​​Welcome to Bratislava
"Beauty on the Danube"

Welcome to Bratislava, a hidden gem nestled along the banks of the majestic Danube River. Prepare to be enchanted by the rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty that this captivating city has to offer. As you step into Bratislava's charming Old Town, you'll be transported back in time. Cobblestone streets wind through a medieval wonderland, where Gothic and Baroque architecture harmoniously coexist. Marvel at the grandeur of Bratislava Castle, perched atop a hill, offering panoramic views of the city's picturesque skyline. The heartbeat of Bratislava lies in its vibrant squares, where lively cafes spill onto the streets. Taste the flavors of Slovakia in hearty dishes like bryndzové halušky and sip on a glass of world-renowned Slovak wine, as friendly locals share stories and laughter. The Danube River invites you to explore its banks, where serene parks and scenic bike paths offer a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle. Cruise along the river and witness the striking contrast of historic landmarks against a backdrop of modern architecture, such as the iconic UFO Bridge. For history enthusiasts, the Slavín Memorial stands as a poignant tribute to fallen soldiers, while the charming Blue Church captivates with its whimsical design. Bratislava is a city where every corner reveals a story waiting to be uncovered. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in Slovak culture through local festivals and events that celebrate music, art, and traditions. The warmth of the people and their love for their city is truly infectious. Whether you're an explorer, a history buff, a romantic dreamer, or a gastronomic adventurer, Bratislava has something to offer everyone. Come and experience the magic of this charming city, where each visit promises to be a delightful journey of discovery. Bratislava is not just a destination; it's an invitation to embrace the allure of Slovakia and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Host City / Bratislava, Slovakia
Venue / Bratislava Castle
Hosts / Zuzana Snow and Marek Svatos

Participating countries / 61
Debuting countries / Togo and Tunesia
Returning countries / Albania, Andorra, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, New Zealand, Nigeria, Switzerland and Ukraine
Withdrawing countries / Armenia, Brazil, Georgia, Iceland, Kenya, Macedonia and Puerto Rico

Debuting players / Aleksandar for Ukraine, Domas for Lithuania, Izmir for Hungary, Jens for New Zealand, Steph for Tunisia and Tor-Eirik for Albania

Returning Artists

Michalis Xatzigiannis / 6 times for Cyprus and twice for Greece / Double Global Music Champion

Anggun / twice for France and once for Indonesia / her best result being 4th
Anthony Callea / for Australia / Bronze Medallist
Antti Tuiski / for Finland / his best result being 8th
David Guetta / twice for France and once for United States / Global Music Champion
Lara Fabian / for Belgium / Silver Medallist
Marco Borsato / for Netherlands / Bronze Medallist
Nek / for Italy / Global Music Champion
Nickelback / for Canada / their best result being 4th

Alexandra Ungureanu / for Romania / Bronze Medallist
La Oreja de Van Gogh / once for Spain and Andorra / their best result being 14th
Via Gra / once for Ukraine and Russia / their best result being 16th

Armin Muzaferija / for Bosnia-Herzegovina / placing 10th
Aura Dione / for Denmark / placing 7th
Christina Stürmer / for Austria / placing 7th
Crush / for Romania / placing 8th
David Deyl / for Czech Republic / placing 6th
Kat De Luna / for Dominican Republic / not qualifying for the final
Lena / for Germany / not qualifying for the final
Lola Ponce / for Argentina / placing 8th
Manca Spik / for Slovenia / placing 21st
Marina / for Poland / placing 20th
Mia / for Lithuania / placing 13th
Mimi Blix / for Norway / not qualifying for the final
Preslava / for Bulgaria / not qualifying for the final
Tom Dice / for Belgium / Global Music Champion
Vera Brezhneva / for Ukraine / not qualifying for the final 

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / Monaco, 5
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Germany, Hungary and Chile
Countries receiving points from most juries / Monaco, Spain and Finland, 23
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Finland in 9th with 10 points from Australia as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Ukraine in 26th, getting 12 points from Russia

A very interesting voting sequence saw the lead change several times throughout. Lebanon, Germany, United Kingdom, Argentina, Romania, Sweden, Monaco and Spain all held the top spot at some point, before Tunisia went ahead towards the end of the voting. This was very surprising since the debutant only took the last qualification spot in its final only 1 point away from being relegated. Monaco won the silver medal and Croatia took the bronze with Romania and Spain rounding out the top 5.

Tunisia becomes the 4th country in the history of Global Music to win on their debut, following in the footsteps of Sweden in GM01, Kenya in GM02 and Cyprus in GM09. This is also HoD, Steph's first participation in GM. Well done Tunisia, Myrath and Steph!

The Winner

Scoreboards and Live Voting

Live voting
Scoreboard final
Scoreboard semi final one
Scoreboard semi final two​

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 Israeli one are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic

The Final

01
Tunisia
Myrath
Merciless times
159 points

02
Monaco
Anggun
Je partirai
140 points

03
Croatia
Neda Ukraden
Na Balkanu
136 points

04
Romania
Crush feat. Alexandra Ungureanu
I need u more
132 points

05
Spain
La Oreja de Van Gogh
Día cero
131 points

06
Luxembourg
Lara Fabian
Quedate
124 points

07
Denmark
Aura Dione
Geronimo
​120 points

08
Sweden
Takida
You learn
119 points

09
Finland
Antti Tuisku
Hyökyaalto
112 points

10
San Marino
Nek
La vita è
​110 points

11
Argentina
Lola Ponce
Sleep with me tonight
​108 points

12
Canada
Nickelback
When we stand together
107 points

13
Germany
Glasperlenspiel
Echt
104 points

14
China
Alan
Ashita e no sanka
​91 points

15
Turkey
Ziynet Sali
Bize yeter
90 points

16
New Zealand
J. Williams feat. Dane Rumble
Takes me higher
86 points

17
Lithuania
Marijonas, Mantas & Mia
Celebrate basketball
78 points

18
Mexico
Belanova feat. Lena Katina
Tic-toc
75 points

19
Cyprus
Michalis Xatzigiannis
Let's call it love
75 points

20
Czech Republic
David Deyl
Lez a nech si lhát
74 points

21
United Kingdom
James Blunt
I'll be your man
73 points

22
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Armin Muzaferija
Vulkani
62 points

23
France
Babet
Je pense à nous
​58 points

24
Lebanon
Grace Deeb
Calling you
58 points

25
Greece
OtherView
Kane me
55 points

26
Ukraine
Vera Brezhneva
Love will save the world
54 points

27
Estonia
Anne Arrak
I'm here
49 points

28
Belgium
DJ Antoine feat. Tom Dice
Sunlight
48 points

29
Norway
Mimi Blix
Forever
39 points

30
Slovakia
Peter Kotul'a
Je to o tebe
​33 points

31
Albania
Zajmina Vasjari
Po ta dija
26 point

DNF
Latvia
Pandora feat. Stacy
Why
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Semi Final One

01
Germany
Glasperlenspiel
Echt
​105 points

02
Spain
La Oreja de Van Gogh
Día cero
​92 points

03
Turkey
Ziynet Sali
Bize yeter
​84 points

04
Canada
Nickelback
When we stand together
​81 points

05
New Zealand
J. Williams feat. Dane Rumble
Takes me higher
​77 points

06
Cyprus
Michalis Xatzigiannis
Let's call it love
​77 points

07
United Kingdom
James Blunt
I'll be your man
​74 points

08
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Armin Muzaferija
Vulkani
​68 points

09
Tunisia
Myrath
Merciless times
​68 points

10
Italy
Dhany
Yo quiero respirar
67 points

11
Costa Rica
Tango India
Esperaré
60 points

12
Hungary
Motiva Zenekar
Repülj madár
59 points

13
Bulgaria
Preslava feat. Jore Dos
I can't deny
56 points

14
Australia
Anthony Callea
Oh oh oh oh
53 points

15
Dominican Republic
Kat DeLuna
Unstoppable
47 points

16
Ireland
Nikki Kavanagh
Falling
43 points

17
Liechtenstein
Lena
Touch a new day
42 points

18
Andorra
Julia Bermejo
Ya no estás
35 points

18
Togo
Afia Mala
Segne
30 points

Semi Final Two

01
Romania
Crush feat. Alexandra Ungureanu
I need u more
​107 points

02
Lithuania
Marijonas, Mantas & Mia
Celebrate basketball
​101 points

03
Sweden
Takida
You learn
​91 points

04
Czech Republic
David Deyl
Lez a nech si lhát
​83 points

05
Latvia
Pandora feat. Stacy
Why
​82 points

06
Mexico
Belanova feat. Lena Katina
Tic-toc
​77 points

07
Ukraine
Vera Brezhneva
Love will save the world
​71 points

08
Finland
Antti Tuisku
Hyökyaalto
​71 points

09
Belgium
DJ Antoine feat. Tom Dice
Sunlight
​70 points

10
Honduras
Alexa Ferrari
Loca
61 points

11
Portugal
Amor Electro
A máquina
46 points

12
South Korea
F.T. Island
Hello hello
45 points

13
Algeria
Mohamed Lamine
Taali
41 points

14
Russia
VIA Gra
Sumaschyedchi
38 points

15
Indonesia
Reza Artamevia
Cintakan membawamu kembali
36 points

16
Malta
Tribali
Nanda devi
33 points

17
Slovenia
Manca Spik
Stereo ne boj
32 points

18
Switzerland
Dayana
Nothing is wrong
31 points

DNF
Japan
Ai Otsuka
Planetarium
44 points

Semi Final Three

01
Croatia
Neda Ukraden
Na Balkanu
​112 points

02
Luxembourg
Lara Fabian
Quedate
​95 points

03
Monaco
Anggun
Je partirai
​86 points

04
Norway
Mimi Blix
Forever
​82 points

05
Lebanon
Grace Deeb
Calling you
​70 points

06
Albania
Zajmina Vasjari
Po ta dija
​62 points

07
Estonia
Anne Arrak
I'm here
​62 points

08
Greece
OtherView
Kane me
​59 points

09
China
Alan
Ashita e no sanka
​58 points

10
Israel
Alisa Sharp
Boy toy
57 points

11
Nigeria
Asa
Why can't we
55 points

12
Poland
MaRina
Electric bass
54 points

13
Austria
Christina Stürmer
Ich lebe
49 points

14
Azerbaijan
Sami Yusuf
I'm your hope
46 points

15
United States
David Guetta feat. Jennifer Hudson
Night of your life
45 points

16
Netherlands
Marco Borsato
Er gaat nooit een dag voorbij
44 points

17
Kosovo
Adelina Emini
Cka ta ben goja
38 points

18
Chile
Alem
Montaña rusa
28 points