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Iga Balcer will represent Valruzia at FOMAT XLIV after winning latest WALFEST edition

The Kampanian singer will fly the Valruzian flag to Bianjie after topping the jury and the televote with her song "Za każdym" ("Every time")

Following the iconic band ATOM's seventh place result in last FOMAT, rumors arose about the possibility of Valruzia retiring from the international singing competition due to a strike of bad results. However, TVW moved quickly and confirmed a new edition of WALFEST, Valruzia's televised annual singing contest whose winner is offered the possibility to represent the country at FOMAT. Despite TVW's reluctance to publicly deny or confirm its intention to take part in the upcoming FOMAT in Gemun, Bianjie, the public basis for all participants clearly stated that the winner would be offered the chance to represent the country "in international musical events", which was heavily interpreted as a veiled confirmation of Valruzia's participation in FOMAT. 

And as usual, 24 participants were selected, with three semifinals of 8 each and the top 4 of each advancing to a 12-participants final, all decided by a 50% jury and a 50% televote. Despite early doubts of well-known names taking the risk of participating in the contest following the strike of bad results, in the end the high popularity of WALFEST – an annual festival and concert that gathers thousands every year and that makes sold-outs for each single phase – seemed to overcome the worries, as names such as Tomasz KURK, J-ZAK, Agneta Powielska or Helena Zaza were among the final participants, and of course, early favorites. 

However, the final victory went for an underdog: newcomer Iga Balcer, a 26-year old Kampanian singer that just released her first album last year. With her song Za Kazdym (Every Time), she conquered the hearts of both the Valruzian regional juries and the general public, winning in each set of the finals, with only the Chynbergian juries ranking them below 1st position (merely a 3rd place).

"I still can't believe I have won WALFEST, to be honest" were her first words after being awarded the WALFEST Trophy. "And of course, I'd be more than honored to represent Valruzia in Bianjie. Let's do it!"

""Za Kazdym" talks about the fugacity of life, and the need to enjoy every instant because we don't know which one will be the last for any of us. Life is short, and we have to make the most out of it"

said Iga about her song. Despite just winning last night, the song is already making numbers in music platforms, with it reaching the number 1 in the Valruzian lists and being played in many radios across the nation, becoming an instant hit overnight.

Watch the live performance below!

[Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfpDBHIL...rt_radio=1]