The thing with opening things any earlier is that I have exams left on the 6th, 12th and 13th so opening on the 8th is already a little early for me. I'd like confirmation to close a few days after my last exam so I can have a bit of time to get the recap video together and listen to songs myself, since I shouldn't really be distracting myself during the exams. (though I probably will anyway)

 

I didn't think it would be likely that we'd need a semi-final this time so I didn't think about that and my exams, I don't think it would be ideal for the final to be later than the 22nd because the next date would be the 29th and I'm sure there were people against that date and any later would be July. :mellow:

Hmm... well put your exams first Adi. We can work around you, it shouldn't be a problem for most people. ^_^

To be honest....I think a semi might be needed -_-

 

You've got Ojnoj, Nonsuch, Torchwood, priceville(heard this country might be back), plumptopia and Dr. Bombay's Tigerland(although he hasn't actually registered yet).

 

Then theres everyone who was in it last time.......it'll all depend on wheater they return for bjsc 7. The Buzzjack song contest is getting quite big, I wonder if it'll become as big as the one on esctoday forums? :o

 

But you need to put your exams first anyway, this is just a game after all. ^_^

I've got exams around that time too - Are you doing A-Levels? Just remember the exams are far more important so put them first! We can all wait another week if need be I'm sure ;)

i don't care whether you'll do it now or in a month really, because i will have exams anyway, and birthday :heehee: Can't wait for the contest :D

Yeah, it's my A Level exams. I'll go ahead with it opening on the 8th and that, hopefully the final will be the 22nd, but if I think we'll need a semi-final we'll have to re-schedule it obviously as the way I've arranged it right now will mean there's no room for a semi-final.

 

I think it will either be:

 

Opening - 8th

Closing/Voting - 17th

Deadline/Final - 22nd

 

OR

 

Opening - 8th

Closing/Semi-Voting - 18th

Semi-Deadline/Final Voting - 23rd

Deadline/Final - 29th

 

I know the second option sees everything spread out a bit much, but it's a bit of a dilemma. There's too much that needs to happen for the final to be the 22nd, but it's almost too long to leave it open until the 29th. :(

Preferably the first one. I'll be gone on the 27th. Off to Art Camp. ;(

I'd rather do the first one as well, but with these new countries/old countries returning it looks like we may need a semi-final and the first option has no room for one.

 

The only way I could see us working around this is introducing some 'policy' that only the first 28 countries to confirm will be allowed to play for this month only. But this would probably lead to complications, such as countries confirming to get a slot, but never picking a song or having 28 people sign up and then a automatic qualifier wishing to play a bit late, meaning someone would be "chucked out".

 

If there isn't a problem with the final being on another day then I suppose the contest could have these dates at a squeeze:

 

Opening - 8th

Closing/Semi-Voting - 15th

Semi-Deadline/Final Voting - 19th

Deadline/Final - 22nd-24th

 

But that doesn't leave as long to confirm, which could mean less people signing up, which might mean we don't need a semi-final after all. :drama:

 

If anyone has suggestions for these four dates I'd like to hear them. The 8th and the 15th are the earliest I could possibly do the first two things on the list, it's just trying to leave voting opening long enough/not too long that I'm wondering about. I think the final should be on a Sunday but I'm not sure if there'd be enough time.

We probably won't need a semi-final tbh. Once it actually comes to signing up, I can't see more than 30 doing it tbh.

Opening - 8th

Closing/Semi-Voting - 15th

Semi-Deadline/Final Voting - 19th

Deadline/Final - 22nd-24th

 

Those look fine tbh.

 

Now that we're into the summer practically, is there any reason the final / semi-final has to be on a Sunday?

 

The semi-final could be on the Saturday and the final the following Tuesday / Wednesday for example?

Jeanette to Quotosibb!

 

HbTV confirmed earlier today that national star Jeanette will be flying the flag for Herzebania in the 7th Buzzjack Song Contest. In a national final to be broadcast next month, the public and juries will choose from four songs selected by Jeanette, her record company and HbTV.

 

In a change of strategy from last year, HbTV are sending a high profile act rather than emerging talent. Jeanette's current single "Hold The Line" is rumoured to be among the 4 potential entries, as well as new album tracks and unreleased songs.

 

Watch this space for details of the four songs and of the forthcoming national final.

 

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Former Noodleland Territory of Nickodonia

 

After the demise of the United Territories of Noodleton, it's many states are gaining independece and the first (Newley names FNTNickodonia) has confirmed it will be entering the BJSC next month

 

I hope :o

Selection Announced

 

An official press release from The ASC today confirmed that Gabriella Cilmi will be representing Ashton in BJSC7 hopefully with Got No Place To Go.

 

The official statement squashes early rumours of red blooded women being the representation

Ianto Express

 

Reports confirm today that Torchwood judges have narrowed the BJSC entry down to 5 selections, to be broadcast in the coming days, giving the Torchwoodian public a chance to choose who flys their flag with pride! Watch this space...

Edited May 31, 200817 yr by JamesP

FSR Rontvia announces Maria shortlist

 

Having listened to all 12 tracks on Maria Haukaas Storeng's current album Hold On Be Strong, the Rontvian committee has decided on a shortlist of five songs, one of which will be representing FSR Rontvia in BJSC7...here are the names of the five songs and their odds on winning:

 

Mine All Mine 7/2

Never Let Go 4/1

Leaving You For Good 6/1

Love Come Walking In 7/1

The Hurting Kind 8/1

 

Mine All Mine has now been confirmed to be Rontvia's entry for BJSC7...the song is a duet which features American/Norwegian artist Mira Craig

Torchwood is now revealing it's 5 finalists LIVE!

 

Check it out here - http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=65127 !

SangriaNNewS

 

Linda Király has won the first Sangfest!

 

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Linda Király's song Can't Let Go will be the Sangrian entry for the 7th BuzzJack Song Contest wich will be held in Siobah, Quotosibb in June. Linda came first with 2 points ahead of Kate Ryan's song L.I.L.Y. and 10 points ahead of the Girls Aloud. That means that she's already got her ticket to the international contest. According to the Sangrian fans her song is very addictive because after a while the listeners can't get the drums and her lovely voice out of their heads.

 

We wish you good luck, Linda! :cheer:

Edited May 31, 200817 yr by alexxx23

BREAKING NEWS..

 

United States of Ibiza today confirmed that a shortlist of SEVEN songs has been drawn up to use as part of USI'S seventh participation in the Buzzjack Song Contest.

Spokesman- Gary Patmore spoke to the USI's official newspaper USI Today and confirmed 'Yes, we have chosen seven songs which we feel are the start of a new beginning for USI. We came third in the last competition and we plan to exterminate all competition and win this time'.

 

 

The seven final competitiors are-

 

1. Alesha Dixon - Hypnotik

2. Pharell Williams - She Wants To Move

3. Katie Price - Not Just Anybody

4. Lady Soverign - Love Me or Hate Me

5. Queen - Don't Stop Me Now

6. Robbie Williams - Rock DJ

7. Keri Hilson - Energy

 

One of these seven songs COULD represent USI at the Buzzjack Song Contest but Gary Patmore confirmed that selections are not final are subject to change 'The final shortlist will be announced by next week. For now, This is a rough template of the seven different songs that have been chosen to represent us'.

Haha Lady Sovereign is a legend. :heehee: Btw, you can't have Katie Price Gary as she entered the United Kingdom's national final in 2005. :funky:

Camtoro News Flash

 

German Europop band BeFour were seen arriving at Kiro Airport this morning

 

They will be performing this evening in the selection for the Camtorian Entry for BJSC 7

 

They will be performing there song "We Stand United"

 

Other band already here are Rooney. A American band from Los Angeles

 

Still one more to arrive which officials are keeping secret....