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​​Welcome to Rovaniemi
"Official Hometown of Santa Claus"

Welcome to Rovaniemi, the enchanting gateway to the Arctic and the official hometown of Santa Claus! Nestled in the snowy embrace of Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemi invites you to discover a winter wonderland like no other, where stunning natural beauty, thrilling adventures, and the magic of Christmas await. Begin your Arctic adventure in the heart of Rovaniemi, where the city's modern amenities harmonize with the pristine wilderness surrounding it. Visit Santa Claus Village, where the spirit of Christmas is alive year-round. Meet Santa Claus himself, send a postcard from the Arctic Circle, and explore the cheerful shops filled with festive treasures. Experience the mesmerizing Northern Lights, one of the world's most spectacular natural phenomena. Chase the dancing lights on guided tours or admire them from the comfort of a cozy glass igloo or an outdoor hot tub. Witness the Arctic sky ablaze with colors you'll never forget. Rovaniemi is a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts. Embark on a thrilling husky safari, mushing your own team of eager sled dogs through pristine snow-covered landscapes. Or, explore the serene wilderness on a reindeer sleigh ride, a timeless and tranquil experience. For the ultimate Arctic adventure, don a warm snowsuit and hop on a snowmobile to traverse frozen rivers and dense forests. Snowmobile safaris offer an exhilarating way to explore the wild beauty of Lapland. Nature lovers will be captivated by the pristine landscapes surrounding Rovaniemi. Explore the Korouoma National Park, a breathtaking canyon with frozen waterfalls, or enjoy a day of cross-country skiing through quiet snow-covered forests. Delight your taste buds with the flavors of Lapland. Savor traditional dishes like sautéed reindeer, smoked salmon, and hearty Karelian pies. Top off your meal with a taste of cloudberry liqueur or a steaming cup of hot berry juice. Rovaniemi's Arctic culture and heritage come to life in its museums and cultural centers. Discover the history of Lapland's indigenous Sámi people at the Arktikum Science Centre, and explore the fascinating exhibitions at the Pilke Science Centre. As the day turns to night, Rovaniemi's starry skies and the mesmerizing glow of the Northern Lights provide the backdrop for unforgettable evenings. Enjoy a cozy dinner in a traditional Finnish Kota (hut) or venture out to experience the lively bars and nightlife of the city. Rovaniemi extends a warm welcome to travelers from around the world, inviting you to explore its Arctic wonders, embrace its winter magic, and connect with its friendly residents. Come and immerse yourself in the enchantment of Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland, where every moment promises a new adventure and a deeper connection to the heart of the Arctic. Your journey begins here!
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Host City / Rovaniemi
Venue / Lappia Hall
Hosts / Lordi

Participating countries / 45
Debuting countries / Bahrain
Returning countries / Croatia, Iceland, Kenya, Mexico and Moldova
Withdrawing countries / Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Georgia, Micronesia and North Macedonia

Debuting players / Francesco for Moldova
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Returning Artists

Alban Skënderaj / 10 times for Albania and once for Kosovo / Global Music Champion
Annalisa Scarrone / 6 times for San Marino and 5 times for Italy / her best result being 6th
Amel Bent / 3 times for France, twice for Algeria and Monaco and once for Greece / Bronze Medallist
Gloria Trevi / for Mexico / her best result being 6th
Alejandra Guzmán / for Mexico / her best result being 12th
Faydee / 4 times for Lebanon and once for Bulgaria and Uzbekistan / his best result being 8th
Via Gra / 4 times for Ukraine and twice for Russia / their best result being 5th
Francesca Michielin / for San Marino / her best result being 4th
Jonas Blue / once for United Kingdom, Australia, Netherlands and Puerto Rico / Bronze Medallist
Mon Laferte / for Chile / not qualifying for the final
Colonia / for Croatia / their best result being 13th
Davina Michelle / once for Netherlands and Suriname / Global Music Champion
Donkeyboy / for Norway / their best result being 24th
Elín Sif Halldórsdóttir / for Iceland / not qualifying for the final
P!nk / for United States / Silver Medallist
Philippine / for France / Global Music Champion
Sami Yusuf / for Azerbaijan / not qualifying for the final
TWICE / for South Korea / not qualifying for the final
Zoe Wees / for Liechtenstein / placing 10th

Scoreboards and Live Voting

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

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / Spain and United Kingdom, 4
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Israel, Denmark, Italy and Switzerland
Countries receiving points from most juries / Ireland, 18
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Switzerland in 3rd with 10 points from Kenya, Iran, Ireland and Japan as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Italy in 25th getting 12 points from Bosnia-Herzegovina

Kenya got off to a fantastic start, when 4 of the first 5 jurors placed it in their top 3, and quickly built up a big lead. However, the points slowed down and other countries got closer, until United Kingdom passed Kenya and took the lead holding it till the end of the jury vote, which they won with a comfortable margin of 23 points to Kenya, which was followed by Switzerland, Spain and Lebanon. Still the televote could - as we have seen it so often before - still turn things around. And it almost did. The favourites of the juries did poorly in the televote, finishing 21st, while the jury runner-up Kenya won with public ahead of Germany, Iran, Netherlands and United States. However, the gap between the top and the bottom of the televote was not big enough for Kenya to surpass United Kingdom, as the Brits was still 3 points ahead when all votes had been counted. Kenya thus had to settle for the silver, and Switzerland took home the bronze. Spain and Germany rounded 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 Mabel did so again in GM158. And now Tom Grennan brings home the 16th trophy to the british isles, who now only trails Sweden by one victory. United Kingdom has now taken part 177 times, and is thus one of the most faithfull countries in GM. Their track record is also very impressive. They have been to 162 finals, reaching the top 10 in 87 of those and winning a total of 35 medals! This gold medal is the 12th for Per, who also brought Australia gold in the past. Well done United Kingdom, Tom Grennan and Per!

The Winner

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Deadlines

June 15th / Voting in the semi finals
June 15th / Nominating an artist for Global Music Royalty
June 26th / Voting in the final and for Global Music Royalty
July 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​

Watching the Videos

All the videos are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic
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The Final

01
United Kingdom
Tom Grennan
​Little bit of love
​134 points
02
Kenya
Nuela Charles
​Melt
​131 points
03
Switzerland
Crimer
​Eyes off me
​103 points
04
Spain
La Prohibida feat. Victor Algora
​Bouvet
​102 points
05
Germany
Zoe Wees
​Hold me like you used to
​98 points
06
Lebanon
Faydee feat. Lazy J
​Laugh till you cry
​91 points
07
Israel
Lola Marsh
​Wishing girl
​85 points
08
Netherlands
Davina Michelle
​Sweet water
​84 points
09
Ireland
Shane Codd
Get out my head
​84 points
10
Iran
Sami Yusuf
​Call my name
​82 points
11
United States
P!nk
​All I know so far
​81 points
12
Sweden
Ily
​Neurotic
79 points
13
Norway
Donkeyboy
​Kentucky
​78 points
14
Denmark
Andreas Odbjerg
​I morgen er der også en dag
​75 points
15
San Marino
Annalisa
​Dieci
​70 points
16
Croatia
Colonia
​Doza
​69 points
17
France
Philippine
​Bah non
​63 points
18
Liechtenstein
Jan-Marten Block
Never not try
​61 points
19
Moldova
DJ Layla feat. Malina Tanase
​Just call me to say
​59 points
20
Lithunia
Evgenya Redko
​Vandenyne
​58 points
21
Monaco
Amel Bent
​Si on te demande
​55 points
22
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Lea Mijatovic
Sanjam te
​54 points
23
Finland
The Dø
​Despair hangover ecstasy
​53 points
24
Albania
Alban Skënderaj
Kush ta ndien ty aromën
​47 points
25
Italy
Fedez & Francesca Michielin
​Chiamami per nome
​42 points
26
Canada
Brett Kissel
​Drink about me
​34 points

Semi Final One

01
Switzerland
Crimer
​Eyes off me
​124 points
02
Israel
Lola Marsh
​Wishing girl
​97 points
03
San Marino
Annalisa
​Dieci
​96 points
04
Ireland
Shane Codd
Get out my head
​84 points
05
Iran
Sami Yusuf
​Call my name
​79 points
06
Albania
Alban Skënderaj
Kush ta ndien ty aromën
​76 points
07
Lithunia
Evgenya Redko
​Vandenyne
71 points
08
Liechtenstein
Jan-Marten Block
Never not try
68 points
09
Netherlands
Davina Michelle
​Sweet water
​67 points
10
Moldova
DJ Layla feat. Malina Tanase
​Just call me to say
​64 points
11
Venezuela
Anakena
​Cinco
​58 points
12
China
Jonas Blue feat. Tifa Chen
Billboard
​57 points
13
South Korea
TWICE
​Cry for me
​57 points
14
Serbia
Danica Krstic
​Suze za kraj
​55 points
15
Turkey
Ege Can Sal
​Basa sar
​49 points
16
Nigeria
Kelly Isaiah
​Un sueño
​41 points
17
Australia
Skynd
​Tyler Hadley
41 points
18
Ukraine
Anna Dobrydnieva
​Ne lbsh
​39 points
19
Andorra
Nerea Rodríguez
​Doble o nada
​31 points
20
Greece
Irini Qn
​Xoris to tokso stin arena
22 points

Semi Final Two

01
Kenya
Nuela Charles
​Melt
​107 points
02
Croatia
Colonia
​Doza
​107 points
03
Lebanon
Faydee feat. Lazy J
​Laugh till you cry
​106 points
04
Norway
Donkeyboy
​Kentucky
​96 points
05
United States
P!nk
​All I know so far
​84 points
06
Italy
Fedez & Francesca Michielin
​Chiamami per nome
​73 points
07
Spain
La Prohibida feat. Victor Algora
​Bouvet
​69 points
08
France
Philippine
​Bah non
​67 points
09
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Lea Mijatovic
Sanjam te
65 points
10
Denmark
Andreas Odbjerg
​I morgen er der også en dag
​62 points
11 / Wildcard
Monaco
Amel Bent
​Si on te demande
​60 points
12
Russia
Via Gra
Ricochet
56 points
13
Japan
aespa
​Black mamba
​55 points
14
Chile
Mon Laferte & Gloria Trevi
​La mujer
​55 points
15
Portugal
Edu Monteiro
​Love you better
​51 points
16
Mexico
Alejandra Guzmán
​Lado oscuro
​50 points
17
Bahrain
Ala Ghawas
​Mars
​50 points
18
Malta
FAITH
​Take off
​44 points
19
Slovenia
Lina Kuduzovic
​Man like u
​40 points
20
Iceland
Elín Hall
​Augun mín
​37 points
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  • The Artists
    • Global Music Royalty
  • Rules
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