Digital Song Contest 1

The Digital Song Contest 1 (DSC 1) was the 1st Edition of the Digital Song Contest. The Contest took place in 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom after the DBU voted on the first Hosting Nation. Organised by the Digital Broadcasting Union and the Host Broadcaster (BBC), the contest took place at the O2 Arena, and consisted of two Semi-Finals and a Grand Final show. The three live shows were presented by British-Kosovar singer Dua Lipa.

Fifty Countries participated in the First Edition of the Contest. All Participants made their debut in the Contest and no Countries were able to withdraw during the process. The eventual winner was Belgium with the song "Coming Home", performed by Tessa Dixson. The Winning Song was written by Tessa Dixson. They amassed a total of 260 points in the Grand Final. Australia & Israel placed Second & Third respectively, with United States, Spain & Israel rounding up the Top 6, and Pre-Qualifying into the Grand Final of the Second Edition.

Hosting
The 1st Edition of the Contest took place in the O2 Arena, located in London, United Kingdom. It was the first time that the United Kingdom had hosted the Contest. The O2 Arena, commonly known as simply The O2 is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the centre of The O2 entertainment complex on the Greenwich Peninsula in southeast London. It opened in its present form in 2007. It has the second-highest seating capacity of any indoor venue in the United Kingdom, behind the Manchester Arena, and in 2008 was the world's busiest music arena.

The arena was built under the Millennium Dome, a large dome-shaped building built to house an exhibition celebrating the turn of the third millennium; as the structure still stands over the arena, The Dome remains a name in common usage for the venue. The arena, as well as the overall O2 complex, is named after its primary sponsor, the telecommunications company O2, a subsidiary of Virgin Media O2.

Several cities in United Kingdom had placed Bidding Offers to host the Contest. London was victorious after the 50 Broadcasters voted on the most appropriate Host. The First Phase of the Bidding included 8 Bids all across the country, but this was narrowed down to 4 by the Second Round. Below are the Results of the Final Bidding Phase to host the Contest:

The Digital Broadcasting Union decided that the Runner-Up (Sheffield) would Host the Contest if London was unable to fulfil their duties. Eventually, the Mayor of London was given the Hosting Keys, and therefore preparations were underway. The Stadium was renovated for the Contest and a Delegation Suite was appointed near the Venue.

It was announced a week after the Bidding Phase, BBC had selected the British-Kosovar singer Dua Lipa to host the Digital Song Contest 1. She was born born 22 August 1995 and is an English Singer and Songwriter. Possessing a Mezzo-Soprano vocal range, she is known for her signature Disco-Pop sound. Lipa has received numerous accolades, including six Brit Awards, three Grammy Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, two Billboard Music Awards, an American Music Award, and two Guinness World Records.

After working as a model, she signed with Warner Bros. Records in 2014 and released her eponymous debut album in 2017. The album peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart and yielded Eight Singles, including "Be the One", "IDGAF", and the UK number-one single "New Rules", which also peaked at number Six in the US. The album has been Certified Platinum in numerous countries worldwide and won Lipa the Brit Awards for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act in 2018.

Live Shows
All Live Shows were Broadcasted by every member station in the Digital Broadcasting Union. This means that the Shows could be watched by an audience of 700 Million. The viewers were able to vote in the Semi-Final of their Country, as well as the Grand Final.

Semi-Final 1

The First Semi-Final of the Digital Song Contest 1 took place at the O2 Arena in London. The show was opened by the Presenter, with an Introduction act and the Interval was Lucie Jones, singing her Eurovision Entry: "Never Give Up On You". All Participants were required to Vote.

Semi-Final 2

The Second Semi-Final of the Digital Song Contest 1 took place at the O2 Arena in London. The show was opened by the Presenter, with an Introduction act and the Interval was HYYTS, singing their Song: "Dreamkiller". All Participants were required to Vote.

The Grand Final

The Grand Final of the Digital Song Contest 1 took place at the O2 Arena in London. The show was opened by the Presenter, with an Introduction act and the Interval was Dua Lipa, singing their Songs: "Don't Start Now" & "Want To". All Participants were required to Vote.