Redditvision Song Contest 59

Redditvision Song Contest 59 was the fifty-ninth ordinary and sixty-fourth overall edition of the Redditvision Song Contest. It was hosted by u/EmiliaLily and u/ani_shira in Sofia, Bulgaria following u/EmiliaLily's win in the preceding edition with the song "Crumbs" by Rebecca Black. This was the first time u/EmiliaLily hosted the contest, and the fourth time u/ani_shira hosted the contest.

The winner was Kosovo and u/dylantherat with the song "Blessing" by Akini Jing & Chace.

Theme and visual design
This edition of the contest is a heartfelt celebration of trans rights. The logo, designed with a watercolor effect, captures the essence of the theme. It showcases a sakura blossom tree standing tall on a hill covered in blue grass. The sky above is painted with hues of pink and purple, while an orange sunrise signifies new beginnings and hope.

The sakura blossom tree serves as a powerful symbol, representing growth and flourishing. It beautifully parallels the transformative journey that many trans individuals experience. Just as the tree goes through different seasons, the journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance can be filled with moments of change, resilience, and ultimately, blossoming into one's true self.

The slogan, "Trans is Beautiful," takes center stage and becomes an empowering message throughout the edition. It serves as a reminder of the importance of embracing diversity and promoting trans rights. The slogan celebrates the beauty and strength found within the trans community, while also advocating for inclusivity and equality.

The recaps were made u/Chickflopia.

Participants
A total of 66 users participated in this edition. However, co-host u/ani_shira withdrew during the semi-final period. One user made their debut this edition: u/ProfessionalEven1277.

National finals
In total, 12 different national finals were hosted: Saint Lucia, Libya, Comoros, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Sint Maarten, Ecuador, and Georgia all hosted one on their own. Furthermore, United States & Spain, Estonia & Canada & Jersey & American Samoa, The Bahamas & Kenya, and Belarus & Venezuela hosted joint national finals.
 * See also: National Finals in Redditvision Song Contest 59

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

Semi-final 1
Bulgaria and Rwanda voted in this semi final.

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

Semi-final 2
Faroe Islands and Ecuador voted in this semi final.

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

Semi-final 3
Wallis and Futuna and Curaçao voted in this semi final.

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

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