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Welcome to Florence
"the Birth of the Renaissance"
Welcome to Florence, Italy, where history and beauty intertwine in an enchanting dance that will steal your heart from the moment you arrive. Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, this city is a timeless masterpiece waiting to be explored. As you wander through the cobblestone streets, you'll feel like you've stepped into a Renaissance painting. Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, and its treasures are on full display. Marvel at the stunning artistry of Michelangelo's David, the intricate genius of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions, and the captivating charm of Botticelli's Birth of Venus at the world-renowned Uffizi Gallery. But Florence is more than just a museum without walls. The city itself is a work of art, from the iconic red-tiled roofs that grace its skyline to the elegant bridges that span the Arno River. Cross the renowned Ponte Vecchio, where historic jewelers' shops glint with tempting treasures, and take in the breathtaking views of the city from the Piazzale Michelangelo. Food lovers rejoice, for Florence is a gastronomic paradise. Savor mouthwatering Tuscan cuisine in quaint trattorias, where fragrant dishes like ribollita, pappa al pomodoro, and succulent Florentine steak are crafted with love and tradition. Wash it all down with a glass of Chianti from the rolling vineyards that surround the city. History buffs will be enthralled by the city's rich past, from the imposing Florence Cathedral with its iconic dome designed by Brunelleschi, to the medieval wonders of the Palazzo Vecchio. And don't forget to make a wish at the Fontana del Porcellino – the bronze boar – for good luck. At sunset, let the warm Tuscan sun kiss your skin as you stroll along the riverbanks or lose yourself in the Boboli Gardens, a lush oasis of greenery and art. As night falls, Florence comes alive with an irresistible energy. Enjoy an opera performance at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale, or simply sip on a classic Negroni in a charming, candlelit enoteca. Welcome to Florence, a city that beckons you to explore its every nook and cranny, where every step is a journey through history and every corner reveals a hidden treasure. Let your senses come alive in this Italian masterpiece, where past and present blend seamlessly into an unforgettable experience. Florence awaits – immerse yourself in its enchantment today.
Host City / Florence, Italy
Venue / Opera di Firenze
Hosts / Elena Di Cioccio and Emma Marrone
Participating countries / 40
Debuting countries / None
Returning countries / Australia, Estonia, Finland, Kosovo and Netherlands
Countries taking a break / Brazil, Germany, Israel, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Pakistan, Romania and South Korea
Debuting players / Enis for Kosovo
Venue / Opera di Firenze
Hosts / Elena Di Cioccio and Emma Marrone
Participating countries / 40
Debuting countries / None
Returning countries / Australia, Estonia, Finland, Kosovo and Netherlands
Countries taking a break / Brazil, Germany, Israel, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Pakistan, Romania and South Korea
Debuting players / Enis for Kosovo
Returning Artists
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Ira Losco / for Malta / her best result being 14th
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Annalisa / 4 times for San Marino and twice for Italy / her best result being 7th
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Sylwia Grzeszczak / for Poland / Bronze Medallist
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Anastacia / for United States, Italy, Russia and San Marino / her best result being 8th
AURYN / for Andorra / their best result being 16th |
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Andriëtte Norman / for South Africa / her best result being 8th
Jason Derulo / twice for United States and once for Haiti / his best result being 6th Shy'm / for France / Silver Medallist Sia / twice for Australia and once for Solomon Islands / her best result being 7th Tina Arena / for Australia / her best result being 20th |
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Vremya i Steklo / for Ukraine / not qualifying for the final
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Agir / for Portugal / placing 15th
Elina Born / for Estonia / placing 17th Francisca Valenzuela / for Chile / placing 25th Freddie / for Hungary / placing 6th Jakub Dekan / for Czech Republic / not qualifying for the final Little Mix / for United Kingdom / placing 9th Maître Gims / for France / placing 9th Maxim Fadeev / for Russia / placing 4th Sandra Lyng / for Norway / placing 5th Simone / for Denmark / Bronze Medallist |
The Result
Countries receiving most 12 points / Denmark, 6
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / United Kingdom, United States, Philippines, India, Greece and Dominica
Countries receiving points from most juries/ Denmark, 25
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Andorra in 12th with 10 points from Portugal as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Poland in 22nd, getting 12 points from Finland
With a sensational finish Denmark clawed their way to the top of the scoreboard to claim their 8th victory. It was a very close race among the top 5, and the medals changed hands several times throughout the voting. In the end, Sweden took the silver, while Estonia won the bronze, leaving United Kingdom and Spain just behind.
Denmark is a founding member of the contest and has not missed a single edition ever! After several top 10 finishes in the early editions, Denmark finised on top for the first time in GM18 with Annika Askman and again shortly after in GM20, when Bryan Rice won his first of three gold medals! He repeated on top in GM51 and together with Julie in GM68. Denmark's other gold medals came courtesy of Kendra Lou in GM28, Trine Jepsen in GM43, The Mountains in GM118 and now Simone. Mikkel has been HoD for Denmark throughout all 123 participations, reaching the top 10 a total of 81 times and winning a massive 29 medals! Well done Denmark, Simone and Mikkel!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / United Kingdom, United States, Philippines, India, Greece and Dominica
Countries receiving points from most juries/ Denmark, 25
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Andorra in 12th with 10 points from Portugal as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Poland in 22nd, getting 12 points from Finland
With a sensational finish Denmark clawed their way to the top of the scoreboard to claim their 8th victory. It was a very close race among the top 5, and the medals changed hands several times throughout the voting. In the end, Sweden took the silver, while Estonia won the bronze, leaving United Kingdom and Spain just behind.
Denmark is a founding member of the contest and has not missed a single edition ever! After several top 10 finishes in the early editions, Denmark finised on top for the first time in GM18 with Annika Askman and again shortly after in GM20, when Bryan Rice won his first of three gold medals! He repeated on top in GM51 and together with Julie in GM68. Denmark's other gold medals came courtesy of Kendra Lou in GM28, Trine Jepsen in GM43, The Mountains in GM118 and now Simone. Mikkel has been HoD for Denmark throughout all 123 participations, reaching the top 10 a total of 81 times and winning a massive 29 medals! Well done Denmark, Simone and Mikkel!
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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Denmark Simone Heart shaped hole 148 points |
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Sweden Oscar Zia Human 130 points |
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Estonia Elina Born Kilimanjaro 126 points |
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United Kingdom Little Mix feat. Jason Derulo Secret love song 125 points |
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Spain Ángel Capel De promesas no sabes nada 122 points |
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Italy Jack Savoretti Catapult 105 points |
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Norway Sandra Lyng Night after night 96 points |
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United States Elle King Ex's & oh's 96 points |
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San Marino Annalisa Il diluvio universale 94 points |
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Australia Tina Arena The universe 82 points |
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Russia Maxim Fadeev Breach the line 79 points |
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Andorra AURYN feat. Anastacia Who's loving you 78 points |
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Monaco Maître Gims feat. Sia Je te pardonne 77 points |
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Mexico Jass Reyes Tainted 69 points |
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Philippines Jessica Sanchez feat. Ne-Yo Tonight 64 points |
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Switzerland Zazou #Iloveyou 63 points |
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Chile Francisca Valenzuela Prenderemos fuego al cielo 63 points |
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Ireland Erica Jennings Leading me home 61 points |
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Belgium Camillefois Coffe & dreams 58 points |
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Portugal Agir Como ela á bela 54 points |
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Iceland Glowie Party 50 points |
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Poland Sylwia Grzeszczak Karuzela 49 points |
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Malta Ira Losco Chameleon 45 points |
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Japan Perfume Pick me up 38 points |
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Canada Alessia Cara Here 31 points |
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France Shy'm Tandem 27 points |
Semi Final One
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Australia Tina Arena The universe 98 points |
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Ireland Erica Jennings Leading me home 92 points |
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Iceland Glowie Party 86 points |
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Japan Perfume Pick me up 86 points |
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Chile Francisca Valenzuela Prenderemos fuego al cielo 76 points |
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Monaco Maître Gims feat. Sia Je te pardonne 75 points |
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Estonia Elina Born Kilimanjaro 69 points |
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Malta Ira Losco Chameleon 66 points |
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Canada Alessia Cara Here 63 points |
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Russia Maxim Fadeev Breach the line 60 points |
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11 / Wildcard
Philippines Jessica Sanchez feat. Ne-Yo Tonight 59 points |
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Cyprus RadioAct Me n myself 56 points |
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India Aishwarya Rai & Martin Henderson Arrogance, pride & vanity 55 points |
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Netherlands Rochelle All night long 55 points |
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Lebanon Yasmine Hamdan Nediya 51 points |
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Kosovo Dhurata Dora A bombi 41 points |
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Dominica Michele Henderson Pani pawol 40 points |
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South Africa Andriëtte Norman Storm in my hart 30 points |
Semi Final Two
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United Kingdom Little Mix feat. Jason Derulo Secret love song 112 points |
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Denmark Simone Heart shaped hole 95 points |
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Sweden Oscar Zia Human 95 points |
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Norway Sandra Lyng Night after night 90 points |
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Andorra AURYN feat. Anastacia Who's loving you 85 points |
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Poland Sylwia Grzeszczak Karuzela 77 points |
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San Marino Annalisa Il diluvio universale 71 points |
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Mexico Jass Reyes Tainted 71 points |
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United States Elle King Ex's & oh's 69 points |
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Portugal Agir Como ela á bela 66 points |
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Ukraine Vremya i Steklo Imya 505 63 points |
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Albania Enxhi Nasufi Save me 62 points |
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Finland Mikael Saari On it goes 60 points |
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Hungary Freddie Neked nem kell 57 points |
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Turkey Sibel Tüzün feat. Iskender Paydas Ask bize yeter 38 points |
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Greece Maria Panosian Infected love 29 points |
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Czech Republic ATMO Music feat. Jakub Dekan Ráno 20 points |
