Bundesvision Song Contest(2005)

Bundesvision Song Contest is an annual German music competition created by entertainer Stefan Raab in 2005. Each of Germany's 16 states submits a song selected by regional radio stations, which compete live on television to determine the nation's favorite. Viewers vote for their preferred tracks via phone or SMS, with results determining the winner. The format draws inspiration from Eurovision but enforces stricter rules to promote German-language music—at least 50 percent of each song's lyrics must be performed in German. The show combines live performance spectacle with interactive audience participation, making it a key event in Germany's entertainment calendar.