Welcome to Viña del Mar
"The Garden City"
Welcome to Viña del Mar, Chile’s radiant coastal jewel, where golden beaches, lush gardens, and vibrant culture come together to create the perfect seaside escape. Known as the “Garden City,” Viña del Mar enchants visitors with its palm-lined boulevards, colorful flower displays, and elegant architecture that blends timeless charm with a touch of modern flair.
Feel the ocean breeze as you stroll along the lively waterfront promenade, where the rhythm of the waves sets the tone for relaxation and discovery. Bask in the sun on Playa Reñaca or Playa Acapulco, two of the city’s most beloved beaches, where soft sands meet the shimmering Pacific and surfers carve through the turquoise surf.
Explore the city's rich cultural offerings, from the fascinating artifacts at the Museo Fonck - including an authentic Easter Island moai - to the majestic Castillo Wulff perched dramatically above the sea. Wander through the beautifully manicured Quinta Vergara park, home to an exquisite palace and the world-famous Viña del Mar International Song Festival, where music legends from around the globe light up the stage every summer.
Indulge your senses with the flavors of Chilean cuisine at seaside restaurants serving fresh seafood, ceviche, and local wines that capture the spirit of the surrounding valleys. Sip a glass of crisp Sauvignon Blanc as the sun sets over the ocean, painting the sky in hues of orange, pink, and gold.
Whether you're drawn by the beaches, the music, the food, or the relaxed sophistication, Viña del Mar welcomes you with open arms and promises moments of joy, serenity, and unforgettable coastal charm. Welcome to Viña del Mar – where every day feels like a celebration by the sea.
Feel the ocean breeze as you stroll along the lively waterfront promenade, where the rhythm of the waves sets the tone for relaxation and discovery. Bask in the sun on Playa Reñaca or Playa Acapulco, two of the city’s most beloved beaches, where soft sands meet the shimmering Pacific and surfers carve through the turquoise surf.
Explore the city's rich cultural offerings, from the fascinating artifacts at the Museo Fonck - including an authentic Easter Island moai - to the majestic Castillo Wulff perched dramatically above the sea. Wander through the beautifully manicured Quinta Vergara park, home to an exquisite palace and the world-famous Viña del Mar International Song Festival, where music legends from around the globe light up the stage every summer.
Indulge your senses with the flavors of Chilean cuisine at seaside restaurants serving fresh seafood, ceviche, and local wines that capture the spirit of the surrounding valleys. Sip a glass of crisp Sauvignon Blanc as the sun sets over the ocean, painting the sky in hues of orange, pink, and gold.
Whether you're drawn by the beaches, the music, the food, or the relaxed sophistication, Viña del Mar welcomes you with open arms and promises moments of joy, serenity, and unforgettable coastal charm. Welcome to Viña del Mar – where every day feels like a celebration by the sea.
9 Highlights
- Reloj de Flores, located on Caleta Abarca beachfront, is a fully functional clock whose face is crafted from vibrant seasonal blooms; it chimes every 15 minutes and blends nature and mechanics in a strikingly photogenic display
- Castillo Wulff, perched on rocky shores by the Pacific, was built in 1906 for a wealthy German merchant and now serves as a cultural center, with panoramic terraces and a glass-bottom walkway offering views of the sea
- Quinta Vergara Park, a green haven in the city center, includes the Venetian-Gothic Palacio Vergara art museum and an outdoor amphitheater that hosts the famous Viña del Mar International Song Festival every February
- Museo Fonck, named after physician and explorer Francisco Fonck, is known for its archaeological collections and an original Easter Island moai statue standing outside the entrance
- Reñaca Beach, north of the city center, is a lively stretch of golden sand popular for sunbathing, surfing, and beachside nightlife, with hillside apartment buildings offering views over the Pacific
- National Botanical Garden, located just outside the city, covers nearly 400 acres and features over 3,000 plant species, scenic walking trails, and picnic areas set among native and exotic flora
- Muelle Vergara, once a shipping pier built in the 19th century, is now a pedestrian promenade where visitors gather for sunset views and strolls along the oceanfront
- Viña del Mar Casino, one of the oldest in South America, offers gaming, entertainment, and upscale dining in a stately beachfront building that lights up the night
- Isla Negra and Pablo Neruda’s House, an easy day trip south of Viña, invites visitors to explore the poet’s coastal home, filled with nautical collections, carved woodwork, and sweeping views of the crashing waves
Host City / Viña del Mar, Chile
Venue / Anfiteatro de la Quinta Vergara
Hosts / Mon Laferte, Pedro Pascal and Luciana Echeverría
Participating countries / 39
Returning countries / Czech Republic, Italy, Malaysia, Russia and Slovakia
Withdrawing countries / Andorra, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia and Switzerland
Debuting players / None
Venue / Anfiteatro de la Quinta Vergara
Hosts / Mon Laferte, Pedro Pascal and Luciana Echeverría
Participating countries / 39
Returning countries / Czech Republic, Italy, Malaysia, Russia and Slovakia
Withdrawing countries / Andorra, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia and Switzerland
Debuting players / None
Returning Artists
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Marco Mengoni / 12 times for San Marino and 6 times for Italy / Silver Medallist
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Michalis Hatzigiannis / 13 times for Cyprus and twice for Greece / Double Global Music Champion
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Within Temptation / 7 times for Netherlands and once for Liechtenstein and Poland / Bronze Medallist
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Becky Hill / 6 times for United Kingdom and once for Norway / Silver Medallist
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Sarit Hadad / 5 times for Israel and once for Azerbaijan / 4th place
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Fernando Daniel / for Portugal / Global Music Champion
Karla Grunewaldt / for Chile / Double Global Music Champion |
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BLACKPINK / 3 times for South Korea and once for Thailand / 5th place
Coeur de Pirate / for Canada / Siliver Medallist Dermot Kennedy / for Ireland / Global Music Champion |
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Camille Dhont / once for Belgium and Luxembourg / 9th place
Diodato / for San Marino / Global Music Champion |
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Adel the Second / for Denmark / 6th place
Birkir Blær / for Iceland / Global Music Champion Celik Erisci / for Turkey / 7th place Christos Mastoras / for Greece / 18th place David Podsiadlo / for Poland / 16th place Gary Barlow / for Canada / Semi Finalist Jannike Sandström / for Ireland / 13th place Jerry Heil / for Ukraine / 4th place Kelly Yu / for Canada / 15th place Nikolija Jovanovic / for Serbia / Semi Finalist Nina Chuba / for Liechtenstein / Semi Finalist Pendulum / for Australia / 12th place Peter Jöback / for Norway / 9th place Rkomi / for Italy / 12th place Skyline / for Czech Republic / 19th place Ziynet Sali / for Turkey / 15th place |
DEADLINESAugust 14th:
Vote in the semi finals Nominate an artist for Global Music Royalty August 25th: Vote in the final and for Global Music Royalty August 31st: 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 |
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The Result
Countries receiving most 12 points / Netherlands, 5
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Israel, Russia, Ireland, Malaysia and Ukraine
Countries receiving points from most juries / Greece and United Kingdom, 17
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Germany in 8th with 10 points from Spain and Portugal as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Russia in 24th getting 12 points from Netherlands
In the beginning the points flew in all directions, and the lead thus changed frequently. Denmark took the lead after the first jury and then passed it on to United Kingdom, Greece, Belgium, Ireland and ultimately Canada, who stayed on top from the 16th jury till the end. They went into the televote with a 13 points lead over United Kingdom who was closely followed by Netherlands, Belgium and Greece. The only country of this top 5 not to hold the lead at some point was Netherlands, but interestingly or maybe exactly because of this, they won the public vote way ahead of Italy, who had only finised 21st with the juries. United Kingdom took 3rd place in the televote, with South Korea (20th with the juries) and Slovakia (22nd) rounding out the top 5. Jury favorite, Canada, finished only 9th with the public and that was not enough to keep Netherlands down. The Dutch raised to the top, winning by 10 points over Canada, while United Kingdom took home the bronze. The top 5 was rounded out by Greece and Ireland, with the latter reaching the top 5 for 4 consecutive editions!
Netherlands was one of the founding members of Global Music, but they had to wait until their 99th participation to win the big trophy! Their first top 10 result was achieved in GM07, and the first medal - one of bronze - came in GM09. It was, however, always been up and down for Netherlands in the beginning, and they missed the final in almost every third participation. They also come very close to victory before their first triumph, winning 4 silver medals, first claimed by Glennis Grace in GM29 and then followed by Petra Berger in GM42, Kim-Lian and Linda Bengtzing in GM49 and Mr Probz in GM106. And then finally in GM113 Lisa Lois finished on top bringing Global Music to Netherlands for the first time. A few more medals followed, before a new HoD took over the reigns in GM145. Netherlands then did really well with 25 top 10 finishes including 13 medals! They took home the trophy in GM152, when HAEVN collected most points and then again with Davina Michelle in GM159, Duncan Laurence in GM165, Ilse DeLange and Michael Schulte in GM179 and Wulf in GM206. HAEVN came close to a second trophy, taking the silver in GM212, before succeeding in becoming Double Global Music Champions just a few editions ago. And now Within Tempation - with a little Ukrainian help - secures the 8th gold medal for the Dutch! Javier took over as HoD for the Dutch in GM205, and this is already his third gold with Netherlands to go with the one he won for New Zealand. Well done Netherlands, Within Temptation, Jerry Heill and Javier!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Israel, Russia, Ireland, Malaysia and Ukraine
Countries receiving points from most juries / Greece and United Kingdom, 17
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Germany in 8th with 10 points from Spain and Portugal as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Russia in 24th getting 12 points from Netherlands
In the beginning the points flew in all directions, and the lead thus changed frequently. Denmark took the lead after the first jury and then passed it on to United Kingdom, Greece, Belgium, Ireland and ultimately Canada, who stayed on top from the 16th jury till the end. They went into the televote with a 13 points lead over United Kingdom who was closely followed by Netherlands, Belgium and Greece. The only country of this top 5 not to hold the lead at some point was Netherlands, but interestingly or maybe exactly because of this, they won the public vote way ahead of Italy, who had only finised 21st with the juries. United Kingdom took 3rd place in the televote, with South Korea (20th with the juries) and Slovakia (22nd) rounding out the top 5. Jury favorite, Canada, finished only 9th with the public and that was not enough to keep Netherlands down. The Dutch raised to the top, winning by 10 points over Canada, while United Kingdom took home the bronze. The top 5 was rounded out by Greece and Ireland, with the latter reaching the top 5 for 4 consecutive editions!
Netherlands was one of the founding members of Global Music, but they had to wait until their 99th participation to win the big trophy! Their first top 10 result was achieved in GM07, and the first medal - one of bronze - came in GM09. It was, however, always been up and down for Netherlands in the beginning, and they missed the final in almost every third participation. They also come very close to victory before their first triumph, winning 4 silver medals, first claimed by Glennis Grace in GM29 and then followed by Petra Berger in GM42, Kim-Lian and Linda Bengtzing in GM49 and Mr Probz in GM106. And then finally in GM113 Lisa Lois finished on top bringing Global Music to Netherlands for the first time. A few more medals followed, before a new HoD took over the reigns in GM145. Netherlands then did really well with 25 top 10 finishes including 13 medals! They took home the trophy in GM152, when HAEVN collected most points and then again with Davina Michelle in GM159, Duncan Laurence in GM165, Ilse DeLange and Michael Schulte in GM179 and Wulf in GM206. HAEVN came close to a second trophy, taking the silver in GM212, before succeeding in becoming Double Global Music Champions just a few editions ago. And now Within Tempation - with a little Ukrainian help - secures the 8th gold medal for the Dutch! Javier took over as HoD for the Dutch in GM205, and this is already his third gold with Netherlands to go with the one he won for New Zealand. Well done Netherlands, Within Temptation, Jerry Heill and Javier!
The Winner
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"Sing Like a Siren" by Within Temptation and Jerry Heil is a powerful collaboration that merges symphonic metal with ethereal pop influences. The track carries an enchanting yet dramatic atmosphere, with soaring vocals from both Sharon den Adel and Jerry Heil weaving together to create a striking contrast between strength and vulnerability.
Thematically, the song draws on the mythical image of the siren, using it as a metaphor for resilience, allure, and the power of voice in the face of struggle. Its lyrics speak of transformation and empowerment, portraying the act of singing as a way to overcome hardship and reclaim strength.
Musically, it balances Within Temptation’s trademark cinematic intensity with Jerry Heil’s more delicate, modern tone, resulting in a unique fusion that feels both fresh and timeless. Upon release, "Sing Like a Siren" charted notably in several European countries, with strong streaming traction boosting its visibility and cementing it as one of the standout collaborations in Within Temptation’s recent discography.
Thematically, the song draws on the mythical image of the siren, using it as a metaphor for resilience, allure, and the power of voice in the face of struggle. Its lyrics speak of transformation and empowerment, portraying the act of singing as a way to overcome hardship and reclaim strength.
Musically, it balances Within Temptation’s trademark cinematic intensity with Jerry Heil’s more delicate, modern tone, resulting in a unique fusion that feels both fresh and timeless. Upon release, "Sing Like a Siren" charted notably in several European countries, with strong streaming traction boosting its visibility and cementing it as one of the standout collaborations in Within Temptation’s recent discography.
The Final
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Semi Final One
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Portugal
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Fernando Daniel
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Tal como sou
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95 points
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San Marino
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Marco Mengoni feat. Sayf & Rkomi
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Sto bene al mare
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92 points
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United States
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Violet Days & Davis Naish
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Reminds me of us
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90 points
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United Kingdom
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Gary Barlow & Becky Hill
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Don't look down
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88 points
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Slovakia
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Karmen Pál-Baláz & OliverFromEarth
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Zázrak
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88 points
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Belgium
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Camille
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Oostende
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78 points
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South Korea
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BLACKPINK
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Jump
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77 points
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Denmark
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Adel the Second
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Potential
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72 points
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Poland
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Dawid Podsiadlo & Kaska Sochacka
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Samoloty
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68 points
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Albania
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Xheisara
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Tjetra
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58 points
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Israel
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Sarit Hadad
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Kirkas
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58 points
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Semi Final Two
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Netherlands
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Within Temptation & Jerry Heil
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Sing like a siren
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141 points
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Greece
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Michalis Hatzigiannis & Christos Mastoras
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Xorepse
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104 points
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Italy
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Diodato
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Che vita meravigliosa
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92 points
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Canada
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Coeur De Pirate
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Cavale
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92 points
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France
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Charles Doré
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Je pars mais je reste
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90 points
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Germany
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Natalie Holzner
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Lebendig
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87 points
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Sweden
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Peter Jöback
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The spectrum of love
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79 points
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Russia
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Dasha Epova
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Na bezymyannom
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69 points
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Finland
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Jannike
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Into the sun
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64 points
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Vinko feat. Ex Mozartine
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Svijet drijema
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59 points
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