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​Ethiopia

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​​Welcome to Addis Ababa
"Colourful Celebrations"

Welcome to Addis Ababa, the vibrant and thriving capital city of Ethiopia! Nestled in the highlands of East Africa, this enchanting metropolis is a gateway to a world of cultural diversity, historical riches, and natural beauty. As you step into Addis Ababa, you'll be greeted by a bustling cityscape that effortlessly blends tradition and modernity. The city's skyline is adorned with contemporary skyscrapers, reflecting Ethiopia's rapid growth and development. Discover the heart of Addis Ababa at Meskel Square, a bustling hub of activity where locals gather for celebrations, protests, and everyday life. Here, you'll witness the vibrant spirit of the Ethiopian people and immerse yourself in their warmth and hospitality. Ethiopia's rich history and cultural heritage come to life in Addis Ababa's numerous museums and historical sites. Don't miss the National Museum, home to the famous fossil "Lucy," and the Ethnological Museum, located within the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie. For a taste of traditional Ethiopian cuisine, venture into local restaurants and savor injera, a spongy sourdough flatbread, paired with a variety of flavorful stews and dishes. Coffee lovers will delight in the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, an experience that reflects the country's deep coffee culture. The Merkato, one of Africa's largest open-air markets, offers a sensory overload of colors, aromas, and sounds. Explore its labyrinthine alleyways, where you can shop for spices, textiles, crafts, and unique souvenirs. Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by Addis Ababa's lush green spaces. Entoto Mountain provides a panoramic view of the city, and you can explore its forests and the historic Entoto Maryam Church. The city's proximity to the Great Rift Valley offers opportunities for trekking, birdwatching, and wildlife encounters. Addis Ababa's nightlife is vibrant and diverse, with a range of bars, clubs, and live music venues. Whether you're into traditional Ethiopian music or international beats, you'll find a nightlife scene that suits your tastes. The city's warm and welcoming atmosphere invites you to connect with locals, share stories, and experience the diverse cultures that make up Ethiopia. Engage in lively conversations, visit local communities, and participate in cultural festivals and events that celebrate the country's traditions. So why wait? Come and immerse yourself in the magic of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where tradition meets progress, and every moment promises a new adventure. Your journey begins here!
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Host City / Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Venue / Addis Ababa Stadium
Hosts / Rahel Getu and Henok Mehari

Participating countries / 41
Debuting countries / None
Returning countries / Argentina, Chile, Japan and Venezuela
Withdrawing countries / Bolivia and Portugal

Debuting players / None
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Returning Artists

Marco Mengoni / 7 times for San Marino and 4 times for Italy / his best result being 4th
Edurne / twice for Andorra and once for Spain, Iran and Venezuela / Silver Medallist
Baby K / twice for Singapore and once for San Marino / her best result being 13th
Becky Hill / twice for United Kingdom and once for Norway / Silver Medallist
Demy / twice for Greece and once for Cyprus / Silver Medallist

Javiera Mena / twice for Chile and once for Colombia / her best result being 20th
La Casa Azul / for Spain / their best result being 19th
Westlife / for Ireland / Silver Medallists
Can Bonomo / for Turkey / not qualifying for the final
Dotan / for Netherlands and Suriname / Silver Medallist
Mark Forster / for Germany and Liechtenstein / his best result being 18th
Clara Luciani / for Monaco / not qualifying for the final
Dotter / for Sweden / placing 15th
IBE / for Belgium / placing 5th
Lele Pons / for Venezuela / not qualifying for the final
Nicklas Sahl / for Denmark / placing 8th
Ronela Hajati / for Albania / placing 22nd
Seo In-young / for South Korea / placing 25th
Tia Ray / for China / not qualifying for the final
YouNotUs / for Liechtenstein / not qualifying for the final

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / Chile, Denmark, Ireland, Lithuania and Sweden, 3
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Turkey, Spain and South Africa
Countries receiving points from most juries / Lithuania, Morocco, Netherlands and Sweden, 18
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Netherlands in 6th with 10 points from Lithuania, Ireland, Ukraine and Switzerland as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Czech Republic in 26th getting 12 points from Norway

It was an interesting voting with no clear favourite. In fact 5 countries all received 3 topmarks, and 4 countries received points from 18 juries, scattering the points all over the board. When all the points had been counted, Sweden had collected the most and was crowned champion for a record breaking 16th time! Lithuania claimed the silver medal and recent champion Morocco, took home the bronze. Chile and United Kingdom rounded out the top 5.

Sweden has been with us since the very beginning, when they triumphed for the first time. In the first 34 editions of the contest, Sweden took home the gold medal 9 times including a triple-victory! Since then their pace has slowed down, but they have still managed another 6 victories, before this one. Apart from Sanna Nielsen and Agnes Carlsson who have both won twice, the Swedish champions are: One More Time, Jessica Folcker, Basshunter, Carola, Lena Philipsson, Danny, Sibel, Elena Paparizou, Måns Zelmerlöw, Smith & Thell, Klara Hammarström and now Dotter. Sweden has now taken part 161 times, and is thus one of the most faithfull countries in GM. Their track record is very impressive. They have been to 131 finals, reaching the top 10 in 75 of those and winning a total of 35 medals! This gold medal is the 5th for José Manuel, who took over the Swedish delegation in GM85. Well done Sweden, Dotter and José Manuel!

The Winner

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Scoreboards and Live Voting

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

Deadlines

April 14th / Voting in the semi finals
April 15th / Nominating an artist for Global Music Royalty
April 25th / 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
Sweden
Dotter
​Bulletproof
​134 points
02
Lithuania
The Roop
​On fire
​129 points
03
Morocco
Mehdi Bahmad
​Lay
​119 points
04
Chile
Miss Caffeina
​feat. Javiera Mena & La Casa Azul
​Cola de pez
​109 points
05
United Kingdom
Becky Hill
​Better off without you
​103 points
06
Netherlands
Dotan
​Letting go
​99 points
07
Ireland
Westlife
​My blood
​96 points
08
United Arab Emirates
Hasan Malik
​Why can't it be me
​94 points
09
Singapore
Baby K
​Buenos Aires
​86 points
10
Hungary
Horus & Marcus feat. Bori Fekete
​Tiszavirág
​83 points
11
Denmark
Nicklas Sahl
​There for you
​83 points
12
Malta
Destiny
​All of my love
​77 points
13
South Korea
Seo In-young
​Written as love, sung as pain
​66 points
14
Finland
Kiara Nelson
​Adore you
​65 points
15
Venezuela
Lele Pons feat. Susan Díaz
​& Victor Cardenas
​Volar
​62 points
16
Liechtenstein
YouNotUs & Kelvin Jones
​Seventeen
​60 points
17
China
Tia Ray
​Starfall
59 points
18
Italy
Marco Mengoni
​Duemila volte
​58 points
19
South Africa
Bianca Blanc
​All my life
​56 points
20
Canada
Dan Talevski & Ria Mae
Too close
​54 points
21
Turkey
Can Bonomo
​Sen bunlari duyma
​52 points
22
Belgium
IBE
​Perfect storm
​50 points
23
Ethiopia
Hanna Girma
​Chereka
​50 points
24
Spain
Edurne
Despiértame cuando te vayas
​46 points
25
Australia
The Faim
​Humans
​46 points
26
Czech Republic
Vesna
​Nezapomen
​36 points

Semi Final One

01
Chile
Miss Caffeina
​feat. Javiera Mena & La Casa Azul
​Cola de pez
​111 points
02
Italy
Marco Mengoni
​Duemila volte
​110 points
03
Sweden
Dotter
​Bulletproof
​95 points
04
Netherlands
Dotan
​Letting go
​94 points
05
South Korea
Seo In-young
​Written as love, sung as pain
​84 points
06
China
Tia Ray
​Starfall
​70 points
07
Malta
Destiny
​All of my love
​65 points
08
Liechtenstein
YouNotUs & Kelvin Jones
​Seventeen
​64 points
09
Singapore
Baby K
​Buenos Aires
​62 points
10
Denmark
Nicklas Sahl
​There for you
​61 points
11 / Wildcard
Venezuela
Lele Pons feat. Susan Díaz
​& Victor Cardenas
​Volar
​60 points
12
Japan
Otoboke Beaver
​Don't light my fire
​54 points
13
Ukraine
Uliana Royce
​Holodno i teplo
​47 points
14
Germany
Mark Forster
194 Länder
​45 points
15
Greece
Demy
​Na me thymasai kai na m'agapas
​37 points
16
Andorra
María Isabel ​feat. Moncho Chavea
Sentir cosquillitas
​37 points
17
Argentina
Virus
​Pronta entrega
​34 points
18
Vietnam
Monstar feat. Amee
​Neu mai chia tay
​30 points

Semi Final Two

01
Morocco
Mehdi Bahmad
​Lay
​103 points
02
Lithuania
The Roop
​On fire
​94 points
03
Hungary
Horus & Marcus feat. Bori Fekete
​Tiszavirág
​90 points
04
Finland
Kiara Nelson
​Adore you
​87 points
05
United Arab Emirates
Hasan Malik
​Why can't it be me
​81 points
06
South Africa
Bianca Blanc
​All my life
​79 points
07
Australia
The Faim
​Humans
​77 points
08
United Kingdom
Becky Hill
​Better off without you
​73 points
09
Turkey
Can Bonomo
​Sen bunlari duyma
​68 points
10
Belgium
IBE
​Perfect storm
​65 points
11
France
Nilusi
À des vies de toi
​64 points
12
United States
UNSECRET feat. Ruelle
​Revolution
​62 points
13
Norway
Rein Alexander
​One last time
​59 points
14
Monaco
Clara Luciani
​Ma soeur
​52 points
15
Switzerland
Gjon's Tears
​Babi
​50 points
16
Albania
Ronela Hajati
​Genjeshtar je x pare
​47 points
17
Russia
Little Big
​Go bananas
​36 points
18
Serbia
Dirty Pony
​End of time
​31 points
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