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FSC#68 October 2014 The Show

Kryptonite

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Welcome to the 68th edition of Forum Song Contest - FSC, which will take place in another beautiful country, TURKEY.

The host city of this edition is Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical heart. With a population of 14.1 million, the city forms the largest urban agglomeration in Europe, second largest in the Middle East and the fifth-largest city in the world by population within city limits. Its commercial and historical centre lies in Europe, while a third of its population lives in Asia.

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Founded on the Sarayburnu promontory around 660 BC as Byzantium, the city now known as Istanbul developed to become one of the most significant cities in history. For nearly sixteen centuries following its reestablishment as Constantinople in 330 AD, it served as the capital of four empires: the Roman Empire (330–395), the Byzantine Empire (395–1204 and 1261–1453), the Latin Empire (1204–1261), and the Ottoman Empire (1453–1922). It was instrumental in the advancement of Christianity during Roman and Byzantine times, before the Ottomans conquered the city in 1453 and transformed it into an Islamic stronghold and the seat of the last caliphate. Although the Republic of Turkey established its capital in Ankara, palaces and imperial mosques still line Istanbul's hills as visible reminders of the city's previous central role.

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Istanbul's strategic position along the historic Silk Road, rail networks to Europe and the Middle East, and the only sea route between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean have helped foster an eclectic populace, although less so since the establishment of the Republic in 1923. Overlooked for the new capital during the interwar period, the city has since regained much of its prominence. The population of the city has increased tenfold since the 1950s, as migrants from across Anatolia have flocked to the metropolis and city limits have expanded to accommodate them. Arts festivals were established at the end of the 20th century, while infrastructure improvements have produced a complex transportation network.

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Approximately 11.6 million foreign visitors arrived in Istanbul in 2012, two years after it was named a European Capital of Culture, making the city the world's fifth-most-popular tourist destination. The city's biggest draw remains its historic center, partially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but its cultural and entertainment hub can be found across the city's natural harbor, the Golden Horn, in the Beyoğlu district. Considered a global city, Istanbul is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan economies in the world. It hosts the headquarters of many Turkish companies and media outlets and accounts for more than a quarter of the country's gross domestic product. Hoping to capitalize on its revitalization and rapid expansion, Istanbul bid for the Summer Olympics five times in twenty years.

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The host venue of this edition is Sinan Erdem Dome, a multi-purpose indoor arena that is located on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey.

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It has a seating capacity of 22,500 for concerts, for the sport of basketball and tennis it has a seating capacity of 16,647 people, making it Turkey's largest multi-purpose indoor venue and the third largest in Europe. The arena is named after Sinan Erdem (1927–2003), who was the President of the National Olympic Committee of Turkey from 1989 until his death in 2003.

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Our lovely hosts this evening are Burak Özçivit and Meryem Uzerli.

Burak Ozcivit was born in Istanbul on December 24, 1984. He has a BA degree and he has graduated from Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts. In 2003, he was elected the Top Model of Turkey and he began working with Model Agencies. In 2005, he was chosen the second best model of the world and he took part in the most important fashion shows throughout the world. Then, he began his life of actor especially in Musallat (Impossible love).

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Meryem Uzerli, born August 12, 1982, is a Turkish-German actress and model who rose to prominence by playing Hürrem Sultan in the Turkish TV series Muhteşem Yüzyıl. She studied acting at the Schauspielstudio Frese in Hamburg and won the "Best Actress" Golden Butterfly award in 2012.

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It's time to reveal the entries! We have 36 participating countries from 5 different continents .. and only one of them will be the winner.



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Enjoy! xmusic Everything related to voting and results show in general will be posted by Mozz! :D

The deadline for your votes is October 29, 23:59 CET. Send your votes to Mozz
 

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Re: FSC69 October 2015 The Show

Well, I actually thought we were still in 2014 :lol:
 

eerik

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Re: FSC69 October 2014 The Show

And it's FSC68, not 69.
 

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Re: FSC68 October 2014 The Show

Nice show! The show went up quickly aswelll :)

Can't wait for the MP3-archive to be uploaded so I can start a new month of judging songs xmusic
 

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Re: FSC68 October 2014 The Show

Great show :D Love the little flags on the top of the moons. :lol: Find it funny how there's 8 countries in a row with the same moon glow going on.
 

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:no: For October 2014, and for the 1st time in Norway’s 5+ year 68 editions FSC-history, Norway goes for Instrumental Trance! :D Performer of “Aeneas” - a melodious Instrumental Trance-song 6 mins 54 secs long, a perhaps risky choice in FSC but I love this song so I am sending it anyway :D - is the Norwegian/British Trance Music Project C-Systems. For more information and promotion of the entry please check out the FSC Norway-thread and the FSC Promotions-thread! Hope you’ll enjoy it! PS! Remember, this song is begging to be played at a loud volume! :D

Great Show, Kryptonite - & good job, Mozz - Good luck to all entries this month!
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Nvm.
 

eerik

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Based on the songs I've listened so far, I feel a lot better about our own entry. Don't know whether I should be happy or sad. xshrug
 
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