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Russia Relaunches ‘Intervision’ Song Competition After Eurovision Snub
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Published: October 26, 2023 | By Julia Evans, World Today News
A New Stage for Russian Music
Moscow is set to host a revived international song competition, ‘Intervision,’ this Saturday evening, as Russia seeks to establish choice cultural platforms following its exclusion from the Eurovision Song Contest. the competition will feature artists performing in their native languages, a deliberate contrast to Eurovision where English often dominates.
Diverse Lineup, Patriotic Themes
The lineup includes artists from across the globe, such as Qatari singer Dana Al Meer and Malagasy artist Denise. Notably, Russian singer Shaman, a prominent figure in government-backed patriotic concerts, will perform a lyrical piece titled “Right to the Heart.” Organizers emphasized this linguistic diversity, stating, “Unlike Eurovision where moast songs are often interpreted in English.”
Global Reach and broadcast Details
Konstantin Ernst, managing director of Russia’s Channel One, the principal organizer of ‘Intervision,’ announced that the show will be broadcast live or on delay in each participating country, adjusted to local time zones. The competition boasts portrayal from nations encompassing a meaningful portion of the world’s population.
A Shift in Cultural Influence
Political analyst Cyrille bret suggests that ‘Intervision’ represents a strategic move by Russia to find “stands and radiation channels” after being barred from Eurovision. He explains, “resuscitate the interview, vrey popular in its time, participates in the reorientation of the Russian influence from the west to the east, the Eurasia and the Global South.”
Representing Over Half the world
Sergei Kirienko, a senior official in the Russian presidential administration and chairman of the competition’s supervisory board, highlighted the scale of participation during a press conference. He stated that the participating countries collectively represent “4.334 billion people, more than half of the planet inhabitants.”
Jury-Based Judging System
Unlike Eurovision’s hybrid voting system, which combines jury scores with public votes via text message, the winner of ‘Intervision’ will be persistent solely by an international jury.
Key Details of intervision
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Host City | Moscow, Russia |
| Date | Saturday, October 28, 2023 |
| Organizer | Channel One Russia |
| Voting System | international Jury |
| Population Represented | 4.334 billion |
