Intervision Song Contest 2015
The Intervision Song Contest 2015 will be the 6th annual Intervision Song Contest and the first since the announcement of its revival in May 2014. The contest is scheduled to take place in the Russian city of Sochi, which played host to the 2014 Winter Olympics. Eligible countries that may compete in the contest are from the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation and former Soviet Republics.
Twelve countries participated in the fifth EDition back in 2008. Of those countries that took part, only six (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) have so far confirmed returning to the revived contest; with China making their Intervision debut.
The contest's revival was scheduled to take place in October 2014 due to Russian anger at the "moral decay of the West", particularly in response to the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst. Moreover, the revival is seen as part of Vladimir Putin's "broader cultural diplomacy agenda". However the contest was later postponed to 2015 due to political reasons.
Location
Russian singer and producer Igor Matvienko, announced that the revival of the Intervision Song Contest would take place in October 2014 in the coastal city of Sochi, which played host to the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Confirmed participants
The following countries have confirmed their participation in the contest:
Country |
Language |
Artist |
Song |
English translation |
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(host) |
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Other countries
The contest is open to members of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation and former Soviet Republics (including the Baltic states). However, seven countries have confirmed their participation so far. Whilst a decision from the remaining members has yet to be announced, these include:
See also
- ABU Radio Song Festival 2014
- ABU TV Song Festival 2014
- Eurovision Song Contest 2014
- Eurovision Young Musicians 2014
- Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014
- Türkvizyon Song Contest 2014
- Eurovision Song Contest 2015