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The '''Special Melody Contest''' (often shortened to '''SMC''' or '''Special Melody''' ) is a competition of thematic seasons with special conditions for applications.
The '''Special Melody Contest''' (often shortened to '''SMC''' or '''Special Melody''') is a competition of thematic seasons with special conditions for applications.
== <strong>Origins and history</strong> ==
== <strong>Origins and history</strong> ==
The Special Melody was conceived and implemented in order to diversify song competitions by adding various requirements and rules to them, making the selection of applications more difficult, however, the conditions of the competition change every quarter and have its own special theme (in each episode of the competition). This idea was implemented in July 2023, but was invented back in April 2023 by the current curator of Portugal
The Special Melody was conceived and implemented in order to diversify song competitions by adding various requirements and rules to them, making the selection of applications more difficult, however, the conditions of the competition change every quarter and have its own special theme (in each episode of the competition). This idea was implemented in July 2023, but was invented back in April 2023 by the current curator of Portugal


== <strong>Format</strong> ==
== <strong>Format</strong> ==
The format of the competition is unique and each episode of the competition has its own specific rules and restrictions in terms of applications, their release date, performers, languages, number of views, presence in the Billboard chart, etc.


== <strong>Participation</strong> ==
== <strong>Participation</strong> ==
Any accredited country IECO can participate in the competition.
The maximum limit on the number of countries in a quarter is 20 countries.


== <strong>Hosting</strong> ==
== <strong>Hosting</strong> ==
The venue for the first season was selected from among the countries that confirmed their participation in the season. Of the 16 participating countries, 6 candidates were approved by the IECO Council: [[Denmark]], [[Greece]], [[Hungary]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Norway]] and [[Thailand]]. During the discussions and voting, the right to host the first season went to Thailand. The host city was [[:en:Bangkok|Bangkok]] - the capital of the chosen country.The venue for the competition was the [[:en:Impact, Muang Thong Thani|Impact Arena Bangkok]]
In the second episode of the competition, instead of [[Canada]], which won the last episode, the competition was hosted by [[South Korea]], which took 2nd place, due to the fact that [[Canada]] was unable to host the second episode of the competition
In the third episode of the competition hosted by [[Greece]], winner of second episode Special Melody.The host city was [[:en:Thessaloniki|Thessaloniki]]. The venue for the competition was the PAOK Arena
In the fourth and fifth episodes of the competition hosted by [[Australia]], winner of third and fourth episodes Special Melody. The host city of fourth episode was [[:en:Perth|Perth]] with venue was [[:en:Perth Arena|RAC Arena]]. The host city of fifth episode was [[:en:Brisben|Brisben]] with venue was [[:en:Brisbane Entertainment Centre|Brisbane Entertainment Centre]]
In the six epsode of the competition hosted by [[Israel]]


== <strong>Rules</strong> ==
== <strong>Rules</strong> ==
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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col" colspan="2" | Season
! scope="col" colspan="2" | Season
! scope="col" | Theme
! scope="col" | Date
! scope="col" | Date
! scope="col" | Host
! scope="col" | Host
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|-
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | I
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | I
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | [[Special Melody Contest Q3-2023|Q3-2023]]
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | [[Special Melody Q3-2023|Q3-2023]]
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | Geographical Names
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | 7 August 2023
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | 7 August 2023
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | {{THA}}, [[:en:Bangkok|Bangkok]]
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | [[File:Tha-icon.png|20px]] [[:en:Bangkok|Bangkok]]
| {{CAN}}: [[:en:The Hardkiss|The Hardkiss]] - Antarctica
| {{CAN}}: [[:en:The Hardkiss|The Hardkiss]] - Antarctica
| Ukrainian
| Ukrainian
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|-
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | II
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | II
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | [[Special Melody Contest Q4-2023|Q4-2023]]
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | [[Special Melody Q4-2023|Q4-2023]]
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | TBD 20-23 November 2023
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | Rock Bangers
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | {{KOR}}, [[:en:Gangneung|Gangneung]]
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | 15 December 2023
|  
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | [[File:Kor-icon.png|20px]] [[:en:Gangneung|Gangneung]]
|  
| {{GRC}}: [[:en:Against the Current (band)|Against The Current]] - Weapon
|  
| English
|  
| 110
| {{JPN}}
|-
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | III
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | [[Special Melody Q1-2024|Q1-2024]]
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" |  Cinematic Beats
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" |  28 January 2024
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | [[File:Grc-icon.png|20px]] [[:en:Thessaloniki|Thessaloniki]]
| {{AUS}}: [[:en:Stan Walker|Stan Walker]] - I AM
| English
| 103
| {{CHE}}
|-
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | IV
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | [[Special Melody Q2-2024|Q2-2024]]
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | Mystery Forces
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | 6 May 2024
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | [[File:Aus-icon.png|20px]] [[:en:Perth|Perth]]
| {{AUS}}: [[:en:Darin|Darin]] - Electric
| English
| 103
| {{THA}}
|-
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | V
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | [[Special Melody Q3-2024|Q3-2024]]
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | Underrated Gems
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | 27 october 2024
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | [[File:Aus-icon.png|20px]] [[:en:Brisben|Brisben]]
| {{ISR}}: Jude York - Monaco
| English
| 117
| {{DNK}}
|-
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | VI
| scope="row" style="text-align:center; background:;" | [[Special Melody Q4-2024|Q4-2024]]
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" |
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | TBD Winter 2024/2025
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:;" | [[File:Isr-icon.png|20px]]
|}
|}


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Latest revision as of 13:26, 29 October 2024

The Special Melody Contest (often shortened to SMC or Special Melody) is a competition of thematic seasons with special conditions for applications.

Origins and history

The Special Melody was conceived and implemented in order to diversify song competitions by adding various requirements and rules to them, making the selection of applications more difficult, however, the conditions of the competition change every quarter and have its own special theme (in each episode of the competition). This idea was implemented in July 2023, but was invented back in April 2023 by the current curator of Portugal

Format

The format of the competition is unique and each episode of the competition has its own specific rules and restrictions in terms of applications, their release date, performers, languages, number of views, presence in the Billboard chart, etc.

Participation

Any accredited country IECO can participate in the competition. The maximum limit on the number of countries in a quarter is 20 countries.

Hosting

The venue for the first season was selected from among the countries that confirmed their participation in the season. Of the 16 participating countries, 6 candidates were approved by the IECO Council: Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Norway and Thailand. During the discussions and voting, the right to host the first season went to Thailand. The host city was Bangkok - the capital of the chosen country.The venue for the competition was the Impact Arena Bangkok

In the second episode of the competition, instead of Canada, which won the last episode, the competition was hosted by South Korea, which took 2nd place, due to the fact that Canada was unable to host the second episode of the competition

In the third episode of the competition hosted by Greece, winner of second episode Special Melody.The host city was Thessaloniki. The venue for the competition was the PAOK Arena

In the fourth and fifth episodes of the competition hosted by Australia, winner of third and fourth episodes Special Melody. The host city of fourth episode was Perth with venue was RAC Arena. The host city of fifth episode was Brisben with venue was Brisbane Entertainment Centre

In the six epsode of the competition hosted by Israel

Rules

Further information: Rules of the Special Melody Contest

Voting

Winning entries

Season Theme Date Host Winner Language(s) Points Runner-up
I Q3-2023 Geographical Names 7 August 2023 Bangkok Canada: The Hardkiss - Antarctica Ukrainian 120 South Korea
II Q4-2023 Rock Bangers 15 December 2023 Gangneung Greece: Against The Current - Weapon English 110 Japan
III Q1-2024 Cinematic Beats 28 January 2024 Thessaloniki Australia: Stan Walker - I AM English 103 Switzerland
IV Q2-2024 Mystery Forces 6 May 2024 Perth Australia: Darin - Electric English 103 Thailand
V Q3-2024 Underrated Gems 27 october 2024 Brisben Israel: Jude York - Monaco English 117 Denmark
VI Q4-2024 TBD Winter 2024/2025

Navigation

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