Waiting List Song Contest 197

For more information about the contest and the actual show go to the thread.

The Waiting List Song Contest 197 was the 197th edition of the Waiting List Song Contest. It took place in Uralysk, Svobodnia following Maks Barskih’s win at the 196th Waiting List Song Contest in Xhumshët, Arkodrë with the song “Ley, ne zhaley”. It was the second time time Svobodnia had hosted the contest in 10 years - 5 years after their previous hosting. Organised by the Natian Broadcasting Union (NBU) and host broadcaster of Svobodnia, the contest was held in the city of Uralysk which is considered the culture capital of Svobodnia. The theme of the edition was inspired by traditional svobodnian embroidery patterns which were heavily featured during the show which was the cause of the next trends in the fashion industry all over Natia.

Two nations withdrew - Sjómaður and Arva, and there were no debuting or returning nations. The winner was Moisantia with 93 points. Oussou Empire finished in second place with Tamausia and Deltannor following in third.