SPE 01 - Saint Petersbourg, Russia

Bidding Phase
For this special edition, it was previously decided on the Council Meeting that all participant members of EFV would be able to nominate a city to be in the bidding phase. 14 cities were part of the bidding phase, which was the object of a draw. The last 4 countries were voted, receiving points from 1 to 4 from 3 different voters on Instagram. Draws Phase 2: Votes on the cities from the draw Right after the draw and the votes, Saint Petersbourg was declared winner of the Bidding Phase.

Entry Acceptance & Theme
The chosen theme to the first special edition is "Tribute": a tribute to all legends and all legacy they left for the contemporary music.

The players should send their songs having in mind that all songs should represent a tribute to living (or dead) singers. 24 countries answered to EFV invitations and confirmed their participation.

Motto
The Management Team decided not to choose a motto, once all special seasons have a specific theme, keeping Tribute as a motto and a theme.

Visual Identity
Brightness, union, conciliattion, new vibes: a new year has come and, with that, a special edition. Those elements were what the Management Team wanted to demonstrate through an intense feeling of tribute to the past in their new graphic exhibition.

Artists & Entries
Here you can find a list with the 24 entries in the competition. The original artists are listed in italic and the winner is listed in bold.

Winner Acceptance
EFV didn't have any problems to declare the United States as winner in this Special Season, receiving 109 points. The country is invited to suggest themes for the next special season.

Curiosities & Notes

 * 1) There were two songs in tribute to Whitney Houston and both of them had good results (being Runner Up and 3rd placed).