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✨🌟 WLSC Congrats 09 in San Luciana, Solentoya ⭐ Shine Bright ⭐ Voting DDL: 14 DEC 21CET 🌟✨
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Barish
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living for this host city announcement
Hosting the Congratulations show for the first time saw many different bidding offers from many cities across Solentoya, more than for the usual. A total of 10 different offers were made from 7 different cities, all of them ranging in size and venue. The smallest came from Adriana wih the Olimpica at a total of 8,000, while the largest from San Luciana and the Metropolitano Luciana Stadium home to the national football team and a total capacity of 68,000. Layasol in particular was offering an open air event with a capacity of up to 11,000.
Initially it seemed the Coca Cola Arena in Alasanti would be the successful bid, previously the hosting site for WLSC 205. However, schedule clashes ruled it out of contention despite its popularity. Cohen group, the signed stage designers being tasked with creating the stage concept (soon to be announced) pushed for the Metropolitano as the best hosting venue however with its size and location the costs involved would be astronomical making it not a viable choice. The successful bid did come from the capital city, SanLuciana, however from the much smaller Caja Magica. With a size of 16,000 (slightly less with the stage and greenroom included), it's location to the main metro express line and close location to the front promenade it was decided to be the perfect venue, with a fanzone being constructed nearby on the promenade itself. Caja Magica itself works primarily as a music venue hosting many global singers on a regular basis, but also a venue for some selected programming produced by the multiple tv channels based in Solentoya.
The host, San Luciana is in need of no introduction, it is the cultural and historic hub of Solentoya. It is no stranger to hosting big global music events having twice hosted the Waiting List Song Contest and once hosted the major musical event, Nation Song Contest. The city itself home to nearly 7,000,000 people with sprawling suburbs and exurbs up to the border increasing that further and making it one of the largest cities regionally to Natia. Sprawling beaches, bistros, hotels, clubs and other music venues line the long coastline and that on itself has it's own sense of being and culture, with it's modern architecture and diverse nature. With that, is the core city centre and it's protected status that limits modern construction to certain parts of the city. San Luciana is open to anyone wishing to enjoy history and soak in the atmosphere uninterrupted while also taking advantage of the cities extensive metro system - as do millions of tourists annually. Renouned for it's decedance and famous historic buildings no matter your persuasion, you'll surely enjoy your stay with us here in San Luciana, Solentoya.
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heavily protected and fortified on the costal rocks.
popular and exclusive beach resort areas in San Luciana.
Feels warm and great since we're a few days away from December.
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Soooooo... our June temperatureFor this time of year in San Luciana you can expect temperatures of around +20c to +23c. Relatively mild weather considering the summer temperatures. Forecasts show there is a bit of a cold front coming so you might want to bring a jacket or something just in case.
[[Link]] in the climate section of our wiki page is a whole climate chart for San Luciana so you can see what could possibly happen while you stay.
Back with our next update and potentially our most exciting yet, the stage concept design. As mentioned previously we enlisted the help of the Cohen Group to design the stage, and well we're blown away with what is being presented. Innovation, versatility and futuristic the 2, yes you heard that right, 2 stages incorportate many interesting features allowing each delegation more and more freedrom to create the perfect atmosphere and staging for their song.
Naturally, the stage initially is clearly the iteration of our logo, the abstract star shape. The host stage, where the presenters will be is in a clear star shape matching that of the logo, and while is static it is surrounded by a swirl of lights that look like sunrays - a little nod to the country hosting, enriching it with a fiery glow. The main stage, is where it's all going on. A central stage platform is surrounded by wall and floor of lights, and a abstract triangular LED screens that form the shape of a star. These LED screens, on the wall and floor are moveable, and adaptable allowing each of the delegations to alter them as they like or even have them move live. While there is no catwalk, there is a frontal platform that can raise and lower into the ground. Finally, and potentially the most exciting part, we've introduced the use of drone technology to really bring your performances to life and really fill out the arena. Below is a concept video presenting to you what the stage will really look like and what is possible.
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"La Venda" still smacks hard 
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And it gives Solentoya as well"La Venda" still smacks hard
Also welcome back Gringotts for the first time since the very first edition of Congratulations.
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Omg bless that first ever hosting from Moisantia - we were so youngAnd it gives Solentoya as well
Also welcome back Gringotts for the first time since the very first edition of Congratulations.
Woah back before a scary ocean ate Tanadia, blessAnd it gives Solentoya as well
Also welcome back Gringotts for the first time since the very first edition of Congratulations.
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RIP Tanadia, never forgetWoah back before a scary ocean ate Tanadia, bless
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And it gives Solentoya as well
Also welcome back Gringotts for the first time since the very first edition of Congratulations.
I found this video by chance.
I was looking in google for stage concept art, found that and thought it was great. Only to see it linked to a video after and discover it uses La Venda and is a concept design for 2019 itself . It fits the theme perfectly and Solentoya.
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With the stage under construction, the theme well announced and the entries coming in then it is time to finally announce the 3 people being tasked with the prestigious job of hosting the upcoming show live from the Caja Magica. Taking on the role as Greenroom Host is Anahi, Solentoyan singer and one half of the winning duo from the 8th Congrats edition hosted in Tamausia & Deltannor. Anahi will be mingling and presenting from the greenroom alone, as well as that, Anahi will be opening act singing both her winning song 'Libertad' and 'Rumba'. Elizabeth Gillies a famous tv actress from her teen years through to adulthood as well as singer will present alongside with model, actor and deaf activist Nyle DiMarco as the main two hosts. They will present the bulk of the show as well as present the final voting sequence. Notably, Nyle will be the first deaf person to present a live show here in Solentoya.
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theditz83
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Omg did everyone register? Can't believe the deadline has passed - hopefully no-one is missing and can't wait for this hot ESC Solentoya hosting
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Definitely not everyone then - shame we couldn't attract some more legends to celebrate the last decade, but sure some hot Solentoyan hosting will ease the pain...
Bring on the scantily clad men
