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​​Welcome to Leksand
"Midsummer Madness"

Welcome to Leksand, a picturesque gem nestled in the heart of Sweden's stunning Dalarna region. Prepare to be enchanted by the timeless beauty, rich traditions, and warm hospitality that define this idyllic destination. Leksand is a place where nature takes center stage. Explore the pristine waters of Lake Siljan, where you can swim, kayak, or simply relax on the shores of this crystal-clear jewel. The surrounding forests and rolling hills offer endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and wildlife spotting, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. In the heart of Leksand lies the iconic Leksands Kyrka, a medieval church that stands as a symbol of the town's rich history and cultural heritage. Step inside to admire its stunning architecture and the centuries-old frescoes that tell stories of times gone by. For a taste of authentic Swedish culture, don't miss the opportunity to visit one of the charming open-air museums, such as the Norsens By or the Mårbacka Museum. Here, you can step back in time and experience traditional Swedish village life, complete with red wooden houses and lush gardens. Leksand is famous for its intricate craftsmanship, including the world-renowned Dala Horses. Discover the art of woodcarving and hand-painting these charming symbols of Swedish culture at local workshops and studios. Indulge in the flavors of Sweden with traditional dishes like Swedish meatballs, lingonberry sauce, and herring. Leksand's local restaurants and cozy cafes offer a delightful array of regional cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds. As the sun sets over the tranquil landscape, Leksand comes alive with a vibrant cultural scene. Enjoy folk music concerts, dance performances, and local festivals that celebrate the town's heritage and traditions. Leksand welcomes you with open arms, inviting you to experience the warmth of its people and the timelessness of its landscapes. So why wait? Come and immerse yourself in the magic of Leksand, Sweden, where every moment promises a new adventure and a deeper connection to the heart of Scandinavia. Your journey begins here!
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Host City / Leksand, Sweden
Venue / Tegera Arena
Hosts / Kitty Jutbring and Yvonne Ryding

Participating countries / 41
Debuting countries / None
Returning countries / Bolivia, Brazil, Hungary, Iceland and Israel
Withdrawing countries / Finland, Panama, Romania and Venezuela

Debuting players / None
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Returning Artists

Sertab Erener / for Turkey / Silver Medallist
Nek / 5 times for Italy and twice for San Marino / Global Music Champion
Anxhela Peristeri / for Albania / Global Music Champion
Aitana Morales / twice for Spain and Andorra / her best result being 4th
David Deyl / for Czech Republic / his best result being 6th
Gergö Rácz / for Hungary / Global Music Champion
Jelena Karleusa / for Serbia / not qualifying for the final
Matoma / twice for Norway and once for United States / Silver Medallist
Tim Bendzko / for Germany / not qualifying for the final
Troye Sivan / once for Australia, South Africa and United States / Silver Medallist
Faouzia / for Morocco / Silver Medallist
Patricia Kazadi / for Poland and DR Congo / her best result being 24th
Zivert / for Russia / her best result being 8th
Alanis Morissette / for Canada / placing 10th
Calema / for Portugal / not qualifying for the final
Christopher / for Denmark / placing 4th
Eric Nam / for South Korea / placing 26th
Henok and Mehari Brothers / for Ethiopia / not qualifying for the final
Katerine Duska / for Greece / not qualifying for the final
Leon of Athens / for Greece / placing 15th
Robinson / for New Zealand / placing 25th

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / Denmark, Germany and Morocco, 4
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / China, Malta, United Arab Emirates and Denmark
Countries receiving points from most juries / Morocco, 21
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Lithuania in 11th with 10 points from Portugal, Iceland and Andorra as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Bolivia in 22nd getting 12 points from France, Singapore and South Korea

The voting started off muddy with no clear frontrunner, but then Germany all of sudden got a string of high marks in a row and took the lead. About half way through, Morocco picked up the pace and jumped ahead and then never looked back. Germany fell back but came back strong towards the end, claiming the silver, while Belgium took the bronze. Denmark and United Kingdom rounded out the top 5.

Morocco debuted all the way back in GM04 and was a regular participant up until GM17, racking up 2 top 10 results.. After a very long break, they returned in GM72, but their particpations were very sporadic and their results dismal. Then in GM132 current HoD, Yoav, took over and Morocco has only missed a few editions since. Their results have also improved with several appearances in the finals and even a silver medal for Faouzia in GM157. In total Morocco has now participated 50 times, and what a way to celebrate that milestone! Faouzia takes home her and Morocco's second medal, and this time of the purest gold. Well done Morocco, Faouzia and Yoav!

The Winner

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Scoreboards and Live Voting

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

Deadlines

February 13th / Voting in the semi finals
February 13th / Nominating an artist for Global Music Royalty
February 25th / Voting in the final and for Global Music Royalty
March 1st / 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
Morocco
Faouzia
​You don't even know me
​134 points
02
Germany
Tim Bendzko
​Hoch
​108 points
03
Belgium
Chapter Two
​By my side
​105 points
04
Denmark
Christopher
​Ghost
104 points
05
United Kingdom
Lewis Capaldi
​Before you go
​103 points
06
Liechtenstein
Emily Roberts
In this together
​94 points
07
Monaco
Desireless
​Voyage voyage
​90 points
08
Greece
Katerine Duska & Leon of Athens
​Anemos
​84 points
09
Brazil
Scalene
​Surreal
​83 points
10
Ireland
Picture This
​When we were young
​82 points
11
Lithuania
Greta Zazza
​Like I love you
​81 points
12
Netherlands
Danny Vera
​Roller coaster
​76 points
13
Norway
Thomas Løseth
​Vertigo
73 points
14
South Africa
Troye Sivan
Strawberries & cigarettes
​72 points
15
France
Tom Leeb
​Are we too late
​70 points
16
Iceland
Birgir
​Alive
​69 points
17
China
CORSAK feat. Robinson
​Glow
​66 points
18
Malta
The New Victorians
​Lie liar
​62 points
19
United Arab Emirates
Jay Abo
​Wait for me
​62 points
20
Russia
Zivert
Beverly Hills
​56 points
21
Hungary
Gergö Rácz & Reni Orsovai
​Monstantó
​54 points
22
Bolivia
Michelle Andrade
​Ne znayu
​51 points
23
Sweden
Felix Sandman
​Imprint
​48 points
24
Italy
Nek
​La storia del mondo
​37 points
25
Andorra
Aitana
​Hold
​28 points
26
​Portugal
Calema
​A nossa vez
​22 points

Semi Final One

01
Morocco
Faouzia
​You don't even know me
​100 points
02
Iceland
Birgir
​Alive
​93 points
03
Denmark
Christopher
​Ghost
​88 points
04
Monaco
Desireless
​Voyage voyage
​84 points
05
South Africa
Troye Sivan
Strawberries & cigarettes
​82 points
06
United Kingdom
Lewis Capaldi
​Before you go
​77 points
07
Lithuania
Greta Zazza
​Like I love you
​71 points
08
Germany
Tim Bendzko
​Hoch
​67 points
09
United Arab Emirates
Jay Abo
​Wait for me
​67 points
10
Hungary
Gergö Rácz & Reni Orsovai
​Monstantó
​65 points
11
Canada
Alanis Morissette
​Reasons I drink
64 points

12
Albania
Anxhela Peristeri ​& Sinan Vllasaliu
​Ata
58 points
13
Czech Republic
David Deyl
​Ahora
57 points

14
Ethiopia
Henok and Mehari Brothers
​Des des
44 points

15
Israel
Ohad Shragai
Pe gadol
43 points

16
Switzerland
The Gardener & the Tree
​Waterfall
41 points

17
Ukraine
AntytilA
​Hello
36 points

18
Singapore
JJ Lin
Wonderland
23 points

Semi Final Two

01
Ireland
Picture This
​When we were young
​99 points
02
Belgium
Chapter Two
​By my side
​98 points
03
Malta
The New Victorians
​Lie liar
​95 points
04
Liechtenstein
Emily Roberts
In this together
​94 points
05
Greece
Katerine Duska & Leon of Athens
​Anemos
​90 points
06
Andorra
Aitana
​Hold
​83 points
07
China
CORSAK feat. Robinson
​Glow
​81 points
08
Russia
Zivert
Beverly Hills
​73 points
09
Bolivia
Michelle Andrade
​Ne znayu
72 points
10
France
Tom Leeb
​Are we too late
​69 points
11 / Wildcard
Brazil
Scalene
​Surreal
​62 points
12
South Korea
Eric Nam
​Honestly...
61 points

13
Spain
Cristina Ramos
Tu nombre
50 points

14
United States
Ally Brooke & Matoma
​Higher
49 points

15
Poland
Kazadi
​Steppin' on my heart
49 points

16
Serbia
Jelena Karleusa
​Sodoma & Gomora
39 points

17
Vietnam
Bao Thy & NIMBIA
​Baby em co don
38 points

18
Turkey
Sertab Erener
​Bir caresi bulunur
16 points

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