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Welcome to Stara Zagora
"ancient Ruins and lively Cafes"
Welcome to Stara Zagora, a hidden gem in the heart of Bulgaria, where ancient history and modern charm unite to create a captivating destination. This enchanting city beckons you to explore its rich heritage, lush green parks, and vibrant cultural scene. Stara Zagora is a city that wears its history proudly. Wander through the archaeological treasures of Augusta Traiana, where ancient Roman ruins whisper tales of a bygone era. Explore the Regional Historical Museum, where artifacts and exhibits unveil the city's storied past. The city's vibrant atmosphere is best experienced in its charming streets and lively squares. Stroll through the leafy parks and boulevards, where outdoor cafes invite you to savor aromatic Bulgarian coffee or indulge in mouthwatering local cuisine. For culture enthusiasts, Stara Zagora offers a wealth of artistic experiences. Attend classical performances at the Opera and Philharmonic Society or immerse yourself in contemporary art at the city's galleries. The city's theaters and cultural events offer a glimpse into Bulgaria's creative spirit. Stara Zagora's culinary scene is a delight for food lovers. Taste traditional Bulgarian dishes like hearty banitsa, tender kavarma, and delectable tarator. Sip on locally produced wines, and discover the rich flavors that have made Bulgarian cuisine famous. Nature enthusiasts will find solace in Stara Zagora's picturesque surroundings. Explore the lush gardens and serene lakes of the Ayazmoto Park or embark on a journey to the nearby Sredna Gora Mountains, where hiking and outdoor adventures await. As night falls, Stara Zagora's nightlife comes alive. Join the locals in celebrating life at cozy bars, where lively conversations flow, and live music sets the mood. Enjoy the warm hospitality that Bulgaria is known for as you savor drinks with newfound friends. In Stara Zagora, history 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 discover warm welcomes, rich traditions, and endless opportunities for exploration. So, pack your bags, embrace the allure, and let Stara Zagora's captivating charm and boundless wonders captivate your heart. Your Bulgarian adventure begins here, in this remarkable city that's a true embodiment of Bulgaria's cultural heritage.
Host City / Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Venue / State Opera Stara Zagora
Hosts / Andrea Teodorova and Krisko
Participating countries / 47
Debuting countries / None
Returning countries / Algeria, Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cameroon, Kazakhstan, Spain and Ukraine
Countries taking a break / Chile, Estonia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, New Zealand, Serbia and Suriname
Debuting players / Barlo for Kazakhstan
Venue / State Opera Stara Zagora
Hosts / Andrea Teodorova and Krisko
Participating countries / 47
Debuting countries / None
Returning countries / Algeria, Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cameroon, Kazakhstan, Spain and Ukraine
Countries taking a break / Chile, Estonia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, New Zealand, Serbia and Suriname
Debuting players / Barlo for Kazakhstan
Returning Artists
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Enrique Iglesias / 4 times for Spain and once for Andorra and Dominican Republic / his best result being 6th
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Páll Óskar / for Iceland / Bronze Medallist
Sylwia Grzeszczak / for Poland / Bronze Medallist |
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Anastacia / for United States, Italy and Russia / her best result being 8th
Pablo Alborán / for Spain, Andorra and Portugal / his best result being 16th |
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Bianka / for Belarus / her best result being 13th
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Bogi / for Hungary / placing 5th
Carishma / for India / placing 21st Carlos Rivera / for Mexico / Bronze Medallist Crystallia / for Greece / not qualifying for the final Erik Lloshi / for Albania / not qualifying for the final Giorgos Sampanis / for Greece / placing 19th Gülsen / for Turkey / placing 19th Karlien van Jaarsveld / for South Korea / placing 6th Katia Aveiro / for Portugal / placing 5th Kwan / for Greece / placing 15th Nion / for Estonia / not qualifying for the final Oh Land / for Denmark / placing 12th Pegasus / for Switzerland / placing 14th Take That / for United Kingdom / Bronze Medallist Victoria Justice / for Puerto Rico / not qualifying for the final |
The Result
Countries receiving most 12 points / Austria, 7
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / San Marino, Poland, Bulgaria and Germany
Countries receiving points from most juries / Kazakhstan, 22
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Germany in 10th with 10 points from Poland, Hungary, Macedonia, Spain and Belgium as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Macedonia in 24th, getting 12 points from Puerto Rico
Kazakhstan only clinched victory with the last jury, after which they found themselves on top of the scoreboard only one point ahead of Austria. Both countries were first-time medallists, whereas United States took their 18th medal with the bronze. Cyprus and Hungary rounded out the top 5.
Kazakhstan debuted in GM/47, where they finished a very respectable 13th. They gave it another 3 tries without reaching the final and then withdrew. In GM/64 they returned and qualified for the final, where they came up short only reaching 25th place. And that was it, until they, out of the blue, decided to give it another go in Stara Zagora. With a new player, Barlo, as HoD the Kazakhs stormed back onto the GM-stage, going all the way and making this a very successfull comeback. Girl group KeshYOU had not participated before, and neither had Barlo, but they obviously made a great team, putting on a fantastic show to capture the attention of the juries and securing victory. Well done Kazakhstan, KeshYOU and Barlo!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / San Marino, Poland, Bulgaria and Germany
Countries receiving points from most juries / Kazakhstan, 22
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Germany in 10th with 10 points from Poland, Hungary, Macedonia, Spain and Belgium as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Macedonia in 24th, getting 12 points from Puerto Rico
Kazakhstan only clinched victory with the last jury, after which they found themselves on top of the scoreboard only one point ahead of Austria. Both countries were first-time medallists, whereas United States took their 18th medal with the bronze. Cyprus and Hungary rounded out the top 5.
Kazakhstan debuted in GM/47, where they finished a very respectable 13th. They gave it another 3 tries without reaching the final and then withdrew. In GM/64 they returned and qualified for the final, where they came up short only reaching 25th place. And that was it, until they, out of the blue, decided to give it another go in Stara Zagora. With a new player, Barlo, as HoD the Kazakhs stormed back onto the GM-stage, going all the way and making this a very successfull comeback. Girl group KeshYOU had not participated before, and neither had Barlo, but they obviously made a great team, putting on a fantastic show to capture the attention of the juries and securing victory. Well done Kazakhstan, KeshYOU and Barlo!
The Winner
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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 are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic
The Final
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Kazakhstan KeshYOU Riyzamín 149 points |
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Austria Conchita Wurst Heroes 148 points |
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United States Mandisa Overcomer 115 points |
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Cyprus Giorgos Sampanis Kaneis de kserei 112 points |
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Hungary Bogi Feels so right 112 points |
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Greece Crystallia Kimolia 100 points |
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France Sidoine On ne vit qu'une fois 100 points |
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San Marino Anastacia feat. Kekko Lifeline 98 points |
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Mexico Carlos Rivera Sólo tú 87 points |
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Germany Jay Khan Nackt 82 points |
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Switzerland Pegasus Last night on earth 79 points |
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Cameroon Irma Hear me out 77 points |
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Puerto Rico Victoria Justice You're the reason 76 points |
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United Kingdom Take That These days 76 points |
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Luxembourg SIL & Udo Broken smile 75 points |
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Denmark Oh Land Head up high 64 points |
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Ukraine Anna Trincher Nebo znaye 63 points |
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Netherlands O'G3NE Magic 56 points |
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Skarpyon Turn the lights down low 50 points |
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Albania Erik Lloshi Diku te kam pare 48 points |
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Poland Sylwia Grzeszczak Bajka 39 points |
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Bulgaria Mariana Popova & Orlin Goranov Lejos 39 points |
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Sweden Nova Becc Faller ner 35 points |
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Macedonia DNK Sto saka neka bide 22 points |
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Latvia Yana Kay Forbidden 12 points |
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Portugal Kátia Aveiro Latina de cuerpo y alma 78 points |
Semi Final One
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Kazakhstan KeshYOU Riyzamín 127 points |
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Austria Conchita Wurst Heroes 124 points |
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Luxembourg SIL & Udo Broken smile 87 points |
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Germany Jay Khan Nackt 83 points |
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Hungary Bogi Feels so right 82 points |
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Cyprus Giorgos Sampanis Kaneis de kserei 70 points |
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Cameroon Irma Hear me out 63 points |
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Portugal Kátia Aveiro Latina de cuerpo y alma 60 points |
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Switzerland Pegasus Last night on earth 59 points |
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Greece Crystallia Kimolia 58 points |
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South Africa Karlien van Jaarsveld Hoor hoe raas die stilte 55 points |
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Venezuela Gabriel Coronel La alegria de vivir 55 points |
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Andorra Pablo Alborán Por fin 55 points |
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Australia Marlisa Stand by you 54 points |
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Belgium Lost Frequencies Are you with me 54 points |
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Canada Leah Daniels We got snow 53 points |
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Jordan Farah Siraj Min ghairak 53 points |
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Czech Republic Elis Shubidu 49 points |
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Algeria Jahid feat. Soraya On s'est aimé 46 points |
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Finland Kwan Shine 26 points |
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Norway Broiler feat. Anna Bergendahl For you 22 points |
Semi Final Two
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United States Mandisa Overcomer 119 points |
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France Sidoine On ne vit qu'une fois 108 points |
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United Kingdom Take That These days 103 points |
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Denmark Oh Land Head up high 95 points |
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San Marino Anastacia feat. Kekko Lifeline 89 points |
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Puerto Rico Victoria Justice You're the reason 82 points |
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Netherlands O'G3NE Magic 73 points |
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Poland Sylwia Grzeszczak Bajka 70 points |
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Ukraine Anna Trincher Nebo znaye 68 points |
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Albania Erik Lloshi Diku te kam pare 68 points |
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11 / Wildcard
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Skarpyon Turn the lights down low 51 points |
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Spain Enrique Iglesias feat. Marco Antonio Solís El perdedor 50 points |
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India Carishma feat. Timbaland Keep hangin' on 47 points |
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Italy Dear Jack Ricomincio da me 45 points |
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Turkmenistan Tach Ýar 44 points |
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Bosnia-Herzegovina Maya Berovic Alkohol 43 points |
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Iceland Páll Óskar Gordjöss 39 points |
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Russia Bianka Kedy 34 points |
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Ivory Coast Alpha Blondy Vuvuzela 34 points |
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Israel Rita Time for peace 27 points |
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DNF
Turkey Gülsen Irgalamaz beni 47 points |
