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"Iconic Cityscapes"
Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency. Surrounded by a landscape of national parks, bays, rivers, and beaches, the city consistently ranks among the world’s best in terms of living standards. Littered with parks and green spaces, Sydney boasts a picturesque cityscape as well as an open, easygoing atmosphere stemming from the city’s emphasis on cultural development and its strong literary tradition.
Host City / Sydney, Australia
Venue / Sydney Opera House
Hosts / Natalie Imbruglia and Heath Ledger
Participating countries / 31
Debuting countries / Chile
Returning countries / Estonia, Greece, Liechtenstein and Slovenia
Withdrawing countries / Barbados, Cyprus, Iceland and Malta
Debuting players / Anneli for Chile and Laura for Estonia
Venue / Sydney Opera House
Hosts / Natalie Imbruglia and Heath Ledger
Participating countries / 31
Debuting countries / Chile
Returning countries / Estonia, Greece, Liechtenstein and Slovenia
Withdrawing countries / Barbados, Cyprus, Iceland and Malta
Debuting players / Anneli for Chile and Laura for Estonia
Returning Artists
The Result
Countries receiving most 12 points / Japan, 4
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Andorra, Colombia and Germany
Countries receiving points from most juries / Mexico, 16
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Ireland in 9th place with 10 points from Australia and Canada as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Monaco in 19th place getting 12 points from Greece
For most of the voting Estonia and Mexico took turns leading the field, but it was Mexico who eventually came out on top, leaving the silver to Canada and the bronze to Finland. Japan and Denmark rounded out the top 5.
Mexico debuted in GM16 and hasn't missed an edition since, even though the results have been far from impressive. In 10 participations Mexico has only finished in the top 10 once, when Paulina Rubio reached 8th place in GM19. Now, Thalía celebrates Mexico's 10th participation in the contest with the big trophy. Well done Mexico, Thalía and HoD Christian!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Andorra, Colombia and Germany
Countries receiving points from most juries / Mexico, 16
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Ireland in 9th place with 10 points from Australia and Canada as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Monaco in 19th place getting 12 points from Greece
For most of the voting Estonia and Mexico took turns leading the field, but it was Mexico who eventually came out on top, leaving the silver to Canada and the bronze to Finland. Japan and Denmark rounded out the top 5.
Mexico debuted in GM16 and hasn't missed an edition since, even though the results have been far from impressive. In 10 participations Mexico has only finished in the top 10 once, when Paulina Rubio reached 8th place in GM19. Now, Thalía celebrates Mexico's 10th participation in the contest with the big trophy. Well done Mexico, Thalía and HoD Christian!
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