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This is the Voice of Siora Planning Thread which should be used to plan for all Voice of Siora Competitions.
General Rules and Guidelines
First and foremost, each host has some leeway in determining how the competition will be run. The following guidelines were established to assist in structuring each competition, but should not be considered definitive.
VoS Wiki Thread
Timeline Quick-View
Host nation is chosen.
Participants submit (at least) Studio Phase song entries to the host (and may also submit Live Phase entry).
Host will publish the Studio Phase entries.
If participants have not submitted a Live Phase song entry, they should do so at this time.
Preliminary Vote takes place.
Host publishes the Preliminary Vote results.
Host will publish the Live Phase entries.
Final Vote takes place.
Host announces the winner and host of the next competition.
Choosing a Host
The Voice of Siora competition is hosted every two (2) years. The winner of the previous competition will host the next competition in their own country. For instance, if Nyland wins the 1570 Voice of Siora competition, they will host the 1572 competition.
The host of that year's competition will not submit an entry for voting and thus cannot be re-selected as the host for the following year. For instance, if Nyland is hosting the 1572 competition, Nyland will not submit any song entries during that competition.
If a winning nation is for some reason unable to host, the host will be chosen by random lot from all nations who submitted entries during the previous contest. For instance, if Nyland wins the 1570 competition but is unable to host the 1572 competition, a lot will be cast amongst the remaining participants of the 1570 competition to select the alternative host. This process may repeat as necessary.
Competition Phases
Studio Phase - Phase One of the contest, known as the Studio Phase, involves the preliminary finalization of participants in that year's competition. During the Studio Phase, in IC terms, a single song is chosen by each nation to be played across the Sioran Broadcasting Alliance's partner stations and made available to stream on the official Voice of Siora website.
During this phase, competitors must submit one (1) song entry in the method (private message, email, using a specific template, etc.) and timeframe (IC or OOC) designated by that year's host.
Anyone who does not enter a song for the Studio Phase cannot compete in later phases of the contest or participate in votes for which participation in the competition is a prerequisite to voting.
Live Phase - Phase Two of the song contest, known as the Live Phase, involves the final performance and selection of that year's winning entry. During this phase, in IC terms, all contestants meet under one roof for a dazzling display of talents. Before a live audience, musicians, vocalists and choreographed dancers will show their stuff in a two-day event as each participant chosen in the Studio Phase performs a new song, different from that in their Studio Phase.
During this phase, competitors must submit one (1) song entry in the method (private message, email, using a specific template, etc.) and timeframe (IC or OOC) designated by that year's host. This song should be performed by the same artist, but should not be the same song that was submitted in the Studio Phase.
Anyone who did not enter a song for the Studio Phase cannot compete in the Live Phase of the contest and cannot participate in votes for which participation in the competition is a prerequisite to voting.
The Songs
The songs chosen for both the Studio Phase and the Live Phase must, in OOC and IC terms, be performed by the same artist.
Songs chosen for both the Studio Phase and the Live Phase should, in OOC and IC terms, be performed primarily in a language indigenous to, widely spoken in, or recognized as an official language of that nation. If the IC language does not have a close OOC equivalent, participants are encouraged to select the closest representation they can. For example, if the IC language of Nation A is modeled after the OOC Na'vi language from James Cameron's Avatar, but no Na'vi language songs are available, Nation A is encouraged to find a song in an OOC language with similarities to the Na'vi language, such as a Polynesian language.
Songs without lyrics are acceptable.
The songs chosen for the Studio Phase and the Live Phase must be different songs. Remasters, acoustic [or other] mixes, instrumental versions, and so on, of one song are not considered to be a different song.
Resubmission of previous years' entries and covers of previous years' entries are not acceptable.
Submission of different songs by an artist which was submitted previously is acceptable.
Should two participants choose the same OOC artist and/or song, the participant who submitted first will be allowed to claim that artist, and the participant who submitted second will select a different song by a different artist. For example, if Nyland and Lanlania both submit "Caramelldansen" by Caramell as their entry, but Nyland submits the song one day before Lanlania submits it, the host should advise Lanlania to choose a different song by a different artist.
The Studio Phase and Live Phase entries do not need to be submitted at the same time, although this is permitted and encouraged. If the Live Phase song is submitted later, it should be submitted no later than the time of the Preliminary Vote.
If a participant fails to submit a second song by the time of the Prelimary Vote, the participant will be removed from the competition. They should not be considered to receive points for the Preliminary Vote.
Voting
Preliminary Vote - This round of voting is applied to songs submitted for the Studio Phase and will take place between the Studio Phase and the Live Phase.
During the Preliminary Vote, each forum member (not each nation) is allotted five (5) votes at one (1) point each. For example, Sal runs two nations: Luah'u and Karjelinn. Sal gets to distribute five (5) votes at one (1) point each.
After all Preliminary Votes are tallied, the five (5) contestants with the highest number of points will enter the Live Phase with a base score of six (6) points. For example, Nyland, Lanlania, Florinthus, Oslanburg, and Karjelinn receive more points than all other nations during the Preliminary Vote. At the start of the Live Phase, Nyland, Lanlania, Florinthus, Oslanburg and Karjeinn will have six (6) points while all other nations will have zero (0).
Whether or not a nation receives points during the Preliminary Vote is not indicative of loss or ejection from the competition. The Preliminary Vote merely indicates crowd favorites; all competitors will move on to the Live Phase whether or not they "win" the Preliminary Vote.
During the Preliminary Vote, the forum member who is hosting the competition may vote.
During the Preliminary Vote, a forum member who did not enter a song to participate in the contest may vote.
During the Preliminary Vote, a participant may vote for their own nation(s).
Final Votes - This round of voting is applied to songs submitted for the Live Phase and will mark the end of the competition.
During the Final Vote, each nation is allotted seven (7) votes, which are ordinal. The points available to give are as follows: 12, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, and 2. For example, Sal runs two nations, Luah'u and Karjelinn. Sal has fourteen (14) available votes to give: seven for Luah'u (7), and seven (7) for Karjelinn.
These points, combined with any points awarded during the Preliminary Vote, will be tallied for each nation, and the one with the highest number will be announced as winner and will be the host of the next competition.
During the Final Vote, the host nation may vote.
During the Final Vote, a forum member or nation who did not enter a song may not vote.
During the Final Vote, a nation may not vote for itself.
Templates
Below: IC post template including VoS logo and trademarked slogan. Use for all IC posts.
Below: Recommended song submission template for simultaneous Studio Phase and Live Phase.
Past Competitions
1574 - Luah'u
1576 - Florinthus
1578 - Nyland
1580 - Valland
1582 - Karjelinn
1584 - Nyland
1586 - Eskkya
1588 - Videjszeme
1590 - [-]
1592 - [-]
1594 - [-]
1596 - [Kazemura]
1598 - [TBD]
General Rules and Guidelines
First and foremost, each host has some leeway in determining how the competition will be run. The following guidelines were established to assist in structuring each competition, but should not be considered definitive.
VoS Wiki Thread
Timeline Quick-View
Host nation is chosen.
Participants submit (at least) Studio Phase song entries to the host (and may also submit Live Phase entry).
Host will publish the Studio Phase entries.
If participants have not submitted a Live Phase song entry, they should do so at this time.
Preliminary Vote takes place.
Host publishes the Preliminary Vote results.
Host will publish the Live Phase entries.
Final Vote takes place.
Host announces the winner and host of the next competition.
Choosing a Host
The Voice of Siora competition is hosted every two (2) years. The winner of the previous competition will host the next competition in their own country. For instance, if Nyland wins the 1570 Voice of Siora competition, they will host the 1572 competition.
The host of that year's competition will not submit an entry for voting and thus cannot be re-selected as the host for the following year. For instance, if Nyland is hosting the 1572 competition, Nyland will not submit any song entries during that competition.
If a winning nation is for some reason unable to host, the host will be chosen by random lot from all nations who submitted entries during the previous contest. For instance, if Nyland wins the 1570 competition but is unable to host the 1572 competition, a lot will be cast amongst the remaining participants of the 1570 competition to select the alternative host. This process may repeat as necessary.
Competition Phases
Studio Phase - Phase One of the contest, known as the Studio Phase, involves the preliminary finalization of participants in that year's competition. During the Studio Phase, in IC terms, a single song is chosen by each nation to be played across the Sioran Broadcasting Alliance's partner stations and made available to stream on the official Voice of Siora website.
During this phase, competitors must submit one (1) song entry in the method (private message, email, using a specific template, etc.) and timeframe (IC or OOC) designated by that year's host.
Anyone who does not enter a song for the Studio Phase cannot compete in later phases of the contest or participate in votes for which participation in the competition is a prerequisite to voting.
Live Phase - Phase Two of the song contest, known as the Live Phase, involves the final performance and selection of that year's winning entry. During this phase, in IC terms, all contestants meet under one roof for a dazzling display of talents. Before a live audience, musicians, vocalists and choreographed dancers will show their stuff in a two-day event as each participant chosen in the Studio Phase performs a new song, different from that in their Studio Phase.
During this phase, competitors must submit one (1) song entry in the method (private message, email, using a specific template, etc.) and timeframe (IC or OOC) designated by that year's host. This song should be performed by the same artist, but should not be the same song that was submitted in the Studio Phase.
Anyone who did not enter a song for the Studio Phase cannot compete in the Live Phase of the contest and cannot participate in votes for which participation in the competition is a prerequisite to voting.
The Songs
The songs chosen for both the Studio Phase and the Live Phase must, in OOC and IC terms, be performed by the same artist.
Songs chosen for both the Studio Phase and the Live Phase should, in OOC and IC terms, be performed primarily in a language indigenous to, widely spoken in, or recognized as an official language of that nation. If the IC language does not have a close OOC equivalent, participants are encouraged to select the closest representation they can. For example, if the IC language of Nation A is modeled after the OOC Na'vi language from James Cameron's Avatar, but no Na'vi language songs are available, Nation A is encouraged to find a song in an OOC language with similarities to the Na'vi language, such as a Polynesian language.
Songs without lyrics are acceptable.
The songs chosen for the Studio Phase and the Live Phase must be different songs. Remasters, acoustic [or other] mixes, instrumental versions, and so on, of one song are not considered to be a different song.
Resubmission of previous years' entries and covers of previous years' entries are not acceptable.
Submission of different songs by an artist which was submitted previously is acceptable.
Should two participants choose the same OOC artist and/or song, the participant who submitted first will be allowed to claim that artist, and the participant who submitted second will select a different song by a different artist. For example, if Nyland and Lanlania both submit "Caramelldansen" by Caramell as their entry, but Nyland submits the song one day before Lanlania submits it, the host should advise Lanlania to choose a different song by a different artist.
The Studio Phase and Live Phase entries do not need to be submitted at the same time, although this is permitted and encouraged. If the Live Phase song is submitted later, it should be submitted no later than the time of the Preliminary Vote.
If a participant fails to submit a second song by the time of the Prelimary Vote, the participant will be removed from the competition. They should not be considered to receive points for the Preliminary Vote.
Voting
Preliminary Vote - This round of voting is applied to songs submitted for the Studio Phase and will take place between the Studio Phase and the Live Phase.
During the Preliminary Vote, each forum member (not each nation) is allotted five (5) votes at one (1) point each. For example, Sal runs two nations: Luah'u and Karjelinn. Sal gets to distribute five (5) votes at one (1) point each.
After all Preliminary Votes are tallied, the five (5) contestants with the highest number of points will enter the Live Phase with a base score of six (6) points. For example, Nyland, Lanlania, Florinthus, Oslanburg, and Karjelinn receive more points than all other nations during the Preliminary Vote. At the start of the Live Phase, Nyland, Lanlania, Florinthus, Oslanburg and Karjeinn will have six (6) points while all other nations will have zero (0).
Whether or not a nation receives points during the Preliminary Vote is not indicative of loss or ejection from the competition. The Preliminary Vote merely indicates crowd favorites; all competitors will move on to the Live Phase whether or not they "win" the Preliminary Vote.
During the Preliminary Vote, the forum member who is hosting the competition may vote.
During the Preliminary Vote, a forum member who did not enter a song to participate in the contest may vote.
During the Preliminary Vote, a participant may vote for their own nation(s).
Final Votes - This round of voting is applied to songs submitted for the Live Phase and will mark the end of the competition.
During the Final Vote, each nation is allotted seven (7) votes, which are ordinal. The points available to give are as follows: 12, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, and 2. For example, Sal runs two nations, Luah'u and Karjelinn. Sal has fourteen (14) available votes to give: seven for Luah'u (7), and seven (7) for Karjelinn.
These points, combined with any points awarded during the Preliminary Vote, will be tallied for each nation, and the one with the highest number will be announced as winner and will be the host of the next competition.
During the Final Vote, the host nation may vote.
During the Final Vote, a forum member or nation who did not enter a song may not vote.
During the Final Vote, a nation may not vote for itself.
Templates
Below: IC post template including VoS logo and trademarked slogan. Use for all IC posts.
Spoiler:
Below: Recommended song submission template for simultaneous Studio Phase and Live Phase.
Spoiler:
Past Competitions
1574 - Luah'u
1576 - Florinthus
1578 - Nyland
1580 - Valland
1582 - Karjelinn
1584 - Nyland
1586 - Eskkya
1588 - Videjszeme
1590 - [-]
1592 - [-]
1594 - [-]
1596 - [Kazemura]
1598 - [TBD]