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​​Welcome to Skellefteå
"gold town"

Welcome to Skellefteå, a hidden gem in the heart of Swedish Lapland, where arctic wilderness, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality converge to create an unforgettable adventure. This captivating city, located along the banks of the Skellefte River, invites you to explore its natural wonders, rich heritage, and unique blend of tradition and innovation. Skellefteå is a city that celebrates its natural surroundings. Immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness of Swedish Lapland, where snow-covered forests, frozen lakes, and the mesmerizing Northern Lights await your discovery. The nearby Skuleskogen National Park offers hiking trails through ancient forests and along the dramatic High Coast. The heart of Skellefteå resonates with a dynamic cultural scene. Explore the city's museums, such as the Skellefteå Museum, which offers insights into the region's history and culture. The city's festivals and events, including the Skellefteå International Film Festival and the Skellefteå Adventure Film Festival, showcase the vibrant spirit of Swedish Lapland. Skellefteå's culinary landscape is a treat for food lovers. Savor traditional Swedish dishes like reindeer stew, gravlax, and delicious cloudberry desserts. Explore local markets, such as the Skellefteå Farmers' Market, where you'll discover fresh Arctic ingredients and artisanal delicacies. Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by Skellefteå's pristine surroundings. The nearby Skellefte River offers excellent fishing opportunities, while the dense forests provide a habitat for diverse wildlife. In winter, the city transforms into a snowy wonderland, perfect for activities like snowmobiling, dog sledding, and ice fishing. As night falls, Skellefteå's nightlife comes alive. Join the locals in celebrating life at cozy bars, where you can warm up with Swedish mulled wine or enjoy craft beers. The city's cultural diversity ensures a vibrant nightlife scene that caters to every taste. In Skellefteå, tradition and modernity harmonize, creating a city that's both deeply rooted in its past and forward-thinking in its approach. It's a place where you'll find warm welcomes, rich traditions, and endless opportunities for exploration. So, pack your bags, embrace the allure, and let Skellefteå's captivating charm and boundless wonders captivate your heart. Your Swedish Lapland adventure begins here, in this remarkable city by the Skellefte River.
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Host City / Skellefteå, Sweden
Venue / Skellefteå Kraft Arena
Hosts / Lynda Woodruff

Participating countries / 48
Debuting countries / Malawi
Returning countries / Belgium, China, Iceland, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco and Morocco
Countries taking a break / Argentina, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Eritrea, Guyana, Indonesia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Netherlands, Romania and Venezuela

Debuting players / João for Malta
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Returning Artists

Amel Bent / twice for France and Monaco and once for Algeria and Greece / Bronze Medallist
Shakira / 4 times for Colombia and once for Spain / her best result being 15th
Inna / for Romania / her best result being 9th
Pastora Soler / twice for Spain and Andorra / Silver Medallist
Annalisa / twice for San Marino and once for Italy / her best result being 14th
Birgit Õigemeel / for Estonia / her best result being 18th
Jenni Vartiainen / for Finland / Silver Medallist
Modà / for Italy / Silver Medallist
Shpat Kasapi / for Albania / his best result being 6th
Calogero / for France / placing 20th
Carpark North / for Denmark / placing 6th
Diego Miranda / for Portugal / placing 21st
Dimitar Andonovski / for Macedonia / not placing
Giorgos Mazonakis / for Greece / placing 19th
Guy Sebastian / for Australia / Global Music Champion
Jón Jónsson / for Iceland / not qualifying for the final
Kevin Borg / for Malta / placing 17th
Laura Cserpes / for Hungary / placing 12th
Martin Rolinski / for Poland / placing 9th
Mathai / for India / not qualifying for the final
Michel Teló / for Brazil / placing 4th
Netsky / for Belgium / not qualifying for the final
Nik & Jay / for Denmark / placing 14th
Oceana / for Germany / placing 15th
Ott Lepland / for Estonia / placing 23rd
Río Roma / for Mexico / placing 6th
Stella Kalli / for Cyprus / placing 15th
Wei Chen / for China / placing 9th

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / Andorra, 5
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Italy, Portugal, Malta, Switzerland and Mexico
Countries receiving points from most juries / Finland and Macedonia, 22
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / San Marino in 12th with 10 points from Sweden, Puerto Rico and Brazil as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Albania in 20th, getting 12 points from Finland

For the first half of the voting it was an open race between Andorra, United Kingdom and Malta, before Colombia came into the picture. However, halfway through Andorra took the lead and didn't look back. Even though Pastora only scored a total of 7 points from the non-qualifiers voting in the final, the lead beforehand was big enough to secure Andorra their second victory. Macedonia and Colombia both achieved their best ever result winning the silver and bronze medal respectively. Finland and Australia rounded out the top 5.

Andorra debuted in GM/11 and has been a pretty consistent participant since, only taking one major break from GM/54 to /63. They achieved their first top 10 result in GM/17 and took their first medal, a silver, in GM/64 before finally claiming gold in GM/73 with La Oreja de Van Gogh. They came close again, winning medals in GM/91 and /100, but can now celebrate the second triumph. Ricky has been Head of the Andorran Delegation since GM/53 and is responsible for all five Andorran medals! Well done Andorra, Pastora and Ricky!

The Winner

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Scoreboards and Live Voting

Live voting
Scoreboard final
Scoreboard semi final one
Scoreboard semi final two​

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​

Watching the Videos

All the videos are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic
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The Final

01
Andorra
Pastora Soler
Vive
147 points
02
Macedonia
Dimitar Andonovski
Ako me boli
128 points
03
Colombia
Shakira feat. Carlinhos Brown
La la la
127 points
04
Finland
Jenni Vartiainen
Junat ja naiset
120 points
05
Australia
Guy Sebastian
Like a drum
110 points
06
Italy
Annalisa
Sento solo il presente
107 points
07
Cyprus
Stella Kalli
Etsi kano ego
98 points
08
Malta
Kevin Borg
With every bit of me
94 points
09
France
Calogero
Un jour au mauvai endroit
93 points
10
United Kingdom
Katy B
Crying for no reason
84 points
11
Estonia
Birgit Õigemeel & Ott Lepland
Pea meeles head
​79 points
12
San Marino
Modà feat. Jarabe de Palo
Dove è sempre sole
78 points
13
Kosovo
Vedat Ademi & Yllka Kuqi
Në zemër të mbaj
74 points
14
Switzerland
Pegasus
Skyline
69 points
15
Puerto Rico
Inna feat. Yandel
In your eyes
68 points
16
Poland
Martin Rolinski
In and out of love
65 points
17
United States
Lana Del Rey
Young and beautiful
​63 points
18
Denmark
Carpark North feat. Nick & Jay
You're my fire
61 points
19
Germany
Oceana
Everybody
55 points
20
Albania
Shpat Kasapi
Depresive
49 points
21
Spain
Sweet California
This is the life
​48 points
22
Sweden
Lykke Li
No rest for the wicked
​42 points
23
Algeria
Amel Bent
Regarde-nous
42points
24
Portugal
Diego Miranda feat. Liliana
Ibiza for dreams
​31 points
25
Mexico
Río Roma
Mi persona favorita
28 points
26
Hungary
Laura Cserpes
SOS love
​12 points

Semi Final One

01
Andorra
Pastora Soler
Vive
​141 points
02
Macedonia
Dimitar Andonovski
Ako me boli
​132 points
03
United Kingdom
Katy B
Crying for no reason
​112 points
04
San Marino
Modà feat. Jarabe de Palo
Dove è sempre sole
​109 points
05
Malta
Kevin Borg
With every bit of me
98 points
06
Puerto Rico
Inna feat. Yandel
In your eyes
​91 points
07
Cyprus
Stella Kalli
Etsi kano ego
​90 points
08
Algeria
Amel Bent
Regarde-nous
​66 points
09
Kosovo
Vedat Ademi & Yllka Kuqi
Në zemër të mbaj
​60 points
10
Denmark
Carpark North feat. Nick & Jay
You're my fire
​60 points
11 / Wildcard
Germany
Oceana
Everybody
​59 points
12
Canada
[SEBELL]
Till the sun burns out
50 points
13
Norway
Secret Sebastian feat. Katlin Mathison
Invincible
​49 points
14
Chile
Eyci & Cody
Here with me
​45 points
15
Brazil
Michel Teló
Amiga da minha irmã
43 points
16
Iceland
Jón Jónsson
Sooner or later
​41 points
17
Israel
Sagiv Cohen
One light
​37 points
18
Belgium
Netsky feat. Beth Ditto
Running low
​36 points
19
Malawi
Lucius Banda feat. Lulu
Mtima wako
​33 points
20
Turkey
Mabel Matiz
Ask yok olmaktir
​18 points
21
Ukraine
Valentin Strykalo
Gay porn
​13 points
22
China
Wei Chen
Goodbye goodbye
​9 points

Semi Final Two

01
Italy
Annalisa
Sento solo il presente
107 points
02
Australia
Guy Sebastian
Like a drum
​97 points
03
Albania
Shpat Kasapi
Depresive
​92 points
04
Poland
Martin Rolinski
In and out of love
​87 points
05
France
Calogero
Un jour au mauvai endroit
​84 points
06
Finland
Jenni Vartiainen
Junat ja naiset
​81 points
07
Spain
Sweet California
This is the life
​79 points
08
Switzerland
Pegasus
Skyline
​71 points
09
Mexico
Río Roma
Mi persona favorita
​66 points
10
Colombia
Shakira feat. Carlinhos Brown
La la la
​63 points
11
Greece
Giorgos Mazonakis
Kalos sas vrika
​60 points
12
Ghana
Rhian Benson
Better without you
​60 points
13
South Africa
Pieter Koen
Man van staal
​55 points
14
Monaco
Black M
Sur ma route
​54 points
15
India
Mathai
You shoulda known
​52 points
16
South Korea
miss A
Hush
​49 points
17
Azerbaijan
Arzum Xelilova
Milyonlarin arzusu
​46 points
18
Luxembourg
Kim Kay
Les vacances d'été
​30 points
19
Morocco
Majid
Life, knowledge, poetry
​25 points
20
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Divanhana
Zvijezda tjera mjeseca
​20 points
DNF
Czech Republic
Michal Hruza
Zakázané uvolnení
​56 points
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