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​​Welcome to Geneva
"Capital of Peace"

Welcome to Geneva, a city of elegance, refinement, and captivating beauty nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva. As the diplomatic capital of the world and a global center for finance, Geneva is a destination that seamlessly blends sophistication with natural splendor. Explore the city's historic Old Town, with its winding cobblestone streets, picturesque squares, and magnificent landmarks such as St. Pierre Cathedral and the Jet d'Eau, a towering fountain that gracefully shoots water into the sky. Immerse yourself in the city's rich cultural heritage as you visit world-class museums, including the renowned Red Cross Museum and the Museum of Art and History, housing a vast collection of artistic masterpieces. Geneva is also a haven for gastronomy, offering a tantalizing array of Michelin-starred restaurants, charming cafes, and gourmet chocolate shops that will delight your palate. Take a leisurely stroll along the stunning shores of Lake Geneva, where the majestic Alps serve as a breathtaking backdrop. Indulge in a relaxing boat cruise, soaking in the panoramic views and the serene beauty of the surroundings. For nature lovers, Geneva is a gateway to adventure. Explore the nearby Jura Mountains, where you can hike, ski, or simply revel in the tranquility of nature. Geneva's commitment to sustainability is evident in its numerous parks and green spaces, providing a peaceful retreat from the urban bustle. From the lively Rue du Rhône, offering a shopper's paradise with luxury boutiques and renowned Swiss watchmakers, to the vibrant Carouge district, known for its bohemian charm and lively nightlife, Geneva offers a diverse range of experiences to suit every taste. So come and experience the allure of Geneva, a city that exudes sophistication, cultural richness, and natural splendor. Discover a destination that will captivate your senses, ignite your imagination, and leave you with memories to cherish forever.
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Host City / Geneva, Switzerland
Venue / Geneva Arena
Hosts / Gunvor Guggisberg, Patrick Nuo and Bastian Baker

Participating countries / 41
Returning countries / Greece, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, United States and Uruguay
Withdrawing countries / Lithuania, Peru and Tanzania

Debuting players / Jacek for Poland
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Returning Artists

Laura Pausini / 18 times for Italy, 3 times for San Marino and once for Australia / Silver Medallist
Emma Marrone / 10 times for Italy and 5 times for San Marino / Silver Medallist
Ed Sheeran / 10 times for United Kingdom and once for Cuba, Ghana and United States / Global Music Champion
Celine Dion / 10 times for Canada and once for Japan and Monaco / Silver Medallist
Alan Walker / 7 times for Norway and once for United Kingdom, China, South Korea and United States / Silver Medallist
Anxhela Peristeri / for Albania / Global Music Champion
Rita Ora / 3 times for United Kingdom, twice for Kosovo and once for Netherlands and Singapore / Bronze Medallist
Ana Mena / once for Spain, Andorra, Dominican Republic, Jordan and San Marino / Bronze Medallist
Anna Rossinelli / for Switzerland / Silver Medallist
Blas Cantó / 3 times for Spain and once for Andorra / Bronze Medallist
Max Giesinger / for Germany / 4th place
Revolverheld / twice for Liechtenstein and once for Germany and Czech Republic / 4th place
Tijana Bogicevic / for Serbia / 8th place
Camila Cabello / twice for Cuba and once for Canada / 5th place
Calum Scott / for United Kingdom / Global Music Champion
Dermot Kennedy / for Ireland / Global Music Champion

Elisa Kolk / for Estonia / not qualifying for the final
Netsky / for Belgium / not qualifying for the final
Noble / for Portugal / Silver Medallist
Aleksandra Janeva / for North Macedonia / Silver Medallist
Au/Ra / for United Kingdom / 16th place
BENEE / for New Zealand / not qualifying for the final
Kim Hyo-yeon / for South Korea / 7th place
Lora / for Romania / 6th place

Luísa Sonza / for Brazil / not qualifying for the final
The Sound of Arrows / for Sweden / 18th place

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 / Mexico, 4
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Albania, France, Israel and South Korea
Countries receiving points from most juries / Denmark and Norway, 20
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Germany in 11th with 10 points from Albania as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Liechtenstein in 24th getting 12 points from Sweden

Though North Macedonia received the first top mark, it quickly turned into a threeway fight between Palestine, Norway and Denmark before Spain and United States threw their hat in the mix. When all jury votes had been counted, it was Denmark who was leading the pack ahead of United States, Spain, Mexico and Palestine. Now it was time for the televote, and as we have seen many times before, it showed a different picture. Two countries were way ahead of the rest with Mexico winning the televote ahead of Serbia (8th with the juries), North Macedonia (7th), Albania (22nd) and Uruguay (23rd). The huge win in the televote was enough to give Mexico a comfortable win and for Serbia to jump up and take the silver. Denmark - the winner of the jury vote - only finished 15th in the televote and dropped to the bronze position. North Macedonia and United States rounded out the top five. Two countries had their best result ever: Palestine in 6th place and Uruguay in 16th.

Mexico made its debut in GM16 and reached the top 10 for the first time only 3 editions later. The first triumph already came on its 10th participation, when Thalia was unstoppable. A couple of other good results followed on the heels of the victory, but then the Mexican songs seemed to pass by unnoticed until Camila took the gold in GM57. Following a change in HoD in GM74, Mexico improved its results drastically and did consistently well for quite some time, racking up another 7 medals, before that glamorous third gold was won by Sofia Reyes and Reykon in GM132. After that the Mexican star faded and only a handful of top 10 results were obtained, before the current HoD, José Mora, took over in GM172. However, he did not bring a lot of success with him, and until now he has only brought Mexico into the top 10 once. But no one cares about that now, when Mexico takes home the 4th trophy. Mexico has now participated 166 times, reaching 105 finals, finishing in the top 10 37 times and winning 11 medals! Well done Mexico, SVI and José Mora!

The Winner

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"Levitation" by SVI is an enchanting track that merges ethereal soundscapes with pulsating beats, creating a sense of weightlessness and transcendence. The song captures the essence of rising above life's struggles, symbolizing freedom, self-discovery, and the exhilaration of breaking free from limitations. Its lyrics are introspective and poetic, inviting listeners to embrace the journey of emotional and spiritual upliftment.

Musically, "Levitation" is a seamless blend of ambient textures and dynamic rhythms, with SVI’s emotive vocal delivery serving as the centerpiece. The production is intricate yet airy, perfectly complementing the song’s uplifting theme.
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Although "Levitation" didn't achieve widespread chart-topping success, it found a devoted audience in underground and indie electronic music scenes. Its growing popularity on streaming platforms and live performances showcased its impact, affirming SVI’s talent for creating immersive and inspiring music.

Deadlines

July 12th / Voting in the semi finals
August 12th / Nominating an artist for Global Music Royalty

July 23rd / Voting in the final and for Global Music Royalty
August 4th / 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
Mexico
SVI
​Levitation
​135 points
02
Serbia
Tijana Bogicevic
​Blizu
​121 points
03
Denmark
Jung
​Hun kommer tilbage
​112 points
04
North Macedonia
Aleksandra Janeva
Glumime
​105 points
05
United States
Myle
​Not ready
​103 points
06
Palestine
Elyanna & Balti
​Ghareeb alay
​101 points
07
Spain
Ana Mena
​Música ligera
​100 points
08
Norway
Alan Walker & Au/Ra
​Somebody like u
​90 points
09
San Marino
Laura Pausini
​Scatola
​89 points
10
Sweden
The Sound of Arrows
​Beautiful life
​79 points
11
Germany
Max Giesinger
​Taxi
​79 points
12
Ireland
Dermot Kennedy
​Something to someone
​79 points
13
Italy
Emma
​Ogni volta è così
​77 points
14
Albania
Anxhela Peristeri
​Adrenalina
​74 points
15
China
Kelly Yu
​Already gone
​74 points
16
Uruguay
Bruno Alves feat. Manel Navarro
​Los restos
​70 points
17
Switzerland
Anna Rossinelli
​Hold your head up
​68 points
18
Indonesia
Calum Scott feat. Lyodra Ginting
​Heaven
​68 points
19
Romania
Lora
​Ne impotrivim
​67 points
20
United Kingdom
Camila Cabello feat. Ed Sheeran
​Bam bam
​67 points
21
Andorra
Blas Cantó
El bueno acaba mal
​65 points
22
Turkey
Senay Lambaoglu
​Bilirim
​64 points
23
Belgium
Netsky & Rita Ora
Barricades
​61 points
24
Liechtenstein
Jennifer Haben & Revolverheld
​Die Einzigen
​60 points
25
Portugal
Noble feat. Bea Moreira
​Where are you now
​44 points
26
Monaco
Les Frangines
Donnez-moi
​36 points

Semi Final One

01
Denmark
Jung
​Hun kommer tilbage
​94 points
02
United States
Myle
​Not ready
​88 points
03
Sweden
The Sound of Arrows
​Beautiful life
​83 points
04
Ireland
Dermot Kennedy
​Something to someone
​81 points
05
Norway
Alan Walker & Au/Ra
​Somebody like u
​81 points
06
Andorra
Blas Cantó
El bueno acaba mal
​76 points
07
Liechtenstein
Jennifer Haben & Revolverheld
​Die Einzigen
​74 points
08
Uruguay
Bruno Alves feat. Manel Navarro
​Los restos
​73 points
09
Belgium
Netsky & Rita Ora
Barricades
​63 points
10
China
Kelly Yu
​Already gone
​62 points
11 / Wildcard
North Macedonia
Aleksandra Janeva
Glumime
​62 points
12
Poland
Lydia Képinski
Vaslaw
54 points

13
France
Camille Lellouche
​T'es où
52 points

14
Solomon Islands
Pnau
​feat. Kira Divine & Marques Toliver
Solid gold
50 points

15
Australia
Running Touch
​Come with me
49 points

16
Ukraine
BANAR
​Palyanitsya
44 points

17
Philippines
SB19
​Alab
42 points

18
Brazil
Baco Exu do Blues & Luísa Sonza
​Hotel Caro
32 points

Semi Final Two

01
Serbia
Tijana Bogicevic
​Blizu
​118 points
02
Portugal
Noble feat. Bea Moreira
​Where are you now
​96 points
03
San Marino
Laura Pausini
​Scatola
​96 points
04
Mexico
SVI
​Levitation
​92 points
05
Palestine
Elyanna & Balti
​Ghareeb alay
​90 points
06
Albania
Anxhela Peristeri
​Adrenalina
​78 points
07
Indonesia
Calum Scott feat. Lyodra Ginting
​Heaven
​76 points
08
Italy
Emma
​Ogni volta è così
​75 points
09
Turkey
Senay Lambaoglu
​Bilirim
​75 points
10
Spain
Ana Mena
​Música ligera
​67 points
11
Canada
Celine Dion & Diane Warren
​Superwoman
65 points
12
Greece
Stella
Picking words
56 points

13
Estonia
ELYSA
​Fire
53 points

14
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Amna & Medico
​Trci trci
41 points

15
New Zealand
BENEE feat. Gus Dapperton
​Supalonely
40 points

16
Israel
Odeya
​Habaita lakhazor
35 points

17
South Korea
Hyoyeon & 3LAU
​Punk right now
35 points

18
Burkina Faso
Nabalüm
​Quand il bénit
30 points

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  • The Artists
    • Global Music Royalty
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    • Veterans
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