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Barranquilla

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Barranquilla Carnaval
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​​Welcome to Barranquilla
"The big Carnival"

​Welcome to Barranquilla, the vibrant and lively heart of Colombia's Caribbean coast, where the spirit of music, culture, and celebration fills the air and beckons you to join in the joyous fiesta. Step into a city alive with color and energy, where the Caribbean breeze carries the enticing aroma of street food and the rhythm of traditional music. Barranquilla's warmth and hospitality welcome you like an old friend, inviting you to experience its captivating charm. As you wander through the bustling streets, you'll be enchanted by the colorful colonial architecture, each building telling a story of the city's rich history and diverse heritage. From charming plazas to lively markets, every corner reveals a new facet of Barranquilla's character. Music is the heartbeat of Barranquilla, and you'll soon find yourself swaying to the infectious rhythms of cumbia, vallenato, and salsa. Immerse yourself in the city's lively nightlife, where bars and clubs come alive with the joyous sounds of dancing and laughter. Barranquilla's carnival, one of the largest and most exuberant in the world, is a spectacle that must not be missed. Join in the colorful parades, adorned with elaborate costumes and masks, as the city comes alive with a whirlwind of energy and excitement. Indulge in the delectable flavors of Colombian cuisine, from savory arepas to succulent seafood dishes. Street vendors offer tantalizing treats, and local restaurants present a culinary journey that reflects the region's coastal bounty. For nature lovers, the nearby beaches of the Caribbean coast beckon you to unwind and soak in the sun. Explore the lush mangroves of Ciénaga de Mallorquín or venture to the nearby Tayrona National Park for a glimpse of untouched natural beauty. Barranquilla's cultural diversity is celebrated through its many festivals and events, where traditional customs and modern creativity coexist harmoniously. Embrace the sense of community and camaraderie as you join the locals in their joyous celebrations. The warmth of Barranquilla extends beyond its climate, as the locals' genuine friendliness and warmth create a sense of belonging. Here, you'll feel like part of the family, and the memories you create will stay with you long after you leave. Pack your bags and let Barranquilla's magnetic energy draw you to its spirited streets. From the lively festivals to the welcoming smiles, this captivating city promises an experience that will touch your soul and leave you with cherished memories. Discover the allure of Barranquilla - your extraordinary Colombian adventure begins now.
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Host City / Barranquilla, Colombia
Venue / Centro de Convenciones Puerta de Oro
Hosts / Juan Pablo Jaramillo and Sebastián Martínez

Participating countries / 39
Debuting countries / Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates
Returning countries / Andorra, Belgium, Chile, Poland and Vietnam
Withdrawing countries / Argentina, Greece, Hungary, India, Japan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Monaco, Thailand, United States and Yemen

Debuting players / Pawel for Poland
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Returning Artists

Carly Rae Jepsen / for Canada / her best result being 4th
Morat / 4 times for Colombia and once for Mexico / Global Music Champion
Guy Sebastian / 3 times for Australia and once for Malaysia / Global Music Champion
Helene Fischer / twice for Liechtenstein and once for Germany and Russia / Silver Medallist
Melendi / 3 times for Spain and once for Andorra / his best result being 5th
Nora Istrefi / 3 times for Kosovo and once for Albania / not qualifying for the final
Aitana Morales / twice for Andorra and once for Spain / her best result being 4th
Alfie Arcuri / for Italy / Global Music Champion
Claudia Faniello / for Malta / her best result being 16th
Dania Giò / for Switzerland / Silver Medallist
Javiera Mena / for Chile / her best result being 23rd
Alpha Blondy / for Ivory Coast / not qualifying for the final
Artik & Asti / for Ukraine / placing 4th
Esteman / for Colombia / placing 6th

Fernando Daniel / for Portugal / Global Music Champion
Irkenc Hyka / for Albania / not qualifying for the final
Jake Reese / for Liechtenstein / placing 24th
Kristian Kostov / for Bulgaria / placing 24th
Mabel McVey / for United Kingdom / Global Music Champion
Roksana Wegiel / for Poland / placing 15th
Sara Jovanovic / for Serbia / not qualifying for the final

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / Chile, 7
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Switzerland, Cuba, South Korea, Czech Republic, Sweden, Italy and Netherlands
Countries receiving points from most juries / Italy, Poland and Switzerland, 17
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Poland in 7th with 10 points from Italy and Turkey as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Czech Republic in 26th getting 12 points from Vietnam

Chile took the lead with the first jury and never gave that lead away, collecting the top mark 7 times along the way! Towards the end, the points became fewer and the competitors came closer - but never close enough to snatch the trophy. Italy settled into the runner-up position, giving singer Alfie Arcuri his 4th medal in 4 participations! Zimbabwe took home the bronze - their first medal ever - and Switzerland and United Kingdom rounded out the top 5.

Chile debuted in GM25 but did not become a regular until GM67. Barbara Muñoz gave Chile their first top 10 result in GM69 and only 3 editions after that was bettered by Denise Rosenthal and Neven Ilic's 7th place. A result which has stood as Chile's best all the way up until now. Following a long break, Chile returned to the contest this edition with a new HoD. With 7 top marks this is a remarkable comeback. Chile has now competed 56 times but has only been to 23 finals and reached the top 10 on 4 occasions. This is Chile's first medal, but it is of the purest gold. Well done Karla Grunewaldt, Chile and Anthony!

The Winner

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Scoreboards and Live Voting

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

Deadlines

September 18th / Voting in the semi finals
September 18th / Nominating an artist for Global Music Royalty

September 28th / Voting in the final and for Global Music Royalty
October 4th / 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
Chile
Karla Grunewaldt
​Desatar
​118 points
02
Italy
Alfie Arcuri
​Same
​110 points
03
Zimbabwe
Donel
​Planets
​104 points
04
Switzerland
Dania Giò
​If u don't luv me now
​98 points
05
United Kingdom
Freya Ridings
​Castles
​95 points
06
Canada
Carly Rae Jepsen
​Too much
​89 points
07
Poland
B-OK feat. Roxie & Kristian Kostov
​Live it up
​87 points
08
United Arab Emirates
Shébani
​Scylla
​72 points
09
Belgium
Regi feat. Jake Reese & OT
​Summer life
​62 points
10
Vietnam
Dông Nhi
​Xin loi anh quá phíen
​62 points
11
Denmark
Winnie Raeder
Don't you dare
​61 points
12
Russia
Artik & Asti feat. Artem Kacher
​Grustnyy danse
​61 points
13
Norway
Sturla
Døgnflua
​60 points
14
Sweden
Klioo Krantz
​One hit wonder
​57 points
15
Australia
Guy Sebastian
​Choir
​55 points
16
Spain
Morat feat. Aitana
​Presiento
​53 points
17
France
Déborah Lemoine
​Solo
​51 points
18
Costa Rica
Angélica
Seamos uno
​49 points
19
South Korea
Ava Max feat. NCT 127
​So am I
​48 points
20
Colombia
Esteman feat. Javiera Mena
Amor libre
​46 points
21
South Africa
The Sweet Resistance
​Feel
​45 points
22
Malta
Claudia Faniello
​Fallin'
​44 points
23
Cuba
Andy Clay & Melendi
​Dímelo
​44 points
24
Netherlands
Deepend & Lucas & Steve
​Long way home
​39 points
25
Romania
Elena Ionescu
Sube el volumen
​36 points
26
Czech Republic
Noemiracles
​Vzkaz
​36 points

Semi Final One

01
Italy
Alfie Arcuri
​Same
​111 points
02
United Kingdom
Freya Ridings
​Castles
​97 points
03
Belgium
Regi feat. Jake Reese & OT
​Summer life
​96 points
04
South Africa
The Sweet Resistance
​Feel
​94 points
05
Poland
B-OK feat. Roxie & Kristian Kostov
​Live it up
​80 points
06
France
Déborah Lemoine
​Solo
​75 points
07
United Arab Emirates
Shébani
​Scylla
​67 points
08
Cuba
Andy Clay & Melendi
​Dímelo
​66 points
09
Vietnam
Dông Nhi
​Xin loi anh quá phíen
​65 points
10
Czech Republic
Noemiracles
​Vzkaz
​61 points
11
China
Jason Zhang, Bali Bandits & KSHMR
​Lucky chances
​52 points
12
Portugal
Fernando Daniel
​Melodia da saudade
​49 points
13
Venezuela
Alfonso La Cruz
​Nadie te va a querer
​45 points
14
Turkey
Aylin
​All that you got
​41 points
15
Serbia
Sara Jo
​Lava
​39 points
16
Mexico
Clubz feat. Ela Minus
​Nagano
​36 points
17
New Zealand
BAYNK
​Go with u
​28 points

Semi Final Two

01
Switzerland
Dania Giò
​If u don't luv me now
​114 points
02
Chile
Karla Grunewaldt
​Desatar
112 points
03
Zimbabwe
Donel
​Planets
​100 points
04
Russia
Artik & Asti feat. Artem Kacher
​Grustnyy danse
​91 points
05
Netherlands
Deepend & Lucas & Steve
​Long way home
​76 points
06
Spain
Morat feat. Aitana
​Presiento
​75 points
07
Canada
Carly Rae Jepsen
​Too much
​72 points
08
Australia
Guy Sebastian
​Choir
​72 points
09
South Korea
Ava Max feat. NCT 127
​So am I
​69 points
10
Costa Rica
Angélica
Seamos uno
​67 points
11 / Wildcard
Romania
Elena Ionescu
Sube el volumen
​62 points
12
Sri Lanka
Anupama Gunasekara
Pa ram pam poo
​51 points
13
Andorra
Mabel
Mad love
​50 points
14
Germany
Helene Fischer
​See you again
​50 points
15
Albania
Irkenc Hyka feat. Nora Istrefi
​Jena nda
​46 points
16
Ethiopia
Pamfalon
​Anteneh
​31 points
17
Morocco
Alpha Blondy feat. Issam Kamal,
​Ismaël Isaac & Naoufel Mahbouli
​Allah tano
​22 points
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