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Cluj-Napoca

2023 • Romania
St. Michael's Church, Union Square
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​​Welcome to cLUJ-nAPOCA
"The Heart of Transylvania"

Welcome to Cluj-Napoca, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Transylvania, where every cobblestone whispers tales of history and every street corner invites you into a world of enchantment. Feel the vibrant pulse of this dynamic city as you step into the Union Square, surrounded by pastel-colored Baroque buildings that exude a timeless charm. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the Cluj-Napoca Central Park, where the air is filled with laughter and the fragrance of blooming flowers. Discover a city where the medieval and the modern converge effortlessly. The St. Michael's Church, standing tall with its Gothic spires, is a testament to the city's rich history, while the vibrant street art adorning the walls of Cluj-Napoca reflects its contemporary spirit. As you wander through the Museum Square, you'll find yourself captivated by the National Museum of Art and the Museum of Ethnography, each housing a treasure trove of cultural artifacts that weave the narrative of Transylvanian heritage. Cluj-Napoca is a haven for art enthusiasts, with galleries and exhibitions that showcase both local and international talents. For the nocturnal adventurers, Cluj-Napoca comes alive after sunset. The buzzing nightlife, with its eclectic mix of bars, cafes, and music venues, beckons you to join the festivities. From jazz to electronic beats, the city's diverse music scene ensures that every night is an unforgettable experience. But Cluj-Napoca is not just about history and revelry; it's also a culinary delight. Indulge your taste buds in the local flavors at the Cluj-Napoca Food Festival or savor traditional Romanian dishes in the cozy ambiance of local restaurants. Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca is a gateway to outdoor adventures. Explore the Turda Gorge, a natural wonder just a short drive away, or hike through the Apuseni Mountains for breathtaking views that will leave you in awe. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or a seeker of vibrant cultures, Cluj-Napoca invites you to embark on a journey of discovery. So, pack your bags and let the allure of this Transylvanian gem captivate your senses. Welcome to Cluj-Napoca, where every moment is an invitation to fall in love with the magic of Romania.
Host City / Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Venue / BT Arena
Host / Madalina Ghenea, Florin Cezar Ouatu and Luminita Anghel
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Good evening and welcome to Cluj-Napoca!
We are gathered here to find the best song in Global Music 2023!
Last year, AMI won the Super Final for Romania, which is why we are here this year.

This year, the Super Final has been slightly altered compared to last year. 
It will still consist of 3 stages, but this year Stage 1 and Stage 2 will consist of duels between two songs, from which the winner will proceed.
The Grand Final will still be in the regular voting style, where you award points to your top 10. 


The 3 stages of the Super Final are:

STAGE 1:
All countries who did not win a medal this year and has participated in at least 3 editions and qualified for at least one final will be represented by their best placed song in 2023. 29 countries have qualified based on these terms. However, as this is an uneven number of songs that cannot be split into duels, Suriname has been given a wild card as they have the best placed (and scoring) song of the year not already in the Super Final.
The winner of each duel plus one wild card will proceed to Stage 2. In case of a tie in a duel, the manager selects the winner.

STAGE 2:
The songs qualified from Stage 1 will be joined by the Silver and Bronze Medallists from all 12 editions of Global Music in 2023. Again the songs will go head to head in duels with one song from each duel moving on. This means that 20 songs will progress to the third and final stage - The Grand Final.

GRAND FINAL:
This night we will crown another Super Champion.
The 20 qualifiers from Stage 2 will join the 12 champions of 2023, so 32 songs will be competing for the honour in the Grand Final.

It's up to you to decide who will win! 
You can vote for any of the songs below, even if you yourself submitted it to the contest.
There are thus no excuses for not actively taking part in finding

THE BEST SONG IN GLOBAL MUSIC IN 2023!!!

DEADLINES

January 5th:
Vote in Stage 1

January 15th:
Vote in Stage 2 

February 2nd:
Vote in the Grand Final

Voting

Stage 1 and 2:
Simply vote for your favourite song in each duel

The Grand Final:
Give 12, 10, 8...1 point for your top 10

Voting Form

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 deserves it. Thank you!
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Songs & Videos

Dropbox entitled "2023 Cluj Napoca"

​​YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic

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NOTE that the North Macedonian and Palestinian entries are not available on Spotify, but they can be found in the YouTube playlist.

STAGE 3: THE GRAND FINAL

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01
Denmark
Neon Capital
​Open doors
74 points
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02
Netherlands
Wulf
I'm not going anywhere
​73 points
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03
Slovakia
ADONXS
​Moving on
56 points
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04
Andorra
Triquell
​Jugular
​48 points
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05
United Kingdom
Jerub
​There till the end
46 points
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06
Sweden
Isak Danielson
Remember to remember me
46 points
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07
Ireland
Dermot Kennedy
​Kiss me
​42 points
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08
Luxembourg
Mustii
​Feed me
​41 points
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09
China
James Blunt feat. Jason Zhang
​Adrenaline
​41 points
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10
United Kingdom
Harry Styles
​As it was
​40 points
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11
San Marino
Marghe
​Au bout du monde
​40 points
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12
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Marko Bosnjak
Spokojan
​37 points
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13
Sweden
Darin
What's the point
​36 points
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14
Czech Republic
Mikolas Josef
​Boys don't cry
​34 points
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15
Denmark
Rasmus Walter
​Nyt lys
​33 points
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16
Germany
Purple Disco Machine & Sophie and the Giants
​Paradise​
​30 points
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17
Belgium
Lost Frequencies, Elley Duhé & X Ambassadors
​Back to you
​30 points
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18
Norway
Aden Foyer
​The ballet girl
​29 points
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19
Bahrain
Majid Jordan
Waves of blue
​28 points
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20
Switzerland
ZID
​Überall dihei
​27 points
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21
Belgium
Loïc Nottet
On fire
27 points
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22
Netherlands
HAEVN
​Kite in a hurricane
​25 points
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23
Denmark
Safri Duo & Twocolors feat. Chris de Sarandy
​Cynical
​25 points
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24
United Kingdom
Tom Grennan
​Don't break the heart
​24 points
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25
Ireland
Cian Ducrot
​I'll be waiting
​22 points
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26
Turkey
Selin Gecit
​Lovers hurricane
​20 points
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27
Lithuania
Donatas Montvydas
​Jausmai
​16 points
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28
Armenia
Rosa Linn
​Hallelujah
​12 points
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29
United States
Wrabel
​Nothing but the love
​12 points
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30
France
Ycare & Zaz
​Animaux fragiles
​11 points
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31
Ukraine
Go_A
Rusalochki
10 points

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32
Monaco
M. Pokora
Se mélanger
​9 points

STAGE 2

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​Benin
Yemi Alade feat. Angelique Kidjo
​Shekere​

duel 1

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15

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Andorra
Triquell
​Jugular
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Greece
Elena Paparizou
​De mou ta leei kala

Duel 2

10

16

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Denmark
Neon Capital
​Open doors
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Ukraine
Go_A
Rusalochki

Duel 3

15

11

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Taiwan
Trash
​Love
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Monaco
M. Pokora
Se mélanger

Duel 4

15

11

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France
Kendji Girac feat. Florent Pagny
​Encore
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Estonia
NOËP
​Young boy

Duel 5

12

14

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Norway
Aden Foyer
​The ballet girl
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San Marino
Marco Mengoni feat. Elodie
​Pazza musica

Duel 6

9

17

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Switzerland
ZID
​Überall dihei
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Armenia
Rosa Linn
​Hallelujah

Duel 7

15

11

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South Africa
Lloyiso
​Speak
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Colombia
Feid & Rema
​Bubalu

Duel 8

6

20

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United States
Wrabel
​Nothing but the love
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Italy
Alessandra Amoroso
​Notti blu

Duel 9

8

18

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Ireland
Dermot Kennedy
​Kiss me
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Luxembourg
Mustii
​Feed me

Duel 10

16

10

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United States
P!nk
​Trustfall
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Finland
Erika Vikman
​Elizabeth Taylor

Duel 11

12

14

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China
James Blunt feat. Jason Zhang
​Adrenaline
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Poland
Doda
​Melodia ta

Duel 12

11

15

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Bahrain
Majid Jordan
Waves of blue
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Andorra
Vicco
​Nochentera

Duel 13

10

16

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United Kingdom
Tom Grennan
​Don't break the heart
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Sweden
Isak Danielson
Remember to remember me

Duel 14

18

8

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Ireland
Luz
​I shouldn't be here
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Canada
Marc Dupré
​Tout l'amour qu'on donne

Duel 15

10

16

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Netherlands
HAEVN
​Kite in a hurricane
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Sweden
Darin
What's the point

Duel 16

14

12

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Australia
Hatchie
​Quicksand
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France
Ycare & Zaz
​Animaux fragiles

Duel 17

14

12

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Israel
Judah Gavra
​Falling
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Denmark
Safri Duo & Twocolors feat. Chris de Sarandy
​Cynical

Duel 18

18

8

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South Korea
Jin
​The astronaut
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Czech Republic
Mikolas Josef
​Boys don't cry

Duel 19

17

9

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Serbia
Nevena Bozovic
​Ogledalo
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Spain
Dani Fernández
​Dile a los demás

Duel 20

11

15

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Lithuania
Donatas Montvydas
​Jausmai

STAGE 1

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Estonia
NOËP
​Young boy

Duel 1

13

11

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North Macedonia
Valery Dimovska
​Sega koga znam
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Monaco
M. Pokora
Se mélanger

Duel 2

13

11

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Mozambique
Liloca
Na bonga yehova
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Italy
Alessandra Amoroso
​Notti blu

Duel 3

13

11

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Portugal
Nininho Vaz Maia
​Bébé
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Russia
Klava Koka & Niletto
​Crush

Duel 4

7

17

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Serbia
Nevena Bozovic
​Ogledalo
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Ukraine
Go_A
Rusalochki

Duel 5

13

11

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Dominican Republic
Momoland feat. Natti Natasha
Yummy yummy love
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South Korea
Jin
​The astronaut

Duel 6

15

9

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Philippines
Maris Racal
​Di papakawalan

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Lithuania
Donatas Montvydas
​Jausmai

dUEL 7

12

12

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Suriname
SERA
​Head held high

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Switzerland
ZID
​Überall dihei

Duel 8

15

9

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Cyprus
Alkyone
​Society
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Greece
Elena Paparizou
​De mou ta leei kala

Duel 9

12

12

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Armenia
Rosa Linn
​Hallelujah

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Madagascar
Antsa & Mendrika
​Je suis comme toi

Duel 10

11

13

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Luxembourg
Mustii
​Feed me
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Ecuador
Oscar Troya & Gabriel Montufar feat. Curi Cachimuel & Tamya Moran
​Inti

Duel 11

11

13

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Finland
Erika Vikman
​Elizabeth Taylor

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Albania
Vanesa Sono
​Aroma jonë

Duel 12

10

14

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Colombia
Feid & Rema
​Bubalu

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Mexico
Gloria Trevi
Medusa

Duel 13

7

17

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Australia
Hatchie
​Quicksand
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Palestine
Philip Halloun feat. Noel Kharman
​Alf Leila o Leila

Duel 14

7

17

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​Benin
Yemi Alade feat. Angelique Kidjo
​Shekere
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Israel
Judah Gavra
​Falling

Duel 15

13

11

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Uzbekistan
Lola Yoldasheva
​Sevgingni menga ayt
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