Griffin Empire in the Waiting List Song Contest

Griffin Empire (Griffin: Griffiniskaja Dyctyonaryty ; Old Griffin: Grýfýnýšk Dyktyönąřïlėht ), is a Northern Norigin country who was one of more successful and one of the first nations that competed at the Waiting List Song Contest. Out of 55 competing entries, six won the show. The nation organised WLSC related events seven times. It is now expected to debut at the Nation Song Contest relatively soon.

Song selection
Main article: Griffiniskaja Laul

Up to the 195 contest, Griffin Empire used internal selection as a method of choosing its representative. In 196 Griffin national festival - Griffiniskaja laul has been introduced. The format of the competition is inspired by the historical regions of the country: Griffin principalities compete in a Eurovision-like show held in a city from the principality that won the edition before. Voting format is similar as well, a combination of Griffin principalities televoting and an international jury. The competition made a considerable impact on the music charts in Griffin Empire. It was named after the national contest shortly named Laul which was held in the country since 1956.

National finals and internal selections were used randomly. If internal selection was used as a method, it was common for Griffin national broadcaster to host a concert or a special live listening show where the entry was revealed. Such concerts included 16th Birthday Celebration where all of Griffin entries were performed in the chronological order and LLLaleh - a concert with a mix of WLSC entrants, Griffin most succesful entries and Laleh's biggest hits.

Results
Griffin Empire was one of founding nations of the WLSC, debuted at its first edition, won that same edition and hosted the next one. Even though Griffin Empire was a moderately succesfull country, it took a few long breaks, returning in edition 195. After competing for 42 editions in a row since their comeback, Griffin Empire withdrew from the contest indefinitely citing low ratings and preparations for the bigger Nation Song Contest.