Redditvision Song Contest 57

Redditvision Song Contest 57 was the fifty-seventh ordinary and sixty-second overall edition of the Redditvision Song Contest. It was hosted by u/Chickflopia and u/FKA-Pieck in Phuket, Thailand following U/Chickflopia's win in the preceding edition with the song "Fragile" by Laufey. This was the first time u/FKA-Pieck hosted the contest, and the third time hosted by u/Chickflopia.

The winner was Bolivia and u/boliveee with the song "Zatoichi" by Denzel Curry (ft. slowthai).

Theme and visual design
In this intriguing edition of the contest, two distinct themes intertwine to create a captivating narrative. The initial theme draws inspiration from the popular TV show Love Island, emphasizing the pursuit of love, beachside enjoyment, and the vibrant atmosphere of summer.

The first logo perfectly captures the essence of this romantic theme. It features a woman basking in the pool on a heart-shaped floatie, surrounded by parasols and sandy shores. The slogan "Love To Die For" adds a touch of playful irony, combining the excitement of romance with a hint of mystery. However, as the edition progresses, the theme takes an unexpected twist. In a video showcasing the breathtaking wonders of Thailand, with stunning vistas and pristine beaches, the tranquility is abruptly shattered by a gunshot, followed by the piercing scream of a woman, signaling the shift into the thrilling and suspenseful second theme.

The second logo depicts a crime scene, with fingerprints replacing the once-present parasols, the pool transforming into a magnifying glass positioned over the outline of a body, and the slogan transforming into "To Die for Love", cleverly reversing the words from the first logo. Throughout the competition, the suspense builds, and each contestant becomes a potential suspect. The ultimate revelation that the winner was the murderer all along adds a shocking twist to the edition.

The recaps were made by u/Chickflopia.

Participants
A total of 66 users participated in this edition, and 5 users were on the waiting list. There was only one new debutant: u/purple103

National finals
In total, thirteen different national finals were hosted: Canada, Yemen, Palau, Montserrat, Niue, Comoros, Wallis and Futuna, Cambodia, Armenia, United States, and American Samoa all hosted one on their own. Furthermore, Georgia & Switzerland, and Moldova & Seychelles hosted joint national finals.
 * See also: National Finals in Redditvision Song Contest 57

Automatic qualifiers
A YouTube playlist can be found here, a Spotify playlist can be found here, and a recap can be found here.

Semi-final 1
Bhutan and Thailand voted in this semi final.

A YouTube playlist can be found here, a Spotify playlist can be found here, and a recap can be found here.

Semi-final 2
Antigua and Barbuda and Namibia voted in this semi final.

A YouTube playlist can be found here, a Spotify playlist can be found here, and a recap can be found here.

Semi-final 3
Brazil and Niue voted in this semi final.

A YouTube playlist can be found here, a Spotify playlist can be found here, and a recap can be found here.

Grand Final
A YouTube playlist can be found here, a Spotify playlist can be found here, and a recap can be found here.

A sorter can also be found here.