Welcome to Aberdeen
"Flower of Scotland"
Welcome to Aberdeen, the sparkling jewel of Scotland's northeast, where rugged landscapes, rich heritage, and warm hospitality come together to create an irresistible destination. Dive into a cityscape where granite buildings glisten like silver in the Scottish sun. Aberdeen's architecture is a testament to its history, from the medieval charm of Old Aberdeen to the grandeur of Marischal College, the world's second-largest granite building. The great outdoors beckon with open arms. Explore the stunning Cairngorms National Park, where majestic mountains, pristine lochs, and ancient forests invite you to hike, bike, or simply revel in nature's serenity. Or, visit the Royal Deeside, where the Balmoral Castle, a favorite retreat of the British royal family, awaits your exploration. Aberdeen's coastline, known as the Silver City with the Golden Sands, boasts sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs. Take a bracing walk along the windswept shore, where the North Sea air invigorates your spirit. Delve into Aberdeen's history at the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, where tales of seafaring adventures and the city's maritime heritage come to life. Or, discover the ancient secrets of Dunnottar Castle, perched on a cliff overlooking the sea. Culinary adventures await in Aberdeen's vibrant food scene. Savor the finest Scottish cuisine, from hearty haggis and fresh seafood to traditional shortbread and a dram of single malt whisky. As the day wanes, Aberdeen's cultural scene comes alive. Enjoy world-class performances at His Majesty's Theatre, or immerse yourself in the city's arts and music festivals that celebrate the best of Scottish creativity. Aberdeen is a city where tradition meets modernity, where nature and culture harmonize, beckoning you to explore its rich tapestry of experiences. Welcome to a place where every corner tells a story, and every moment is an invitation to create memories that linger forever.
Host City / Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Venue / Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre
Hosts / Duffy and David Tennant
Participating countries / 33
Debuting countries / None
Returning countries / Canada, Israel, Monaco, Serbia and Spain
Withdrawing countries / Argentina, Belgium, Hungary, Montenegro, Portugal, South Africa and Ukraine
Debuting players / Justin for Serbia
Venue / Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre
Hosts / Duffy and David Tennant
Participating countries / 33
Debuting countries / None
Returning countries / Canada, Israel, Monaco, Serbia and Spain
Withdrawing countries / Argentina, Belgium, Hungary, Montenegro, Portugal, South Africa and Ukraine
Debuting players / Justin for Serbia
Returning Artists
The Result
Countries receiving most 12 points / Mexico and United States, 4
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / United States and Macedonia
Countries receiving points from most juries / Finland, Indonesia, Norway and Sweden, 18
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / France in 7th place with 10 points from Japan as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Andorra in 22nd place getting 12 points from France
For most of the voting, a Nordic country was in the lead, and in the end 4 of the places in top 5 were occupied by Nordic countries. When all the votes had been counted, we had a tie for the victory for the first time ever. According to the rules, the winner will then be the country with votes from most juries, and as Finland received votes from 18 juries and Italy only from 17, Finland was crowned as the winner. Italy thus had to settle for the silver, and Sweden took home the bronze. Denmark and Norway rounded out the top 5.
Finland has been part of the GM family ever since the very first edition and has done pretty well since, only missing the final 3 times. Their first top 10 tresult came in GM02, and They won their first medal in their 13th attempt in GM15, when Agnes took the silver. Another two medals followed with Johanna Kurkela and Anna Abreu both winning the bronze medal in GM25 and GM37 respectively. Jarno has been HoD for Finland from the start, and now in his 39th participation, Finland can finally lift the trophy after the closest battle for victory in the history of the contest. Well done Finland, Poets of the Fall and Jarno!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / United States and Macedonia
Countries receiving points from most juries / Finland, Indonesia, Norway and Sweden, 18
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / France in 7th place with 10 points from Japan as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Andorra in 22nd place getting 12 points from France
For most of the voting, a Nordic country was in the lead, and in the end 4 of the places in top 5 were occupied by Nordic countries. When all the votes had been counted, we had a tie for the victory for the first time ever. According to the rules, the winner will then be the country with votes from most juries, and as Finland received votes from 18 juries and Italy only from 17, Finland was crowned as the winner. Italy thus had to settle for the silver, and Sweden took home the bronze. Denmark and Norway rounded out the top 5.
Finland has been part of the GM family ever since the very first edition and has done pretty well since, only missing the final 3 times. Their first top 10 tresult came in GM02, and They won their first medal in their 13th attempt in GM15, when Agnes took the silver. Another two medals followed with Johanna Kurkela and Anna Abreu both winning the bronze medal in GM25 and GM37 respectively. Jarno has been HoD for Finland from the start, and now in his 39th participation, Finland can finally lift the trophy after the closest battle for victory in the history of the contest. Well done Finland, Poets of the Fall and Jarno!
The Winner
Scoreboards and Live Voting
Voting
12, 10, 8...1 point for your top 10
In the final you also have to choose 3 substitutes
The voting forms are here / Semi final and Final
In the final you also have to choose 3 substitutes
The voting forms are here / Semi final and Final
Watching the Videos
All the videos except the Estonian one are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic