Voice of Siora

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Voice of Siora International Music Competition

1574 - Luah'u




Momi Visual Arena

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The Contest

The stage has been set for the 1574 Voice of Siora song contest!  Situated in the dazzling heart of Kakuahine, Luah'u, the premiere event is slated to take place at the Momi Visual Arena 21 - 22 Treizen.  The Luah capital is buzzing with activity and excitement as the final preparations are made for this winter's first ever worldwide song contest, and the world is ready to hum along with the competitors as the initial stages of the contest kicked off this week on 01 Zechyr.  For the next eight weeks, competing nations will decide on a competitor - whether a solo pop artist or an a capella duo; whether a full orchestra or a one-man band - who they feel best represents their nation's talents in their own language.  

In the first phase of the competition, the Studio Phase, the selected artist or group will produce a song to be broadcast on the Sioran Broadcasting Alliance's partner stations and to be streamed via the official Voice of Siora website.  Two weeks before the final event in Treizen, this batch of entries will be open to public vote - but these performers will need to save their best for last, because unlike many competitions, this Preliminary Vote does not assure final victory, nor does it serve to eliminate the underdogs!  

With five lucky nations taking an extra two points with them as the crowd-pleasing favorites, all of the artists will need to come up with a brand new song for the Live Phase of the competition.  In this round, the musical representatives will go head-to-head with their international counterparts in a live showdown complete with audiovisuals, choreographed routines, and maybe even pyrotechnics to earn the final votes of each nation's representative committee.  

Which nation will take home the gold?  Which nation will come out as the dark horse?  Which nations will thrill and wow the audience?  One thing's for sure - Siora is in for a treat!


The Host

In a random lot cast among participating nations, the little island nation of Luah'u was chosen as the first-ever Voice of Siora host.  Known for its gorgeous beaches, waves perfect for surfing, fiery volcanoes, exotic flora and fauna, and all-around paradise feel, contestants and spectators will be sure to have a relaxing stay in the Pearl Resort, located just across from the Momi Visual Arena.  Lying just below the tropics, the competition falls in the summer this year, so visitors are advised to pack their swimsuits and plenty of sunscreen.

While Luah'u, in accordance with competition rules, will not be submitting a song for voting in either phase of the contest, guests will be served up a plentiful sampling of Luah culture as the host nation makes sure to incorporate its traditions into the song contest.

Siora, as they say in Luah, maio ki to tatou kainga - welcome to our home!

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Lift up your voices, Siora!™