Will add more to this at some point!

 

But hello, we are Herbilore, a peaceful nation focused on nature and melancholy songs! We’re a small nation with an even smaller population.

 

Flag & further info to come!

 

https://imgur.com/a/GD4KGjp

 

 

Full List of Results:

BJSC162: Ciaran Lavery - Selene - 24th in SF1

BJSC163: The Vaccines - Hometown of Jupiter - 18th in SF1, 15th in Grand Final

BJSC164: Ayala - Sorry For Nothing - 28th in SF1

BJSC165: Iwan Rheon - Bang! Bang! - 29th in SF2

BJSC166: Celestial Skies - Forget Me Not - 26th in SF1

BJSC167: HUSK - Born Again - 28th in SF1

BJSC168: That Woman - Hymn For A Woman - 24th in SF1

BJSC169: Salt Ashes - Cut You With A Kiss - 25th in SF2

BJSC170: Benedict Cork - Reasons I Loved You (I Can't Think of One) - 28th in SF1

BJSC171: Alexis Strum - Karma - 25th in SF1

BJSC172: Sleeping At Last - Mercury - 7th in SF2, 23rd in Grand Final

BJSC173: Zaho de Sagazan & Tom Odell - Old Friend - 13th in SF2, 40th in Grand Final

BJSC174: Thera - Erase - 24th in SF1

BJSC175: Keaton Henson - Envy - 20th in SF1, 23rd in Grand Final

Spin Off Contests:

Best Song Contest in the World Ever VIII: Celine Dion - Let's Talk About Love - 28th out of 28 entries

Best Song Contest in the World Ever IX: Pentatonix - Creep - 16th out of 22 entries

BJSC Halloween: Nikki French - Haunted Heart - 24th out of 33 entries

Bop Idol 1: Chantal Kreviazuk - All I Can Do - 19th out of 25 entries

Bop Idol 2: Luke Sital Singh - I Have Been A Fire - 10th out of 20 entries

Bop Idol 3: Siobhan Donaghy - Don’t Take Me Back - 11th out of 20 entries

Club Bizarre 2025: Ultra Naté, Angelica Ross & Mila Jam - Fierce (feat. A2) - 11th out of 24 entries

Club Bizarre 31: Duke Dumont ft Panama - All My Life - 10th out of 23 entries

Drag Race Song Contest: Courtney Act - Fight For Love - 12th out of 12 entries

Nuggets 27: Hacktivist - Not Alone - 12th out of 31 entries

PFSC15: ShineMK - I Feel Good - 25th out of 26 entries

PFSC3: That Woman - Joy - 22nd out of 27 entries

PFSCXVI: Polly Scattergood - Nitrogen Pink - 10th out of 25 entries

Unknown Pleasures XXXIV: Lost Alone - Hostages - 14th out of 27 entries

Edited June 9Jun 9 by Herbs

Welcome to the contest! Wishing you better luck next time.

Can't wait for HerbiLORE (apols :kink: ) and the flag :cheer:

BJSC 162 - Ciaran Lavery

 

Herbilore's debut entry was from emotive singer/songwriter Ciaran Lavery. The song 'Selene' was released as a standalone single.

 

It didn't qualify but did get a couple of big points in the Semi Final.

 

Final Position: 24th in SF1

Points scored: 34

 

Thanks to the following nations for points:

* Ingermanlandia - 12 points :cheer:

* Ojnoj - 10 points

* Varake - 6 points

* Scotland 2 - 5 points

* Sovarasma - 1 point

 

 

Edited March 27, 20241 yr by Herbs

BJSC 162 - How Herbilore Voted

 

Here's who we gave our points to in our debut competition:

 

Semi Final 1

12 points - Republique d'Askorza

10 points - Harmonica

8 points - Suedonia

7 points - East Rukahavian

6 points - Greenfroze

5 points - FARC

4 points - Wholune

3 points - Aelandor

2 points - Quintessa

1 point - Ojnoj

 

Grand Final

18 points - Summericia

15 points - Taahino

13 points - Republique d'Askorza

12 points - Harmonica

11 points - Pestolia

10 points - Zanmatony

9 points - Bronzil

8 points - Botanikka

7 points - Suedonia

6 points - Quintessa

5 points - Sovarasma

4 points - Farc

3 points - Hendinia

2 points - Greenfroze

1 point Aelandor

BJSC 163 - The Vaccines

 

The Vaccines have always been known to Herbilore, but 'Hometown of Jupiter' was something new and exciting from them & as such was chosen for the 163rd contest.

 

And it was our first song to qualify for the BJSC Final! :cry: :yahoo: :cheer:

 

Final Position: 18th in SF1, 15th in Grand Final

Points scored: 53pts in SF1, 190pts in Grand Final

 

Thanks to the following nations for points:

 

SF1:

* Rolloland - 10 points

* Singerpurear - 8 points

* Zanmatony - 7 points

* Jupiterdonia - 7 points

* Kylielips - 6 points

* Ojnoj - 5 points

* Pestolia - 5 points

* Sovarasma - 3 points

* Aelandor - 2 points

 

Final:

* Singerpurear - 18 points :cheer:

* East Rukahavian - 18 points :cheer:

* Bronzil - 15 points

* Rolloland - 15 points

* The Spodic Empire - 13 points

* Kylielips - 13 points

* Ojnoj - 12 points

* Altyr Muunilinst - 12 points

* Zanmatony - 11 points

* Aelandor - 11 points

* Jupiterdonia - 9 points

* Skall - 8 points

* Summericia - 7 points

* Sovarasma - 6 points

* Conoria - 5 points

* Friedland - 5 points

* Greenfroze - 4 points

* Dobago - 3 points

* Fljotavik - 3 points

* Eastovka - 2 points

 

Edited April 4, 20241 yr by Herbs

I wasn’t in Herbilore’s semi final last time around, so I didn’t get a chance to support them, but this entry is marvellous and compelling. I might add it has grown on me even more since I heard it in the semi final! Truly delighted at your first qualification! :heart:

I wasn’t in Herbilore’s semi final last time around, so I didn’t get a chance to support them, but this entry is marvellous and compelling. I might add it has grown on me even more since I heard it in the semi final! Truly delighted at your first qualification! :heart:

 

Awww thank you for the support. Yeah it’s a beauty of a track and thrilled it’s given me my first final

BJSC 163 - How Herbilore Voted

 

Here's who we gave our points to in our second competition (& our first final :cheer:)

 

Semi Final 1 (all our votes went to countries who qualified for the final!)

12 points - Republique d'Askorza

10 points - Aelandor

8 points - St Burbia

7 points - Taahino

6 points - PopHub

5 points - Ojnoj

4 points - Kluminican Republic

3 points - Jupiterdonia

2 points - Hendinia

1 point - Conoria

 

Grand Final

18 points - Republique d'Askorza

15 points - PopHub

13 points - Aelandor

12 points - St Burbia

11 points - Taahino

10 points - Ojnoj

9 points - Kluminican Republic

8 points - Conoria

7 points - Summericia

6 points - Jupiterdonia

5 points - Hendinia

4 points - Greenfroze

3 points - Oslol

2 points - Altyr Muunilinst

1 point - Mulgracia

Edited April 28, 20241 yr by Herbs

Congrats on nabbing a top 15 result on your second time and first final :cheer:

 

The song showed to be a grower for me. Nice track!

Congrats on nabbing a top 15 result on your second time and first final :cheer:

 

The song showed to be a grower for me. Nice track!

 

Thank you & thanks for the points Summericia :)

BJSC 164 - Ayala

 

Fresh off our first final appearance, Herbilore's next artist is female singer-songwriter Ayaya, with her song 'Sorry For Nothing'

 

Sadly we didn't make our second final! Onto the next one.....

 

Final Position: 28th in SF1

Points scored: 29

 

Thanks to the following nations for points:

 

SF1:

* Holland Oats - 7 points

* Eastovka - 6 points

* Chestoria - 4 points

* Quintessa - 4 points

* Republique D'Askorza - 3 points

* Harmonica - 3 points

* Greenfroze - 2 points

 

 

Edited May 7, 20241 yr by Herbs

BJSC 164 - How Herbilore Voted

 

Here's who we gave our points to in our third competition:

 

Semi Final 1 (four of our votes didn't make the final :cry:)

12pts // Harmonica // Alessia Cara - I'm Yours (100th anniversary entry)

10pts Greenfroze // YENA - Good Girls In The Dark

8pts Holland-Oats // Love Fame Tragedy - Don't You Want To Sleep With Someone Normal?

7pts Mothertopia // The Marías - Run Your Mouth

6pts Ojnoj // CLARA - RAGAZZI FUORI

5pts Conoria // Rainbow Kitten Surprise - Overtime (feat. Kacey Musgraves)

4pts Taahino // Jane Bell - MOTHER ATE

3pts Ajanaeda // L Devine - Girls Like Sex

2pts Chestoria // Kenia OS - Tortura

1pt POPHub // Ringnes-Ronny - Monster

 

Grand Final

18pts Harmonica // Alessia Cara - I'm Yours (100th anniversary entry)

15pts Greenfroze // YENA - Good Girls In The Dark

13pts Mothertopia // The Marías - Run Your Mouth

12pts Taahino // Jane Bell - MOTHER ATE

11pts Kluminican Republic // Florrie - The Lost Ones

10pts POPHub // Ringnes-Ronny - Monster

9pts Ajanaeda // L Devine - Girls Like Sex

8pts Jupiterdonia // Ilsey - Someone Else

7pts Bøtanikkä // Margaret Berger - Karma Is A

6pts Quintessa // Niteworks - Air Fàir An Là (feat. Sian)

5pts République d'Áskorza // NOA LONE - way up

4pts Ben's Sanctuary // Felix Jaehn - Still Fall

3pts Cumulonimbia // Edwin Rosen - mitleerenhänden

2pts Hendinia // Zolita - Small Town Scandal

1pt Lookylion // girli - Crush Me Up

 

BJSC 165 - Iwan Rheon

 

Herbilore are back for our 4th contest. This time it's the turn of actor/singer Iwan Rheon (of Misfits & Game of Thrones fame). Taken from one of his early EP's, Bang! Bang! is definitely an earworm & we're intrigued to see if it translates to any votes in SF2!

 

Final Position: 29th in SF2

Points scored: 18

 

Thanks to the following nations for points:

 

* Yobnedorica - 7pts

* Holland-Oats - 5pts

* Tartford - 4pts

 

Edited July 17, 20241 yr by Herbs

BJSC 165 - How Herbilore Voted

 

Here's who we gave our points to in our fourth competition:

 

Semi Final 1 (lost so many of my votes again.... cry.gif)

12pts Altyr Muunilinst / Maude Latour - Cursed Romantics

10pts Greenfroze / CHUNG HA - I'm Ready

8pts Ajanaeda / flowerovlove - BOYS

7pts Ben's Sanctuary / Henry Moodie - beat up car

6pts Harmonica / Cartoon - I Remember U (feat. Jüri Pootsmann)

5pts Dobago / Lost Sky, ANGELPLAYA & Chris Linton - Unbreakable

4pts Kyriatine / Wastemall - Glaciers (feat. Jude York)

3pts Pestolia / Emilia - GTA.mp3

2pts Yobnedorica / Riikka - Ievan Polkka

1pt Summericia / Royel Otis - Oysters In My Pocket

 

Grand Final

18ts Altyr Muunilinst / Maude Latour - Cursed Romantics

15pts Greenfroze / CHUNG HA - I'm Ready

13pts Dobago / Lost Sky, ANGELPLAYA & Chris Linton - Unbreakable

12pts FSR Rontvia / Lea Heart - If I Did What You Did

11pts Hendinia / METTE - BET

10pts Neliönoir / Fcukers - Bon Bon

9pts Bronzil / Vintage Culture - Find A Way

8pts Kylienips / Luci - Decode

7pts Hushkanukia / ili - It's Giving...

6pts Aeroche / Baauer - All My Ladies

5pts Eastovka / JDX - Live The Moment (feat. Sarah Maria)

4pts Yobnedorica / Riikka - Ievan Polkka

3pts Taahino / Honey Revenge - Airhead

2pts Tartford / Karin Ann - she (Benny Benassi Remix)

1pt New Lexico / Bambie Thug - Tsunami (11:11)

 

Thanks Altyr for sending Cursed Romantics. My fave song from any contest I've participated in :)

BJSC 166 - Celestial Skies

 

For our 5th contest, Herbilore are sending the band Celestial Skies, with their queer anthem 'Forget Me Not'.

 

Lead singer Chris is a friend of a friend of the president of Herbilore. He's also a freelance writer for Gay Times and an occasional member of the London Gay Man's Choir! Hopefully we'll pick up some points and qualify this time!

 

Final Position: 26th in Semi Final 1

Points scored: 22

 

Thanks to the following nations for points:

 

* Hushkanukia - 8pts

* FARC - 5pts

* FSR Rontvia - 4pts

* Ingermanlandia - 2pts

* Ajanaeda - 1pt

* Fljótavík - 1pt

* Aelandor - 1pt

 

Edited August 5, 2024Aug 5 by Herbs

BJSC 166 - How Herbilore Voted

 

Here's who we gave our points to in our fifth competition:

 

Semi Final 1

12pts Kluminican Republic: Bingo Players & Pure Shores - Summer Dreaming

10pts Greenfroze: Aiko - Hunger (feat. TEYA)

8pts Conoria: Alemeda - Don't Call Me

7pts Harmonica: Bully - Atom Bomb

6pts Hushkanukia: Maurice Moore & Jordin Sparks - dna

5pts FSR Rontvia: Beast In Black - Power Of The Beast

4pts Abeltesfayeton: Joey Valence & Brae - WHAT U NEED

3pts POPHub: Freemasons - Believer (feat. Wynter Gordon)

2pts Ingermanlandia: Brooke Daye - Live Or Die

1pt Ajanaeda: VICTORIA - sad girl summer (not again)

 

Grand Final

18pts Greenfroze: Aiko - Hunger (feat. TEYA)

15pts Kluminican Republic: Bingo Players & Pure Shores - Summer Dreaming

13pts FSR Rontvia: Beast In Black - Power Of The Beast

12pts Lookylion: Debbii Dawson - Happy World

11pts Ajanaeda: VICTORIA - sad girl summer (not again)

10pts Singerpurear: Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning

9pts Ingermanlandia: Brooke Daye - Live Or Die

8pts Taahino: Nova May - MR BUS DRIVER

7pts Fljótavík: Real Life - Send Me An Angel

6pts Séyetana: Visions Of Atlantis - Tonight I'm Alive

5pts Altyr Muunilinst: Gavin Turek - IOU

4pts New Lexico: Aimée - Daisy Chains

3pts Thelonia: Remedy Club & sim0ne - Halo

2pts Abeltesfayeton: Joey Valence & Brae - WHAT U NEED

1pt Land of DW: Dolores Forever - Go Fast Go Slow

 

BJSC 167 - HUSK

 

For our 6th contest, Herbilore are sending the trans acceptance anthem 'Born Again' by HUSK.

 

HUSK is another friend of the president, bringing entrancing gaelic electrofolk into the competition.

 

Final Position: 28th in Semi Final 1

Points scored: 20

 

Interesting this one. When I first heard all the songs in SF1 I expected to not qualify (there was definitely a theme and I expected other countries to vote on that theme). We then got some nice comments and a few predictions to qualify. So of course we came last in the semi.....(at least we only lost 2 of our semi final votes this time)

 

Thanks to the following nations for points:

 

* Wholune - 7pts

* Persephonia - 5pts

* Trifoski - 4pts

* FSR Rontvia - 2pts

* Skall - 2pts

 

Edited September 12, 2024Sep 12 by Herbs

BJSC 167 - How Herbilore Voted

Here's who we gave our points to in our sixth competition:

 

Semi Final 1:

12pts Aesthetica ◾ KATSEYE 'Touch'

10pts Mothertopia ◾ COY 'Promises'

8pts Cor Lupus ◾ Ditonellapiaga 'Mary'

7pts Bøtanikkä ◾ Yseult 'BITCH YOU COULD NEVER'

6pts Sovarasma ◾ Alicaì Harley & SHAYE 'I.Y.D.K'

5pts Lookylion ◾ Aziya 'crush (tom verlaine)'

4pts Cadelicia ◾ it's murph, Nonô & Jimmy James 'Supersonic'

3pts Wholune ◾ Train 'I Wish You Would'

2pts Hendinia ◾ Yaeger 'Stolen (Namasenda Remix)'

1pt Fljótavík ◾ Parannoul 'A Lot Can Happen'

 

Grand Final:

18pts Sandénia ◾ Hayes Warner 'Predator'

15pts Aesthetica ◾ KATSEYE 'Touch'

13pts Mothertopia ◾ COY 'Promises'

12pts Bøtanikkä ◾ Yseult 'BITCH YOU COULD NEVER'

11pts Bronzil ◾ Jain 'Nobody Knows'

10pts Taahino ◾ Nicolina 'Situations'

9pts New Lexico ◾ Pixey 'Bring Back The Beat'

8pts Lookylion ◾ Aziya 'crush (tom Verlaine)'

7pts Altyr Muunilinst ◾ Mia Wray 'The Way She Moves'

6pts Cadelicia ◾ it's murph, Nonô & Jimmy James 'Supersonic'

5pts Ajanaeda ◾ Orla Gartland 'Little Chaos'

4pts Jupiterdonia ◾ Alice Chater 'Don't Let My Boyfriend Get In Your Way'

3pts Summericia ◾ LAUREL 'Wild Things'

2pts Harmonica ◾ ayokay 'Leave With My Love'

1pt Greenfroze ◾ XG 'SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHT'

 

 

BJSC 168 - That Woman

 

For our 7th contest, Herbilore are sending a song by That Woman (the female half of the band Oh Wonder)

 

Hymn For A Woman is one of her initial batch of releases, sending ethereal and emotive vibes in preparation for the release of her debut solo album.

 

Final Position: 24th in Semi Final 1

Points scored: 20

 

Thanks to the following nations for points:

* Aelandor - 10 points

* Niceland - 7 points

* Persephonia - 3 points

 

Edited October 22, 2024Oct 22 by Herbs