Welcome to the 39th edition of ESCT, where we are traveling for the first time to 🇬🇪 Georgia, which its capital city, Tbilisi will host this new edition, with the Rike Concert Hall being the official avenue.



Tbilisi is the capitaly city of Georgia and the most populated city of the
country with more than 1,5 million of inhabitants. Founded in the 5th century, the city counts with
diverse architecture and rich buildings, being a point of contention between various rival empires
throughout history. Due to its location on the southeastern edge of Europe, the city has been home
to people of diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious background.



The Rike Concert Hall is a concert hall and conference centre in Tbilisi,
founded in 2010 and finished in 2017, designed by Studio Fuksas. The building comprises a pair of
flared, tubular structureses in V-shaped, is located in the city center near the Kura river. It has
a maximun capacity of almost 600 spectators and provides a view across the river from the old town,
which created a controversy due to its modern style compared to the medieval architecture of the city.

Therefore, since today until further notice, (probably within 2 weeks), you will have time to start confirming your participation for ESCT37 with your countries, withdrawing from the contest, switch countries with due consent and/or applying for the draws of the free countries. Each person can apply for as many draws as countries are available. However, once you've won a draw, you are not eligible to apply for more draws in the current edition.

In conclusion, you must CONFIRM YOUR COUNTRY, WITHDRAW FROM THE CONTEST and/or APPLY FOR the available draws. You have some days until the upcoming draws are hosted.

Please, do not forget that all the participants must send your songs to the council members to be approved using the following link: https://forms.gle/DgyCq5cVfe86UHhh9

Free countries for ESCT39:

🇧🇬 Bulgaria
🇷🇴 Romania