Mediterraneanvision Song Contest 13

The Mediterraneanvision Song Contest 13 will be the 13th edition of the Mediterraneanvision Song Contest. It is set to take place in France, following the country's victory at the with the song "À des vies de toi" by Nilusi. Organised by the Mediterranean Broadcasting Union (MBU) and host broadcaster France Télévisions, the contest will consist of two semi-finals and a final.

Location
The 13th edition is set to take place in France, following the country's victory at the 12th edition with the song "À des vies de toi", performed by Nilusi.

Preparations for the 13th edition began on 16 October 2022, immediately after France won the 12th edition. The Mediterranean Broadcasting Union (MBU), handed France Télévisions, the French participating broadcaster, a stack of documents and a USB drive with tools to begin the work needed to host the next contest.

Bidding phase
During the first stage of the bidding process, France Télévisions received expressions of interest from 21 French cities and towns. On 29 October 2022, the broadcaster announced that it would only be accepting bids from cities and towns in Southern France, clarifying that the broadcaster "aims to make the event as Mediterranean as possible". The broadcaster further clarified that it would accept bids from cities and towns anywhere in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Corsica, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitania and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It is expected that the broadcaster will make a shortlist before choosing one host city.

Key:

Host venue Final shortlist Shortlisted Submitted a bid

Provisional list of participating countries
As of October 2022, 36 countries have publicly confirmed their intentions to participate in the 13th edition:

Other countries
Eligibility for potential participation in the Mediterraneanvision Song Contest requires a national broadcaster with active MBU membership that would be able to broadcast the contest. The MBU regularly issues invitations of participation in the contest to all active members.

Active MBU members

 * – On 28 August 2022, Egyptian broadcaster Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU) stated, that they were unsure regarding a return to the 13th edition. An official statement is pending.


 * – Despite intially confirming their participation on 31 July 2022, Iraqi broadcaster Al Sharqiya announced the sudden resignation of their head of delegation on 29 October 2022, thus putting the nation's participation in doubt.


 * – On 26 July 2022, Jordan Radio and Television Corporation (JRTV) announced that they "miss Mediterraneanvision and are planning to return". However, due to the mysterious disappearance of Benny the Arabian Oryx, they are unable to confirm their return until the search party finds him. On 15 September 2022, the broadcaster officially confirmed their non-participation. Jordan last took part in the.