Welcome to Dublin
"Drinking in History"
A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination. Founded as a Viking settlement in the 9th century, this sprawling urban center often surprises visitors with its sheer size. Nearly 2 million people live in the greater Dublin region, which represents well over a third of Ireland's total population. The city center, however, remains a relatively compact area, easily explored on foot or by bicycle. To experience the garrulous locals and their culture in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, spend some time in a traditional pub - a staple of Dublin's social life and a favorite stop for the majority of the city's foreign visitors.
Host City / Dublin, Ireland
Venue / The Helix
Hosts / Sinead O'Connor, Liam Neeson and Colin Farrell
Participating countries / 34
Debuting countries / Ukraine
Returning countries / Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Finland, Hungary and Macedonia
Withdrawing countries / Andorra, Belgium, China, Colombia, Morocco, Poland and Venezuela
Debuting players / Alexis for Hungary and Mazarra for Bulgaria
Venue / The Helix
Hosts / Sinead O'Connor, Liam Neeson and Colin Farrell
Participating countries / 34
Debuting countries / Ukraine
Returning countries / Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Finland, Hungary and Macedonia
Withdrawing countries / Andorra, Belgium, China, Colombia, Morocco, Poland and Venezuela
Debuting players / Alexis for Hungary and Mazarra for Bulgaria
Returning Artists
Akcent / for Romania / Silver Medallist
Alejandro Sanz / for Spain / placing 15th Despina Vandi / for Greece / Bronze Medallist Ines / for Estonia / placing 19th Land & Synir / for Iceland / placing 27th Nadiyah / for France / Bronze Medallist Nena / for Germany / placing 9th Rebeka Dremelj / for Slovenia / placing 7th Sissel / for Norway / Silver Medallist |
The Result
Countries receiving most 12 points / Croatia, Germany, Greece, Israel, Monaco, Portugal, Romania and Sweden, 2
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Germany
Countries receiving points from most juries / Monaco and Turkey, 15
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / France in 11th place with 10 points from Ireland, Albania and Turkey as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Germany in 24th place getting 12 points from Monaco and Ireland
Once again the lead changed hands several times during the voting. Germany started off strong, but faded quickly, and in stead Greece, France and Sweden fought hard. In the end, however, it was Hungary who collected the most points and claimed victory. Turkey and Netherlands took the silver and bronze respectively, while Monaco and Croatia rounded out the top 5.
Hungary debuted as recently as GM12 and kicked off their career with a bang winning the silver medal. Still, they did not return in the next edition, but - under a new HoD - came back this edition with a bang, claiming the gold in only their second participation. Well done Hungary, Lola and Alexis!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Germany
Countries receiving points from most juries / Monaco and Turkey, 15
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / France in 11th place with 10 points from Ireland, Albania and Turkey as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Germany in 24th place getting 12 points from Monaco and Ireland
Once again the lead changed hands several times during the voting. Germany started off strong, but faded quickly, and in stead Greece, France and Sweden fought hard. In the end, however, it was Hungary who collected the most points and claimed victory. Turkey and Netherlands took the silver and bronze respectively, while Monaco and Croatia rounded out the top 5.
Hungary debuted as recently as GM12 and kicked off their career with a bang winning the silver medal. Still, they did not return in the next edition, but - under a new HoD - came back this edition with a bang, claiming the gold in only their second participation. Well done Hungary, Lola and Alexis!
The Winner
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 Monegasque and Estonian ones are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic