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​​Welcome to Sydney
"Iconic Cityscapes"

Welcome to Sydney, the dazzling gem of Australia's east coast! Get ready to be captivated by a city that effortlessly blends natural beauty, iconic landmarks, and a vibrant cultural scene, offering an unforgettable adventure down under. As you arrive in Sydney, be greeted by the majestic Sydney Opera House, an architectural masterpiece that has become a global symbol of the city. Marvel at its striking sails against the backdrop of the sparkling Sydney Harbour, a sight that will take your breath away. Embark on a leisurely stroll along the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, where panoramic views of the city and harbor unfold before your eyes. Immerse yourself in the city's rich cultural tapestry as you explore its vibrant neighborhoods. Discover the trendy and artistic enclave of Surry Hills, where stylish boutiques, eclectic cafes, and hidden art galleries await your exploration. Delve into the historic Rocks district, where cobblestone streets lead you to charming pubs, lively markets, and captivating stories of Sydney's convict past. For beach lovers, Sydney offers a coastal paradise. Sink your toes into the golden sands of Bondi Beach, where surfers ride the waves and sun-seekers bask under the warm Australian sun. Take a coastal walk along the breathtaking cliffs of the Bondi to Coogee route, revealing stunning vistas and hidden coves along the way. Indulge your taste buds in Sydney's thriving food scene, where international flavors and fresh local produce take center stage. Feast on delectable seafood at the Sydney Fish Market, savor multicultural delights at bustling food markets, and explore the gourmet dining experiences offered by world-class restaurants. Pair your meals with exquisite wines from the nearby Hunter Valley, renowned for its vineyards and cellar doors. Sydney's cultural calendar is packed with events and festivals that celebrate art, music, and vibrant traditions. Witness the mesmerizing Vivid Sydney festival, where the city is transformed into a dazzling canvas of light and sound. Immerse yourself in the world-class performances of the Sydney Festival or experience the exhilaration of the Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks, lighting up the night sky in a spectacular display. Escape to the natural wonders that surround Sydney. Discover the awe-inspiring Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where dramatic cliffs, eucalyptus forests, and cascading waterfalls create a breathtaking backdrop. Explore the tranquil waters of the stunning Sydney Harbour National Park, home to secluded beaches, hidden hiking trails, and unique wildlife encounters. With its blend of natural beauty, iconic landmarks, and vibrant culture, Sydney invites you to embark on an extraordinary Australian adventure. Let the city's charm and laid-back atmosphere captivate you, as you create memories that will last a lifetime. So, come and immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Sydney, where sun, surf, and endless possibilities await you at every turn.
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Host City / Sydney, Australia
Venue / Hordern Pavilion
Hosts / Julia Zemiro and Andrew O'Keefe

Participating countries / 45
Debuting countries / Papua New Guinea
Returning countries / Belgium, Iceland, Portugal, Russia and Singapore
Countries taking a break / Cuba, Ireland, Maldives, Netherlands and Puerto Rico

Debuting players / None

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Returning Artists

Annalisa / 5 times for San Marino and 3 times for Italy / her best result being 6th
Sergey Lazarev / for Russia / Silver Meddalist
Pablo Alborán / twice for Andorra and Spain and once for Portugal / Silver Medallist
Rasmus Seebach / for Denmark / his best result being 4th
Ed Sheeran / for United Kingdom / Global Music Champion
Evridiki / for Cyprus / her best result being 10th
Anitta / for Brazil / not qualifying for the final
Galena / for Bulgaria / not qualifying for the final
Morat / twice for Colombia and once for Mexico / Global Music Champion
Shania Twain / for Canada / her best result being 8th
Anabela Atijas / once for Serbia and once for Bosnia-Herzegovina / her best result being 17th
Demy / for Greece / Silver Medallist
Freddie / for Hungary / his best result being 6th
Marija Serifovic / for Serbia / Silver Medallist
Antonio José / for Colombia / placing 23rd
Anxhela Peristeri / for Albania / placing 26th
Baby K / for San Marino / placing 13th
Ben Hazlewood / for Australia / Silver Medallist
Donkeyboy / for Norway / not qualifying for the final
Hildur / for Iceland / not qualifying for the final
Jorge Blanco / for Mexico / placing 16th
Jovana Nikolic / for Serbia / placing 4th
Luca Little / for Switzerland / placing 24th
Victor Drija / for Venezuela / placing 11th

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / Denmark, New Zealand and United Kingdom, 4
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / France, Belgium and Switzerland
Countries receiving points from most juries / Israel and Portugal, 19
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Russia in 6th with 10 points from Australia, France, Andorra, Hungary and Turkey as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Australia in 20th getting 12 points from United Kingdom

For the first half of the voting it seemed to be a battle between Russia and Kazakhstan, but halfway through, things changed and the high marks started flying in other directions. When all the votes had settled down, Portugal had the most and was awarded with their 6th gold medal. United Kingdom almost caught up towards the end, but had to settle for the silver, while Italy took the bronze. Denmark and Spain rounded up the top 5.

Portugal is one of the founding members of Global Music and has to date competed 126 times, reaching 69 finals with 24 top 10 finishes. They started out strongly with 3 top 10 results in their first four attempts, before it went downhill fast. Portugal bounced back though, and claimed their first gold medal in GM11, when David Fonseca's ballad scored a lot of top marks. The results then went up and down, and Portugal quite often missed the final, but other victories followed at the voices of Rosa Negra in GM46, Catarina Pereira in GM52 and again in GM99 with Kika winning in between in GM87. And now Fernando Daniel brings back the contest to Portugal, who just returned to the contest with a new HoD, Yuly. Well done, Portugal, Fernando Daniel and Yuly!

The Winner

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Scoreboards and Live Voting

Live voting
Scoreboard final
Scoreboard semi final one
Scoreboard semi final two
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Calendar

November 4th - 14th / Vote in the semi finals
November 16th - 25th / Vote in the final
Until November 30th / Submit song for Global Music / 143 - The sooner the better!
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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
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Watching the Videos

All the videos are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic
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The Final

01
Portugal
Fernando Daniel
Espera
​117 points
02
United Kingdom
Ed Sheeran
​Perfect
​114 points
03
Italy
Alfie Arcuri
If  they only knew
​108 points
04
Denmark
Rasmus Seebach
Tusind farver
100 points
05
Spain
Pablo Alborán
​Saturno
​91 points
06
Russia
Sergey Lazarev
Breaking away
​91 points
07
Kazakhstan
Ali Okapov
​Suyer edim
​91 points
08
Serbia
Jovana Nikolic & Marija Serifovic
​Nismo smerli
​89 points
09
New Zealand
Ben Hazlewood
​Wanted
​89 points
10
Japan
Sekai no Owari
​Never ending world
​84 points
11
Liechtenstein
Ben Zucker
​Na und!
​82 points
12
Belgium
Milo Meskens
​New beginning
​82 points
13
Israel
Itzik Orlev
​Hashem echad
​81 points
14
Colombia
Morat
​Amor con hielo
​75 points
15
Andorra
Antonio José
​Me haces falta
​70 points
16
Hungary
Freddie
​Nincsen holnap
​67 points
17
France
Tydiaz
​Claro de luna
​64 points
18
Morocco
Sofia Karlberg
​A bible of mermaid pictures
​62 points
19
San Marino
Annalisa
Direzione la vita
​59 points
20
Australia
Vance Joy
​Lay it on me
55 points
21
United States
Iyeoka Okoawo
​Simply falling
​49 points
22
Singapore
Baby K feat. Andrés Ceballos
​Locos valientes
​42 points
23
Sweden
Maja Francis
​Last days of dancing
​42 points
24
Norway
Donkeyboy
​Kaleidoscope
​40 points
25
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Anabela
​Emotivno labilna
​35 points
26
South Korea
Sunmi
​Gashina
​35 points

Semi Final One

01
Denmark
Rasmus Seebach
Tusind farver
​103 points
02
Portugal
Fernando Daniel
Espera
​102 points
03
Italy
Alfie Arcuri
If  they only knew
​94 points
04
Israel
Itzik Orlev
​Hashem echad
​89 points
05
Colombia
Morat
​Amor con hielo
​87 points
06
New Zealand
Ben Hazlewood
​Wanted
​80 points
07
Hungary
Freddie
​Nincsen holnap
73 points
08
Morocco
Sofia Karlberg
​A bible of mermaid pictures
​66 points
09
Belgium
Milo Meskens
​New beginning
​66 points
10
Kazakhstan
Ali Okapov
​Suyer edim
​63 points
11
Switzerland
Luca Little
​Like fireflies
​59 points
12
Poland
LemON
​Jutro
​56 points
13
Mexico
Saak feat. Jorge Blanco
​Una noche
​53 points
14
Albania
Anxhela Peristeri
​Genjeshtar
51 points
15
South Africa
Rinel Day
​Dit staan in die sterre
​47 points
16
Iceland
Hildur
​Full of you
46 points
17
Venezuela
Sergioandré feat. Victor Drija
​Como un angel
​45 points
18
Brazil
Anitta & Alesso
​Is that for me
​41 points
19
Turkey
Cagatay Akman
​Bizim hikaye
​33 points
20
China
Karry Wang
​Become a gentleman
​22 points

Semi Final Two

01
United Kingdom
Ed Sheeran
​Perfect
​114 points
02
Andorra
Antonio José
​Me haces falta
​111 points
03
Russia
Sergey Lazarev
Breaking away
​91 points
04
Liechtenstein
Ben Zucker
​Na und!
​88 points
05
Serbia
Jovana Nikolic & Marija Serifovic
​Nismo smerli
​86 points
06
France
Tydiaz
​Claro de luna
​82 points
07
South Korea
Sunmi
​Gashina
​75 points
08
United States
Iyeoka Okoawo
​Simply falling
​74 points
09
Japan
Sekai no Owari
​Never ending world
​73 points
10
Norway
Donkeyboy
​Kaleidoscope
64 points
11 / Wildcard
Singapore
Baby K feat. Andrés Ceballos
​Locos valientes
​64 points
12
Canada
Shania Twain
​Life's about to get good
​60 points
13
Germany
Elif
Unter meiner Haut
​58 points
14
Papua New Guinea
Ria Numia feat. Jagarizzar
​Knocking
​52 points
15
Malta
Aidan
Rule the world
​47 points
16
Uganda
Michael Kiwanuka
​Love & hate
​47 points
17
Bulgaria
Fiki & Galena
​Izneverish li mi
​46 points
18
Cyprus
Evridiki feat. Demy
​To móno pou thymámai
​45 points
19
Greece
Nomisma
​Vicini o lontani
​43 points
20
Monaco
Bigflo & Oli
​Dommage
​14 points
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