Nation Song Contest 173

The 173rd edition of the Nation Song Contest will be held in Kimmystan for the first time following its win in NSC 173.

Blackmere, Papendink, Riya-Sampetrina, Tir an Abhainn, Uferbruht and Vedatistan returned, while Denmark of Peace, Meilutya, Sakuralia and Sjómaður withdrew.

Serenes got its first victory with the song "Wandering Wonderer" by PUPU. Rounding out the top 6 were New Bander State, Lacrea, Yaponesia, Ujedinjeni Gvozd and Riya-Sampetrina.