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​​Welcome to Accra
"Colourful Coastlines"

Welcome to Accra, the captivating jewel of West Africa, where vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality await to make your journey an unforgettable one. Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of traditions that echo through the streets of Accra. Explore the historic forts and castles that stand as poignant reminders of the city's past, and experience the pulsating rhythms of traditional music and dance that celebrate its vibrant heritage. Let the golden beaches and azure waters of Accra's coastline enchant you. Relax under the warm sun, take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters, or indulge in thrilling water sports. At Labadi Beach, the heart of Accra's coastal charm, you'll find a paradise of relaxation and fun. Delight your taste buds with the tantalizing flavors of Ghanaian cuisine. From the aromatic spices of hearty stews to the succulent grills found at bustling street stalls, Accra offers a gastronomic adventure that will leave you craving for more. Immerse yourself in a world of creativity at Accra's vibrant markets and galleries. Discover unique arts and crafts, from colorful textiles to intricate beadwork, all handcrafted by talented local artisans. Join in the exuberance of Accra's colorful festivals. From the joyous rhythms of Homowo to the lively celebrations of the Chale Wote Street Art Festival, you'll experience a burst of energy and a deep sense of community. Venture into nature's hidden treasures in and around Accra. Explore the lush botanical gardens of Aburi, hike through the scenic landscapes of Kakum National Park, or set out on a thrilling canopy walk among ancient treetops. As the sun sets, Accra comes alive with an electric energy. Experience the city's vibrant nightlife, with its trendy bars, bustling clubs, and live music venues. Dance to the beat of highlife music, and revel in the contagious enthusiasm that fills the air. Accra's warmth extends beyond its climate, as the locals welcome you with open arms and genuine smiles. Experience the hospitality that Ghana is renowned for, as friendly faces invite you to share in their stories and customs. Accra offers a world of wonders to captivate every traveler's heart. Whether you seek cultural immersion, pristine beaches, thrilling adventures, or simply a taste of Africa's soul, this vibrant city has it all. Let the allure of Accra beckon you to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Your adventure to the heart of West Africa's spirit and culture begins here. Discover the magic of Accra and create memories that will stay with you forever.
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Host City / Accra, Ghana
Venue / Ghana National Theatre
Hosts / Akumaa Mama Zimbi and Abraham Attah

Participating countries / 46
Debuting countries / Cambodia
Returning countries / Costa Rica, Liechtenstein, Netherlands and Vietnam
Withdrawing countries / Brunei, Bulgaria, Mali and Puerto Rico

Debuting players / Yan for Vietnam
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Returning Artists

Il Volo / 3 times for Italy and San Marino / Global Music Champions
Julie Berthelsen / for Denmark / Global Music Champion

Faydee / 3 times for Lebanon and once for Bulgaria and Uzbekistan / his best result being 8th
Kendji Girac / for France / Double Global Music Champion
Polina Gagarina / for Russia / Bronze Medallist
Becky G / for Mexico / Bronze Medallist
Claudio Capéo / twice for Monaco and once for France / his best result being 7th
Indila / twice for France and once for Comoros / Double Global Music Champion
Luca Hänni / for Switzerland / hist best result being 5th
Mahmut Orhan / for Turkey / Silver Medallist
Paola Foka / twice for Cyprus and once for Greece / not qualifying for the final
Franziska Wiese / for Liechtenstein / Double Global Music Champion
Sebastián Yatra / for Colombia / his best result being 15th
Camila Gallardo / for Chile / placing 19th
Lasso / for Venezuela / placing 16th
Liamoo / for Sweden / placing 23rd
Natti Natasha / for Dominican Republic / placing 15th
Percance / for Costa Rica / not qualifying for the final
​Xhensila Myrtezaj / for Albania / not qualifying for the final

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / United Kingdom, 5
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Hungary, Cambodia, China, Belgium and Poland
Countries receiving points from most juries / Sweden, 20
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / China in 10th with 10 points from Vietnam, Greece and Russia as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Hungary in 25th getting 12 points from Switzerland

It was really close, but we did not get a fourth consecutive tie, as United Kingdom managed to stay a single point ahead of Sweden after a fierce battle throughout the voting. Italy took home the bronze medal just ahead of Netherlands with Switzerland rounding out the top 5.

United Kingdom debuted way back in GM03 with Sugababes taking home the bronze medal. Several other top 10 results followed, before they could claim victory for the first time with Des'ree in GM19. Other victories followed in GM26, 38, and 40 with Shayne Ward, James Morrison & Nelly Furtado and Duffy respectively, before the current HoD, Per, took over the UK in GM60. In only his second participation for the country, he won its 5th gold medal, when Alexandra Burke finished on top. Adele and Lawson brought the UK more gold in GM64 and 86 respectively, before Olly Murs - with the help from Demi Lovato - and Ellie Goulding won back-to-back editions in GM109 and 110. Years & Years then won in GM117 with Adele taking home the trophy for a second time just two editions later. Ed Sheeran did it again for the Brits in GM134 and in GM138 Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson triumphed. In GM148 Calum Scott finished on top of the scoreboard and now Mabel brings home a record breaking 15th trophy to the british isles. United Kingdom has now taken part 151 times, and is thus one of the most faithfull countries in GM. Their track record is also very impressive. They have been to 137 finals, reaching the top 10 in 74 of those and winning a total of 31 medals! This gold medal is the 11th for Per, who also brought Australia gold in the past. Well done United Kingdom, Mabel and Per! 

The Winner

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Scoreboards and Live Voting

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

Deadlines

April 9th / Voting in the semi finals
April 9th / Nominating an artist for Global Music Royalty

April 22nd / Voting in the final and for Global Music Royalty
May 2nd / Submitting a song for the next edition of Global Music

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
United Kingdom
Mabel
​Don't call me up
​126 points
02
Sweden
Hanna Ferm & Liamoo
​Hold you
​125 points
03
Italy
Il Volo
​Musica che resta
​108 points
04
Netherlands
Suzan & Freek
​Als het avond is
​106 points
05
Switzerland
Luca Hänni
Signs
​94 points
06
Denmark
Julie & Nina
​League of light
​93 points
07
San Marino
Loredana Bertè
​Cosa ti spetti da me
​92 points
08
​South Korea
Michelle Lee
​Without you
​88 points
09
Liechtenstein
Franziska Wiese
​Ich tanz im Regen
​87 points
10
China
Sandy Lam
​Breathe in breathe out
​86 points
11
United States
Chris Medina
​What are words
​77 points
12
Cambodia
Laura Mam
​Yosop yulsong
​75 points
13
Monaco
Claudio Capéo & Kendji Girac
​Que Dieu me pardonne
​75 points
14
Lithuania
Beissoul & Einius
​Innocent black coffee
​74 points
15
Vietnam
Bui Anh Tuan feat. YanBi
​Giac mo
​71 points
16
Ethiopia
Endegna
​Fikir
​58 points
17
​Morocco
Al Andaluz Project
​La galana y el mar
​57 points
18
Ghana
MzVee feat. Article Wan
​We run dem
​55 points
19
Colombia
Sebastián Yatra
​Cristina
​55 points
20
South Africa
Liza Brönner
​Emosioneel
​53 points
21
Belgium
Kenn Colt feat. Jaimes
​Better days
​50 points
22
Albania
Pirro Cako & Xhensila Myrtezaj
​Sekreti im
49 points
23
Germany
Fabrice Noel
Eigentlich nein
​48 points
24
Greece
Tony Vlachos
​Baila jazz
​48 points
25
Hungary
AWS
​Fekete részem
​42 points
26
Canada
Arkells
​Hand me downs
​22 points

Semi Final One

01
Netherlands
Suzan & Freek
​Als het avond is
​111 points
02
United States
Chris Medina
​What are words
​93 points
03
Switzerland
Luca Hänni
Signs
​83 points
04
Vietnam
Bui Anh Tuan feat. YanBi
​Giac mo
​81 points
05
Germany
Fabrice Noel
Eigentlich nein
​80 points
06
Cambodia
Laura Mam
​Yosop yulsong
​79 points
07
Monaco
Claudio Capéo & Kendji Girac
​Que Dieu me pardonne
​73 points
08
Belgium
Kenn Colt feat. Jaimes
​Better days
​70 points
09
Ethiopia
Endegna
​Fikir
​70 points
10
Denmark
Julie & Nina
​League of light
​65 points
11 / Wildcard
Liechtenstein
Franziska Wiese
​Ich tanz im Regen
65 points
12
Venezuela
Lasso & Camila Gallardo
​Un millón como tú
​59 points
13
India
Sanam
​Gulabi aankhen
​57 points
14
Serbia
Sofija Peric
​Aritmija
​57 points
15
Russia
Polina Gagarina
​Ne proshchu
57 points
16
Mexico
Valentina
​A prueba de todo
​48 points
17
Dominican Republic
Natti Natasha & Becky G
​Sin pijama
​47 points
18
Lebanon
Faydee
Bang bang
45 points
19
Norway
Served feat. Julie Bjerre
​Tilbake til oss
​43 points
20
Czech Republic
Timmy White
​This is love
​32 points
21
Australia
Haiku Hands
​Dare you not to dance
​23 points

Semi Final Two

01
Sweden
Hanna Ferm & Liamoo
​Hold you
​127 points
02
San Marino
Loredana Bertè
​Cosa ti spetti da me
​103 points
03
Italy
Il Volo
​Musica che resta
​98 points
04
South Africa
Liza Brönner
​Emosioneel
​78 points
05
​South Korea
Michelle Lee
​Without you
​75 points
06
Colombia
Sebastián Yatra
​Cristina
​71 points
07
Albania
Pirro Cako & Xhensila Myrtezaj
​Sekreti im
​69 points
08
Greece
Tony Vlachos
​Baila jazz
​68 points
09
China
Sandy Lam
​Breathe in breathe out
​58 points
10
Canada
Arkells
​Hand me downs
​55 points
11
Turkey
Mahmut Orhan feat. Irina Rimes
​Schhh
​55 points
12
Cyprus
Paola Foka
​Persatiki
​53 points
13
Spain
Alfred García
​De la tierra hasta marte
​45 points
14
New Zealand
Marley Sola
Believe
​44 points
15
Andorra
Decai
​Que caprichoso es el amor
​43 points
16
France
Indila
​Tourner dans la vide
​43 points
17
Poland
Neena
​The game
​37 points
18
Argentina
Chano
​Carnavalintro
​35 points
19
Costa Rica
Percance
​Vete
​33 points
DNF
Israel
Hovi Star
​Silver spoon
​86 points
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