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Brilliania will participate in the Aeiavision Song Contest 2019. The Brillian public broadcaster Irrati Publikoa will organize the national final Kanta 2019 to select the Brillian entry for the 2019 contest, held in Navack.

Background
Prior to the 2019 Contest, Brilliania has participated thirty-four times since its debut at the inaugural Aeiavision edition held in 1984. Brilliania's best placing in the contest was first place, which was achieved only once, by Salbatzaile Tzobiral in 2017.

Kanta 2019
Kanta 2019 will be the fifth edition of the Brillian national selection Kanta. The competition consisted of 10 entries in a single show held on 2 February.The show was held in the Tzobiral Hall in Akerrau, and the show was hosted by Marin Elizaran.

The jury panel
Kanta 2019 uses a 5-member jury panel which will give points to the songs. They will also


 * Illariñe Irume, 22, singer, participant in Kanta 2016
 * Salbatzaile Erbin, 24, journalist for "Akerrau Eguneroko"
 * Silbestre Mendiguren, 31, songwriter
 * Gizon Erumberri, 36, guitarist
 * Karon Larre, 39, singer-songwriter

Competing entries
On 1 October 2018, IP opened the submission period for artists and composers to submit their entries. 187 entries were recieved, of which 10 were selected. For the first time, all songs must be in either Brillian or Iparinan.

Final
Ten songs competed during the final at the Tzobiral Hall in Akerrau on 2 March 2019. The winner will be decided by a combination of votes from the public and a 5-member jury panel. In case of a tie, televotes prevail.