Avalon Song Contest 6

Avalon Song Contest 6 was the sixth edition of the Avalon Song Contest, and was hosted in Nightingale, Eden after their victory in the previous edition with the song "Scream Drive Faster" by Laurel.

St. Lauderdale opted not to return after being relegated from the previous edition, and Llanwyn withdrew, while Vimbyr returned after a two-edition break. Ikana and Someraña did not return after their previous disqualification. Calavera made its debut.

Location
The event took place in Eden, following their victory in the previous edition.

Bidding phase
Eden Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) announced that they would be hosting an open bidding process for the contest's host venue, and released a series of requirements in collaboration with the Avalon Broadcasting Organisation. Interested cities and venues could apply providing they meet the following conditions: As of 22 December, three City Mayors have announced that they will be placing bids to host the contest, but no venue information has yet been made public. It is expected that more will be announced in the upcoming days.
 * The host city had to be near a major airport, and the venue should be easily reachable by public transport.
 * The venue must make reasonable adjustments meet obligations under Eden's new 2020 social justice and green economy laws - such as making reasonable adjustments for disabled attendees, and making large reductions to carbon emissions.
 * The venue must be available for at least four weeks before the contest and one week after the conclusion of the contest
 * The venue must not be open-air, but an air-conditioned building with a capacity of at least 10,000 and a minimum ceiling height of 15 metres (49 ft), insulated for sound and light.
 * The green room must be located as close to the arena as possible (or within it), with a minimum capacity of 300.

Host venue

Grand Final
Twenty-six countries have confirmed participation.

Voting and spokespersons
Each edition, countries appoint a voting spokesperson to announce their points. They are listed here in alphabetical order.


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 * Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace
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 * Thorir
 * Perez Hilton
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 * Maria Brink


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 * A depressed raccoon
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 * Dara Boobymara
 * Fat Hillary