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​​Welcome to Ottawa
"the grandeur of canada"

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Welcome to Ottawa, the vibrant capital of Canada, where history, culture, and natural beauty converge to create an unforgettable destination in the heart of the country! Prepare to be captivated by a city that offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern sophistication, inviting you to embark on a memorable Canadian adventure. As you arrive in Ottawa, be greeted by the majestic Parliament Hill, an iconic symbol of Canadian democracy and heritage. Marvel at the stunning Gothic Revival architecture and witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony, a time-honored tradition that reflects the country's rich history. Immerse yourself in Ottawa's cultural tapestry as you explore its world-class museums and galleries. Discover the captivating exhibits at the National Gallery of Canada, home to an extensive collection of Canadian and international art. Delve into the fascinating stories of Canada's past at the Canadian Museum of History, where interactive displays and artifacts bring history to life. Ottawa's picturesque setting along the banks of the Ottawa River offers a myriad of outdoor activities. Take a leisurely stroll or bike ride along the scenic pathways that line the river, immersing yourself in the city's natural beauty. Explore the Gatineau Park just a short drive away, where hiking trails, pristine lakes, and panoramic viewpoints await, providing a tranquil escape from city life. For culinary enthusiasts, Ottawa's food scene is a delightful blend of flavors and influences. Savor delicious poutine, a Canadian delicacy of crispy fries topped with cheese curds and gravy, or indulge in mouthwatering maple syrup-infused dishes that celebrate the country's iconic flavor. The city's multicultural neighborhoods offer a diverse array of international cuisines, from French bistros to ethnic eateries, satisfying every palate. Ottawa's festive spirit shines through its lively events and celebrations. Join in the excitement of Canada Day, where the city comes alive with fireworks, concerts, and festivities. Experience the spectacular sound and light show, "Northern Lights," illuminating Parliament Hill with breathtaking visuals and captivating storytelling. Shopping enthusiasts will find an array of unique boutiques, artisanal shops, and bustling markets in Ottawa. Explore the trendy boutiques of the ByWard Market, where fashion, art, and local crafts come together in a vibrant setting. Discover one-of-a-kind souvenirs and handcrafted treasures, allowing you to take a piece of Ottawa's charm home with you. With its rich history, cultural vibrancy, and picturesque landscapes, Ottawa beckons you to embrace its Canadian spirit. Let the city's warm hospitality, diverse experiences, and authentic charm captivate you as you explore its treasures, indulge in its flavors, and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. So, come and experience the allure of Ottawa, where Canada's heart beats, and where unforgettable moments await at every turn.
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Host City / Ottawa, Canada
Venue / Canadian Tire Centre
Hosts / Melanie Fiona, Shawn Mendes, Celine Dion, Chad Kroeger, Nelly Furtado and Garou

Participating countries / 44
Debuting countries / East Timor
Returning countries / Iceland, Kenya, Mexico, Papua New Guinea and South Africa
Countries taking a break / Andorra, Chile, Kuwait, Portugal and Swaziland

Debuting players / None
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Returning Artists

Tamta / 3 times for Georgia and Cyprus and twice for Greece / her best result being 5th
David Guetta / 4 times for France and twice for United States / Double Global Music Champion
Sia Furler / 3 times for Australia and once for Solomon Islands and Monaco / Global Music Champion
Julie Berthelsen / for Denmark / Global Music Champion
Morat / 3 times for Colombia and once for Mexico / Global Music Champion
Mylène Farmer / twice for France and once for Canada and Monaco / Bronze Medallist
Anxhela Peristeri / for Albania / her best result being 26th
India Martínez / for Andorra / her best result being 17th
Martina Stoessel / for Argentina, Andorra and Venezuela / her best result being 19th
Armin van Buuren / for Netherlands / his best result being 5th
Elodie Di Patrizi / for Italy and San Marino / not qualifying for the final
Natasha Bedingfield / for United Kingdom and Liechtenstein / her best result being 12th
Diego Torres / for Argentina / placing 20th
Ioana Ignat / for Romania / placing 13th
Javier Colon / for United States / placing 12th
Jess Glynne / for United Kingdom / her best result being 15th
Kim Bo Kyung / for South Korea / placing 9th
La Bronze / for Morocco / not qualifying for the final
LP / for United States / Global Music Champion
Malika Ayane / for San Marino / not qualifying for the final
Michael Schulte / for Liechtenstein / placing 10th
Michele Bravi / for Italy / placing 16th
Milica Pavlovic / for Serbia / placing 26th
Stella Mwangi / for Kenya / not qualifying for the final

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / Monaco, 5
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Switzerland, Germany and Russia
Countries receiving points from most juries / Nigeria, 19
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Netherlands in 4th with 10 points from Turkey, San Marino and Nigeria as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Turkey in 24th getting 12 points from South Korea

Though in general it was a very close race, Nigeria did pull away from the rest, gaining a comfortable lead, and with noone being able to close the gap, Nigeria could triumph for the first time. Monaco took home the silver medal, and South Korea won the bronze - their second consecutive top 5 finish. Netherlands - also with a second consecutive top 5 result - and New Zealand rounded out the top 5. 

Nigeria debuted in GM52, made it to the final in the following edition and reached the top 5 in its third attempt. After a break the country came back and achieved another top 10 result, which did not happen every other day for African nations, and in GM77 Nigeria finished on the podium for the first time, when Ty Bello took home a bronze medal. Despite this success, they skipped the contest again, but returned about a year later. After a few editions when they only reached the final once, Nigeria seemed to give up, but after a hiatus of almost 5 years, they came back as recently as GM148 and achieved their best result to date, with Jacob Banks winning the silver. And now just 2 editions later, Nigeria takes the last step to the top of the podium claiming gold with Cobhams Asuquo. Nigeria has now participated 18 times, been in 9 finals, reached the top 10 seven times and won 3 medals. This is the second gold medal for HoD, Gretchen, who also triumphed with Egypt recently. Well done Nigeria, Cobhams Asuquo and Gretchen!

The Winner

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Scoreboards and Live Voting

Live voting
Scoreboard final
Scoreboard semi final one
Scoreboard semi final two​

Deadlines

August 15th / Voting in the semi finals
August 15th / Nominating an artist for Global Music Royalty

August 26th / Voting in the final and for Global Music Royalty
August 31st / Submitting a song for Global Music / 151 

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
Nigeria
Cobhams Asuquo
​Empty
​143 points
02
Monaco
David Guetta & Sia
​Flames
​121 points
03
South Korea
Kim Bo Kyung
​Shine
​98 points
04
Netherlands
Armin van Buuren
​feat. James Newman
​Therapy
​95 points
05
New Zealand
The Chain Gang of 1974 
​​feat. Alisa Xayalith
​Forget
​94 points
06
Venezuela
Juan Carlos
​Seremos héroes
​92 points
07
Norway
Ruben
​Walls
​92 points
08
Romania
Havana & Ioana Ignat
​Vivere
​90 points
09
Italy
Elodie & Michele Bravi 
​​feat. Gué Pequeno
Nero bali
​90 points
10
​United Kingdom
Jess Glynne
I'll be there
​84 points
11
Canada
Mylène Farmer & LP
​N'oublie pas
​84 points
12
Cyprus
Tamta
Tag you in my sky
​77 points
13
Denmark
Julie
​Every little part of me
​74 points
14
San Marino
Malika Ayane
​Senza fare sul serio
​67 points
15
Argentina
Diego Torres
​Iguales
66 points
16
Kenya
Stella Mwangi & Alexandra Rotan
​You got me
​63 points
17
Liechtenstein
Michael Schulte
​Heard you crying
​63 points
18
France
L.E.J
​Acrobates
​58 points
19
Switzerland
FRAiSSiNET
​Arrête
​57 points
20
Germany
Kasalla
​Alle jläser huh
​54 points
21
Dominican Republic
Javier Colon feat. Natasha Bedingfield
​As long as we got love
​52 points
22
Greece
Vasilis Papakonstantinou
​Afto pou perimenoume
​47 points
23
Spain
Adrián Martín feat. India Martínez
90 minutos
​46 points
24
Turkey
Demet Sagiroglu
​Acik cay
​41 points
25
China
Hua Chenyu feat. Aska Yang
​The king & the beggar
​34 points
26
Iceland
Fókus Hópurinn
​Battleline
​32 points

Semi Final One

01
​United Kingdom
Jess Glynne
I'll be there
​97 points
02
Cyprus
Tamta
Tag you in my sky
​87 points
03
Nigeria
Cobhams Asuquo
​Empty
​87 points
04
Denmark
Julie
​Every little part of me
​81 points
05
New Zealand
The Chain Gang of 1974
​feat. Alisa Xayalith
​Forget
​80 points
06
Iceland
Fókus Hópurinn
​Battleline
​76 points
07
Switzerland
FRAiSSiNET
​Arrête
​75 points
08
Liechtenstein
Michael Schulte
​Heard you crying
​72 points
09
Spain
Adrián Martín feat. India Martínez
90 minutos
​69 points
10
Argentina
Diego Torres
​Iguales
​65 points
11
South Africa
Caroline Grace
​Eindelose liefde
​64 points
12
Sweden
Hymner feat. Alessandra
​Bicycle
​63 points
13
Mexico
Alexander Acha feat. Zuria Vega
​Amor sincero
​57 points
14 
Colombia
Tini feat. Morat
​Consejo de amor
​56 points
15
Poland
Saszan
Nie chce ciebie mniej
​56 points
16
Bulgaria
Alisia
​Machkay
​50 points
17
United States
Kelsea Ballerini
​Unapologetically
​44 points
18
Serbia
Milica Pavlovic
​Selfi
​41 points
19
Russia
AKVA
​Cheloveku nuzhen chelovek
​39 points
20
East Timor
Marvi
​Aman heroi
​17 points

Semi Final Two

01
San Marino
Malika Ayane
​Senza fare sul serio
95 points
02
Kenya
Stella Mwangi & Alexandra Rotan
​You got me
​85 points
03
Dominican Republic
Javier Colon feat. Natasha Bedingfield
​As long as we got love
​81 points
04
Turkey
Demet Sagiroglu
​Acik cay
​80 points
05
Romania
Havana & Ioana Ignat
​Vivere
​77 points
06
Italy
Elodie & Michele Bravi
​feat. Gué Pequeno
Nero bali
​75 points
07
Monaco
David Guetta & Sia
​Flames
​73 points
08
Venezuela
Juan Carlos
​Seremos héroes
​72 points
09
Germany
Kasalla
​Alle jläser huh
​70 points
10
France
L.E.J
​Acrobates
​69 points
11 / Wildcard
Norway
Ruben
​Walls
​68 points
12
Papua New Guinea
Ngaiire
​Diggin
​62 points
13
Malta
Caravãna Sun
Beauty & the pain
​62 points
14
Morocco
La Bronze
​Rois de nous
​55 points
15
Hungary
Yesyes
​I let you run away
​48 points
16
Czech Republic
Kate Matl
Never be my bae
​46 points
17
Albania
Anxhela Peristeri 
​​feat. Marcus Marchado
​Bye bye
​23 points
18
Israel
Balkan Beat Box
​I trusted u
​22 points
DNF
Australia
Amy Shark
​I said hi
​55 points
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