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​​Welcome to Karlskrona
"a thousand Roses and a Naval Base"

Welcome to Karlskrona, Sweden – a hidden gem nestled along the picturesque Baltic coast! Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey as you step into this enchanting maritime wonderland. Karlskrona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a city that effortlessly blends history, culture, and natural beauty to create an irresistible destination for travelers from all corners of the globe. As you wander through the cobblestone streets of this historic naval town, you'll be transported back in time. Discover centuries-old architecture that whispers tales of Sweden's maritime glory, with well-preserved naval docks and shipyards that once fueled the nation's maritime supremacy. Don't miss the awe-inspiring Karlskrona Naval Museum, where you can explore interactive exhibits and get up close and personal with majestic warships. Marvel at the sheer craftsmanship that went into creating these floating marvels, a testament to Sweden's rich maritime heritage. For nature enthusiasts, Karlskrona offers a mesmerizing archipelago with over 1,000 islands, each a pristine slice of paradise. Explore the shimmering waters by kayak, sailboat, or even take a tranquil cruise to immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Baltic Sea. With endless opportunities for fishing, hiking, and birdwatching, the archipelago is a nature lover's dream come true. Karlskrona's vibrant culinary scene is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Savor fresh seafood straight from the Baltic, indulge in delectable Swedish meatballs, or sample local delicacies at charming seaside cafes. And don't forget to pair your meal with a glass of aquavit, a traditional Swedish spirit, for an authentic taste of the region. Throughout the year, Karlskrona hosts a vibrant calendar of events and festivals, celebrating everything from music and arts to maritime traditions. Join in the festivities and experience the warmth and hospitality of the local residents, who are eager to share their city's treasures with you. Whether you're exploring the historic city center, embarking on island-hopping adventures, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the Baltic Sea, Karlskrona offers an irresistible blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. So pack your bags and set sail for Karlskrona – where every cobblestone holds a story and every wave whispers a welcome. Your Swedish adventure awaits!
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Host City / Karlskrona, Sweden
Venue / ABB Arena Karlskrona
Host / Alicia Vikander

Participating countries / 43
Debuting countries / Dominica
Returning countries / Belgium, Germany, Iceland, Japan and Philippines
Countries taking a break / Australia, Austria, Estonia, Finland, Kosovo and Mozambique

Debuting players / None
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Returning Artists

Nelly Furtado / 6 times for Canada and once for Portugal and United Kingdom / Global Music Champion
Calogero / twice for France and once for Monaco / his best result being 9th
Deborah Iurato / for Italy / her best result being 12th
Max Barskih (Mickolai) / for Ukraine / his best result being 8th
Mylène Farmer / for France, Canada and Monaco / Bronze Medallist
Pablo López / twice for Andorra and once for Spain / his best result being 4th 
Ana Free / for Portugal / her best result being 21st
David Deyl / for Czech Republic / his best result being 6th
Elisa / for Italy and San Marino / her best result being 17th
Shayne Ward / for United Kingdom / Global Music Champion
Sofía Reyes / for Mexico / Bronze Medallist
Karl Wolf / for Lebanon / not qualifying for the final
Kygo / for Norway / placing 13th
Madeline Juno / for Germany / not qualifying for the final
Sting / for Algeria / placing 7th

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / Italy, 5
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Portugal, Lithuania, Denmark, Hungary and India
Countries receiving points from most juries/ Italy and Switzerland, 23
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Switzerland in 2nd with 10 points from United States, Romania and Iceland as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark  / Turkey in 23rd, getting 12 points from Poland

After the first five juries had revealed their points, Italy was left with no points at all, but then the points just piled on top of each other, and when all was said and done, Italy could celebrate their fourth victory with a healthy margin to Switzerland in 2nd and Spain in 3rd. With their 2nd medal in just 4 editions and 6th consecutive top 10 finish, it now seems only a matter of time, before Spain can finally lift the trophy. France and Belgium rounded out the top 5.

Italy made their debut in GM08 and reached the top 10 for the first time only 2 editions later. After that Italy struggled to make a dent in the scoreboard, but following a short break, they came back stronger than ever, winning 3 consecutive medals including their first victory in GM27, when Nek triumphed. Since then In-Grid took home the gold medal in GM55 and Giorgia did it in GM74 and now Elisa becomes the 4th Italian champion, and the first to win with a song in English. Italy has now taken part 104 times. They have been to 83 finals, reaching the top 10 in 36 of those and winning a total of 14 medals! This gold medal is the 3rd for Raquel, who took over the Italian delegation back in GM38. Well done Italy, Elisa and Raquel!

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
Italy
Elisa
No hero
149 points
02
Switzerland
Stefanie Heinzmann
On fire
122 points
03
Spain
Pablo López
El mundo
115 points
04
France
Mylène Farmer & Sting
Stolen car
109 points
05
Belgium
Alice on the Roof
Lucky you
108 points
06
Denmark
Anja Nissen
Never alone
106 points
07
Czech Republic
David Deyl
V ozvenách
101 points
08
United States
Blanca
Who I am
93 points
09
Poland
Agata Dziarmagowska
Moge wszystko nic nie musze
81 points
10
Monaco
Calogero
Le portrait
81 points
11
United Kingdom
Shayne Ward
Gotta be somebody
80 points
12
Ukraine
Mickolai
Waterfall
​76 points
13
South Africa
Jesse Clegg
Use me
​74 points
14
Iceland
Alda Dís
Augnablik
72 points
15
Mexico
Sofía Reyes feat. Prince Royce
Solo yo
70 points
16
Canada
Nelly feat. Nelly Furtado
Headphones
67 points
17
Lithuania
Sirenos
Prasau
​67 points
18
San Marino
Deborah Iurato & Giovanni Caccamo
Via da qui
​62 points
19
Philippines
Sarah Geronimo
Kilometro
60 pointsx
20
Cyprus
Eleonora Zouganeli
Klei o aggelos mou
57 points
21
Romania
Loredana Errore
Ruggine
55 points
22
Sweden
MORTEN feat. Frida Sundemo
Beautiful heartbeat
​53 points
23
Turkey
Merve Deniz
Dönsün dünya
51 points
24
Dominica
Nasio Fontaine
When
​46 points
25
Portugal
David Carreira feat. Ana Free
In love
45 points
26
Ireland
Naoimh Penston
Always you
​30 points

Semi Final One

01
Denmark
Anja Nissen
Never alone
​125 points
02
Czech Republic
David Deyl
V ozvenách
​94 points
03
United Kingdom
Shayne Ward
Gotta be somebody
​86 points
04
Cyprus
Eleonora Zouganeli
Klei o aggelos mou
85 points
05
Romania
Loredana Errore
Ruggine
83 points
06
Canada
Nelly feat. Nelly Furtado
Headphones
​70 points
07
Turkey
Merve Deniz
Dönsün dünya
​58 points
08
Philippines
Sarah Geronimo
Kilometro
50 pointsx
09
Dominica
Nasio Fontaine
When
​46 points
10
Portugal
David Carreira feat. Ana Free
In love
​44 points
11
Andorra
Amelie
Fes-ho realitat
​43 points
12
Hungary
Juli Horányi
Come along
42 points
13
Lebanon
Karl Wolf
Summertime
​41 points
14
South Korea
TWICE
Like ooh-ahh
​34 points
15
Germany
Maximilian Hecker
Polyester
​26 points
16
Malta
Oxygyn
Corrode
​21 points
17
Chile
Adanowsky
Estoy mal
​12 points
DNF
Israel
Ella Daniel
Somebody out there
​97 points
DNF
Liechtenstein
Madeline Juno
Stupid girl
​45 points

Semi Final Two

01
Italy
Elisa
No hero
​109 points
02
France
Mylène Farmer & Sting
Stolen car
​104 points
03
Switzerland
Stefanie Heinzmann
On fire
​103 points
04
Spain
Pablo López
El mundo
​95 points
05
United States
Blanca
Who I am
​81 points
06
Poland
Agata Dziarmagowska
Moge wszystko nic nie musze
​78 points
07
South Africa
Jesse Clegg
Use me
​74 points
08
Monaco
Calogero
Le portrait
​68 points
09
Mexico
Sofía Reyes feat. Prince Royce
Solo yo
​67 points
10
Belgium
Alice on the Roof
Lucky you
​67 points
11 / Wildcard
Iceland
Alda Dís
Augnablik
​67 points
12
Japan
Ayako Fujiki
Bright water
​67 points
13
Norway
Kygo feat. Maty Noyes
Stay
​63 points
14
Russia
Evgeniya Otradnaya
Porque amor
​60 points
15
Albania
Eleni Foureira
Ase me
​59 points
16
India
Anoushka Shankar & Karsh Kale
​feat. Norah Jones
Easy
​50 points
17
Greece
Mikael Delta
Snowing in Berlin
​36 points
18
Pakistan
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Eddie Vedder
Face of love
​22 points
19
Brazil
Gloria Groove
Dona
​6 points
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