Welcome to Craiova
"Between mountains and rivers"
Welcome to Craiova, a hidden gem in the heart of Romania that invites you to embark on a journey of discovery and enchantment. Situated in the historical region of Oltenia, Craiova is a city that seamlessly blends history, culture, and natural beauty. Immerse yourself in the charm of the city's historic center, where elegant architecture, quaint streets, and vibrant squares tell tales of centuries past. Explore the impressive Nicolae Romanescu Park, one of the largest and most beautiful parks in Romania, where serene lakes, lush greenery, and fragrant gardens create a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. Discover the city's rich cultural heritage as you visit the majestic Craiova Art Museum, housing an extensive collection of Romanian and European art, or step into the captivating world of theater at the iconic Craiova National Theatre, renowned for its innovative performances. Indulge in the flavors of Oltenian cuisine, savoring traditional dishes such as the famous "mici" - grilled minced meat rolls - and delicious regional wines that will delight your palate. Craiova is also a city of sports, with passionate football fans and a vibrant sports scene. Experience the electric atmosphere at the Ion Oblemenco Stadium, home to the local football club, Universitatea Craiova. Beyond the city limits, the natural wonders of Oltenia await. Discover the stunning Danube River, where you can embark on boat tours or explore the picturesque Gârla Mare Nature Reserve, home to diverse bird species and tranquil wetlands. Venture further into the Carpathian Mountains and be awed by the breathtaking landscapes, hiking trails, and traditional villages that offer a glimpse into Romania's rural charm. The warmth and hospitality of the local people will make you feel right at home as they share their traditions, folklore, and vibrant festivals with you. So come and experience the magic of Craiova, where history, culture, and natural beauty converge to create an unforgettable journey. Discover a destination that will surprise and captivate you, leaving you with cherished memories and a desire to return.
Host City / Craiova, Romania
Venue / Stadionul Ion Oblemenco
Hosts / Luminita Anghel, Cezar and WRS
Participating countries / 38
Returning countries / Brazil and Solomon Islands
Withdrawing countries / Belarus, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal and United States
Debuting players / None
Venue / Stadionul Ion Oblemenco
Hosts / Luminita Anghel, Cezar and WRS
Participating countries / 38
Returning countries / Brazil and Solomon Islands
Withdrawing countries / Belarus, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal and United States
Debuting players / None
Returning Artists
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David Guetta / 4 times for France, 3 times for Monaco, twice for United States and once for Ghana and United Kingdom / Double Global Music Champion
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Aitana Morales / 5 times for Spain and 3 times for Andorra / 4th place
Michael Bublé / for Canada / Bronze Medallist |
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Slimane Nebchi / 4 times for Monaco and twice for France / 6th place
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Becky Hill / 4 times for United Kingdom and once for Norway / Silver Medallist
Bryan Rice / for Denmark / Triple Global Music Champion |
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Jenifer / twice for France and once for Belgium and Algeria / 15th place
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Ben Hazlewood / twice for New Zealand and once for Australia / Silver Medallist
Elodie Di Patrizi / twice for Italy and once for San Marino / 9th place Uku Suviste / for Estonia / 11th place |
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Pabllo Vittar / once for Brazil and Argentina / 26th place
Wanting Qu / for China / 12th place Xhensila Myrtezaj / for Albania / 22nd |
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Álvaro de Luna / for Andorra / Global Music Champion
Chimène Badi / for Monaco / 16th place Crimer / for Switzerland / Bronze Medallist Ella Henderson / for United Kingdom / 6th place Hanna Ferm / for Sweden / Silver Medallist Lola Marsh / for Israel / 7th place Luke Hemmings / for Australia / 9th place Melis Bilen / for Turkey / not qualifying for the final Mirza Selimovic / for Bosnia-Herzegovina / 5th place Purple Disco Machine / for Netherlands / 5th place Tiggs Da Author / for St. Kitts and Nevis / not qualifying for the final |
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 / Estonia and Lithuania, 4
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Ukraine, Estonia and Sweden
Countries receiving points from most juries / Germany, 19
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / United Kingdom in 3rd with 10 points from Sweden, Lithuania and Turkey as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Norway in 26th getting 12 points from Australia and Brazil
It almost seemed like Estonia made a false start as they scored the first two top marks and a total of 38 points from the first four juries building a comfortable lead. However, they could not keep the momentum going and eventually passed on the lead to first Italy and then Denmark, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Romania, Germany and finally Switzerland, who ended up winning the jury vote. It was a very close voting though, and United Kingdom was only 2 points behind, followed by Germany, Romania and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The televote was now to decide the winner, and with such a close race with the juries, everything could happen. And it could seem that the public witnessed a different show, as they voted entirely different. Surprisingly it was Burkina Faso who won with the public despite only finishing 22nd with the juries. Andorra was runner-up (19th with the juries) ahead of Estonia (18th), Monaco (7th) and China (25th). As winner of the jury vote, Switzerland were the last to receive their points from the televote. They needed 20 points to squeeze ahead of Germany, and 20 points were exactly what they got, ultimately beating the Germans by a single point. United Kingdom took home the bronze with Monaco and host country Romania rounding out the top 5. The televote win catapulted Burkina Faso into the top 10 for the first time ever, as they claimed 9th place.
Switzerland debuted as late as GM30 and only gave the competition one try before disappearing again for another 25 editions. When they finally returned, their results were less than impressive, and the Alpine country had to wait until GM66 to finish in the top 10 for the first time, when they finished 9th. Throughout their first 26 participations this was the only top 10 result, and Switzerland lost its patience and left again. Then in GM95, a new player stepped up for the challenge of bringing Switzerland a good result. José Botella, the current HoD, took charge and in his very first attempt, Switzerland did just squeeze into the top 10, which was followed by their first gold medal for Myron in GM96. On home soil, the country took home the silver, a feat it repeated in GM103, just two editions before taking their second gold medal by 77 Bombay Street. Another 2 silver medals followed, before Switzerland claimed the gold for the third time with Shem Thomas in GM129 and for the fourth time with Levin in GM151. Since then Switzerland has stood on the lowest step on the podium twice. Last time was in GM184, when Crimer represented his country for the first time, and now he is back and jumps to the top bringing the trophy home to Switzerland for the 5th time. Well done Switzerland, Crimer and José Botella!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Ukraine, Estonia and Sweden
Countries receiving points from most juries / Germany, 19
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / United Kingdom in 3rd with 10 points from Sweden, Lithuania and Turkey as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Norway in 26th getting 12 points from Australia and Brazil
It almost seemed like Estonia made a false start as they scored the first two top marks and a total of 38 points from the first four juries building a comfortable lead. However, they could not keep the momentum going and eventually passed on the lead to first Italy and then Denmark, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Romania, Germany and finally Switzerland, who ended up winning the jury vote. It was a very close voting though, and United Kingdom was only 2 points behind, followed by Germany, Romania and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The televote was now to decide the winner, and with such a close race with the juries, everything could happen. And it could seem that the public witnessed a different show, as they voted entirely different. Surprisingly it was Burkina Faso who won with the public despite only finishing 22nd with the juries. Andorra was runner-up (19th with the juries) ahead of Estonia (18th), Monaco (7th) and China (25th). As winner of the jury vote, Switzerland were the last to receive their points from the televote. They needed 20 points to squeeze ahead of Germany, and 20 points were exactly what they got, ultimately beating the Germans by a single point. United Kingdom took home the bronze with Monaco and host country Romania rounding out the top 5. The televote win catapulted Burkina Faso into the top 10 for the first time ever, as they claimed 9th place.
Switzerland debuted as late as GM30 and only gave the competition one try before disappearing again for another 25 editions. When they finally returned, their results were less than impressive, and the Alpine country had to wait until GM66 to finish in the top 10 for the first time, when they finished 9th. Throughout their first 26 participations this was the only top 10 result, and Switzerland lost its patience and left again. Then in GM95, a new player stepped up for the challenge of bringing Switzerland a good result. José Botella, the current HoD, took charge and in his very first attempt, Switzerland did just squeeze into the top 10, which was followed by their first gold medal for Myron in GM96. On home soil, the country took home the silver, a feat it repeated in GM103, just two editions before taking their second gold medal by 77 Bombay Street. Another 2 silver medals followed, before Switzerland claimed the gold for the third time with Shem Thomas in GM129 and for the fourth time with Levin in GM151. Since then Switzerland has stood on the lowest step on the podium twice. Last time was in GM184, when Crimer represented his country for the first time, and now he is back and jumps to the top bringing the trophy home to Switzerland for the 5th time. Well done Switzerland, Crimer and José Botella!
The Winner
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"Brotherlove" by Crimer is an energetic synth-pop anthem that radiates retro charm with a modern twist. The song combines infectious beats, shimmering synths, and Crimer's distinctive baritone vocals to create a track that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Its lyrics celebrate the bond of brotherhood, not necessarily in a literal sense, but as a metaphor for loyalty, unity, and shared strength. The uplifting message is paired with a danceable rhythm, making it as emotionally stirring as it is fun to listen to.
Although "Brotherlove" did not break into major international charts, it achieved notable success within the Swiss music scene, where Crimer has a strong fan base. The song's infectious energy and heartfelt message have made it a favorite among fans of retro-inspired pop, solidifying Crimer's position as a unique and talented artist in the genre.
Although "Brotherlove" did not break into major international charts, it achieved notable success within the Swiss music scene, where Crimer has a strong fan base. The song's infectious energy and heartfelt message have made it a favorite among fans of retro-inspired pop, solidifying Crimer's position as a unique and talented artist in the genre.
Deadlines
June 14th / Voting in the semi finals
June 14th / Nominating an artist for Global Music Royalty
June 25th / Voting in the final and for Global Music Royalty
June 30th / Submitting a song for the next edition of Global Music
June 14th / Nominating an artist for Global Music Royalty
June 25th / Voting in the final and for Global Music Royalty
June 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
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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Switzerland Crimer Brotherlove 110 points |
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Germany Purple Disco Machine & Sophie and the Giants In the dark 109 points |
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United Kingdom David Guetta feat. Becky Hill & Ella Henderson Crazy what love can do 104 points |
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Monaco Jenifer & Slimane Les choses simples 101 points |
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Romania Minelli Mmm 99 points |
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Bosnia-Herzegovina Mirza Selimovic Bolis me 93 points |
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Ukraine Polina Dashkova Plakala kalyna 92 points |
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Spain Álvaro de Luna Levantaremos al sol 90 points |
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Burkina Faso Kandy Guira feat. Alif Naaba Vie chère 85 points |
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Andorra Aitana En el coche 84 points |
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France Chimène Badi Là-haut 84 points |
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Estonia Uku Suviste Pretty little liar 82 points |
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Sweden Hanna Ferm & Junie Välkommen åter 77 points |
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Denmark Bryan Rice We can be heroes 75 points |
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Lithuania Mando SOS d'un terrien en détresse 74 points |
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New Zealand Ben Hazlewood Lying 74 points |
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Canada Michael Bublé I'll never not love you 73 points |
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Indonesia Claudia Emmanuela Santoso Goodbye 71 points |
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Belgium Konoba All you need 70 points |
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Solomon Islands Luke Hemmings Starting line 69 points |
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Italy Michele Morrone Another day 69 points |
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Australia Jaguar Jonze Punchline 59 points |
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Serbia Zoe Kida Bejbi 53 points |
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China Wanting Qu Mute 50 points |
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Albania Xhensila Myrtezaj Ale ale 49 points |
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Norway Bernhoft Call out kids 34 points |
Semi Final One
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United Kingdom David Guetta feat. Becky Hill & Ella Henderson Crazy what love can do 107 points |
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Solomon Islands Luke Hemmings Starting line 95 points |
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Burkina Faso Kandy Guira feat. Alif Naaba Vie chère 92 points |
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Spain Álvaro de Luna Levantaremos al sol 80 points |
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Italy Michele Morrone Another day 79 points |
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Indonesia Claudia Emmanuela Santoso Goodbye 76 points |
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Belgium Konoba All you need 69 points |
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Serbia Zoe Kida Bejbi 63 points |
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Australia Jaguar Jonze Punchline 62 points |
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Lithuania Mando SOS d'un terrien en détresse 60 points |
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Israel Lola Marsh Only for a moment 57 points |
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Tanzania Tiggs Da Author Georgia 57 points |
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Brazil Pabllo Vittar feat. Rina Sawayama Follow me 53 points |
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San Marino Elodie Bagno a mezzanotte 51 points |
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Liechtenstein Blond Mein Boy 41 points |
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Philippines BGYO Best time 32 points |
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Peru Renata Flores Mirando la misma luna 28 points |
Semi Final Two
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Germany Purple Disco Machine & Sophie and the Giants In the dark 112 points |
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Switzerland Crimer Brotherlove 89 points |
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France Chimène Badi Là-haut 86 points |
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Bosnia-Herzegovina Mirza Selimovic Bolis me 83 points |
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Monaco Jenifer & Slimane Les choses simples 74 points |
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Andorra Aitana En el coche 74 points |
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Sweden Hanna Ferm & Junie Välkommen åter 73 points |
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Ukraine Polina Dashkova Plakala kalyna 73 points |
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Estonia Uku Suviste Pretty little liar 72 points |
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Canada Michael Bublé I'll never not love you 66 points |
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11 / Wildcard
China Wanting Qu Mute 66 points |
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Ireland Gilbert O'Sullivan Nothing rhymed 66 points |
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Turkey Melis Bilen This is my year 49 points |
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North Macedonia Bojana Srekja i nesrekja 49 points |
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South Korea AleXa Wonderland 43 points |
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Mexico María del Sol Nos volveremos a abrazar 27 points |
