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'''Season 20''' of Melodia Song Contest Reimagined is hosted in [[File:Flag of Malaysia.svg|20px|border]] '''Malacca, Malaysia'''. The winning country was [[File: Flag_of_Lithuania.svg|20px|border]] '''Lithuania''', represented by '''VELVET''' with their song '''"PAŽADĖTA"'''. They scored '''147''' points in the Grand Final. The runner-up was [[File:Flag_of_United Kingdom.svg|border|20x20px]] '''United Kingdom''' with '''142''' points. | '''Season 20''' of Melodia Song Contest Reimagined is hosted in [[File:Flag of Malaysia.svg|20px|border]] '''Malacca, Malaysia'''. The winning country was [[File: Flag_of_Lithuania.svg|20px|border]] '''Lithuania''', represented by '''VELVET''' with their song '''"PAŽADĖTA"'''. They scored '''147''' points in the Grand Final. The runner-up was [[File:Flag_of_United Kingdom.svg|border|20x20px]] '''United Kingdom''' with '''142''' points. | ||
== Location == | == Location == | ||
This season’s contest was held in Encore Melaka in the city of Malacca, swifting the contest again outside the country's capital. Encore Melaka is a modern, state-of-the-art theatre in Malacca, Malaysia, known for its stunning architecture and 360-degree rotating auditorium. With a capacity of around 2,000, it offers an impressive setting for large-scale performances and international events. | Malacca (Melaka), a historic port city on the southwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, is renowned for its rich multicultural heritage shaped by centuries of trade and colonial influence. Once a powerful sultanate and later ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British, the city blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European traditions in its architecture, cuisine, and culture. Its UNESCO-listed historic center features iconic landmarks such as the red-painted Dutch Square, the A Famosa fortress, St. Paul’s Hill, and the vibrant Jonker Street in Chinatown. Malacca is also known for its Peranakan (Baba-Nyonya) culture and unique fusion food. With its calm riverfront, museums, and layered history, the city offers a charming and atmospheric look into Malaysia’s past. | ||
This season’s contest was held in '''Encore Melaka''' in the city of Malacca, swifting the contest again outside the country's capital. Encore Melaka is a modern, state-of-the-art theatre in Malacca, Malaysia, known for its stunning architecture and 360-degree rotating auditorium. With a capacity of around 2,000, it offers an impressive setting for large-scale performances and international events. | |||
== Participating Countries == | == Participating Countries == | ||
38 countries initially declared interest in participation this season. | 38 countries initially declared interest in participation this season. | ||
Revision as of 21:36, 28 November 2025
Season 20 of Melodia Song Contest Reimagined is hosted in 
Malacca, Malaysia. The winning country was 
Lithuania, represented by VELVET with their song "PAŽADĖTA". They scored 147 points in the Grand Final. The runner-up was .svg){kind=small}
United Kingdom with 142 points.
Location
Malacca (Melaka), a historic port city on the southwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, is renowned for its rich multicultural heritage shaped by centuries of trade and colonial influence. Once a powerful sultanate and later ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British, the city blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European traditions in its architecture, cuisine, and culture. Its UNESCO-listed historic center features iconic landmarks such as the red-painted Dutch Square, the A Famosa fortress, St. Paul’s Hill, and the vibrant Jonker Street in Chinatown. Malacca is also known for its Peranakan (Baba-Nyonya) culture and unique fusion food. With its calm riverfront, museums, and layered history, the city offers a charming and atmospheric look into Malaysia’s past.
This season’s contest was held in Encore Melaka in the city of Malacca, swifting the contest again outside the country's capital. Encore Melaka is a modern, state-of-the-art theatre in Malacca, Malaysia, known for its stunning architecture and 360-degree rotating auditorium. With a capacity of around 2,000, it offers an impressive setting for large-scale performances and international events.
Participating Countries
38 countries initially declared interest in participation this season.
| Country | Broadcaster | Song | Artist | Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia
|
sandernl | SBS | "Accelerator" | Blusher | English |
 Austria
|
drehspiessfleisch_im_brot | ORF | "Shaded In" | filous, Jordan Léser | English |
| File:Flag of Botswana.svg Botswana | aenthology | BTV | "Head" | Robyn L | English |
 Brazil
|
andrezzapaquita | TV Brazil | "SEQUÊNCIA FEITICEIRA" | PEDRO SAMPAIO [1] | Portuguese |
| File:Flag of China.svg China | bluiethesharkie | CGTN | "Viola Illyria" | Kolaa | Chinese |
 France
|
jesuisunepoubelle | France Télévisions | "Chéripop" | CHÉRI | French |
| Error creating thumbnail: Gabon | toniaczka | RTG | "Sombre" | TSUKI | French |
 Germany
|
chromiliaghaztic | NDR | "Sisyphus" | Lilith Max | English |
 Gibraltar
|
valentinomore | GBC | "Erase You" | Mimi Webb | English |
 Greece
|
stevenesc. | ERT | "AYGOUSTOS" | DANAE | Greek |
| Error creating thumbnail: Guam | itsme_notme | KGTF | "BEAT UP CHANEL$" | Slayyyter | English |
 Iceland
|
meuw2202 | RÚV | "Gleðivíma" | RÁN, Páll Óskar | Icelandic |
| Error creating thumbnail: Indonesia | hailflax | TVRI | "Eka Gustiwana" | TERSIMPAN DI HATI, Prince Husein, Sara Fajira | Indonesian |
| Error creating thumbnail: India | haepuff | Doordarshan | "DOWN TO EARTH" | Kiran & Nivi | English |
 Ireland
|
ctys0n | RTÉ | "Acquaitance" | Eiza Murphy | English |
| Error creating thumbnail: Italy | mulltqncas | RAI | "Che Gusto C’è" | Fabri Fibra, Tredici Pietro | Italian |
| File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan | vasco.dot | NHK | "QUEEN" | LiSA | English, Japanese |
| File:Flag of Jersey.svg Jersey | some_random_goober | BBC | "SORRY I’M LATE" | RØRY | English |
| Error creating thumbnail: Jordan | jita26televisi | JRTV | "Shu Ma Sar" | Dana Salah | Arabic |
 Kosovo
|
whothehellisorestis | RTK | "Again Again" | Sahati | Albanian, English |
| Lithuania
|
riardukas | LRT | "PAŽADĖTA" | VELVET | Lithuanian |
| Error creating thumbnail: Luxembourg | randomguy213 | LTR | "Underneath The Surface" | Lilly Among Clouds | English |
| Malaysia
|
zakrusta | RTM | "JEDA" | Aisha Retno | Malaysian |
 Nigeria
|
suppacoo | NTA | "If I Could Choose It Would Be You" | Ruti | English |
 North Korea
|
szszofi06 | KCTV | "Take My Half" | BEOMGYU | English, Korean |
| Error creating thumbnail: Pakistan | tng8394 | PTV | "Rajkumari" | Meesha Shafi | Urdu |
 Philippines
|
jceurovisionfan1996 | ABS-CBN | "First Luv" | BINI | English, Filippino |
| Error creating thumbnail: Poland | skanyone | TVP | "Tańcz Głupia" | Margaret | Polish |
 Portugal
|
msgomes219 | RTP | "Lie You Love It" | NEEV | English |
| Error creating thumbnail: São Tomé and Príncipe | twan7047 | TVS | "MACHUCA" | Suzete | Spanish |
| File:Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea | moliesmosh | KBS | "Band-Aid" | Kick Flip | English, Korean |
 Spain
|
thejendyz | RTVE | "Antagonista" | Belén Aguilera | Spanish |
 Sweden
|
pinguini | SVT | "Man Made Of Meat" | Viagra Boys | English |
 Switzerland
|
eternal2 | SRG SSR | "Going Under" | PYTH | English |
 Ukraine
|
lentavakasvi | Suspline | "Kolomiyka" | Costel van Dein, July Mell | Ukrainian |
| United Kingdom
|
wither2706 | BBC | "Animals" | Architects | English |
 United States
|
paldosreal.sss | NBC | "Top Down" | 3Quency | English |
| File:Flag of United States Virgin Islands.svg US Virgin Islands | hannestheluser | WSVI | "how u been?" | Natalie Jane | English |
Contest Overview
Semi-Final allocation draw
The draw to determine which semi-finals each non-automatic qualifier country would compete in took place on the 9th October 2025. The 33 semi final participants were spread across 5 pots based on their delegates voting history. The pot allocation was made internally, thus the Pots are currently unavailable.
Semi-Final 1
17 countries competed in the first semi-final. Those countries plus China and United Kingdom and voted. 10 countries qualified for the final, with Botswana moving into the wildcard stage.
| Draw | Country | Song | Artist | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | File:Flag of Botswana.svg Botswana | "Head" | Robyn L | 11 | 48 |
| 02 | Brazil
|
"SEQUÊNCIA FEITICEIRA" | PEDRO SAMPAIO | 10 | 51 |
| 03 | Germany
|
"Sisyphus" | Lilith Max | 1 | 114 |
| 04 | Error creating thumbnail: Guam | "BEAT UP CHANEL$" | Slayyyter | 8 | 68 |
| 05 | Error creating thumbnail: Italy | "Che Gusto C’è" | Fabri Fibra, Tredici Pietro | 16 | 17 |
| 06 | File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan | "QUEEN" | LiSA | 2 | 114 |
| 07 | Error creating thumbnail: São Tomé and Príncipe | "MACHUCA" | Suzete | 14 | 38 |
| 08 | File:Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea | "Band-Aid" | Kick Flip | 6 | 84 |
| 09 | Switzerland
|
"Going Under" | PYTH | 3 | 107 |
| 10 | Gibraltar
|
"Erase You" | Mimi Webb | 13 | 40 |
| 11 | Error creating thumbnail: Indonesia | "Eka Gustiwana" | TERSIMPAN DI HATI | 15 | 33 |
| 12 | Ireland
|
"Acquaitance" | Eiza Murphy | 12 | 40 |
| 13 | File:Flag of Jersey.svg Jersey | "SORRY I’M LATE" | RØRY | 5 | 95 |
| 14 | Lithuania
|
"PAŽADĖTA" | VELVET | 4 | 98 |
| 15 | Error creating thumbnail: Luxembourg | "Underneath The Surface" | Lilly Among Clouds | 9 | 61 |
| 16 | Nigeria
|
"If I Could Choose It Would Be You" | Ruti | 7 | 84 |
| 17 | Philippines
|
"First Luv" | BINI | 17 | 10 |
Semi-Final 2
16 countries competed in the first semi-final. Those countries plus Jordan, Kosovo and Malaysia voted. 10 countries qualified for the final, with United States moving into the wildcard stage.
| Draw | Country | Song | Artist | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | North Korea
|
"Take My Half" | BEOMGYU | 10 | 67 |
| 02 | Austria
|
"Shaded In" | filous, Jordan Léser | 13 | 46 |
| 03 | Portugal
|
"Lie You Love It" | NEEV | 15 | 25 |
| 04 | Error creating thumbnail: Poland | "Tańcz Głupia" | Margaret | 12 | 58 |
| 05 | Australia
|
"Accelerator" | Blusher | 1 | 116 |
| 06 | Error creating thumbnail: India | "DOWN TO EARTH" | Kiran & Nivi | 2 | 105 |
| 07 | Error creating thumbnail: Gabon | "Sombre" | TSUKI | 5 | 75 |
| 08 | File:Flag of United States Virgin Islands.svg US Virgin Islands | "how u been?" | Natalie Jane | 6 | 75 |
| 09 | France
|
"Chéripop" | CHÉRI | 8 | 74 |
| 10 | United States
|
"Top Down" | 3Quency | 11 | 63 |
| 11 | Error creating thumbnail: Pakistan | "Rajkumari" | Meesha Shafi | 3 | 102 |
| 12 | Sweden
|
"Man Made Of Meat" | Viagra Boys | 16 | 21 |
| 13 | Iceland
|
"Gleðivíma" | RÁN, Páll Óskar | 14 | 31 |
| 14 | Spain
|
"Antagonista" | Belén Aguilera | 7 | 75 |
| 15 | Ukraine
|
"Kolomiyka" | Costel van Dein, July Mell | 9 | 68 |
| 16 | Greece
|
"AYGOUSTOS" | DANAE | 4 | 101 |
Wildcard Round
The wildcard round voting finished on October 27th. United States was declared the winner after earning the higher percentage of votes to progress.
| Country | Song | Artist | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:Flag of Botswana.svg Botswana | "Head" | Robyn L | 43.5% | Eliminated |
| United States
|
"Top Down" | 3Quency | 56.5% | Grand Final |
Grand Final
26 countries participated in the Grand Final. Every participating country voted in this round. Lithuania was the winner with 147 points, followed by the United Kingom with 142 points and Malaysia with 140 points. Jordan ended in the last place with 19 points.
| Draw | Country | Song | Artist | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | File:Flag of Jersey.svg Jersey | "SORRY I’M LATE" | RØRY | 12 | 90 |
| 02 | Error creating thumbnail: Jordan | "Shu Ma Sar" | Dana Salah | 26 | 19 |
| 03 | Malaysia
|
"JEDA" | Aisha Retno | 3 | 140 |
| 04 | United Kingdom
|
"Animals" | Architects | 2 | 142 |
| 05 | Australia
|
"Accelerator" | Blusher | 4 | 117 |
| 06 | File:Flag of China.svg China | "Viola Illyria" | Kolaa | 23 | 49 |
| 07 | Error creating thumbnail: Luxembourg | "Underneath The Surface" | Lilly Among Clouds | 18 | 72 |
| 08 | Error creating thumbnail: India | "DOWN TO EARTH" | Kiran & Nivi | 5 | 115 |
| 09 | United States
|
"Top Down" | 3Quency | 13 | 86 |
| 10 | File:Flag of United States Virgin Islands.svg US Virgin Islands | "how u been?" | Natalie Jane | 22 | 50 |
| 11 | Error creating thumbnail: Gabon | "Sombre" | TSUKI | 15 | 82 |
| 12 | Spain
|
"Antagonista" | Belén Aguilera | 16 | 79 |
| 13 | France
|
"Chéripop" | CHÉRI | 14 | 84 |
| 14 | Kosovo
|
"Again Again" | Sahati | 25 | 36 |
| 15 | Ukraine
|
"Kolomiyka" | Costel van Dein, July Mell | 11 | 91 |
| 16 | Lithuania
|
"PAŽADĖTA" | VELVET | 1 | 147 |
| 17 | Greece
|
"AYGOUSTOS" | DANAE | 7 | 97 |
| 18 | Error creating thumbnail: Pakistan | "Rajkumari" | Meesha Shafi | 17 | 79 |
| 19 | Germany
|
"Sisyphus" | Lilith Max | 6 | 111 |
| 20 | North Korea
|
"Take My Half" | BEOMGYU | 20 | 62 |
| 21 | File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan | "QUEEN" | LiSA | 8 | 95 |
| 22 | Switzerland
|
"Going Under" | PYTH | 9 | 95 |
| 23 | Nigeria
|
"If I Could Choose It Would Be You" | Ruti | 21 | 57 |
| 24 | Error creating thumbnail: Guam | "BEAT UP CHANEL$" | Slayyyter | 10 | 94 |
| 25 | Brazil
|
"SEQUÊNCIA FEITICEIRA" | PEDRO SAMPAIO | 24 | 44 |
| 26 | File:Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea | "Band-Aid" | Kick Flip | 19 | 71 |
References
- ↑ including MC GW, MC Rodrigo do CN, MC Jhey, MC Nito