Griffiniskaja Laul 4

Griffiniskaja Laul 04 was the fourth edition of the Griffiniskaja Laul musical event and Waiting List Song Contest national final in both 2020 and overall. The contest took place in the principality of Eestimadnait (today known as Westersund) following their victory at the previous edition. It was another record breaking edition with sixteen Natian countries following the show (eleven of which were part of the international juries); and the winning entry collecting the most points up to date.

Winner was from the capital region - Foreõsvdetrre that emerged victorious after series of great results (second and two third places) with the song Nån av oss sang by Miriam Bryant that already competed with the same song at the Griffin national annual festival Laul. Sletterimaa finished second and Pzyerüyölkeä third.

Location
The contest was held in Eestimadnait (Westersund). It was the second time (in a row) the principality would host the contest, following their victory at the third edition with the song "Stranger", performed by IIRIS. Preparations for the contest began immediately after the principality of Eestimadnait (Westersund) won. The executive supervisor of the Griffiniskaja Televisioon (GTV) announced that the main channel GTV 1 would co-organise the event with Westersundic regional broadcaster then known as GTV EEM.

Bidding phase
Already prior to the contest, some cities like Sania announced their intent to host the contest should the Eestimadnait (Westersund) win. A spokesperson for GTV stated that the broadcaster had a rough plan for how they would select the host city announcing the first "open bidding phase".

In the first phase of the process, cities were to formally apply to bid. Seven cities — Pyetsit, Filipolis, Sania, Rizsit, Busk, Vilabradwõt and Õhtingsvilajet — did so and received a list of criteria they and their venues needed to meet. From this point on, these cities had to compile their bid books to demonstrate their capabilities to host the contest. During this period, town of Õhtingsvilajet withdrew because of both its size and unsuitable venue.

Eight days after the third edition, on the 10th October 2020, it was announced that Rizsit would host the event.

City and venue
Oceoonistadijümi is a football stadium in Rizsit, Eestimadnait (today Westersund). Its capacity is 25,181 all-seated and it is the home ground of Rizsit FC. It replaces the Zjil Havreson Arrenaa as the club's home stadium. Its inauguration was 12 July 2012, with a friendly fixture between Rizsit FC and Nýtdainsk FC. The stadium hosted matches up to the quarter-finals of the 2019 Women's Natia Cup.

Rizsit is a city in the North Eestimadnait (Westersund) Region in the Eestimadnait (Westersund) Principality. It is situated on the right bank of the estuary of the river Jalina. Rizsit is the fifth most populous city in Eestimadnait (Westersund) and the second in the Northern Eestimadnait (Westersund) Region. The city and port were founded in 1517. In 2005, UNESCO inscribed the central city district as a World Heritage Site. The Andrii Nerli Modern Art Museum is the second of Griffin Empire for the number of impressionist paintings.

Format
Seven principalities of Griffin Empire submited their entry of choice to compete in a one night final named after the Griffin National Ferstival Laul. Each principality gave 1,5,8 10 and 12 points to their favourite songs via televoting. It was forbidden to vote for ones own principality. Eleven Natian countries were internally invited to join the show as international juries. These nations gave points in the same way as Griffin televoting.

International juries' votes determined Griffin representative at the Waiting List Song Contest. Both juries and televoting combined determined the overall winner of the festival.

The theme of the contest was the host principality - Eestimadnait (Westersund). Postcards showed different locations throughout three regions of the principality. The presenter and host of the evening was the previous winner Iiris Vesik. The stage was reused for the fourth time.

Results
Miriam won both international jury and Griffin vote, so her principality was the overall winner of the festival. Following the tie breaker rule that the preference is given to the principality with more voters, Miriam was declared winner of the international jury vote and was crowned as the Griffin representative for the Waiting List Song Contest 208. The song was already a hit and did well at the big Laul as well.

Reception and result at the Waiting List Song Contest
Fourth edition of Griffiniskaja Laul was a record breaking one with the highest viewing rates as well highest number of countries voting. Winner broke the record for the most points received. Previous to the show all songs charted on official Griffin charts with the winning entry debuting at number 2 and moving to the number 1 after the show.

At the 208th Waiting List Song Contest in Solentoya Myriam finished second with 104 points - the record breaking number of points for the Griffin Empire. It was the first song to win second place for the country. It received points from all countries except three - Il-Bidu, 7 and Roseland.