Season 18 - Revision history

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	This season’s national-final landscape delivered an eclectic palette of styles, aesthetics, and artistic risks. Swiss staple [[Schweiz Selects]] put forward '''“Strawberry Lemonade” by Marlin''', a breezy, pastel-tinted pop number that charmed with its sweetness even if it ultimately placed 35th. Across the ocean, the United States’ ''Melodex'' leaned into darker alt-pop with '''“sad boii” by Benee''', its hazy emotional core resonating with a niche audience and landing just one step lower at 36th. Both entries, though wildly different in tone, highlighted how national finals increasingly celebrate contrasting moods and production styles.		This season’s national-final landscape delivered an eclectic palette of styles, aesthetics, and artistic risks. Swiss staple [[Schweiz Selects]] put forward '''“Strawberry Lemonade” by Marlin''', a breezy, pastel-tinted pop number that charmed with its sweetness even if it ultimately placed 35th. Across the ocean, the United States’ ''Melodex'' leaned into darker alt-pop with '''“sad boii” by Benee''', its hazy emotional core resonating with a niche audience and landing just one step lower at 36th. Both entries, though wildly different in tone, highlighted how national finals increasingly celebrate contrasting moods and production styles.

	India’s ''Agni-Pariksha'' brought the fire both literally and thematically with '''“Beparwai” by Jonita''', an empowering, vocally rich performance that stormed to 10th place and became one of the standout mid-table success stories. Meanwhile in Réunion, the ''Grand Prix du Concours'' unveiled perhaps the season’s most intimate and successful offering: '''“Dependence affective” by Gwennili''', a delicate, emotionally raw ballad that captivated juries and audiences alike, rightfully earning the silver medal and the HoD's subsequent auto-qualification in [[Season 19]].		India’s ''Agni-Pariksha'' brought the fire both literally and thematically to the south Asian continent with '''“Beparwai” by Jonita''', an empowering, vocally rich performance that stormed to 10th place and became one of the standout mid-table success stories. Meanwhile in Réunion, the ''Grand Prix du Concours'' unveiled perhaps the season’s most intimate and successful offering: '''“Dependence affective” by Gwennili''', a delicate, emotionally raw ballad that captivated juries and audiences alike, rightfully earning the silver medal and the HoD's subsequent auto-qualification in [[Season 19]].

	East Asia and Central Europe also delivered memorable moments. South Korea’s return of ''MNext'' embraced shimmering dance-pop with '''ChungHa’s “Sparkling,”''' an effervescent track that radiated charisma on stage and finished respectably in 22nd. Hungary’s ''Bajnokok Összecsapása'' cemented a tradition of bold, moody pop with '''Itenera's''' '''“Idegen,”''' whose atmospheric style and tight staging pushed it into an impressive 8th place.		East Asia and Central Europe also delivered memorable moments. South Korea’s return of ''MNext'' embraced shimmering dance-pop with '''ChungHa’s “Sparkling,”''' an effervescent track that radiated charisma on stage and finished respectably in 22nd. Hungary’s ''Bajnokok Összecsapása'' cemented a tradition of bold, moody pop with '''Itenera's''' '''“Idegen,”''' whose atmospheric style and tight staging pushed it into an impressive 8th place.

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Participating Countries

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	37 countries initially declared interest in participation this season.		37 countries initially declared interest in participation this season.

			This season’s national-final landscape delivered an eclectic palette of styles, aesthetics, and artistic risks. Swiss staple [[Schweiz Selects]] put forward '''“Strawberry Lemonade” by Marlin''', a breezy, pastel-tinted pop number that charmed with its sweetness even if it ultimately placed 35th. Across the ocean, the United States’ ''Melodex'' leaned into darker alt-pop with '''“sad boii” by Benee''', its hazy emotional core resonating with a niche audience and landing just one step lower at 36th. Both entries, though wildly different in tone, highlighted how national finals increasingly celebrate contrasting moods and production styles.

			India’s ''Agni-Pariksha'' brought the fire both literally and thematically with '''“Beparwai” by Jonita''', an empowering, vocally rich performance that stormed to 10th place and became one of the standout mid-table success stories. Meanwhile in Réunion, the ''Grand Prix du Concours'' unveiled perhaps the season’s most intimate and successful offering: '''“Dependence affective” by Gwennili''', a delicate, emotionally raw ballad that captivated juries and audiences alike, rightfully earning the silver medal and the HoD's subsequent auto-qualification in [[Season 19]].

			East Asia and Central Europe also delivered memorable moments. South Korea’s return of ''MNext'' embraced shimmering dance-pop with '''ChungHa’s “Sparkling,”''' an effervescent track that radiated charisma on stage and finished respectably in 22nd. Hungary’s ''Bajnokok Összecsapása'' cemented a tradition of bold, moody pop with '''Itenera's''' '''“Idegen,”''' whose atmospheric style and tight staging pushed it into an impressive 8th place.

			In Europe, Poland's ''Polska Festiwal Muzyczny'' offered a fierce and emotional slice of eastern European pop with '''BOVSKA’s “Ziemia Mi Się Pali,”''' a track that blended urgency and vulnerability on its way to 14th. The United Kingdom's ''Departure for Portugal'' showcased soul-tinged indie through '''Brooke Combe’s “Miss Me Now,”''' which soared to 7th thanks to its smoky vocals and understated confidence. Portugal’s own ''Cantares da Gândara'' went more experimental with '''“Aguarela” by VSP AST''', landing in 24th in the grand final after an auto-qualification but standing out for its artistic ambition. And finally, Gibraltar’s quirky yet beloved ''United by Tea'' national final produced '''James Marriott’s “Something’s Wrong,”''' a polished alt-rock moment that resonated widely and claimed 12th place.

			Together, these entries paint a vibrant portrait of a season unafraid to experiment with genres, languages, and storytelling, showing once again that national finals remain one of the richest musical ecosystems for discovery at [[Melodia Song Contest]].
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			== References ==

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Grand Final

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	!Points		!Points
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	\| style="text-align:center;" \|1		\| style="text-align:center;" \|01
	\| [[File:Flag_of_the_Cocos_Islands.png\|border\|20x20px]] [[Cocos Islands]]		\| [[File:Flag_of_the_Cocos_Islands.png\|border\|20x20px]] [[Cocos Islands]]
	\| "Stained Glass Love"		\| "Stained Glass Love"
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	\|-		\|-
	\| style="text-align:center;" \|2		\| style="text-align:center;" \|02
	\| [[File:Flag of Guernsey.svg\|border\|20x20px]] [[Guernsey]]		\| [[File:Flag of Guernsey.svg\|border\|20x20px]] [[Guernsey]]
	\| "Bus Stop"		\| "Bus Stop"
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	\| [[File:Flag of Gibraltar.svg\|border\|20x20px]] [[Gibraltar]]		\| [[File:Flag of Gibraltar.svg\|border\|20x20px]] [[Gibraltar]]
	\| "Something’s Wrong"		\| "Something’s Wrong"
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	\| style="text-align:center;" \|4		\| style="text-align:center;" \|04
	\| [[File:Flag of North Korea.svg\|border\|20x20px]] [[North Korea]]		\| [[File:Flag of North Korea.svg\|border\|20x20px]] [[North Korea]]
	\| "Famous"		\| "Famous"
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	\| [[File:Flag of Hungary.svg\|border\|20x20px]] [[Hungary]]		\| [[File:Flag of Hungary.svg\|border\|20x20px]] [[Hungary]]
	\| "Idegen"		\| "Idegen"
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	\| [[File:Flag of Philippines.svg\|border\|20x20px]] [[Philippines]]		\| [[File:Flag of Philippines.svg\|border\|20x20px]] [[Philippines]]
	\| "Saranggola"		\| "Saranggola"
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	\|-style="background: #c96;" bronze		\|-style="background: #c96;" bronze
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	\| [[File:Flag of Italy.svg\|border\|20x20px]] [[Italy]]		\| [[File:Flag of Italy.svg\|border\|20x20px]] [[Italy]]
	\| "Rumore bianco"		\| "Rumore bianco"
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	\| [[File:Flag of South Korea.svg\|border\|20x20px]] [[South Korea]]		\| [[File:Flag of South Korea.svg\|border\|20x20px]] [[South Korea]]
	\| "Sparkling"		\| "Sparkling"
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	\|-style="background: silver;"		\|-style="background: silver;"
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	\| [[File:ReunionRadiantVolcanoFlag.png\|border\|20x20px]] [[Réunion]]		\| [[File:ReunionRadiantVolcanoFlag.png\|border\|20x20px]] [[Réunion]]
	\| "Dependance affective"		\| "Dependance affective"

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	\| [[File:~~Flag of Cocos Islands~~.~~svg~~\|border\|20x20px]] [[Cocos Islands]]		\| [[File:Flag_of_the_Cocos_Islands.png\|border\|20x20px]] [[Cocos Islands]]
	\| "Stained Glass Love"		\| "Stained Glass Love"
	\| Telenova		\| Telenova

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	\| [[File:~~Flag of Cocos Islands~~.png\|border\|20x20px]] [[Cocos Islands]]		\| [[File:Flag_of_the_Cocos_Islands.png\|border\|20x20px]] [[Cocos Islands]]
	\| "Stained Glass Love"		\| "Stained Glass Love"
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	\| [[File:Flag of Cocos Islands.~~svg~~\|border\|20x20px]] [[Cocos Islands]]		\| [[File:Flag of Cocos Islands.png\|border\|20x20px]] [[Cocos Islands]]
	\| "Stained Glass Love"		\| "Stained Glass Love"
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Contest Overview

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	=== Semi-Final 1 ===		=== Semi-Final 1 ===
	16 countries competed in the first semi-final. Those countries plus [[Canada]], [[Georgia]] and [[Philippines]] voted. 10 countries qualified for the final, with [[~~TBA~~]] moving into the wildcard stage.		16 countries competed in the first semi-final. Those countries plus [[Canada]], [[Georgia]] and [[Philippines]] voted. 10 countries qualified for the final, with [[Romania]] moving into the wildcard stage.

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	=== Semi-Final 2 ===		=== Semi-Final 2 ===
	16 countries competed in the first semi-final. Those countries plus [[Guam]] and [[Portugal]] voted. 10 countries qualified for the final, with [[~~TBA~~]] moving into the wildcard stage.		16 countries competed in the first semi-final. Those countries plus [[Guam]] and [[Portugal]] voted. 10 countries qualified for the final, with [[Germany]] moving into the wildcard stage.
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	! style="text-align:center;" \|Draw		! style="text-align:center;" \|Draw

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	{{Infobox melodia\|name=Melodia: Season 18\|logo=MLD18.png\|year-held=2025\|slogan=No Coração da Tradição\|venue=Estádio da Cidade de Coimbra, Coimbra\|participatingamount=37\|debutants=\|winnerartist=[[File: ~~Flag_of_None~~.svg\|20px\|border]] ~~TBA~~\|winnersong=[[File: ~~Flag_of_None~~.svg\|20px\|border]] "~~TBA~~"\|next=[[Season 19]]\|previous=[[Season 17]]}}		{{Infobox melodia\|name=Melodia: Season 18\|logo=MLD18.png\|year-held=2025\|slogan=No Coração da Tradição\|venue=Estádio da Cidade de Coimbra, Coimbra\|participatingamount=37\|debutants=\|winnerartist=[[File: Flag_of_Uganda.svg\|20px\|border]] Sabina Ddumba\|winnersong=[[File: Flag_of_Uganda.svg\|20px\|border]] "I Cry"\|next=[[Season 19]]\|previous=[[Season 17]]}}
	'''Season 18''' of Melodia Song Contest Reimagined is hosted in [[File:Flag of Portugal.svg\|20px\|border]] '''Coimbra, Portugal'''. The winning country was [[File: Flag_of_Uganda.svg\|20px\|border]] '''Uganda''', represented by '''Sabina Ddumba''' with their song '''"I Cry"'''. They scored '''173''' points in the Grand Final. The runner-up was [[File:ReunionRadiantVolcanoFlag.png\|border\|20x20px]] '''Réunion''' with '''171''' points.		'''Season 18''' of Melodia Song Contest Reimagined is hosted in [[File:Flag of Portugal.svg\|20px\|border]] '''Coimbra, Portugal'''. The winning country was [[File: Flag_of_Uganda.svg\|20px\|border]] '''Uganda''', represented by '''Sabina Ddumba''' with their song '''"I Cry"'''. They scored '''173''' points in the Grand Final. The runner-up was [[File:ReunionRadiantVolcanoFlag.png\|border\|20x20px]] '''Réunion''' with '''171''' points.
	== Location ==		== Location ==