Welcome to Tunis
"Feel the Living History"
The Mediterranean port city of Tunis, Tunisia's bustling capital, boasts a vibrant mix of cultures and architectural styles, enchanting visitors with its historical attractions, picturesque beaches, and laidback vibe. Whether you prefer to wander the maze-like lanes of the old medina quarter, admire the sea views from the Moorish-style neighborhood of Sidi Bou Said, or sip coffee in the French colonial-era "Ville Nouvelle," you'll find plenty of things to do in Tunis. Besides colorful markets and the scenic sandy coast, Tunis attractions include historic mosques and churches, museums, and, of course, the ruins of ancient Carthage.
Host City / Tunis, Tunisia
Venue / Chedli Zouiten Stadium
Hosts / Latifa and Zaher Zorgati
Participating countries / 58
Debuting countries / Hong Kong
Returning countries / Brazil, Colombia, Macedonia, Moldova, Morocco and Venezuela
Withdrawing countries / Azerbaijan, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Togo and Ukraine
Debuting players / Luiza for Brazil
Venue / Chedli Zouiten Stadium
Hosts / Latifa and Zaher Zorgati
Participating countries / 58
Debuting countries / Hong Kong
Returning countries / Brazil, Colombia, Macedonia, Moldova, Morocco and Venezuela
Withdrawing countries / Azerbaijan, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Togo and Ukraine
Debuting players / Luiza for Brazil
Returning Artists
Donny Montell / for Lithuania / placing 23rd
Getter Jaani / for Estonia / placing 9th Hedley / for Canada / not qualifying for the final Hooverphonic / for Belgium / placing 8th Jehona Sopi / for Albania / placing 19th Julia Marcell / for Poland / placing 11th Kaliopi / for Macedonia / placing 14th Koit Toome / for Estonia / not qualifying for the final Maja Suput / for Croatia / placing 10th Mariza / for Portugal / placing 21st Nina Badric / for Bosnia-Herzegovina / placing 14th Rossa / for Indonesia / placing 17th Vintage / for Russia / not qualifyin for the final |
The Result
Countries receiving most 12 points / Russia, 4
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Costa Rica, Lithuania and Algeria
Countries receiving points from most juries / Sweden, 23
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Finland in 14th with 10 points from Poland and Austria as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Tunisia in 32nd, getting 12 points from Germany
This edition was a battle between Sweden and Estonia, taking turns in pole position. Ultimately, it was Estonia who inched ahead. leaving Sweden and Bosnia-Herzegovina not far behind, taking the silver and bronze medal respectively though tying in points. Denmark and Austria rounded out the top 5, a first for Austria. Chile also reached their highest position ever, finishing 7th.
Estonia made their debut back in GM03 with a single participation and didn't return until GM10. In fact, they only competed 9 times during the first 27 editions of the contest and didn't become a regular participant, until the current HoD, Alex, took over in GM36. Since then Estonia hasn't missed a single edition. They reached the top 10 for the first time on their third attempt and won their first medal - a silver - in GM43. Often Estonia has failed to qualify for the final though - sometimes even several editions in a row - but they forgot all about that just 3 editions ago, when they claimed their first trophy in their 43rd participation. They almost haven't finished celebrating, and now tit's time to raise the flag again. This gold medal is the 5th medal for Estonia, as they also have two bronze medals from GM45 and GM58. In total, The Baltic country has now competed 46 times, reached 29 finals and finished in the top 10 on 12 occasions. Well done Estonia, Getter Jaani, Koit Toome and Alex!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Costa Rica, Lithuania and Algeria
Countries receiving points from most juries / Sweden, 23
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Finland in 14th with 10 points from Poland and Austria as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Tunisia in 32nd, getting 12 points from Germany
This edition was a battle between Sweden and Estonia, taking turns in pole position. Ultimately, it was Estonia who inched ahead. leaving Sweden and Bosnia-Herzegovina not far behind, taking the silver and bronze medal respectively though tying in points. Denmark and Austria rounded out the top 5, a first for Austria. Chile also reached their highest position ever, finishing 7th.
Estonia made their debut back in GM03 with a single participation and didn't return until GM10. In fact, they only competed 9 times during the first 27 editions of the contest and didn't become a regular participant, until the current HoD, Alex, took over in GM36. Since then Estonia hasn't missed a single edition. They reached the top 10 for the first time on their third attempt and won their first medal - a silver - in GM43. Often Estonia has failed to qualify for the final though - sometimes even several editions in a row - but they forgot all about that just 3 editions ago, when they claimed their first trophy in their 43rd participation. They almost haven't finished celebrating, and now tit's time to raise the flag again. This gold medal is the 5th medal for Estonia, as they also have two bronze medals from GM45 and GM58. In total, The Baltic country has now competed 46 times, reached 29 finals and finished in the top 10 on 12 occasions. Well done Estonia, Getter Jaani, Koit Toome and Alex!
The Winner
Scoreboards and Live Voting
Live voting
Scoreboard final
Scoreboard semi final one
Scoreboard semi final two
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
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