Own Asiavision Song Contest 16

Own Asiavision Song Contest 16, often referred to as OASC #16, is the 16th edition of Own Asiavision Song Contest. The contest took place in TBD, India, following country's victory in the 15th edition with the song "Paper House" performed by Helena. This is the first time that India hosted the contest.

Other countries


Eligibility for potential participation in the Own Asiavision Song Contest requires a national broadcaster with active OABU membership that would be able to broadcast the contest. As in every edition, an invitation to all the members have been sent in order to confirm whether they will participate or not. The following list of countries declined stating their reasons as shown below.


 * Bahrain didn't release a statement about their participation, therefore they will be withdrawing from the contest.
 * The broadcaster announced that Macau would not be returning this edition.
 * It was announced that the country would be taking a one-edition-break.
 * Despite speculation surrounding their participation, it was later reported that MNB had refused an invitation of participation.
 * PBS didn't show interest in participating in the last two edition to focus on other projects within the broadcaster.