​​Welcome to Skopje
"Europe's most unusual Capital City"

Welcome to Skopje, the vibrant capital city of North Macedonia, where history, culture, and stunning landscapes converge to create an unforgettable experience. Nestled in the heart of the Balkans, Skopje beckons you with its warm hospitality, rich heritage, and a fascinating blend of East meets West, promising a journey of discovery unlike any other. Prepare to be captivated by Skopje's architectural wonders as you stroll through its bustling streets. The city's skyline boasts a tapestry of styles, from Ottoman-era minarets to grand neoclassical buildings, all harmoniously coexisting with modern structures. Marvel at the iconic Stone Bridge, a symbol of Skopje, spanning the tranquil Vardar River, and be transported back in time as you explore the narrow alleys of the Old Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest marketplaces in the Balkans. Skopje is a treasure trove of history and culture, with each step revealing stories from ancient civilizations. Discover the remnants of the Roman Empire at the Skopje Fortress, perched high above the city, offering panoramic views that will take your breath away. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of art at the Museum of Contemporary Art, or explore the Macedonian Museum of Natural History, where you can witness the wonders of the region's diverse flora and fauna. Indulge in the vibrant culinary scene of Skopje, where traditional Macedonian flavors blend harmoniously with influences from the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Sample the mouthwatering local dishes such as ajvar - a roasted red pepper spread - kebapi - grilled meat - and tavche gravche - baked beans - accompanied by a glass of aromatic Macedonian wine. Treat your sweet tooth to delectable baklava or strudla, traditional pastries that will leave you craving for more. Skopje's natural surroundings are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Embark on an adventure to Matka Canyon, a breathtaking gorge just outside the city, where you can hike along scenic trails, kayak through crystal-clear waters, or explore ancient caves adorned with stalactites and stalagmites. Escape to the picturesque mountains of Vodno or Shar Planina, where breathtaking vistas await, inviting you to embrace the beauty of untouched nature. Skopje comes alive with its vibrant festivals and events that celebrate the city's rich cultural heritage. Witness the exuberance of the Skopje Summer Festival, where music, theater, and dance performances fill the streets and plazas, creating an atmosphere of pure joy. Experience the intoxicating rhythms of traditional Macedonian folk music and immerse yourself in the colorful festivities of the Skopje Carnival, a vibrant celebration of Macedonian traditions. Skopje, a city of hidden treasures and warm hospitality, invites you to embark on a journey that will ignite your senses and touch your soul. From its captivating history to its culinary delights, from its natural beauty to its lively festivals, Skopje offers an experience that will leave an indelible mark on your heart. So, pack your bags, embrace the allure of Skopje, and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Host City / Skopje, North Macedonia
Venue / Todor Proeski Arena
Hosts / Katarina Ivanovska and Kiril Lazarov

Participating countries / 40
Debuting countries / Tuvalu
Returning countries / New Zealand
Withdrawing countries / Iceland, Japan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Poland and Vanuatu

Debuting players / None

Returning Artists

Kendji Girac / 6 times for France and 3 times for Monaco / Double Global Music Champion

Adele / 7 times for United Kingdom and once for Australia / Double Global Music Champion
Mika / 5 times for Lebanon and 3 times for United Kingdom / Bronze Medallist
Modà / 7 times for Italy and once for San Marino / Silver Medallists

Álvaro Soler / 4 times for Andorra and once for Spain and Colombia / Double Global Music Champion

Agnes Carlsson / for Sweden / Double Global Music Champion
Danna Paola / twice for Mexico and once for Chile, Spain and Venezuela / her best result being 21st

Baby K / 3 times for Singapore and once for San Marino / her best result being 9th
Christopher / 3 times for Denmark and once for South Korea / Bronze Medallist
Eluveitie / for Switzerland / Silver Medallists
Rita Guerra / for Portugal / her best result being 4th
Zivert / 3 times for Russia and once for Ukraine / her best result being 4th

Christina Aguilera / twice for United States and once for China / her best result being 10th
Keith Urban / twice for Australia and once for New Zealand / Silver Medallist

Daniel Schuhmacher / for Germany / his best result being 6th
Elhaida Dani / for Albania / her best result being 22nd

Agoney / for Spain / not qualifying for the final
Blake Rose / for Australia / not qualifying for the final
OneRepublic / for United Kingdom / placing 6th
Viktoria Modesta / for Latvia / not qualifying for the final
Yuqi / for China / Global Music Champion

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 / North Macedonia and Spain, 5
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland, Portugal and Tuvalu
Countries receiving points from most juries / Spain 22
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / United States in 13th with 10 points from Israel as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Ireland in 21st getting 12 points from Spain

The host country got the first 12 points and took the lead, but for the first handful of juries it changed with every set of votes, until Spain went in front. Apart from handing the lead to Denmark for the shortest stint, Spain held onto the lead throughout the voting and won the jury vote ahead of Denmark, Netherlands, United Kingdom and North Macedonia. Was Spain finally going to strike gold? For that to happen they needed to do well with the televote as well. However, the public favoured North Macedonia with a big margin down to San Marino (who had only finished 18th with the juries). Spain managed third place ahead of Morocco (16th) and China (25th). So, once again the juries and the public had very different opinions, but finishing in the top 3 with both was enough for Spain to win the first gold medal. North Macedonia took home the silver and the bronze went to Denmark with United Kingdom and Netherlands rounding out the top 5.

Spain was a founding member of Global Music, but only competed once. They returned, however, in GM05 taking home the silver medal thanks to GM Royalty, Mónica Naranjo. Just two editions later, Davinia finished as runner up, and Spain did fairly well very often. They did, however, also have long stretches of less than impressive results including periods of up to 28 consecutive editions without reaching the top 10. The current HoD, José Sabater, took over the reigns in GM119 to imidiate success, winning the third silver medal, when Pablo Alborán came close to victory. Under José's leadership, Spain has been doing better, but the victory has always eluded them, though another 3 silver medals have been won by Mirela in GM138, Belén Aguilera in GM171 and Celtian and Antón Davila in GM182. And now finally - on their 164th attempt - Spain takes home the big trophy! Well done Spain, Agoney and José Sabater!

The Winner

Deadlines

​November 18th / Voting in the semi finals
November 18th / Nominating an artist for Global Music Royalty
November 26th / Voting in the final and for Global Music Royalty
November 30th / 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

The Final

01
Spain
Agoney
​Quién pide al cielo por ti
​154 points

02
North Macedonia
Aleksandra Janeva
​Denot sto ni nosi
​135 points

03
Denmark
Christopher
​Fall so hard
​119 points

04
United Kingdom
Adele
​Easy on me
​117 points

05
Netherlands
Purple Disco Machine feat. Eyelar
​Dopamine
​110 points

06
Ecuador
Christina Aguilera
​El mejor guerrero
​98 points

07
Iran
Ahmad Saeedi
Vabastat shodam
​95 points

08
Germany
Daniel Schuhmacher
​Hypnotized
​92 points

09
San Marino
Michael Leonardi
​Solitary soul
​83 points

10
Morocco
Nassi
​La vie est belle
​80 points

11
Sweden
Agnes
​24 hours
​79 points

12
Switzerland
Eluveitie
​Ambiramus
​78 points

13
United States
OneRepublic
​Someday
​78 points

14
Canada
Forest Blakk
​Foolish
​78 points

15
Monaco
France Gall
​Ella elle l'a
​77 points

16
Belgium
JEPP
What about us
​72 points

17
Italy
Modà
​Puoi leggerlo solo di sera
​69 points

18
Greece
Vasilis Sideris
​Apenanti
​60 points

19
Portugal
Rita Guerra 
​​feat. João Paulo Rodrigues
Por mim
​59 points

20
China
Yuqi
​Giant
56 points

21
Ireland
Mundy feat. Sharon Shannon
​The Galway girl
​52 points

22
Andorra
Supremme de Luxe
​Llévame al cielo
​52 points

23
Australia
Blake Rose
​Rollerblades
​49 points

24
France
Dadju & Kendji Girac
Dans mes bras
​46 points

25
Norway
Emma Steinbakken
​Sorry
​42 points

DNF
Turkey
Nazlican Kübra
​Yalanmis & bir nefes
​83 points

Semi Final One

01
Germany
Daniel Schuhmacher
​Hypnotized
​107 points

02
San Marino
Michael Leonardi
​Solitary soul
​104 points

03
Denmark
Christopher
​Fall so hard
​103 points

04
Belgium
JEPP
What about us
86 points

05
Netherlands
Purple Disco Machine feat. Eyelar
​Dopamine
​85 points

06
Greece
Vasilis Sideris
​Apenanti
​76 points

07
China
Yuqi
​Giant
​75 points

08
Andorra
Supremme de Luxe
​Llévame al cielo
67 points

09
France
Dadju & Kendji Girac
Dans mes bras
​59 points

10
Ireland
Mundy feat. Sharon Shannon
​The Galway girl
​56 points

11
Russia
Zivert
​Cry
55 points

12
Ukraine
ETOLUBOV
​Prityazheniye
52 points

13
Albania
Elhaida Dani
​Kënga jonë
49 points

14
Serbia
Maja Markovic
​Nadjite mi dusu
47 points

15
Israel
Mergui
Angel
44 points

16
Romania
DJ Vianu
​Beloved
37 points

17
Latvia
Viktoria Modesta
Prototype
36 points

18
Mexico
Danna Paola & MIKA
​Me myself
22 points

Semi Final Two

01
Spain
Agoney
​Quién pide al cielo por ti
​105 points

02
Australia
Blake Rose
​Rollerblades
​89 points

03
Ecuador
Christina Aguilera
​El mejor guerrero
​85 points

04
Italy
Modà
​Puoi leggerlo solo di sera
​84 points

05
Canada
Forest Blakk
​Foolish
​81 points

06
United States
OneRepublic
​Someday
​79 points

07
Portugal
Rita Guerra 
​​feat. João Paulo Rodrigues
Por mim
77 points

08
Iran
Ahmad Saeedi
Vabastat shodam
​77 points

09
Turkey
Nazlican Kübra
​Yalanmis & bir nefes
​72 points

10
Morocco
Nassi
​La vie est belle
71 points

11 / Wildcard
Monaco
France Gall
​Ella elle l'a
​61 points

12
South Korea
APOKI
​Get it out
57 points

13
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Rialda
​Paljba
56 points

14
Singapore
Baby K feat. Álvaro Soler
​Non dire una parola
47 points

15
Tuvalu
Tamaika Kofe
​Tuu mo aganuu
42 points

16
New Zealand
Keith Urban
​Making memories of us
40 points

17
Liechtenstein
LEOPOLD
​Pink rebel
37 points