Welcome to Reykjavik
"Small city with a big Soul"
Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy. The streets of its center not only boast a dramatically scenic backdrop, but are also lined with an eclectic and colorful array of buildings. Walking along just one street can reveal quirky wooden constructions, 20th-century Functionalist towers, and ultra-sleek modern designs. These buildings house fine restaurants, museums, galleries, cafes, and traditional Icelandic spas. Away from the metropolis, you can enjoy the natural delights of the nearby mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The city's nightlife and music scene is particularly lively, with much of the activity kicking off after midnight.
Host City / Reykjavik, Iceland
Venue / Reykjavik City Theatre
Hosts / Ragnhildur Steinunn and Unnur Birna
Participating countries / 31
Debuting countries / Brazil and Puerto Rico
Returning countries / Lebanon, Luxembourg and Norway
Withdrawing countries / Argentina, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Colombia, Slovakia, Spain and Turkmenistan
Debuting players / Fredric for Luxembourg, Guy for Norway, Khwaja for Lebanon, Shebo for Puerto Rico and Sónia for Brazil
Venue / Reykjavik City Theatre
Hosts / Ragnhildur Steinunn and Unnur Birna
Participating countries / 31
Debuting countries / Brazil and Puerto Rico
Returning countries / Lebanon, Luxembourg and Norway
Withdrawing countries / Argentina, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Colombia, Slovakia, Spain and Turkmenistan
Debuting players / Fredric for Luxembourg, Guy for Norway, Khwaja for Lebanon, Shebo for Puerto Rico and Sónia for Brazil
Returning Artists
Antti Tuisku / for Finland / placing 9th
Celine Dion / for Canada / Silver Medallist Cheb Mami / for Morocco / placing 10th Elissa / for Lebanon / placing 11th Josh & Jutta / for Hungary / placing 9th Kate Ryan / for Belgium / placing 16th Marilou / for Canada / Silver Medallist Shiri Maymon / for Israel / placing 7th |
The Result
Countries receiving most 12 points / Japan and United Kingdom, 3
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Russia, Netherlands and Hungary
Countries receiving points from most juries / Japan, 16
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Finland in 13th place with 10 points from Andorra, Denmark and Sweden as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Poland in 22nd place getting 12 points from United Kingdom
For the most of the voting United Kingdom and Sweden were fighting for first place, but in the last third the United Kingdom almost collapsed and Japan pulled ahead, becoming the first Asian country to win the contest. Sweden finished as runner-up, and the bronze went to host country Iceland. Lebanon and Luxembourg rounded out the top 5.
Japan debuted in GM16 and though they have been to every final since, they have never reached higher than 13th place. Up until now. In their 7th attempt, Japan collects the most points and take the trophy to Asia for the first time. Well done Japan, Hitomi Shimatani and HoD Robert!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Russia, Netherlands and Hungary
Countries receiving points from most juries / Japan, 16
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Finland in 13th place with 10 points from Andorra, Denmark and Sweden as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Poland in 22nd place getting 12 points from United Kingdom
For the most of the voting United Kingdom and Sweden were fighting for first place, but in the last third the United Kingdom almost collapsed and Japan pulled ahead, becoming the first Asian country to win the contest. Sweden finished as runner-up, and the bronze went to host country Iceland. Lebanon and Luxembourg rounded out the top 5.
Japan debuted in GM16 and though they have been to every final since, they have never reached higher than 13th place. Up until now. In their 7th attempt, Japan collects the most points and take the trophy to Asia for the first time. Well done Japan, Hitomi Shimatani and HoD Robert!
The Winner
Scoreboards and Live Voting
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