Dwyforland

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Dwyforland

Welcome to the Dwyforland thread for the Nation Song Contest (NSC). Please see below information regarding our nation below. Further posts will record a history of our entries and results in both the WLSC and NSC.
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Population: 2,840,361 Dwyfornian's
Languages: English, Welsh
Motto (Latin / English): Non Sine Deo Gloria / Glory Is Not Without God
National Broadcaster: Dwyforcast
Capital City: Georginius
Other major cities/towns (in population order): Lloydston, Francesborough, Kriech, Stumdbury, Danford, Warsfield, Greyhampton, Walseraland, East Caernwich, Houndchester, Dudnor Park, Lanlertham
Prominent landmarks and places of interest: Highgate Palace - Georginius (Royal Residence), Diolcham Estate - Georginius (Prime Minister's Residence and Office), Assemblage Halls - Georginius (Houses of Parliament), King George Stadium - Georginius (National Sports Stadium), Dwyforcast Arena - Georginius (National Music and Entertainment Arena), Croesontium Abbey - Georginius, St. Lloyd's Cathedral - Lloydston, St. Frances' Church - Francesborough, Kriech Castle - Kriech, Stumdbury Cathedral - Stumdbury
Monarch, Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces: King George
Other members of the Royal Family: Queen Margaret, Prince Richard of Stumdbury (Heir to the throne), Prince Daniel of Kriech (Second in line to the throne), Princess Megan of Francesborough
Prime Minister and Head of Government: Lord David Stephens-Earl, National Traditionalism Party (NTP), Member of Parliament for Lloydston North West
Head of Army: General Sir Matthew Churchillson
Head of Navy: Admiral Sir Barry Islands
Head of Air Force: Air Chief Marshal Sir Alexander Rowlings
Patron Saint: St. Lloyd
Archbishop of Stumdbury: The Most Revd Dame Sarah Telfords

WLSC contests hosted: WLSC #277 (Georginius)
NSC contests hosted: TBC

WLSC Debut: WLSC #275, Carla - Joué, 10th place, 53 points
WLSC Best Result: WLSC #276, Skillet - Brave, 3rd place, 86 points
NSC Debut: TBC
NSC Best Result: TBC

 

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WLSC History​

Edition​	Entry​	Place​	Points​
WLSC #275​	Carla - Joué​	10 / 16​	53​
WLSC #276​	Skillet - Brave​	3 / 20​	86​
WLSC #277 (Hosted)​	Blusher - Overglow​	10 / 16​	59​
WLSC #278​	Trapt - Pride​	12 / 16​	47​
WLSC #279​	Biffy Clyro - Many of Horror​	13 / 19​	44​
WLSC #280​	Malena - Can't Feel Anything​	3 / 15​	68​
WLSC #281​	Pete & Bas - Mugshot Freestyle​	18 / 18​	20​
WLSC #282​	Daughtry - Feels Like Tonight​	7 / 17​	55​
WLSC #283​	Elton John - Are You Ready For Love​	15 / 17​	35​
WLSC #284​	Emma Muscat & Benny Benassi - M.I.A.​	06 / 16​	64​
WLSC #285​	Nickelback - Savin' Me​	-​	-​
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NSC History​

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DWYFORLAND
WLSC #275
CARLA - JOUÉ
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Dwyforland enters WLSC for the first time in August 2024, represented by French singer Carla with her song "Joué". Carla formerly competed in the 2019 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Bim Bam Toi" - for which the official music video is the most-watched Junior Eurovision-related video on YouTube. Since competing in JESC Carla has released 2 albums titled "L'autre Moi" and "Sans Filtre". Carla has also been the spokesperson for the French jury result at the Eurovision Song Contest, has co-hosted the 2021 JESC and participated in "Danse Avec Les Stars".

"Joué" is an emotional ballad about a difficult ending to a relationship, with the struggles of moving on and having regrets. Carla conveys the story of the song in the moving music video for the song, which is linked below.

Carla - Joué

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WLSC #276
SKILLET - BRAVE
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For our second participation in WLSC, Dwyforland selects the world's biggest Christian rock band Skillet to represent our nation with the song Brave. The multi-award winning band have released 11 studio albums since forming in 1996, with a 12th album set to be released in 2024. The current members of the band have been performing together since 2011, consisting of John Cooper (lead vocals, bass and acoustic guitar), Korey Cooper (keyboards, synthesizers, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Jen Ledger (drums and backing vocals), Seth Morrison (lead guitar).

 

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DWYFORLAND
WLSC #276
SKILLET - BRAVE
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For our second participation in WLSC, Dwyforland selects the world's biggest Christian rock band Skillet to represent our nation with the song Brave. The multi-award winning band have released 11 studio albums since forming in 1996, with a 12th album set to be released in 2024. The current members of the band have been performing together since 2011, consisting of John Cooper (lead vocals, bass and acoustic guitar), Korey Cooper (keyboards, synthesizers, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Jen Ledger (drums and backing vocals), Seth Morrison (lead guitar).

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Dwyforland

WLSC #277
BLUSHER - OVERGLOW​

Following our 3rd place finish at the last WLSC, Dwyforland proudly accepted the opportunity to host WLSC #277. To mark this milestone moment for our nation, Dwyforland has selected up-and-coming pop trio Blusher with their song Overglow. The group write and produce their work, creating stunning vocal melodies and songs that will be stuck in your head for days. The talented and energetic group of friends who make up the band are Lauren, Jade and Miranda. They each developed their talents whilst seeking solo careers, but found their path forward in the music industry by forming the band Blusher. Below is the music video for our entry on home soil for WLSC 277:​

 

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Dwyforland

WLSC #278
TRAPT - PRIDE
American rock band Trapt will be the next representatives of Dwyforland at WLSC. The band formed in California in 1995 and have gone on to release 9 studio albums to date. Their biggest hit was their debut single Headstrong back in 2002. Two original members of the band are still performing with Trapt, vocalist and guitarist Chris Taylor-Brown and bass guitarist Pete Charell. The other current band members are Shawn Sonnenschein, lead guitar, and Mitch Moore, drums. This song was selected for it's empowering lyrics, particularly throughout the chorus, as a good way to follow up our successful hosting of the previous contest - here are the lyrics to the chorus and also the full song linked below:

Don't be sorry for who you are
Stand tall for what you know is right
You know you've got to have pride
Don't apologize at all
You don't ever have to hide
You know you've got to have pride

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WLSC #279
BIFFY CLYRO - MANY OF HORROR
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Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro are next up to represent Dwyforland at WLSC with their hit song "Many of Horror". The multi-award winning band have sold over 1 million albums in the UK, have accumulated many weeks in the UK albums and singles charts, and have headlined the biggest music festivals in the country. The band consists of Simon Neil (lead vocals, guitar & piano), James Johnston (bass guitar & backing vocals) and Ben Johnston (drums & backing vocals). Many of Horror was released in 2009 on the band's fifth studio album called Only Revolutions. The song is one of Biffy Clyro's most well known and recognisable songs and it peaked at number 8 on the UK singles chart.

 

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Dwyforland

WLSC #280​

Maléna - Can't Feel Anything​

Malena, winner of the 2021 Junior Eurovision Song Contest for Armenia, has been selected to represent Dwyforland at WLSC #280 in Afnia. Since winning the JESC with "Qami Qami", Malena has released a number of songs on her own and in collaboration with other artists. The song which will be performed at WLSC #280 will be her catchy bop "Can't Feel Anything" released in December 2022. Here is a link to the music video:

 

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Dwyforland

WLSC #281​

Pete & Bas - Mugshot Freestyle​

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For WLSC #281, in line with the theme of the contest hosted in Moisantia, Dwyforland will be represented by British hip hop duo Pete & Bas, marking the first time this genre has been selected by the nation. The duo consists of two rap artists, Peter (Pete) Bowditch and Basil (Bas) Bellgrove. They formed the duo in 2017 and are based in London. They will perform their recent song Mugshot Freestyle from their first album released in November 2024.​

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WLSC #282
DAUGHTRY - FEELS LIKE TONIGHT

American rock band Daughtry have been selected as Dwyforland's representatives for WLSC #282 with their song "Feels Like Tonight" from their first album, which was self-titled. The band was formed in 2006 by Chris Daughtry who was a finalist in American Idol's fifth season. The band have sold over 9 million albums in the US and have toured across the world as the headlining act and also as supporting act for artists such as Bon Jovi and Nickelback. Here is a link to the music video for Feels Like Tonight:

 

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WLSC #283
Elton John - Are You Ready For Love​

Dwyforland selected British music legend Sir Elton John as it's representative for WLSC #283 with his song "Are You Ready For Love". With a career spanning six decades, Sir Elton has achieved more than fifty top-40 hits on the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including nine number ones in both countries, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. He has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He is the most successful solo artist in the history of the US Billboard charts. John's awards include an Emmy Award, five Grammy Awards, two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, two Golden Globes, and a Laurence Olivier Award. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. You can see the music video for "Are You Ready For Love" below ​

 

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WLSC #284
Emma Muscat & Benny Benassi - M.I.A.​

Dwyforland has selected Maltese singer Emma Muscat as it's 10th representative in the Waiting List Song Contest. Emma will perform her electro pop dance track "M.I.A." which also features Italian DJ Benny Benassi. Emma previously represented Malta at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest with her song I Am What I Am, scoring 47 points in the first semi final. You can see the music video for our entry "M.I.A." below ​

 

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Dwyforland

WLSC #285
Nickelback - Savin' Me

For WLSC #285, we have selected legendary Canadian rock band Nickelback to represent Dwyforland with their song "Savin' Me". The band formed in 1995 and have had the same lineup since 2005, which is Chad Kroeger (lead vocals and lead guitar), Ryan Peake (rhythm guitar, backing vocals and keyboard), Mike Kroeger (bass guitar) and Daniel Adair (drums and backing vocals). Nickelback have sold more than 50 million albums worldwide and in 2009, Billboard ranked them as the most successful rock group and the seventh-most successful artist of that decade. In 2023, Nickelback were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Savin' Me is a track from Nickelback's fifth studio album All The Right Reasons which was released in 2005. This is Nickelback's highest selling album to date and the track was also released as a single. Here is a link to the music video for our latest WLSC entry, we hope you enjoy it