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The '''Special Melody Contest Q2-2025''' - was the 8th edition of the [[Special Melody Contest|Special Melody Contest]] that has been ever made. It took place in the city of [[:en:Beirut|Beirut]], [[:en:Lebanon|Lebanon]]. The contest was organised by the [[Main Page|International Eurofan's Countries Organisation]] (IECO) and | The '''Special Melody Contest Q2-2025''' - was the 8th edition of the [[Special Melody Contest|Special Melody Contest]] that has been ever made. It took place in the city of [[:en:Beirut|Beirut]], [[:en:Lebanon|Lebanon]]. The contest was organised by the [[Main Page|International Eurofan's Countries Organisation]] (IECO) and | ||
the host broadcaster [[:en:Télé Liban|TL]]. The contest was held at the Beirut Seaside Arena and consisted of a single show (Grand Final), and was consisted a final on | the host broadcaster [[:en:Télé Liban|TL]]. The contest was held at the Beirut Seaside Arena and consisted of a single show (Grand Final), and was consisted a final on 27 July 2025. | ||
A record twenty two countruies participated in the competition, with [[China#Special Melody|China]] and [[New Zealand#Special Melody|New Zealand]] debuting to the competition and [[Kazakhstan#Special Melody|Kazakhstan]], [[San Marino#Special Melody|San Marino]] and [[Spain#Special Melody|Spain]] to return. [[Netherlands#Special Melody|Netherlands]], [[South Korea#Special Melody|South Korea]] and [[Switzerland#Special Melody|Switzerland]] withdrawal from the competition. | A record twenty two countruies participated in the competition, with [[China#Special Melody|China]] and [[New Zealand#Special Melody|New Zealand]] debuting to the competition and [[Kazakhstan#Special Melody|Kazakhstan]], [[San Marino#Special Melody|San Marino]] and [[Spain#Special Melody|Spain]] to return. [[Netherlands#Special Melody|Netherlands]], [[South Korea#Special Melody|South Korea]] and [[Switzerland#Special Melody|Switzerland]] withdrawal from the competition. | ||
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=== Season's Rules === | === Season's Rules === | ||
The theme of the season chose various genres of songs. The second season in a row, a draw for genres between the participants in the season was held. Everyone had to send the composition suitable for the resulting genre. There were no restrictions on the date of the release of the composition, as well as in languages. The performers who took part in Eurovision were not allowed. | The theme of the season chose various genres of songs. The second season in a row, a draw for genres between the participants in the season was held. Everyone had to send the composition suitable for the resulting genre. There were no restrictions on the date of the release of the composition, as well as in languages. The performers who took part in Eurovision were not allowed. | ||
Those who were not satisfied with the chosen genre were also given the opportunity to re-select a genre without the right to refuse. Five additional genres were prepared for this purpose. | |||
== Participating Countries == | == Participating Countries == | ||
Twenty countries have confirmed their participation in the season of the competition. It's was the first time when [[China#Special Melody|China]] and [[New Zealand#Special Melody|New Zealand]] participated in the contest. [[Kazakhstan#Special Melody|Kazakhstan]], [[San Marino#Special Melody|San Marino]] and [[Spain#Special Melody|Spain]] returning to the competition, but [[Netherlands#Special Melody|Netherlands]], [[South Korea#Special Melody|South Korea]] and [[Switzerland#Special Melody|Switzerland]] is left from the competition. | Twenty countries have confirmed their participation in the season of the competition. It's was the first time when [[China#Special Melody|China]] and [[New Zealand#Special Melody|New Zealand]] participated in the contest. [[Kazakhstan#Special Melody|Kazakhstan]], [[San Marino#Special Melody|San Marino]] and [[Spain#Special Melody|Spain]] returning to the competition, but [[Netherlands#Special Melody|Netherlands]], [[South Korea#Special Melody|South Korea]] and [[Switzerland#Special Melody|Switzerland]] is left from the competition. | ||
Even at the genre draw stage, [[Hungary#Special Melody|Hungary]] and [[San Marino#Special Melody|San Marino]] joined the original twenty participants in the competition. | |||
===Grand Final=== | ===Grand Final=== | ||