Altharia in the Nation Song Contest



Altharia made its debut in the sixth edition of NSC and has participated in every edition since, as well as in several spin-offs. The contests are broadcast by the national broadcaster, ART, who also organises the national finals.

Nation Song Contest 6
Altharia made its debut in this NSC. A national final with three entries was held to determine which song should represent Altharia. The winner was chosen by a jury.

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Altharia failed to qualify for the final, and finished at 16th place in the semi-final.

Nation Song Contest 7
A national final with three entries was held to determine which song should represent Altharia.

Again, Altharia failed to qualify for the final, and finished at 28th (and last) place in the semi-final.

Nation Song Contest 8
The entry for this edition was announced to be Silence is Golden by Garbage (video). For the first time ever, the entry was chosen by internal selection. Altharia failed to qualify for the final and finished at 25th (second last) place in the semi-final.

Nation Song Contest 9
Altharia again failed to qualify and ended up at 22nd (second last) place in the semi-final.

Nation Song Contest 10
The entry for this edition was once again chosen by internal selection. The chosen song was Hades "Pluton" by Sopor Aeternus (video). Altharia failed to qualify and ended up at 27th (second last) place in the semi-final.

Nation Song Contest Spin-offs
Altharia has so far taken part in the first three Eurovision Specials and a few others.

Nation Song Contest: Eurovision Special
Altharia participated with the song "Guildo Hat Euch Lieb" by Guildo Horn. It finished in 15th place with 34 points.

Nation Song Contest: Eurovision Special 2
Altharia took part with the song "Dschinghis Khan" by Dschinghis Khan. It finished in 15th place with 44 points.

Nation Song Contest: Eurovision Special 3
Altharia's entry for this contest was "Monts et Merveilles" by Louisa Baileche. It finished in 13th place with 44 points, thus being the most successful Altharian NSC entry to date.

Nation Song Contest: Movie Theme Edition
Altharia participated with the song "Moonlight Densetsu" (sung by Moon Lips), the opening song from the once-popular anime Sailor Moon. Echoing the country's usual fate in the main NSC, Altharia ended up in 22nd and second last place.

Nation Song Contest: Language Theme
Altharia's entry for this contest was "Hundi Süda Sees" by Metsatöll. The song is in Estonian. It finished in 21st place with 40 points.

Nation World Cup
Altharia also participated in the first Nation World Cup. The Altharian team took off with a flying start and advanced to the semi-finals, where they were finally beaten by Rotterdamus. Altharia also lost to Andromeda in the bronzematch, thus ending up at overall 4th place.

Most Points Given
58 Instir 48 Belvist 41 Xorientia 39 Sunland 35 Ugaly 34 Maccha-Brugia 34 Astoria 22 Effiland 21 Begonia 21 Saint Joe and Southgulfia 20 Rotterdamus 20 Adamsburg

Most Points Received
32 Ugaly 24 Adamsburg 23 Noizeland 27 Reym-L-Dneurb 18 Rotterdamus 11 Arjastan 10 Yaponesia 10 Astoria 8 Cicvara 6 Mountbatten Island 6 Manotto 6 Begonia 6 Effiland