Welcome to Shanghai
"Silver City with the Golden Sands"
Welcome to Shanghai, a dazzling metropolis where tradition and innovation converge to create one of the most exciting cities in the world. Rising like a futuristic dream along the banks of the Huangpu River, Shanghai is a city of contrasts, where ancient temples stand alongside glittering skyscrapers, and timeless traditions blend seamlessly with modern sophistication.
Feel the electric energy of the Bund, Shanghai's iconic waterfront promenade, where colonial-era buildings gaze across the river at the futuristic skyline of Lujiazui, home to architectural marvels like the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Tower. By day, the skyline sparkles in the sunlight, and by night, it transforms into a kaleidoscope of lights, offering some of the most breathtaking views in the world.
Step back in time as you wander through the enchanting Yuyuan Garden, a masterpiece of classical Chinese landscape design, or lose yourself in the labyrinthine lanes of the Old City, where bustling markets overflow with vibrant textiles, intricate handicrafts, and mouthwatering street food. Taste the city's culinary delights, from the delicate flavors of steamed soup dumplings to the bold spices of regional dishes, in bustling food streets or elegant Michelin-starred restaurants.
For those seeking culture, Shanghai offers an array of world-class museums and galleries, from the Shanghai Museum, home to exquisite collections of ancient Chinese art, to the contemporary treasures of the Power Station of Art. The city's performing arts scene is equally vibrant, with everything from traditional Chinese opera to cutting-edge theater and dance.
Shopping enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice, from the luxury boutiques of Nanjing Road to the quirky, independent shops of Tianzifang and the trendy hubs of Xintiandi. Whether you're hunting for high-end fashion, unique souvenirs, or one-of-a-kind antiques, Shanghai's shopping districts cater to every desire.
Beyond the urban spectacle, tranquility awaits in the city's serene temples, like the Jade Buddha Temple, or along the peaceful waterways of nearby Zhujiajiao, a charming water town just a short journey from the city center. These pockets of calm offer a perfect contrast to Shanghai's dynamic pace.
With its intoxicating blend of history, culture, cuisine, and modern marvels, Shanghai is a city that captures the imagination and leaves every visitor enchanted. Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, a shopaholic, or an adventurer, Shanghai promises an experience like no other. Welcome to Shanghai – where the past and future meet to create magic in the present.
Feel the electric energy of the Bund, Shanghai's iconic waterfront promenade, where colonial-era buildings gaze across the river at the futuristic skyline of Lujiazui, home to architectural marvels like the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Tower. By day, the skyline sparkles in the sunlight, and by night, it transforms into a kaleidoscope of lights, offering some of the most breathtaking views in the world.
Step back in time as you wander through the enchanting Yuyuan Garden, a masterpiece of classical Chinese landscape design, or lose yourself in the labyrinthine lanes of the Old City, where bustling markets overflow with vibrant textiles, intricate handicrafts, and mouthwatering street food. Taste the city's culinary delights, from the delicate flavors of steamed soup dumplings to the bold spices of regional dishes, in bustling food streets or elegant Michelin-starred restaurants.
For those seeking culture, Shanghai offers an array of world-class museums and galleries, from the Shanghai Museum, home to exquisite collections of ancient Chinese art, to the contemporary treasures of the Power Station of Art. The city's performing arts scene is equally vibrant, with everything from traditional Chinese opera to cutting-edge theater and dance.
Shopping enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice, from the luxury boutiques of Nanjing Road to the quirky, independent shops of Tianzifang and the trendy hubs of Xintiandi. Whether you're hunting for high-end fashion, unique souvenirs, or one-of-a-kind antiques, Shanghai's shopping districts cater to every desire.
Beyond the urban spectacle, tranquility awaits in the city's serene temples, like the Jade Buddha Temple, or along the peaceful waterways of nearby Zhujiajiao, a charming water town just a short journey from the city center. These pockets of calm offer a perfect contrast to Shanghai's dynamic pace.
With its intoxicating blend of history, culture, cuisine, and modern marvels, Shanghai is a city that captures the imagination and leaves every visitor enchanted. Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, a shopaholic, or an adventurer, Shanghai promises an experience like no other. Welcome to Shanghai – where the past and future meet to create magic in the present.
Host City / Shanghai, China
Venue / Mercedes-Benz Arena
Hosts / Lexie Liu & Griff
Participating countries / 44
Returning countries / Austria, Botswana, Mexico, Portugal and Russia
Withdrawing countries / Brazil, Burundi, Kyrgyzstan and Liechtenstein
Debuting players / None
Venue / Mercedes-Benz Arena
Hosts / Lexie Liu & Griff
Participating countries / 44
Returning countries / Austria, Botswana, Mexico, Portugal and Russia
Withdrawing countries / Brazil, Burundi, Kyrgyzstan and Liechtenstein
Debuting players / None
Returning Artists
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Mikolas Josef / 6 times for Czech Republic and once for Panama / Bronze Medallist
R3HAB / twice for Netherlands and once for Morocco, Denmark, Germany, Jordan and Russia / Silver Medallist |
06 |
HAEVN / for Netherlands / Global Music Champion
Sigala / for United Kingdom / 13th place |
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Chung Ha / for South Korea / 6th place
Dotan / twice for Netherlands and once for Israel and Suriname / Global Music Champion Justyna Steczkowska / for Poland / 8th place |
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Burak Yeter / for Turkey / Semi Finalist
Carpark North / for Denmark / 6th place Irama / twice for San Marino and once for Italy / 11th place Mirela / for Spain / Silver Medallist Mirza Selimovic / for Bosnia-Herzegovina / 5th place |
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Alma Dowdall / for Bulgaria / 10th place
Aminata Savadogo / for Latvia / 5th place Breskvica / for Serbia / 18th place Calema / for Portugal / 26th place Karetus / for Portugal / 19th place |
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Audrey Horne / for Norway / Semi Finalist
Dani Fernández / for Spain / Bronze Medallist Jérémy Frefot / for France / 8th place Ladina / for Switzerland / 20th place Maris Racal / for Philippines / 24th place Miroslav Kostadinov / for Bulgaria / Semi Finalist Patty Gurdy / for Germany / 12th place Rozana Radi / for Albania / 6th place Thorsteinn Einarsson / for Iceland / Bronze Medallist Woodkid / for France / 21st place |
DEADLINESJanuary 14th:
Vote in the semi finals January 26th: Vote in the final February 1st: Submit a song for the next edition |
VotingGive 12, 10, 8...1 point for your top 10
In the final you also have to choose 3 substitutes Voting forms: Semi final Final |
Songs & Videos |
Live Voting |
Scoreboards |
The Result
Countries receiving most 12 points / Andorra, 5
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Israel, Austria, Portugal, Canada and Norway
Countries receiving points from most juries / Andorra, 25
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / United Kingdom in 8th with 10 points from Botswana and Andorra as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / China in 23rd getting 12 points from Cape Verde
The jury voting quickly became a one-sided affair. San Marino started hot off the block and took the lead, before passing it on to first United Kingdom and then Austria. By jury number 4, Andorra went ahead and never looked back. When all juries had cast their votes Andorra had compiled a 44 points lead over Austria, United Kingdom, Denmark and United States. As usual, the points from the televote was given out in order of the jury result, starting from the bottom. When Andorra was the last country to be awarded their points, they were still in lead, and as it turned out they also won with the public, making them a clear winner with a 52 points margin. Bulgaria (having finished 10th with the juries) was the second favourite with the public followed by San Marino (6th), Austria and Luxembourg (21st). So the gold went to Andorra, the silver to Austria and San Marino took home the bronze with Bulgaria and Portugal rounding out the top 5. Botswana reached their first final and finished in a respectable 12th place.
Andorra debuted in GM11 and has been a pretty consistent participant since, only taking one major break from GM54 to GM63. They achieved their first top 10 result in GM17 and took their first medal, a silver, in GM64 before finally claiming gold in GM73 with La Oreja de Van Gogh. A few other medals followed before Pastora Soler was crowned as champion in GM102, and that last name must be lucky, because a male Soler: Álvaro became the third artist to win the trophy for Andorra in GM124. Lorena Gómez followed suit in GM140, before Andorra's results took a turn for the worse. Between their third and fourth victory, Andorra only graced the top 10 three times - including one bronze medal - and often got stuck in the semi finals. That was, however, all forgotten in GM185 when another Álvaro - this time with the last name da Luna - secured Andorra their 5th trophy. Andorra has since been less successful. Though they have won 3 bronze medal in the time since their last victory, the tiny country has often been struggeling lately. But noone cares about that now, as Mirela races to the top to claim Andorra's 6th gold medal. Ricky has been Head of the Andorran Delegation since GM53 and is responsible for all 17 Andorran medals! In total the tiny country has participated 193 times, qualifying for 124 finals and reaching the top 10 on 38 of those occasions. Well done Andorra, Mirela and Ricky!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Israel, Austria, Portugal, Canada and Norway
Countries receiving points from most juries / Andorra, 25
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / United Kingdom in 8th with 10 points from Botswana and Andorra as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / China in 23rd getting 12 points from Cape Verde
The jury voting quickly became a one-sided affair. San Marino started hot off the block and took the lead, before passing it on to first United Kingdom and then Austria. By jury number 4, Andorra went ahead and never looked back. When all juries had cast their votes Andorra had compiled a 44 points lead over Austria, United Kingdom, Denmark and United States. As usual, the points from the televote was given out in order of the jury result, starting from the bottom. When Andorra was the last country to be awarded their points, they were still in lead, and as it turned out they also won with the public, making them a clear winner with a 52 points margin. Bulgaria (having finished 10th with the juries) was the second favourite with the public followed by San Marino (6th), Austria and Luxembourg (21st). So the gold went to Andorra, the silver to Austria and San Marino took home the bronze with Bulgaria and Portugal rounding out the top 5. Botswana reached their first final and finished in a respectable 12th place.
Andorra debuted in GM11 and has been a pretty consistent participant since, only taking one major break from GM54 to GM63. They achieved their first top 10 result in GM17 and took their first medal, a silver, in GM64 before finally claiming gold in GM73 with La Oreja de Van Gogh. A few other medals followed before Pastora Soler was crowned as champion in GM102, and that last name must be lucky, because a male Soler: Álvaro became the third artist to win the trophy for Andorra in GM124. Lorena Gómez followed suit in GM140, before Andorra's results took a turn for the worse. Between their third and fourth victory, Andorra only graced the top 10 three times - including one bronze medal - and often got stuck in the semi finals. That was, however, all forgotten in GM185 when another Álvaro - this time with the last name da Luna - secured Andorra their 5th trophy. Andorra has since been less successful. Though they have won 3 bronze medal in the time since their last victory, the tiny country has often been struggeling lately. But noone cares about that now, as Mirela races to the top to claim Andorra's 6th gold medal. Ricky has been Head of the Andorran Delegation since GM53 and is responsible for all 17 Andorran medals! In total the tiny country has participated 193 times, qualifying for 124 finals and reaching the top 10 on 38 of those occasions. Well done Andorra, Mirela and Ricky!
The Winner
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"Inevitable" by Mirela is a powerful and emotionally charged song that showcases the artist’s passionate vocal delivery and ability to convey deep feelings through music. The track blends pop and Latin influences, creating a dynamic and captivating sound. Lyrically, "Inevitable" speaks about the inescapability of love and destiny, reflecting on a romance that feels fated despite challenges and uncertainty. The song’s soaring melodies and heartfelt lyrics make it both anthemic and intimate.
Though it didn’t achieve major mainstream chart success, "Inevitable" gained attention among fans of Mirela’s music, particularly within the Eurovision and national selection communities. Its emotional intensity and strong vocal performance helped it stand out, solidifying Mirela’s reputation as an artist capable of delivering dramatic and memorable songs.
Though it didn’t achieve major mainstream chart success, "Inevitable" gained attention among fans of Mirela’s music, particularly within the Eurovision and national selection communities. Its emotional intensity and strong vocal performance helped it stand out, solidifying Mirela’s reputation as an artist capable of delivering dramatic and memorable songs.
The Final
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Semi Final One
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Semi Final Two
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