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Welcome to Lisbon
"Armed with Gothic Grit and Glamour"
Welcome to Lisbon, Portugal's sun-kissed jewel, where history and modernity entwine, offering you a vibrant tapestry of culture, cuisine, and coastal charm. Begin your adventure in the historic district of Alfama, where the narrow, winding streets invite you to explore the city's ancient Moorish roots. Discover hidden courtyards, colorful azulejos (ceramic tiles), and the sounds of Fado music drifting from intimate taverns. Lisbon's architectural diversity will leave you awe-struck. The Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stands proudly on the banks of the Tagus River, while the Jerónimos Monastery's intricate Manueline design is a testament to Portugal's Age of Discovery. Indulge in the city's culinary delights at the Mercado da Ribeira, where local chefs and artisans showcase Portuguese flavors at their finest. Taste pastéis de nata (custard tarts) and fresh seafood, paired with a glass of Vinho Verde. Lisbon's hills are dotted with miradouros, or viewpoints, that offer panoramic vistas of the city and the river. Visit São Jorge Castle for a spectacular view, or take a tram ride through the charming streets of Bairro Alto. For culture seekers, Lisbon boasts an array of museums and cultural institutions. Explore the Museu Nacional do Azulejo, dedicated to the art of ceramic tiles, or the Museu Coleção Berardo, featuring contemporary art from around the world. The city's close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean means beautiful beaches are just a short trip away. Relax on the golden sands of Cascais or catch some waves in the surfers' paradise of Ericeira. As the sun sets, Lisbon's nightlife comes alive. Head to the historic district of Bairro Alto, where lively bars, clubs, and Fado houses ensure unforgettable evenings filled with music and camaraderie. Lisbon beckons you to embrace its rich heritage, artistic spirit, and culinary wonders. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, a foodie, or a romantic adventurer, Lisbon offers an authentic Portuguese experience that will capture your heart and soul.
Host City / Lisbon, Portugal
Venue / Estádio da Luz
Hosts / Sofia Vitoria, José Carlos Malato and Vânia de Oliveira
Participating countries / 35
Debuting countries / Colombia and Hungary
Returning countries / None
Withdrawing countries / Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Italy, Malta, Russia, Serbia and Slovenia
Debuting players / Rasmus for Hungary and Tim for Colombia
Venue / Estádio da Luz
Hosts / Sofia Vitoria, José Carlos Malato and Vânia de Oliveira
Participating countries / 35
Debuting countries / Colombia and Hungary
Returning countries / None
Withdrawing countries / Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Italy, Malta, Russia, Serbia and Slovenia
Debuting players / Rasmus for Hungary and Tim for Colombia
Returning Artists
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Tose Proeski / for Macedonia / his best result being 23rd
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Laura Pausini / for Italy / placing 18th
Miri Mesika / for Israel / Global Music Champion Monica Naranjo / for Spain / Silver Medallist Tarkan / for Turkey / placing 11th |
The Result
Countries receiving most 12 points / Bosnia-Herzegovina and Turkey, 3
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Colombia and Netherlands
Countries receiving points from most juries / Romania, 18
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / United States in 9th place with 10 points from Australia, Macedonia and Denmark as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Australia in 24th place getting 12 points from Iceland
Once again the lead changed hands several times during the voting, with 8 different countries holding the lead at some point. In the end Sweden finished on top after a close race, leaving the silver to debuting Hungary and the bronze to Spain. Bosnia-Herzegovina and Romania rounded out the top 5.
Sweden has taken part in all editions so far and kicked off their Global Music career with a gold medal for One More Time. For the next couple of editions they finished outside the top 10, only to bounce back in GM04, winning the silver, and then another gold in GM06 for Jessica Folcker. Their second victory was followed by several other top 10 results and now, in their 12th participation, Sweden becomes the first countro to become Triple Global Music Champion. Well done Sweden, Basshunter and Pascal!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Colombia and Netherlands
Countries receiving points from most juries / Romania, 18
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / United States in 9th place with 10 points from Australia, Macedonia and Denmark as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Australia in 24th place getting 12 points from Iceland
Once again the lead changed hands several times during the voting, with 8 different countries holding the lead at some point. In the end Sweden finished on top after a close race, leaving the silver to debuting Hungary and the bronze to Spain. Bosnia-Herzegovina and Romania rounded out the top 5.
Sweden has taken part in all editions so far and kicked off their Global Music career with a gold medal for One More Time. For the next couple of editions they finished outside the top 10, only to bounce back in GM04, winning the silver, and then another gold in GM06 for Jessica Folcker. Their second victory was followed by several other top 10 results and now, in their 12th participation, Sweden becomes the first countro to become Triple Global Music Champion. Well done Sweden, Basshunter and Pascal!
The Winner
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Scoreboards and Live Voting
Voting
In the semi final, give 1 vote to the 14 songs, you think should qualify.
In the final, give 12, 10, 8...1 point for your top 10 and choose 3 substitutes
The voting forms are here / Semi final and Final
In the final, give 12, 10, 8...1 point for your top 10 and choose 3 substitutes
The voting forms are here / Semi final and Final
Watching the Videos
All the videos except the Bulgarian one are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic
The Final
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Sweden Basshunter Boten Anna 110 points |
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Hungary NOX Virageknal 106 points |
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Spain Rebeca Que no daria yo 104 points |
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Bosnia-Herzegovina Emina Jahovic Ziveo 102 points |
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Romania Sistem Vise 91 points |
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Colombia Juanes La camisa negra 88 points |
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Turkey Tarkan Bu gece 83 points |
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Macedonia Tose Proeski Pratim te 83 points |
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United States Gnarls Barkley Crazy 68 points |
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Israel Miri Mesika Lesham 66 points |
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11
Netherlands Hind Summer all over again 64 points |
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Norway Anne Lingan Kicking you out 62 points |
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Iceland Nylon Loosing a friend 62 points |
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United Kingdom Maria Lawson Sleepwalking 61 points |
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Belgium Katerine Here come all the boys 59 points |
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Monaco Alizée Parler tout bas 59 points |
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Greece Peggy Zina Dystixos 58 points |
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Portugal Sofia Cancão do mar 54 points |
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Estonia Ines Iseendale 49 points |
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China Coco Lee A love before time 47 points |
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Andorra Monica Naranjo I ain't gonna cry 44 points |
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San Marino Laura Pausini Il mio sbaglio piu grande 31 points |
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France Florent Pagny Lá oú je t'emmenerai 29 points |
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Australia Missy Higgins Scar 24 points |
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Argentina Patricia Sosa Aprender a volar 20 points |
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Denmark Camarco Boom boom |
The Semi Final
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Hungary NOX Virageknal 27 votes |
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Netherlands Hind Summer all over again 26 votes |
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Norway Anne Lingan Kicking you out 25 votes |
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Romania Sistem Vise 23 votes |
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Colombia Juanes La camisa negra 23 votes |
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Macedonia Tose Proeski Pratim te 22 votes |
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Denmark Camarco Boom boom 21 votes |
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Spain Rebeca Que no daria yo 20 votes |
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United Kingdom Maria Lawson Sleepwalking 20 votes |
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Sweden Basshunter Boten Anna 19 votes |
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Andorra Monica Naranjo I ain't gonna cry 19 votes |
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San Marino Laura Pausini Il mio sbaglio piu grande 19 votes |
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Israel Miri Mesika Lesham 18 votes |
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China Coco Lee A love before time 17 votes |
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Monaco Alizée Parler tout bas 17 votes |
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Argentina Patricia Sosa Aprender a volar 17 votes |
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Lithuania Vudis Zodziai 16 votes |
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Ireland Ronan Keating I hope you dance 16 votes |
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Pakistan Ali Zafar Channo 16 votes |
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Venezuela A Punto Cinco Rendido ante ti 15 votes |
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21
Poland Kayah Testosteron 14 votes |
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Morocco Hasna Tebgha nidhak 14 votes |
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23
Canada Keshia Chante Been gone 11 votes |
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DNF
Bulgaria Sofi Marinova Chalga 15 votes |
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DNF
Moldova Catalina Toma Why my Lord 11 votes |
