The contest was hosted by Stefan Raab, and Elton in the green room.

[4] Returning artist include: Jupiter Jones (2011), Revolverheld (2006), Andreas Bourani (2011), Marteria (2009), Flo Mega (2011), DCVDNS (2013; member of Inglebirds) and Philipp Breitenstein (2013 with Hannes Kinder & Band; member of Duerer).

This is the reverse of previous artists Sandy Mölling, and Nadja Benaissa who both participated as No Angels for Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008, before entering the Bundesvision Song Contest.

7 of the 16 states awarded themselves the maximum of 12 points, with Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Saxony, awarding themselves 10, 10, 8, 7, 10, 10, 10, 10, and 10 points each respectively.

The contest was broadcast by ProSieben and watched by 1.44 million people, and was the highest rated competition since 2011.