Zendari Song Contest 11

Zendari Song Contest 11 is the eleventh edition of Zendari Song Contest. It will be hosted in Xobrania, the winning country of the previous edition. The contest will consist of two semi-finals and a final.

Unlike the previous edition, this contest will not include a third semi-final, and will instead return to the format used in the previous editions.

If any new country wishes to join, please visit the Joining Zendari Song Contest page for more info.

Provisional list of participating countries
To join Zendari Song Contest, please visit the Joining Zendari Song Contest page for more info.

All countries have until the 6th of January 2019 23:59 CET to confirm their participation, and until the 11th of January 2019 23:59 CET to reveal their entry.

Other countries
Eligibility for potential participation in Zendari Song Contest requires a national broadcaster with an active ZBA membership that is be able to broadcast the contest. All countries with an active ZBA membership have been given an invitation to join this edition.

Active ZBA countries

 * - Despite originally confirming participation in the eleventh edition of Zendari Song Contest, on the 19th of December 2018, it was revealed that Radio and Television of Nuevo Province (RTNP) failed to submit votes for the grand final of Zendari Song Contest 10. This resulted in them receiving their third strike, and to be banned from the contest.
 * - On the 7th of December 2018, Othari Television Broadcasting Corporation (OTBC) announced that they would be withdrawing in the eleventh edition of the contest, citing time commitments and change of HQ as the main reason. They have announced they plan on returning in the 12th edition.
 * - On the 27th of December 2018, Te Reo Tātaki o Pōuto (TVPO) announced their withdrawal from edition #11, citing time constraints and scheduling conflicts as the reason. A return in the future has not been ruled out.
 * - On the 8th of December 2018, Sosi TV announced their permanent withdrawal from the contest citing the "horrendous taste of competing nations" as the main reason for their withdrawal. Spokesperson for the delegation, Mr. Blobby stated "not enough countries vote for serious music contenders, instead voting for the plethora of troll entries edition in edition out." Sosi TV has no plans to return in the near future. As the only broadcaster on the island, a Sosij return in the contest looks impossible. On the 26th December, a new broadcaster Stellavision publicly announced it's interested in keeping Sosij in the contest. Stellavision is owned and run by national icon Stella Mwangi. She is believed to be the sole employee of the company.

Inactive ZBA countries

 * - On 29 December, during the state's formation, it is written into the constitution that "Neolinn will be an open and tolerant nation, competing in major events across Zendari such as the Zendari Song Contest". It is therefore believed that there is national interest in participating at the contest, though this requires a national broadcaster with active membership of the Zendari Broadcasting Association, which currently does not exist.
 * - On the 23rd of December 2018, National Purple Country Broadcaster (NPCB) expressed interest in returning to the contest. However, they were told that they were forced to wait in order to see if any countries withdraw from the contest, to not cause the current edition to overfill. They may receive an invitation to join the contest up to a day after the original country confirmation period, if any countries withdraw last-minute.
 * - On the 8th of December 2018, Radio Wallainie (RW) expressed interest in returning to the contest. However, they were told that they were forced to wait in order to see if any countries withdraw from the contest, to not cause the current edition to overfill. They may receive an invitation to join the contest up to a day after the original country confirmation period, if any countries withdraw last-minute.