Welcome to Groningen
"World Cycling City"
Welcome to Groningen, the hidden gem of the Netherlands, where history, innovation, and culture blend seamlessly to create a captivating experience. This vibrant city, nestled in the northern part of the country, invites you to explore its charming canals, discover its rich heritage, and immerse yourself in its thriving arts and culinary scene. Begin your adventure in the heart of Groningen's historic center, where centuries-old buildings line picturesque canals. Wander through the bustling Grote Markt, the city's central square, where you can admire the stunning Martinitoren, a towering church steeple that offers panoramic views of the city. Groningen is a city of knowledge and innovation, home to one of the country's oldest and most prestigious universities. Explore the Groninger Museum, an architectural masterpiece that houses a diverse collection of art, history, and design. Dive into the world of science and technology at the Universiteitsmuseum, where interactive exhibits ignite curiosity. Savor the flavors of Groningen's culinary delights. Explore the city's lively food markets, such as the Vismarkt, where you can sample Dutch cheeses, fresh seafood, and traditional stroopwafels. Indulge in local specialties like eierbal (a savory snack) and poffert (a delicious pancake). For a taste of Groningen's cultural scene, attend a performance at the Stadsschouwburg theater, where music, dance, and theater come to life. Discover the city's thriving music scene, with live performances in intimate venues and open-air festivals that celebrate a diverse range of genres. Nature enthusiasts will find solace in the lush green spaces of Groningen. Explore Noorderplantsoen, a serene park where you can relax, picnic, or join in local gatherings. The Hoge Veluwe National Park, with its forests, sand dunes, and diverse wildlife, is just a short drive away. Groningen's cycling culture is legendary, and you can rent a bike to explore the city and its surrounding countryside. Pedal along scenic routes, explore picturesque villages, and experience the Dutch way of life. As the sun sets over Groningen, the city's nightlife comes alive. Join the locals in the many bars, cafes, and clubs, where you can enjoy live music, dance to a mix of international beats, and make new friends from around the world. Groningen welcomes you with open arms, inviting you to explore its history, embrace its innovative spirit, and connect with its friendly residents. So why wait? Come and immerse yourself in the magic of Groningen, the Netherlands, where every corner promises a new adventure and a deeper connection to Dutch culture. Your journey begins here!
Host City / Groningen, Netherlands
Venue / Martinihal
Hosts / Astrid Joosten, Rik van de Westelaken and Jan Versteegh
Participating countries / 45
Debuting countries / Tonga
Returning countries / Belgium, DR Congo, Guatemala, Ireland, Kenya, Morocco and Poland
Withdrawing countries / Finland, Hungary, Malta, North Macedonia and Saint Lucia
Debuting players / Norbert for Ireland, Pane for Kenya and Sleeter for Guatemala
Venue / Martinihal
Hosts / Astrid Joosten, Rik van de Westelaken and Jan Versteegh
Participating countries / 45
Debuting countries / Tonga
Returning countries / Belgium, DR Congo, Guatemala, Ireland, Kenya, Morocco and Poland
Withdrawing countries / Finland, Hungary, Malta, North Macedonia and Saint Lucia
Debuting players / Norbert for Ireland, Pane for Kenya and Sleeter for Guatemala
Returning Artists
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Emma Marrone / 9 times for Italy and 5 times for San Marino / Silver Medallist
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M. Pokora / 8 times for Monaco and once for France, Poland and Haiti / Silver Medallist
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Dino Merlin / 7 times for Bosnia-Herzegovina and once for Serbia / Global Music Champion
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Paulina Rubio / for Mexico / Bronze Medallist
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Camila Gallardo / 3 times for Chile and once for Venezuela / her best result being 7th
Enya / for Ireland / her best result being 5th Nacho / for Venezuela / his best result being 6th |
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Alessandra Amoroso / twice for San Marino and once for Italy / Bronze Medallist
Loïc Nottet / for Belgium / his best result being 4th Poli Genova / for Bulgaria / not qualifying for the final |
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Diana Navarro / for Spain / her best result being 6th
DJ Antoine / once for Switzerland and Belgium / his best result being 28th Mari Kraymbreri / for Russia / her best result being 24th Tijana Bogicevic / for Serbia / her best result being 9th |
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Alice on the Roof / for Belgium / placing 5th
Anna Bergendahl / for Norway / not qualifying for the final Benjamin Kheng / for China / Global Music Champion Coeur de pirate / for Canada / placing 22nd Demet Sagiroglu / for Turkey / placing 24th Diodato / for San Marino / Global Music Champion Eleonora Zouganeli / for Greece / placing 20th James Bay / for United Kingdom / placing 7th Laura Tesoro / for Belgium / not qualifying for the final Master KG / for South Africa / placing 23rd Nomcebo Zikode / for South Africa / placing 23rd Song Ji-eun / for South Korea / placing 30th SYRO / for Portugal / placing 14th |
Scoreboards and Live Voting
Live voting
Live televote
Scoreboard final
Scoreboard televote
Scoreboard semi final one
Scoreboard semi final two
Live televote
Scoreboard final
Scoreboard televote
Scoreboard semi final one
Scoreboard semi final two
The Result
Countries receiving most 12 points / DR Congo, 6
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / United Kingdom, France, China, Bulgaria, Serbia and Belgium
Countries receiving points from most juries / Monaco, 26
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Australia in 11th with 10 points from Netherlands, Russia and Ukraine as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Nigeria in 22nd getting 12 points from Chile
Albania came out of the starting block full blazing, as they scored the top mark from the first 2 juries, and all though they had to pass the lead to Lebanon and then onto DR Congo, Albania was always a contender in the top. These three countries battled it out for the remainder of the jury vote and when all those votes had been counted, DR Congo lead the way with a good margin down to Lebanon, Albania, Monaco and France. But also this time the televote told a different story, and this time the televote was made up of 13 voting countries, accounting for one third of all the votes. The televote favoured Monaco ahead of United Kingdom (8th with the juries), United States (25th), Denmark (12th) and Portugal (7th). The jury favourites, DR Congo, Lebanon and Albania finished 12th, 10th and 11th respectively in the televote. This meant that DR Congo's leading margin decreased, but it was still just enough to claim gold in only their 2nd time in a Global Music Final. Monaco once again had to settle for the silver just 4 points behind, and Lebanon took home the bronze. Albania and United Kingdom rounded out the top 5.
DR Congo debuted in GM79, but after failing to qualify for the final 3 times in a row, they gave up. However, they returned just 8 editions later only to get stuck in the semi final again. Then in the following edition, GM90, the big African country finally made it into the final and finished a respectable 14th. Their next entry once again saw them stalling in the semi final, and DR Congo decided to call it a day for good. That is until the current edition, 89 editions later, when they returned to the game out of the blue. New HoD was Anthony, who has been shopping around with different countries winning medals for Suriname and North Macedonia. And what do you know? DR Congo went all the way to the top of the podium becoming the 10th African country to strike gold. Well done DR Congo, Tusse and Anthony!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / United Kingdom, France, China, Bulgaria, Serbia and Belgium
Countries receiving points from most juries / Monaco, 26
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Australia in 11th with 10 points from Netherlands, Russia and Ukraine as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Nigeria in 22nd getting 12 points from Chile
Albania came out of the starting block full blazing, as they scored the top mark from the first 2 juries, and all though they had to pass the lead to Lebanon and then onto DR Congo, Albania was always a contender in the top. These three countries battled it out for the remainder of the jury vote and when all those votes had been counted, DR Congo lead the way with a good margin down to Lebanon, Albania, Monaco and France. But also this time the televote told a different story, and this time the televote was made up of 13 voting countries, accounting for one third of all the votes. The televote favoured Monaco ahead of United Kingdom (8th with the juries), United States (25th), Denmark (12th) and Portugal (7th). The jury favourites, DR Congo, Lebanon and Albania finished 12th, 10th and 11th respectively in the televote. This meant that DR Congo's leading margin decreased, but it was still just enough to claim gold in only their 2nd time in a Global Music Final. Monaco once again had to settle for the silver just 4 points behind, and Lebanon took home the bronze. Albania and United Kingdom rounded out the top 5.
DR Congo debuted in GM79, but after failing to qualify for the final 3 times in a row, they gave up. However, they returned just 8 editions later only to get stuck in the semi final again. Then in the following edition, GM90, the big African country finally made it into the final and finished a respectable 14th. Their next entry once again saw them stalling in the semi final, and DR Congo decided to call it a day for good. That is until the current edition, 89 editions later, when they returned to the game out of the blue. New HoD was Anthony, who has been shopping around with different countries winning medals for Suriname and North Macedonia. And what do you know? DR Congo went all the way to the top of the podium becoming the 10th African country to strike gold. Well done DR Congo, Tusse and Anthony!
The Winner
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Deadlines
February 14th / Voting in the semi finals
February 14th / Nominating an artist for Global Music Royalty
February 25th / Voting in the final and for Global Music Royalty
March 3rd / Submitting a song for the next edition of Global Music
February 14th / Nominating an artist for Global Music Royalty
February 25th / Voting in the final and for Global Music Royalty
March 3rd / 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
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
The Final
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DR Congo Tusse Rain 156 points |
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Monaco M. Pokora Si on disait 152 points |
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Lebanon Adonis & Aziz Maraka Nater 138 points |
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Albania Eugent Bushpepa Stay with me tonight 127 points |
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United Kingdom James Bay Chew on my heart 126 points |
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Sweden Anna Bergendahl Thelma and Louise 124 points |
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Portugal SYRO Acordar 120 points |
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France Andriamad Alléluia 112 points |
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Denmark Scarlet Pleasure What a life 99 points |
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Serbia Tijana Bogicevic Hajde onda nista 95 points |
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Australia Sons of the East You might think 93 points |
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Ireland Enya Orinoco flow 92 points |
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Ethiopia Lemlem Hailemichael Gedam 85 points |
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South Korea Song Ji-eun Don't look at me like that 80 points |
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Luxembourg Laura Tesoro & Loïc Nottet feat. Alex Germys Strangers 78 points |
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Lithuania Gabrielius Vagelis My guy 67 points |
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Switzerland DJ Antoine vs. Mad Mark Crazy world 67 points |
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United States Olivia Rodrigo Drivers license 61 points |
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Germany Jasmin Abraha Already mine 58 points |
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China Benjamin Kheng Already home 58 points |
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South Africa Nomcebo Zikode feat. Master KG Xola moya wam 57 points |
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Nigeria Goldie Harvey feat. Jaywon Jawo 54 points |
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Bosnia-Herzegovina Dino Merlin Mi 52 points |
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Bulgaria Poli Genova One lifetime is not enough 50 points |
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Kenya Karun Catch a vibe 48 points |
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Netherlands CreativeRomeo Break the silence 13 points |
Semi Final One
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United Kingdom James Bay Chew on my heart 111 points |
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Lithuania Gabrielius Vagelis My guy 104 points |
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DR Congo Tusse Rain 99 points |
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Monaco M. Pokora Si on disait 91 points |
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Ethiopia Lemlem Hailemichael Gedam 83 points |
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Bosnia-Herzegovina Dino Merlin Mi 77 points |
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Ireland Enya Orinoco flow 66 points |
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Bulgaria Poli Genova One lifetime is not enough 62 points |
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China Benjamin Kheng Already home 60 points |
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South Africa Nomcebo Zikode feat. Master KG Xola moya wam 59 points |
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11 / Wildcard
Kenya Karun Catch a vibe 58 points |
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Greece Eleonora Zouganeli Stathero 57 points |
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Israel Pe'er Tasi Roked im hakeev 53 points |
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Chile Camila Gallardo & Alba Reche Que bailen 51 points |
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Spain Diana Navarro Me amo y me acepto completamente 51 points |
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Venezuela Nacho & Paulina Rubio Desire 47 points |
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Canada Coeur de pirate T'es belle 45 points |
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Morocco Meryem Aboulouafa Je me promets 40 points |
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Belgium Alice on the Roof Malade 35 points |
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Ukraine Dayton Namysto 27 points |
Semi Final Two
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Sweden Anna Bergendahl Thelma and Louise 135 points |
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Lebanon Adonis & Aziz Maraka Nater 121 points |
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Albania Eugent Bushpepa Stay with me tonight 98 points |
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France Andriamad Alléluia 82 points |
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United States Olivia Rodrigo Drivers license 80 points |
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Serbia Tijana Bogicevic Hajde onda nista 75 points |
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Portugal SYRO Acordar 71 points |
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Denmark Scarlet Pleasure What a life 68 points |
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Switzerland DJ Antoine vs. Mad Mark Crazy world 66 points |
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Australia Sons of the East You might think 65 points |
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Italy Alessandra Amoroso & Emma Marrone Pezzo di cuore 64 points |
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Mexico Moenia Morir tres veces 63 points |
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Andorra Marta Sango Por ti 63 points |
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San Marino Diodato Fino a farci scomparire 53 points |
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Guatemala Zelaya Rápido y lento 40 points |
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Russia Mari Kraymbreri Nravlyus' li ya emu 39 points |
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Tonga Sonatane Kaufusi Birdie 36 points |
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Poland Marzena Ryt feat. Marcin Wyrostek Cyklicznie 19 points |
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Norway Mr. Pimp-Lotion feat. Oral Bee Baris 11 points |
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DNF
Turkey Demet Sagiroglu Kinali bebek 27 points |
