WESTERSUND ON TOP
Nation Song Contest welcomes Picasso
Göldtsit, Pzyerüyölkeä — The 24th edition of Griffiniskaja Laul concluded last night in the capital city of Pzyerüyölkeä, Göldtsit. This marked the third time the principality hosted the event, following their victory in the previous edition.
Westersund clinched the title for a record-breaking sixth time with their entry "Picasso," performed by Bradley Simpson, garnering 125 points. This triumph ties Westersund with Meremaa for the most victories in the competition's history. The principality of Foreõsvdetrre secured the runner-up position, marking their eighth time achieving this rank, a new record. Host principality Pzyerüyölkeä rounded out the top three, breaking the record for the most third-place finishes with their seventh.
The 24th edition of Griffiniskaja Laul took place at the Göldtarrenaa in Göldtsit, a venue with a seating capacity of 16,000. This event marked the first time Göldtarrenaa hosted the contest, with Göldtsit serving as the host city for the second time. Previously, the 8th edition was held at the larger Stadijümi Göldtsitiskaja, which seats 33,150. The principality of Pzyerüyölkeä has now hosted the event three times, with Rakozsit being the only other city in the principality to have previously hosted.
Actor Corey Mylchreest hosted the show, which featured opening and interval acts by special guests performing current chart-toppers and hits from past Griffin participations in WLSC, NSC, and GL.
Josh O'Connor, presented the votes of Pzyerüyölkeä, the last votes of the evening.
One final shoutout and thank you to our amazing jury members from Afnia, Dwyforland, Effiland, Ugaly, Tamausia & Deltannor, Svobodnia, Meridia, Belvist. Full (split) results can be found
here, Griffin results at the Nation Song Contest are
here and if you are interested in the history of Griffiniskaja Laul, you can find it
here.