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​​Welcome to Aalborg
"Partying with the Virgin"

​Welcome to Aalborg, where captivating history, modern innovation, and Danish charm unite to create an unforgettable journey. Nestled in the heart of Northern Denmark, this enchanting city beckons you with open arms, promising a kaleidoscope of experiences that will leave you spellbound. Begin your adventure by strolling along the picturesque Limfjord waterfront, where colorful boats bob in the gentle breeze. Aalborg's maritime heritage is palpable, and as you explore its cobblestone streets, you'll discover hidden gems like the historical Aalborghus Castle, a medieval fortress that echoes with stories of the past. Feel the pulse of Aalborg's vibrant culture as you meander through Jomfru Ane Gade, a lively street lined with pubs, bars, and restaurants that come alive with music and laughter after sundown. Savor the delectable flavors of Danish cuisine, from savory smørrebrød to mouthwatering seafood, all while sipping on locally brewed craft beers. For the curious traveler, Aalborg boasts a thriving arts scene. Visit the Utzon Center, a masterpiece of modern architecture designed by Jørn Utzon, the visionary behind the Sydney Opera House. Immerse yourself in contemporary art at the Kunsten Museum of Modern Art or explore the intriguing exhibits at the Aalborg Historical Museum. Nature enthusiasts will find solace in Aalborg's lush parks and gardens. Spend a tranquil afternoon in the Kildeparken, where blooming flowers and serene lakes create a perfect escape from the urban bustle. Or take a leisurely bike ride along the Limfjord Trail, immersing yourself in the region's breathtaking landscapes. As the sun sets, Aalborg's nightlife truly comes alive. Join the locals in celebrating life at one of the city's many music venues, where live bands and DJs provide the soundtrack to unforgettable evenings. Dance the night away or sip on Danish aquavit in cozy establishments that exude hygge, Denmark's signature sense of comfort and contentment. In Aalborg, history meets modernity, and tradition embraces innovation. It's a place where old-world charm coexists harmoniously with contemporary flair, offering you a delightful juxtaposition that's uniquely Danish. So, pack your bags, embark on an adventure, and let Aalborg cast its spell on you. Your Danish escapade awaits, and Aalborg is the perfect gateway to the wonders of Northern Denmark.
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Host City / Aalborg, Denmark
Venue / Gigantium
Hosts / Emmelie de Forest and Tim Schou

Participating countries / 47
Debuting countries / None
Returning countries / France, Iceland, Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines, Spain and Venezuela
Countries taking a break / Brazil, Hong Kong, Israel, Luxembourg, Serbia, Solomon Islands and Vietnam

Debuting players / None
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Returning Artists

Laura Pausini / 11 times for Italy, twice for San Marino and once for Australia / Silver Medallist
Anna Vissi / 8 times for Cyprus and 3 times for Greece / Global Music Champion
Adele / 3 times for United Kingdom and once for Australia / Global Music Champion
Besa / for Albania / her best result being 19th
Chiara / 3 times for Italy and once for San Marino / her best result being 8th
Pablo Alborán / twice for Andorra and once for Spain and Portugal / his best result being 16th
Rasmus Seebach / for Denmark / his best result being 4th
Serebro / for Russia / their best result being 5th
Grete Paia / for Estonia / her best result being 8th
Jay Sean / twice for India and once for Romania / his best result being 26th
Nádine / for South Africa / Bronze Medallist
Faydee / once for Bulgaria and Uzbekistan / not qualifying for the final
The Gift / for Portugal / their best result being 21st
Ismaël Lô / for Senegal / placing 18th
K3 / for Luxembourg / placing 21st
Luca Hänni / for Switzerland / placing 5th
Ruth Lorenzo / for Andorra / Bronze Medallist
Taylor Henderson / for Australia / placing 5th
Valentin Marceau / for France / placing 18th
Zhana Bergendorff / for Bulgaria / Global Music Champion

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / United Kingdom, 8
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Italy, Denmark, Iceland, Canada, Malta, Russia, Netherlands and Turkey
Countries receiving points from most juries / Bulgaria, Spain and United Kingdom, 21
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Estonia in 10th with 10 points from Australia, Andorra and San Marino as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Hungary in 22nd, getting 12 points from Ireland

There was never really any doubt about the winner, as Adele scored a massive 8 top marks. However, Spain did put up a decent fight, securing their third silver medal while South Korea just managed to crawl one nail ahead of Andorra to claim the bronze, while Mongolia rounded out the top 5.

United Kingdom debuted way back in GM03 with Sugababes taking home the bronze medal. Several other top 10 results followed, before they could claim victory for the first time with Des'ree in GM19. Other victories followed in GM26, GM38, and GM40 with Shayne Ward, James Morrison & Nelly Furtado and Duffy respectively, before the current HoD, Per, took over the UK in GM60. In only his second participation for the country, he won its 5th gold medal, when Alexandra Burke finished on top. Adele and Lawson brought the UK more gold in GM64 and GM86 respectively, before Olly Murs - with the help from Demi Lovato - and Ellie Goulding won back-to-back editions as recently as GM109 and GM110, and Years & Years winning in GM117. Adele now becomes the 11th champion for the Brits and the 4th in 2015! This is also Adele's second victory, which allows her to call herself Double Global Music Champion. United Kingdom has now taken part 112 times, and is thus one of the most faithfull countries in GM. Their track record is also very impressive. They have been to 100 finals, reaching the top 10 in 51 of those and winning a total of 20 medals! This gold medal is the 7th for Per, who also brought Australia gold in the past. Well done United Kingdom, Adele and Per! 

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
United Kingdom
Adele
Hello
​175 points
02
Spain
Pablo Alborán
Me iré
150 points
03
South Korea
Krypteria
Live to fight another day
122 points
04
Andorra
Ruth Lorenzo
99
122 points
05
Mongolia
Amarkhuu Borkhuu
& Ariunzul Oyunbaatar
Cool love
​114 points
06
France
Marina Kaye
Homeless
108 points
07
Bulgaria
Zhana Bergendorff
Nevazmozhni sme sami
106 points
08
Lebanon
Faydee
Lullaby
​105 points
09
South Africa
Nádine
Tyd
105 points
10
Estonia
Grete Paia
Püüame droone
100 points
11
Australia
Taylor Henderson
When you were mine
99 points
12
Albania
Besa feat. Mattyas
Amelia
96 points
13
Portugal
The Gift
Primavera
89 points
14
Denmark
Rasmus Seebach
Uanset
​87 points
15
Philippines
Julianne Aurora
All in
86 points
16
Iceland
Stefán Hilmarsson
Ein handa thér
83 points
17
Switzerland
Luca Hänni feat. Christopher S
I can't get no sleep
75 points
18
Mexico
América Sierra
Ya no sé quién soy
​75 points
19
Cyprus
Anna Vissi
Gia sena
69 points
20
Germany
R.I.O.
Shine on
64 points
21
Liechtenstein
Fahrenhaidt
Light will guide me
63 points
22
Hungary
Palmira Várhegyi Lucas
Még várj
61 points
23
Canada
Eva Avila
Bitter meets sweet
50 points
24
Italy
Laura Pausini
Simili
​47 points
25
Sweden
Sara Sangfelt
Tattoo
​46 points
26
Malta
Federica
Human
23 points

Semi Final One

01
Estonia
Grete Paia
Püüame droone
​125 points
02
Andorra
Ruth Lorenzo
99
​112 points
03
South Korea
Krypteria
Live to fight another day
​88 points
04
Bulgaria
Zhana Bergendorff
Nevazmozhni sme sami
​85 points
05
Portugal
The Gift
Primavera
​80 points
06
South Africa
Nádine
Tyd
​80 points
07
Iceland
Stefán Hilmarsson
Ein handa thér
​75 points
08
Philippines
Julianne Aurora
All in
75 points
09
Hungary
Palmira Várhegyi Lucas
Még várj
​74 points
10
Cyprus
Anna Vissi
Gia sena
​71 points
11 / Wildcard
Malta
Federica
Human
​65 points
12
San Marino
Chiara
Siamo adesso
​64 points
13
Ireland
Leona Daly
Not crazy after all
​63 points
14
Finland
Raskasta Joulua
Tulkoon joulou
​54 points
15
Chile
Natalino
Mírame
​48 points
16
Ukraine
Mika Newton
Don't dumb me down
​47 points
17
Greece
Emigre
To telos itane kako
34 points
18
Netherlands
B-Brave
Verleiden
​29 points
19
Pakistan
Poor Rich Boy
Old money
​26 points
20
Venezuela
Sensao
To llevo en mi corazón
​24 points
21
Belgium
K3
10.000 luchtballonnen
​14 points

Semi Final Two

01
Spain
Pablo Alborán
Me iré
​149 points
02
Mongolia
Amarkhuu Borkhuu
& Ariunzul Oyunbaatar
Cool love
​114 points
03
Switzerland
Luca Hänni feat. Christopher S
I can't get no sleep
​108 points
04
Lebanon
Faydee
Lullaby
​102 points
05
Albania
Besa feat. Mattyas
Amelia
​101 points
06
France
Marina Kaye
Homeless
​81 points
07
Canada
Eva Avila
Bitter meets sweet
​75 points
08
Liechtenstein
Fahrenhaidt
Light will guide me
​71 points
09
Australia
Taylor Henderson
When you were mine
63 points
10
Germany
R.I.O.
Shine on
​61 points
11
Croatia
Pamela Ramljak
Ti me ne volis
​57 points
12
Norway
AURORA
Runaway
​56 points
13
Niger
Ismaël Lô
Baykat
​53 points
14
Monaco
Valentin Marceau
Défendre Alice
​53 points
15
Russia
Serebro
Kiss
44 points
16
India
Rishi Rich feat. Jay Sean & Juggy D
Freak
​41 points
17
United States
Meghan Trainor
I'll be home
38 points
18
Grenada
Andy Abraham
Hang up
​37 points
19
Turkey
Aydilge
Yangin var
​34 points
20
Czech Republic
Adrian Bolf feat. Vojtech Drahokoupil
Magic in her eyes
​33 points
21
Paraguay
Tres Fronteras
No hay mas guerra
​22 points
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