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​Dome of the Rock
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​​Welcome to Jerusalem
"Holy City"

Welcome to Jerusalem, a city that stands at the crossroads of history, spirituality, and cultural diversity. Nestled in the heart of Israel, Jerusalem is a captivating destination that beckons travelers from across the globe. Immerse yourself in the ancient streets of the Old City, where each step reveals layers of history and reverence. Explore the sacred sites of the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Dome of the Rock, where centuries of religious devotion have left an indelible mark. Lose yourself in the labyrinthine alleys of the bustling markets, where the scent of exotic spices and the vibrant colors of local handicrafts fill the air. As you wander through the diverse neighborhoods, from the Armenian Quarter to the Jewish Quarter, the Muslim Quarter to the Christian Quarter, you'll encounter a tapestry of cultures, traditions, and culinary delights. Jerusalem is not just a city frozen in time; it is a vibrant metropolis that pulsates with life. Discover the thriving arts scene, with contemporary galleries, theaters, and live music performances that ignite the senses. Indulge in the rich flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine, from the aromatic hummus and falafel to the mouthwatering shawarma and baklava. For nature lovers, the surrounding landscapes offer breathtaking beauty. From the tranquil gardens of the Mount of Olives to the panoramic views from Mount Zion, Jerusalem's natural wonders invite you to connect with the land and its storied past. Whether you seek spiritual enlightenment, cultural immersion, or a journey through history, Jerusalem promises a transformative experience that will leave an indelible mark on your soul. So come and embrace the timeless allure of Jerusalem, where ancient traditions meet modern life, and the spirit of this remarkable city resonates within you long after your visit.
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Host City / Jerusalem, Israel
Venue / Pais Arena
Hosts / Gal Gadot and Aviel Biton

Participating countries / 44
Returning countries / Bulgaria, Finland, Monaco, Morocco, Russia, Turkey and Zambia
Withdrawing countries / Burkina Faso, Japan and Venezuela

Debuting players / None
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Returning Artists

Eleni Foureira / 6 times for Albania and once for Turkey / 6th place
Faouzia / 5 times for Morocco and once for United States / Double Global Music Champion
Dania Giò / for Switzerland / Silver Medallist
Tim Bendzko / for Germany / Silver Medallist
Calum Scott / twice for United Kingdom and once for Indonesia / Global Music Champion
Emeli Sandé / twice for United Kingdom and once for Zambia / 4th place
Jovani / for Lithuania / Global Music Champion
Lady Gaga / twice for United States and once for South Korea / Silver Medallist
Medina / twice for Denmark and once for Chile / 4th place
Natalia Oreiro / twice for Uruguay and once for Argentina / 6th place
Duncan Laurence / for Netherlands / Global Music Champion
Keen'V / for Monaco / 17th place
Meduza / once for United Kingdom and United States / 8th place
Michela Pace / for Malta / 11th place
Milica Pavlovic / for Serbia / 26th place
Alisia / for Bulgaria / Semi final
Aviv Geffen / for Israel / 21st place
Daniel Levi / for Estonia / 9th place
Elley Duhé / for United States / 17th place
Emma Steinbakken / for Norway / 25th place
Eneli / for Turkey / Silver Medallist
Evangelia / for Liechtenstein / 19th place
Humbe / for Mexico / 13th place
Rosalía / for Spain / Semi final

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 / United Kingdom and United States, 4
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / None
Countries receiving points from most juries / Lithuania, 25
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Lithuania in 1st with 10 points from Serbia and Australia as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Belgium in 24th getting 12 points from Israel

The first two top marks went to Morocco and France, but then Denmark received 3 times 12 points in a row and took the lead. They stayed ahead for a long time, but towards the end of the jury voting, Lithuania inched past and won the jury vote ahead of Denmark, United Kingdom, Sweden and Canada. It was then time to take the public opinion into account, and the televote contained a lot of points, since the number of votes cast here was the highest in a long time. The televote favoured Albania (9th with the juries) who clearly won ahead of Serbia (17th), Ukraine (22nd), San Marino (16th) and Lithuania. Since none of the countries scoring better than Lithuania with the public had made much of a dent in the jury scoreboard, the Baltic state managed to fight off all competition and take home the trophy. And that despite not getting a single top mark - a first in the history of Global Music. After winning the televote, Albania climbed to the silver position and Sweden took the bronze medal only a whisker ahead of Denmark and United Kingdom who round out the top 5.

Lithuania was one of the founding members of Global Music, but only participated that one time before quitting. However, they quickly returned, but was never a steady participant, even though they did reach the top 5 within their first 5 attempts. It was only from GM50 to 76 that Lithuania was a pretty consistant participant, and within this period racked up another top 5 finish. Their first medal was won in GM121, when Donatas Blanka took home the bronze. However, Lithuania quit again only a few editions after that first medal, but they returned in GM156 with a giant bang blowing them to the top of the podium. Jovani and Jazzu made this triumph possible and following the gold medal, Lithuania finally became a regular participant with Oscar at the helm as HoD. Another bronze and a silver medal followed as well as several top 10 results, though the last one was in GM181. Since then Lithuania has struggled, but now they once again hit the top with Jovani. In total the Baltic country has participated 73 times, reaching 40 finals, finnishing in the top 10 eleven times and winning 5 medals. Well done Jovani, Lithuania and Oscar! 

The Winner

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"You Make Me Wanna" by Jovani is a vibrant, feel-good anthem that seamlessly blends tropical beats with a modern pop sensibility. The track radiates energy and passion, with lyrics that celebrate the irresistible pull of attraction and the joy of living in the moment. Jovani's smooth vocals, paired with the song's infectious rhythm, create a sound that's both uplifting and danceable.
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The song’s upbeat vibe and catchy hooks make it a perfect addition to summer playlists, resonating with fans of carefree, romantic tunes. While it may not have topped global charts, "You Make Me Wanna" achieved notable success in European markets, becoming a staple on streaming platforms and dance floors. Its appeal lies in its universal themes and undeniable charm, showcasing Jovani's knack for creating music that connects with listeners.

Deadlines

September 13th / Voting in the semi finals
October 12th / Nominating an artist for Global Music Royalty

September 24th / Voting in the final and for Global Music Royalty
September 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
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The Final

01
Lithuania
Jovani
​You make me
​138 points
02
Albania
Eleni Foureira & Evangelia
​Fotiá
​124 points
03
Sweden
Kristofer Greczula
​Leaving you for another
​117 points
04
Denmark
Medina
​Som stjernerne
​117 points
05
United Kingdom
Calum Scott
​Boys in the street
​107 points
06
Ireland
Cian Ducrot
​All for you
​104 points
07
Canada
Alannah Myles
​Black velvet
​100 points
08
Serbia
Milica Pavlovic
​Provereno
​98 points
09
San Marino
Meduza & James Carter
​feat. Elley Duhé & Fast Boy
​Bad memories
96 points
10
Palestine
Bashar Murad
​Maskhara
​96 points
11
United States
Lady Gaga
Hold my hand
​96 points
12
Zambia
Emeli Sandé
There isn't much
​95 points
13
Germany
Tim Bendzko
​Das Leben wieder lieben
​90 points
14
Ukraine
Costel van Dein & July Mell
​Kolomiyka
​89 points
15
Spain
Varry Brava feat. Soleá Morente
​Bajo la luz perfecta
​81 points
16
Malta
Michela
Lost in the shadows
​77 points
17
France
Cuenca
​Les jeunes
​76 points
18
Netherlands
Duncan Laurence
​Electric life
​75 points
19
Norway
Emma Steinbakken
​This one's on me
​74 points
20
China
Silence Wang
​Soul of the sword
​72 points
21
Israel
Aviv Geffen & Ella Lee
​Varod mavrik
​69 points
22
Morocco
Faouzia
​RIP love
​65 points
23
Finland
Joalin Loukamaa
Angelito
​64 points
24
Belgium
Mentissa
​Et bam
​64 points
25
Estonia
Daniel Levi
​One on one
​43 points
26
Switzerland
Dania Giò
​Le dernier mot
​35 points

Semi Final One

01
San Marino
Meduza & James Carter
​feat. Elley Duhé & Fast Boy
​Bad memories
​92 points
02
France
Cuenca
​Les jeunes
​85 points
03
United Kingdom
Calum Scott
​Boys in the street
​81 points
04
Finland
Joalin Loukamaa
Angelito
​72 points
05
Albania
Eleni Foureira & Evangelia
​Fotiá
​71 points
06
Canada
Alannah Myles
​Black velvet
​71 points
07
Belgium
Mentissa
​Et bam
​70 points
08
Germany
Tim Bendzko
​Das Leben wieder lieben
​69 points
09
Estonia
Daniel Levi
​One on one
​67 points
10
Ukraine
Costel van Dein & July Mell
​Kolomiyka
​63 points
11
Mexico
Humbe
Para olvidarte
60 points

12
Uruguay
Natalia Oreiro
Río de la Plata
53 points

13
Italy
Pinguini Tattici Nucleari
Patello bianco
51 points

14
Greece
Johan Papaconstantino
​J'aimerai
48 points

15
Andorra
Rosalía
​Despechá
38 points

16
Bulgaria
Alisia & Emrah Storaro
​Dusho moya
27 points

17
Philippines
This Band
Kahit ayaw mo na
25 points

18
Brazil
Laura Rizzotto
​Strangers
21 points

DNF
Turkey
Saniser
​Pesimde kara geceler
52 points

DNF
Liechtenstein
Dario Rodriguez & Mougleta
​Bye bye
44 points

Semi Final Two

01
Denmark
Medina
​Som stjernerne
​103 points
02
Lithuania
Jovani
​You make me
​99 points
03
Zambia
Emeli Sandé
There isn't much
​96 points
04
Ireland
Cian Ducrot
​All for you
​90 points
05
Norway
Emma Steinbakken
​This one's on me
​89 points
06
Sweden
Kristofer Greczula
​Leaving you for another
​78 points
07
Palestine
Bashar Murad
​Maskhara
​76 points
08
Serbia
Milica Pavlovic
​Provereno
​76 points
09
Morocco
Faouzia
​RIP love
​70 points
10
China
Silence Wang
​Soul of the sword
​66 points
11 / Wildcard
United States
Lady Gaga
Hold my hand
​61 points
12
Romania
Eneli
​Lover
59 points

13
Australia
Hevenshe
​No one will ever love you
56 points

14
South Korea
Juniel
​Illa illa
52 points

15
Russia
Pizza
​Ulybka
48 points

16
Poland
Jann
​Promise
46 points

17
Monaco
Keen'V
​Outété
46 points

18
Portugal
Richie Campbell
​Let you go
36 points

19
North Macedonia
Ana Petanovska
​Haya
29 points

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