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​​Welcome to Reykjavik
"Small city with a big Soul"

Welcome to Reykjavik, the northern jewel of Iceland that beckons with a symphony of natural wonders and vibrant culture. This is where the land of fire and ice meets modern sophistication, offering you an unparalleled adventure. Discover the magic of Reykjavik's geothermal wonders as you soak in the rejuvenating waters of the Blue Lagoon, where the azure pools are a testament to the earth's raw power. Or chase the Northern Lights, a celestial ballet that paints the night sky in hues of emerald and violet, leaving you in awe. Venture into the heart of the city, where colorful houses and lively street art infuse the streets with character and charm. Explore the iconic Hallgrímskirkja, a towering marvel that offers panoramic views of the city and its surroundings, or take a leisurely stroll around Tjörnin, the picturesque city pond. For the adventurous soul, Reykjavik is the gateway to Iceland's untamed wilderness. Embark on glacier hikes that lead you to ice caves and frozen waterfalls, or feel the rush of adrenaline as you drive across the otherworldly landscapes of the Golden Circle. Savor the flavors of Icelandic cuisine, where fresh seafood and succulent lamb take center stage. Try hákarl, the infamous fermented shark, or feast on traditional Icelandic Skyr, a creamy delight that will tantalize your taste buds. Reykjavik's nightlife is legendary, with an array of bars, clubs, and live music venues that cater to every taste. Experience the midnight sun during summer months, where the city stays alive with endless possibilities until the wee hours of the morning. In Reykjavik, nature and culture merge seamlessly, offering you a glimpse into a world unlike any other. So, pack your bags and let Reykjavik be your gateway to a land of enchantment. Welcome to a city where the extraordinary is ordinary, and where every day brings a new adventure waiting to be explored.
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Host City / Reykjavik, Iceland
Venue / Harpa Concert and Congress Centre
Hosts / Anita Briem and Sigmar Vilhjálmsson

Participating countries / 36
Debuting countries / Uruguay
Returning countries / Argentina, Malta, South Africa and Spain
Withdrawing countries / Andorra, Belgium and Netherlands

Debuting players / Alessandra for Argentina and Paulo for Uruguay
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Returning Artists

Delta Goodrem / twice for Australia and once for Ireland / Double Global Music Champion
Ani Lorak / for Ukraine / her best result being 14th
Paolo Meneguzzi / for Italy / Silver Medallist
Sarit Hadad / for Israel / her best result being 5th
Sistem / for Romania / Bronze Medallist
Soraya Arnelas / for Spain / has yet to place
Antonija Sola / for Croatia / placing 23rd
Bajofondo / for Mexico / placing 21st
Haffi Haff / for Iceland / not placing
Kevin Johansen / for Argentina / placing 12th
Nickelback / for Canada / placing 4th
Piotr Rubik / for Poland / placing 5th
Rosa Negra / for Portugal / placing 9th

Severina / for Croatia / placing 22nd

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / Portugal, 5
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Liechtenstein, Serbia, Sweden, Argentina and Uruguay
Countries receiving points from most juries / Canada, 19
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Ukraine in 7th place with 10 points from Poland and Portugal as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Slovenia in 21st place getting 12 points from South Africa

As so many times before the lead changed often in the beginning of the voting, but after about one third of the juries had voted, Portugal took the lead and never let go of it. Australia finished a distant second with Canada taking the bronze medal. Israel and Sweden rounded out the top 5.

Portugal is one of the founding members of Global Music and got off to a strong start with 3 top 10 finishes in the first 4 editions. Their next top 10 result came in GM11 when they went all the way to the top of the podium with David Fonseca. Following that first victory Portugal struggled a bit, but did manage to reach the top 10 on a handful of occasions. However, we have not seen Portugal in the final since GM36! GM42 saw a new HoD, but it took José five entries to reach the final. Once there though, Portugal racked up the points and now takes home their second trophy. Well done Portugal, Rosa Negra and José!

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 except the Azerbaijani one are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic
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The Final

01
Portugal
Rosa Negra
Fado ladino
153 points
02
Australia
Delta Goodrem
Believe again
116 points
03
Canada
Nickelback
If today was your last day
97 points
04
Israel
Sarit Hadad
Hofsia
95 points
05
Sweden
Gathania
Blame it on you
93 points
06
Denmark
Tina Dickow
Stains
​91 points
07
Ukraine
Ani Lorak
Solnce
85 points
08
Estonia
Triinu Kivilaan
Rescue me
​83 points
09
United Kingdom
Paloma Faith
New York
81 points
10
United States
Whitney Houston
I look to you
​80 points
11
Germany
Tobias Regner
I still burn
​80 points
12
Mexico
Sandoval
A quien tu decidiste amar
78 points
13
Italy
Paolo Meneguzzi
Sara
76 points
14
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Amel Curic
Jos te volim
76 points
15
Serbia
Dusan Zrnic
Tvoje drugo ime je greh
69 points
16
Romania
Sistem
Never
66 points
17
South Africa
Dilana
To all planets
65 points
18
Poland
Piotr Rubik
Psalm z bukietem konwalii
​60 points
19
Macedonia
Sanja Gjosevska & Antonija Sola
Veruvaj
​54 points
20
Spain
Soraya Arnelas
Te deje marchar
45 points
21
Slovenia
Manca Spik
Moj edini
​42 points
22
Liechtenstein
No Angels
One life
​39 points
23
Iceland
Haffi Haff
Give me sexy
​16 points
DNF
Malta
Claudia Faniello
Caravaggio

The Semi Final

01
Portugal
Rosa Negra
Fado ladino
​149 points
02
Australia
Delta Goodrem
Believe again
​137 points
03
Sweden
Gathania
Blame it on you
​130 points
04
Romania
Sistem
Never
​114 points
05
Italy
Paolo Meneguzzi
Sara
​105 points
06
Canada
Nickelback
If today was your last day
103 points
07
Malta
Claudia Faniello
Caravaggio
​103 points
08
Ukraine
Ani Lorak
Solnce
​103 points
09
Serbia
Dusan Zrnic
Tvoje drugo ime je greh
​100 points
10
United Kingdom
Paloma Faith
New York
​99 points
11
Mexico
Sandoval
A quien tu decidiste amar
​94 points
12
South Africa
Dilana
To all planets
​88 points
13
Spain
Soraya Arnelas
Te deje marchar
​87 points
14
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Amel Curic
Jos te volim
​82 points
15
Croatia
Severina
Ko to pita
​67 points

16
Turkey
Burhan G
Sacrifice
​64 points

17
Cyprus
Despina Olympiou
Vale mousiki
​57 points

18
Uruguay
Bajofondo
Perfume
​54 points

19
Armenia
Lucy Hart
Hey love
​42 points

20
Greece
Filoi Gia Panta
Tainia fantasias
​42 points

21
Finland
Wojciech
Sointulan talviyö
​41 points

22
Monaco
Nayah
Meme s'il faut du temps
40 points

23
Brazil
Copacabana Club
Just do it
39 points
24
Japan
KOTOKO
Re-sublimity
38 points

25
Azerbaijan
RG
Bir gün
26 points

26
Argentina
Kevin Johansen
S.O.S. tan fashion
25 points

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