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WELCOME TO BRUSSELS
"CAPITAL OF EUROPE"

​Welcome to Brussels, where old-world charm meets cosmopolitan allure in the heart of Europe. This captivating city, known as the "Capital of Europe," beckons you to explore its rich tapestry of history, art, and gastronomy. As you stroll through Brussels' historic streets, you'll be transported to a bygone era. Marvel at the grandeur of the Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where opulent guildhalls and the awe-inspiring Town Hall stand as a testament to the city's medieval splendor. But Brussels is not merely a city of the past; it's a thriving hub of innovation and creativity. Dive into its contemporary art scene at the Centre Pompidou or lose yourself in the captivating exhibitions of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts. Your taste buds are in for a treat as Brussels is a food lover's paradise. Sample Belgian delights, from crispy golden fries to mouthwatering chocolate and the world-famous waffles. And, of course, no visit is complete without savoring Brussels' culinary gem, the delectable Brussels sprout. Discover the playful spirit of Brussels through its iconic comic book murals that adorn the city's buildings. Tintin, the Smurfs, and many more beloved characters come to life on the streets. Brussels is a city of international diplomacy, and you can explore its global significance at the European Union institutions. Visit the European Parliament or take a tour of the European Commission to gain insights into the workings of the continent. Don't forget to raise a glass of world-class Belgian beer in one of the cozy bars or beer gardens scattered throughout the city. The local brews, from Trappist ales to fruity lambics, will delight your palate. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art aficionado, a foodie, or simply seeking a European adventure, Brussels welcomes you with open arms. Come and immerse yourself in the allure of this captivating city, where every corner holds a story waiting to be uncovered. Brussels is not just a destination; it's an invitation to embrace the spirit of Europe.
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Host City / Brussels, Belgium
Venue / La Monnaie
Hosts / Sandra Kim and Jean-Claude Van Damme

Good evening and welcome to Brussels!
We are gathered here tonight to find the best song in Global Music 2008!
Last year, Lara Fabian won the Super Final for Belgium, which is why we are here tonight.
But tonight we will crown another Super Champion.

All the countries that took part in a final in Global Music in 2008 are competing tonight.
They are each represented by the song, that did the best for them.
Greece and Sweden do, however, have more than one song in the Super Final.
That's because they manage to win more than one edition in 2008, and you can't hold a Super Final without all the winners!
We will have two semi finals with 25 songs in each. Only 12 songs from each heat will qualify for the Grand Final
You can vote in the usual ESC-style for any of the songs below, even if you yourself submitted it to the contest.
There are no excuses for not actively taking part in finding
THE BEST SONG IN GLOBAL MUSIC IN 2008!!!

The Winner

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Scoreboards and Live Voting

Live voting
Scoreboard final

Voting

12, 10, 8...1 point for your top 10
The voting form is here / Super Final
When voting, please list name of artist and/or song title.


NOTE that you can vote for a song that you yourself originally entered!
Do, however, play fair and only vote for your own song, if you truly think that it is among the 10 best. Thank you!

Watching the Videos

All the videos except Appassionante's are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic
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The Final

01
United Kingdom
Leona Lewis
Run
​51 points
02
Netherlands
Glennis Grace
The greatest love we'll never know
​50 points
03
Sweden
Sanna Nielsen
Empty room
​44 points
04
Denmark
Kendra Lou
Until we're satisfied
​43 points
05
United States
Daughtry
What about now
​42 points
06
Sweden
Sanna Nielsen
Strong
​42 points
07
Germany
Fady Maalouf
Blessed
​42 points
08
Greece
Sakis Rouvas
Kai se thelo
​38 points
09
Croatia
Lana Jurcevic
Zacaran
​34 points
10
Australia
Ricki-Lee
I appreciate you
​32 points
11
Argentina
Luciano Pereyra
Porque aun te amo
​29 points
12
Norway
Maria Arredondo
Brief and beautiful
​28 points
13
Japan
Stephanie
Kimi ga iru kagiri
28 points
14
Sweden
Sibel
Walking away
​27 points
15
Iran
Cameron Cartio & Edurne
Don't tell me tonight
​26 points
16
Venezuela
Mayre Martinez
La reina de la noche
​26 points
17
Hungary
Gabi Tóth
Vagyom rad
​23 points
18
Belgium
Lara Fabian
Ne lui parlez plus d'elle
​20 points
19
Greece
Elena Paparizou
Mambo
​18 points
20
France
David Guetta
Love is gone
13 points
21
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Igor Vukojevic
Vjecna robija
​12 points
22
Italy
Nek
Instabile
​11 points
23
Malta
Fabrizio Faniello
Love me or leave me
10 points
24
Israel
Shai Gabso
Arim roshi
​7 points

Semi Final One

01
United Kingdom
Leona Lewis
Run
​85 points
02
Netherlands
Glennis Grace
The greatest love we'll never know
​75 points
03
Argentina
Luciano Pereyra
Porque aun te amo
​71 points
04
Croatia
Lana Jurcevic
​Zacaran
​71 points

05
Sweden
Sanna Nielsen
Strong
​70 points
06
Denmark
Kendra Lou
Until we're satisfied
63 points
07
Italy
Nek
Instabile
​51 points
08
Venezuela
Mayre Martinez
La reina de la noche
​43 points
09
Belgium
Lara Fabian
Ne lui parlez plus d'elle
​42 points
10
Japan
Stephanie
Kimi ga iru kagiri
​40 points
11
Israel
Shai Gabso
Arim roshi
​36 points
12
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Igor Vukojevic
Vjecna robija
​36 points
13
Russia
Serebro
Dyshi
33 points

14
Lebanon
Carole Samaha
Keef
29 points

15
Austria
DJ Ötzi
Ein Stern
28 points

16
Brazil
Ivete Sangalo
Quando a chuvar passar
25 points

17
Latvia
Ella
Welcome to the club
25 points

18
Estonia
Birgit Oigemeel
Ise
25 points

19
Finland
Anna Abreu
Silent despair
22 points

20
Macedonia
Elena Risteska
Kreveta dva
22 points

21
Chile
Kudai
Aún
21 points

22
Mexico
Alejandro Fernandez
No se me hace facil
21 points

23
San Marino
Appassionante
Every night
18 points

24
Cyprus
Constantinos Cristoforou
Etsi
13 points
25
Kosovo
Leonora Poloska
Do te pendohesh
11 points

Semi Final Two

01
United States
Daughtry
What about now
​70 points
02
Sweden
Sanna Nielsen
Empty room
56 points
03
Australia
Ricki-Lee
I appreciate you
​56 points
04
Germany
Fady Maalouf
Blessed
55 points
05
Greece
Sakis Rouvas
Kai se thelo
​50 points
06
Norway
Maria Arredondo
Brief and beautiful
​48 points
07
Greece
Elena Paparizou
Mambo
​48 points
08
Iran
Cameron Cartio & Edurne
Don't tell me tonight
​47 points
09
France
David Guetta
Love is gone
​38 points
10
Sweden
Sibel
Walking away
​34 points
11
Malta
Fabrizio Faniello
Love me or leave me
​32 points
12
Hungary
Gabi Tóth
Vagyom rad
​28 points
13
Sweden
Danny
Tokyo
27 points

14
Portugal
Hands On Approach feat. Treana Morris
If you give up
26 points

15
Luxembourg
Natalia
I survived you
26 points

16
Turkey
Almora
Kaf daginin ardinda
25 points

17
Andorra
Mayte
Eternamente
22 points

18
Poland
Ewa Malas-Godlewska
Ekstaza
21 points

19
Monaco
Pauline
Allo le monde
20 points

20
Barbados
William White
Can't stop loving you
18 points
21
Spain
Anael
Thinking thinking
17 points

22
Ireland
Ronan Keating & Giorgia
We've got tonight
15 points

23
Ukraine
Tina Karol
Honey
15 points

24
Canada
Nickelback
Hero
11 points

25
Slovenia
Sebastian
Na robu sveta
7 points

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