Athafest

Athafest is an monthly music competition organised by Athisian Radiotelevision. The winner of Athafest is a representative of Athis at Mappervision Song Contest. First edition will be hold before the start of MSC XLIII. Every edition will be 5 to 16 songs chosen by ART Jury.

Rules
Most of rules are dictated by those of the Mappervision Song Contest. However, regulations have been introduced by the Athisian broadcaster. The competition's official rules are released by ART early in preparation for each year's Athafest, to ensure any changes are noted by songwriters and performers.

There is a limit of six people on stage for each performance. All vocals had to be completely live; human voices are not allowed on backing tracks. Entries usually are not publicly broadcast until the songs are previewed on television. The allowed languages are Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, Italian and English

Athafest I
The first edition is organised for chosing athisian representative on MSC XLIII. The voting is done by profesional jury and by the public

Athafest II
The second edition is organised by ART for chosing athisian representative on MSC XLIV. The voting is done by profesional jury and by the public. The show is hosted in Pula

Athafest III
After two editions of internal selection, the third edition of Athafest is organised by ART for chosing athisian representative on MSC XLVII. The voting is done by profesional jury and by the public. The show is hosted in Mostar. Hosts were Lana Jurčević.

Athafest IV
After two editions of being cancelled, the fourth edition of Athafest is back and organised by ART for chosing athisian representative on MSC LII. The sponsor are Huawei and City of Zagreb. Choosen venue is Arena Zagreb. The voting is done by profesional jury and by the public. The show is hosted in Zagreb. Hosts were Luka Nižetić and Maja Šuput.

Athafest V
The fourth edition of Athafest is organised by ART & City of Split for chosing athisian representative on MSC LIII. The sponsor are Huawei and Ericsson Nikola Tesla. Choosen venue is New Spaladium Arena. The voting is done by profesional jury and by the public. The show is hosted in Split. Hosts are Nives Ivanković and Nives Celzijus. Special Rule: No Language Restrictions.

Athafest/Dora VI
The sixth edition of Athafest is organised by ART & City of Opatija for chosing athisian representative on MSC LIV. ART is changing name to Dora because of famous composer from Croatia, Dora Pejačević. The sponsor is Ericsson Nikola Tesla. Choosen venue is Opatija Arena. The voting is done by profesional jury and by the public. The show is hosted in Split. Hosts are Goran Višnjić and Doris Pinčić Rogoznica. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL87flYuv3vrXXUsMRdN2NtVZLPHDvQ0L1

Athafest/Dora VII
The seventh edition of Athafest is organised by ART and it's first edition do be held online due to epidemic of coronavirus. The votes will be turned into points 10-14,16,18. Online voted 508 thousand people.

Athafest/Dora VIII
The eight edition of Athafest is organised by ART and it's held in Zagreb in studio. This is the first time that Athafest is held more than one night.

First Semi-Final(Second Chance)
First Semi Final, the songs that almost won Athafest will battle to get the chance to represent Athis at MSC. Top 5 will qualify to the final.

Second Semi-Final
In Second Semi-Final 10 songs will be competing for qualification to grand final.Top 6 will qualify to the final.

ATHAFEST VII IS CANCELLED DUE TO CORRUPTION SCANDAL,ATHIS WILL CHOOSE ITS ENTRY INTERNALLY

Athafest/Dora IX
The ninth edition of Athafest is organised by ART & City of Mostar for chosing athisian representative on MSC LVIII. The sponsor is Ericsson Nikola Tesla. Choosen venue is Mostar Concert Hall. The voting is done by profesional jury and by the public. Hosts are Indira Levak and Nina Badrić.

Athafest/Dora X
The tenth edition of Athafest is organised by ART & City of Osijek for chosing athisian representative on MSC LVIII. The sponsor is iPraska. Choosen venue is Osijek Concert Arena. The voting is done by profesional jury and by the public. Hosts are La Lana and Luka Nižetić.

Athafest/Dora XI
The eleventh edition of Athafest is organised by ART & City of Opatija for chosing athisian representative on MSC XXXI. The sponsor is iPraska. Choosen venue is Opatija Grand Arena. The voting is done by profesional jury and by the public. Hosts are La Lana and Luka Nižetić.