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​​Welcome to Kyoto
"A Walk in mysterious Places"

Welcome to Kyoto, a city where time-honored traditions and timeless beauty converge in a symphony of culture and nature. As you step into this enchanting world, you'll embark on a journey through the heart of Japan's rich history and unmatched serenity. Nestled among the lush hills of Kansai, Kyoto's landscapes are a living canvas of cherry blossoms in spring, fiery foliage in autumn, and serene gardens year-round. The resplendent Arashiyama Bamboo Grove stands as a testament to nature's artistry, inviting you into its ethereal embrace. Kyoto's historic architecture is a living testament to its imperial past. The awe-inspiring Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and the serene Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) will transport you to a world of exquisite beauty. Kyoto Imperial Palace offers a glimpse into Japan's regal heritage. Discover the harmony of Japanese tea culture in Kyoto, where centuries-old tea houses invite you to savor matcha green tea in traditional ceremonies. The picturesque Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of vermillion torii gates is a spiritual haven waiting to be explored. Kyoto's culinary delights are an art form in themselves. Savor kaiseki, a traditional multi-course meal, at a ryokan, or delve into the world of sushi, ramen, and tempura at local eateries. Don't forget to explore the bustling Nishiki Market, a gastronomic treasure trove. Experience the beauty of geisha culture in the Gion district, where these enchanting figures gracefully dance through the streets, preserving a timeless tradition. Witness a mesmerizing performance or engage in a traditional tea ceremony to immerse yourself in Kyoto's heritage. The city's ancient streets are a tapestry of history, with preserved machiya townhouses and traditional merchant stalls. Wander through the charming streets of Higashiyama, where old-world charm meets contemporary vibrancy. Kyoto's zen gardens provide respite for the soul. Visit the enchanting Ryoan-ji Temple, home to Japan's most famous rock garden, and breathe in the tranquility of the world-renowned Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Art enthusiasts will be captivated by Kyoto's rich artistic legacy. Explore the Kyoto National Museum and the vibrant contemporary art scene in the city, where past and present creatively intersect. As you delve into Kyoto's cultural mosaic, you'll find that the city's essence is like a finely crafted haiku, filled with moments of quiet reflection and vibrant revelation. So, embark on a journey to Kyoto and let this city's ancient beauty and modern vibrancy become your muse. Your adventure begins in Kyoto, where the past dances with the present in perfect harmony!
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Host City / Kyoto, Japan
Venue / Kyoto Concert Hall
Hosts / Chiaki Kuriyama and Hideaki Takizawa

Participating countries / 35
Debuting countries / Liechtenstein
Returning countries / Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain
Withdrawing countries / France, Hungary, Italy, Sweden and Turkey

Debuting players / Edgardo for Barbados and Jenny for Liechtenstein
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Returning Artists

Enya / for Ireland / her best result being 5th
Evridiki / for Cyprus / her best result being 10th
Natalia / for Belgium / her best result being 10th
Páll Óskar / for Iceland / Bronze Medallist
Rihanna / for Barbados / placing 24th
YouKnowWho / for Denmark / placing 10th

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / Australia, Barbados, Belgium and Norway, 3
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Romania, Puerto Rico and Netherlands
Countries receiving points from most juries / Belgium, 17
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Canada in 7th place with 10 points from Russia and Denmark as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Germany in 16th place getting 12 points from Brazil

It was a close race for victory in Kyoto with 7 different countries taking the lead at one point in the voting. Our eventual champion, Norway, did not take the lead until more than halfway through the voting procedure, and in the end only 3 points separated the top 3. Belgium took home the silver medal, while Spain won the bronze. Iceland and Denmark rounded out the top 5. 

Norway debuted in GM04, but had a tumultuous start with three different HoDs in their three first participations. The third brought Norway their first medal, one of silver, in GM08 and followed that up with another one in GM13. Several other top 10 results were achieved before Norway took a break again after GM18. The 4th and current HoD, Guy, brought Norway back just last edition and now claims gold with his second effort. This is Norway's 15th participation and they have never failed to reach the final, where they have now achieved 7 top 10 results including 3 medals. Well done Norway, Dina and Guy!

The Winner

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Scoreboards and Live Voting

Live voting
Scoreboard final
​Scoreboard semi final

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
Norway
Dina
For evig min
​107 points
02
Belgium
Lara Fabian
I will love again
​106 points
03
Spain
David Bisbal
Silencio
​104 points
04
Iceland
Páll Óskar
International
​89 points
05
Denmark
YouKnowWho
The greatest gift
84 points
06
Brazil
Ivete Sangalo & Brian McKnight
Back at one
84 points
07
Australia
The Veronicas
4ever
83 points
08
Romania
Alexandra Ungureanu & Crush
Heartbreaker
75 points
09
Canada
Joee
Angel
72 points
10
Barbados
Rihanna
Umbrella
69 points
11
Russia
Reflex
Tantzi
​67 points
12
Cyprus
Evridiki
Ela ligo
61 points
13
Puerto Rico
Kany Garcia
Hoy ya me voy
​59 points
14
Monaco
Patrick Fiori
Mon pays
59 points
15
Israel
Knob
Don't tell me
​54 points
16
Andorra
Lorena
Sin medida
53 points
17
Ireland
Enya
Only time
53 points
18
Germany
X-Perience
Return to paradise
​45 points
19
United Kingdom
Sara Jorge
Beautiful world
​40 points
20
Malta
Olivia Lewis
Deja vu
32 points
21
Netherlands
Anouk
Nobody's wife
31 points
22
Lebanon
Nancy Ajram
Yay sehr eiono
​29 points
23
Luxembourg
Natalia
Glamourous
​27 points
24
Japan
Ringo Sheena
Gibusu
​25 points

The Semi Final

01
Denmark
YouKnowWho
The greatest gift
​146 points
02
Belgium
Lara Fabian
I will love again
​136 points
03
Ireland
Enya
Only time
​127 points
04
Monaco
Patrick Fiori
Mon pays
​122 points
05
Barbados
Rihanna
Umbrella
​116 points
06
Canada
Joee
Angel
​115 points
07
Romania
Alexandra Ungureanu & Crush
Heartbreaker
​104 points
08
Australia
The Veronicas
4ever
​103 points
09
Spain
David Bisbal
Silencio
​100 points
10
Andorra
Lorena
Sin medida
​83 points
11
Cyprus
Evridiki
Ela ligo
​80 points
12
Brazil
Ivete Sangalo & Brian McKnight
Back at one
​80 points
13
Netherlands
Anouk
Nobody's wife
​78 points
14
Malta
Olivia Lewis
Deja vu
​71 points
15
Liechtenstein
Yvonne Catterfeld
Glaub an mich
71 points

16
United States
Black Eyed Peas
Pump it
69 points

17
Portugal
Jacinta
He's gone blues
62 points

18
Greece
Alkistis Protopsalti
O aggelos mou
60 points

19
Poland
Agnieszka Chylinska
Niekochana
60 points

20
Mexico
Jeans
Tu falso amor
54 points

21
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Zana feat. Ayesha
Talk to me
45 points

22
Slovenia
Pijamas
Pijama party
41 points

23
Argentina
Julia Zenko
Renacere
40 points

24
Finland
Sipe
Häiriintynyt kuu
39 points

25
Croatia
Minea
Vrapci i komarci
27 points

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