIGNY.jpg\|border\|link=Cantigny\|18px]] ~~Cantigny~~		\| [[File:CANTIGNY.jpg\|border\|link=Cantigny\|18px]] Cantignia
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	\| [[File:LOVISA.jpg\|border\|link=Lovisa\|18px]] ~~Lovisa~~		\| [[File:LOVISA.jpg\|border\|link=Lovisa\|18px]] Chambón
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	\| [[File:GAELRIOCHT.jpg\|border\|link=Saelríocht\|18px]] ~~Saelríocht~~		\| [[File:GAELRIOCHT.jpg\|border\|link=Saelríocht\|18px]] Kennelly
	\| Prove Me Wrong		\| Prove Me Wrong
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	\| [[File:SARMATIA.jpg\|border\|link=Sarmatia\|18px]] ~~Sarmatia~~		\| [[File:SARMATIA.jpg\|border\|link=Sarmatia\|18px]] Saria
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	\| Jesse and Leon		\| Jesse and Leon
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	\| [[File:UNITANIA.jpg\|border\|link=Unitania\|18px]] ~~Unitania~~		\| [[File:UNITANIA.jpg\|border\|link=Unitania\|18px]] Utania
	\| You Are My World		\| You Are My World
	\| Agnese		\| Agnese
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	\| [[File:UNITEDREPUBLICS.jpg\|border\|link=United Republics\|18px]] United ~~Republics~~		\| [[File:UNITEDREPUBLICS.jpg\|border\|link=United Republics\|18px]] United Republic
	\| Come Undone		\| Come Undone
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	\| [[File:SARMATIA.jpg\|border\|link=Sarmatia\|18px]] ~~Sarmatia~~		\| [[File:SARMATIA.jpg\|border\|link=Sarmatia\|18px]] Saria
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	\| bgcolor="gold"\|'''4'''		\| bgcolor="gold"\|'''4'''
	\| bgcolor="gold"\| [[File:AZUL.jpg\|border\|link=Brasilia Azul\|18px]] '''~~Brasilia Azul~~'''		\| bgcolor="gold"\| [[File:AZUL.jpg\|border\|link=Brasilia Azul\|18px]] '''Briminian Asul'''
	\| bgcolor="gold"\| '''For You'''		\| bgcolor="gold"\| '''For You'''

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	\| [[File:AZUL.jpg\|border\|link=Brasilia Azul\|18px]] ~~Brasilia Azul~~		\| [[File:AZUL.jpg\|border\|link=Brasilia Azul\|18px]] Briminian Asul
	\| For You		\| For You
	\| Rita and Liam		\| Rita and Liam
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	\| [[File:UNITEDREPUBLICS.jpg\|border\|link=United Republics\|18px]] United ~~Republics~~		\| [[File:UNITEDREPUBLICS.jpg\|border\|link=United Republics\|18px]] United Republic
	\| Come Undone		\| Come Undone
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	The final stage of the 2018 competition, a 'super-final' between the top three acts, took place on Saturday 3rd November 2020.		The final stage of the 2018 competition, a 'super-final' between the top three acts, took place on Saturday 3rd November 2020.

	The winner was announced as [[Potenza]] with the song '[[Fall On Me]]', a duet, performed by Matteo and Andrea Bocelli. It was the first song that included lyrics in a language other than Havenish to win the show. It was Potenza's first victory in the contest since the 2011 rule changes.		The winner was announced as [[Potenza]] with the song '[[Fall On Me]]', a duet, performed by Matteo and Andrea Bocelli. It was the first song that included lyrics in a language other than Havenish to win the show.

			It was Potenza's first victory in the contest since the 2011 rule changes.

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Polasciana: /* Superfinal */

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	====Superfinal====		====Superfinal====

	The final stage of the 2018 competition, a 'super-final' between the top three acts, took place on Saturday 3rd November 2020. The winner was announced as [[Potenza]] with the song '[[Fall On Me]]', a duet, performed by Matteo and Andrea Bocelli. It was the first song that included lyrics in a language other than Havenish to win the show.		The final stage of the 2018 competition, a 'super-final' between the top three acts, took place on Saturday 3rd November 2020.

			The winner was announced as [[Potenza]] with the song '[[Fall On Me]]', a duet, performed by Matteo and Andrea Bocelli. It was the first song that included lyrics in a language other than Havenish to win the show. It was Potenza's first victory in the contest since the 2011 rule changes.

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Polasciana at 14:54, 23 July 2020

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	\| [[File:POTENZA.jpg\|border\|link=Potenza\|18px]] Potenza		\| [[File:POTENZA.jpg\|border\|link=Potenza\|18px]] Potenza
	\| Fall On Me		\| Fall On Me
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	\| [[File:MILAT.jpg\|border\|link=Milát\|18px]] Milát		\| [[File:MILAT.jpg\|border\|link=Milát\|18px]] Milát
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	\| [[File:MONTELMIAR.jpg\|border\|link=Montelimar\|18px]] Montelimar		\| [[File:MONTELMIAR.jpg\|border\|link=Montelimar\|18px]] Montelimar
	\| Tu Van Manquer		\| Tu Van Manquer

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	====Superfinal====		====Superfinal====

			The final stage of the 2018 competition, a 'super-final' between the top three acts, took place on Saturday 3rd November 2020. The winner was announced as [[Potenza]] with the song '[[Fall On Me]]', a duet, performed by Matteo and Andrea Bocelli. It was the first song that included lyrics in a language other than Havenish to win the show.

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	===Finals===		===Finals===
	====Final====		====Final====

			The final of the competition took place on Friday 2nd November - with three songs qualifying for a 'super-final'.

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Direct rounds

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	===Direct rounds===		===Direct rounds===

			12 entries competed across two nights of direct-round "duels" where songs in the same category contested those who had qualified through another group. Songs that gained the highest score in each duel progressed directly to the final. All eliminated entries, along with all songs that didn't qualify for the duels, were also eligible to qualify for the final based on their average score. Both [[Milát]] and [[Keida]] advanced to the final due to their average score, having lost their duels.

	====Duel 1====		====Duel 1====

			The first duel was held on Tuesday 30th October.

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	====Duel 2====		====Duel 2====

			The second duel was held on Wednesday 31st October.

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	===Finals===		===Finals===
	====Final====		====Final====

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Results

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	==Results==		==Results==

	~~===Group qualification===~~

	46 countries took part in the show, the highest number recorded for several years.		46 countries took part in the show, the highest number recorded for several years.
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	The favourites to win the competition prior to rehearsals were the [[United Republics]], who had won the competition in [[Concord]] three years previously, and [[Brasilia Azul]]. During rehearsals, 2014 winners [[Keida]] emerged as a contender. All three would make the final, placing seventh, fifth and sixth respectively. [[Republica del Sur]], as last year's winners, used their bonus to advance to the duel stage of the competition, where they were eliminated.		The favourites to win the competition prior to rehearsals were the [[United Republics]], who had won the competition in [[Concord]] three years previously, and [[Brasilia Azul]]. During rehearsals, 2014 winners [[Keida]] emerged as a contender. All three would make the final, placing seventh, fifth and sixth respectively. [[Republica del Sur]], as last year's winners, used their bonus to advance to the duel stage of the competition, where they were eliminated.

			===Group qualification===

			Four group stages took place from 26 October - 29 October where the top ballad, anthem and pop entry in each group qualified for the run-off duels. Across both the group stage and duels, entries gained a rating from jurors and public voting which would ultimately decide if they would qualify to the final. Both [[Lusitania]] and the [[United Republics]] failed to qualify for the duels, but had an average score higher than some entries eliminated in the direct rounds, and so advanced to the final following the completion of the duels.

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