Welcome to Zagreb
"Vibrant and cultural"
Zagreb boasts a combination of Austro-Hungarian and Socialist architecture, but it is beloved for its outdoor cafe culture. Though it's not on the seaside, the capital draws tourism with its active cultural scene. Zagreb is home to many of the country's best galleries, as well as museums, live music, food, theater, and cinemas. Explore its clean side streets on your way to a cafe or art show. Nature lovers enjoy the city's proximity to the mountains and a scenic lake.
Host City / Zagreb, Croatia
Venue / Regend Esplanade
Hosts / Vesna Pisarovic and Luka Nizetic
Participating countries / 32
Debuting countries / North Korea
Returning countries / Italy, Liechtenstein and South Africa
Withdrawing countries / Belgium, Iran, Ireland, San Marino, Spain and Venezuela
Debuting players / None
Venue / Regend Esplanade
Hosts / Vesna Pisarovic and Luka Nizetic
Participating countries / 32
Debuting countries / North Korea
Returning countries / Italy, Liechtenstein and South Africa
Withdrawing countries / Belgium, Iran, Ireland, San Marino, Spain and Venezuela
Debuting players / None
Returning Artists
The Result
Countries receiving most 12 points / Russia, 5
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Denmark and Mexico
Countries receiving points from most juries / Italy and Sweden, 20
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Finland in 11th place with 8 points from Turkey as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Bosnia-Herzegovina in 22nd place getting 12 points from Turkey
Though the lead changed a few times during the voting, for a long time it looked like a runaway victory for Russia. However, it's never over until it's over! With the points for the very last jury, United Kingdom inched past Russia and claimed victory with only a 1 point margin to Russia in second place. Just one more point behind, Italy took the bronze, and Sweden and Australia rounded out the top 5.
United Kingdom debuted in GM03 and took home the bronze with Sugarbabes on their first attempt. In the following editions, the UK ended up in the top 10 in about half of them, though no other medals were obtained. They thus opted for a break and returned in GM18 with a new HoD and in the following edition, Des'ree went all the way to the top of the podium. Following a few other top 10 results, United Kingdom claimed gold again with Shayne Ward in GM26 and shortly hereafter a silver medal was obtained. After a short break, Alexander took over as HoD last edition and almost went away with the trophy. However, in his second participation in charge of the United Kingdom, he finished on top to give the Brits their 3rd gold medal. Well done United Kingdom, James Morrison, Nelly Furtado and Alexander!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Denmark and Mexico
Countries receiving points from most juries / Italy and Sweden, 20
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Finland in 11th place with 8 points from Turkey as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Bosnia-Herzegovina in 22nd place getting 12 points from Turkey
Though the lead changed a few times during the voting, for a long time it looked like a runaway victory for Russia. However, it's never over until it's over! With the points for the very last jury, United Kingdom inched past Russia and claimed victory with only a 1 point margin to Russia in second place. Just one more point behind, Italy took the bronze, and Sweden and Australia rounded out the top 5.
United Kingdom debuted in GM03 and took home the bronze with Sugarbabes on their first attempt. In the following editions, the UK ended up in the top 10 in about half of them, though no other medals were obtained. They thus opted for a break and returned in GM18 with a new HoD and in the following edition, Des'ree went all the way to the top of the podium. Following a few other top 10 results, United Kingdom claimed gold again with Shayne Ward in GM26 and shortly hereafter a silver medal was obtained. After a short break, Alexander took over as HoD last edition and almost went away with the trophy. However, in his second participation in charge of the United Kingdom, he finished on top to give the Brits their 3rd gold medal. Well done United Kingdom, James Morrison, Nelly Furtado and Alexander!
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 except the Croatian and Liechtenstein ones are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic