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​​Welcome to Tunis
"Feel the Living History"

Welcome to Tunis, where history dances with modernity in a mesmerizing fusion of culture and charm. Nestled on the glistening Mediterranean coast, this captivating city is a treasure trove waiting to be explored. Step into the ancient heart of Tunisia's capital, where the medina of Tunis whispers secrets from centuries past. Wander through its labyrinthine alleys, where vibrant souks beckon with tantalizing aromas of exotic spices and handmade crafts. Lose yourself amidst the intricate mosaics and majestic minarets of the Great Mosque of Zitouna, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture that will leave you awestruck. As you traverse this city, you'll encounter a kaleidoscope of cultures. Tunis seamlessly blends Arab, Berber, and Mediterranean influences, creating a unique tapestry of traditions and flavors. Savor a steaming bowl of couscous in a local eatery, where the hospitality of the Tunisian people will warm your heart. The modern face of Tunis is equally captivating. Stroll along the elegant Avenue Habib Bourguiba, lined with chic boutiques, trendy cafes, and the grandeur of the National Theater. Explore the bustling neighborhoods of La Marsa and Sidi Bou Said, perched on cliffs overlooking the sea, offering stunning vistas and picturesque white-washed buildings adorned with blue accents. For history buffs, the Bardo Museum awaits, showcasing an unparalleled collection of Roman mosaics that will transport you to a bygone era of opulence. And when the sun dips below the horizon, the medina comes alive with the melodies of street musicians, inviting you to join in the rhythmic celebrations. Tunis is not just a destination; it's an enchanting journey through time and culture. Whether you're an adventurer, a history enthusiast, a food lover, or simply seeking an escape to paradise, Tunis offers an unforgettable experience. Come, let the allure of Tunis captivate your soul, and create memories that will last a lifetime. This is a city where every moment is a treasure waiting to be uncovered, and every visit is an invitation to return.
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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
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Returning Artists

Laura Pausini / 7 times for Italy and once for San Marino / Silver Medallist
Elena Paparizou / 6 times for Greece and once for Cyprus / Global Music Champion
Chenoa / 3 times for Andorra and once for Spain and Argentina / her best result being 16th
Hari Mata Hari / for Bosnia-Herzegovina / their best result being 9th
Shakira / twice for Colombia and once for Spain / her best result being 15th
Wanessa Camargo / for Brazil / her best result being 4th
Alejandra Guzmán / for Mexico / her best result being 13th
Besa Kokëdhima / for Albania / her best result being 19th
Gabriella Cilmi / for Australia / her best result being 10th
Natalie Bassingthwaighte / for Australia / Bronze Medallist
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!

The Winner

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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 are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic
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The Final

01
Estonia
Getter Jaani feat. Koit Toome
Valged ööd
​132 points
02
Sweden
Loreen
Sober
127 points
03
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Hari Mata Hari & Nina Badric
Ne mogu ti reci sto je tuga
127 points
04
Denmark
Christopher
Against the odds
124 points
05
Austria
L'Âme Immortelle
Dein Herz
122 points
06
Cyprus
Elena Paparizou
To fos stin psixi
107 points
07
Chile
Denise Rosenthal feat. Neven Ilic
Say hey say ohh
102 points
08
San Marino
Laura Pausini
Benvenuto
102 points
09
Nigeria
Omawumi Megbele
Today na today
97 points
10
Costa Rica
Akasha
Descriptar
97 points
11
Bulgaria
Grafa
Nikoi
89 points
12
Australia
Natalie Bassingthwaighte
1000 stars
88 points
13
Indonesia
Rossa
Hati yang kau sakiti
87 points
14
Finland
Indica
Vuorien taa
87 points
15
Russia
Vintage
Derevya
87 points
16
Luxembourg
Hooverphonic
Anger never dies
86 points
17
Romania
Viky Red
If you ever feel
​83 points
18
Argentina
Axel
Que estas buscando de mi
83 points
19
France
Mélissa Nkonda & V V Brown
J'ai fait tout ca pour vous
78 points
20
Poland
Julia Marcell
Echo
78 points
21
Portugal
Mariza
Chuva
73 points
22
Brazil
Wanessa
Worth it
71 points
23
Colombia
Shakira
Antes de la seis
66 points
24
South Korea
Thelma Aoyama feat. 4Minute
Without u
62 points
25
Spain
Amaral
Riazor
​59 points
26
United Kingdom
Frankmusik feat. Colette Carr
No ID
59 points
27
Kosovo
Jehona Sopi
Fustani i bardhe
58 points
28
Croatia
Maja Suput
Nevaljala
​58 points
29
Monaco
Zaz
La fee
​53 points
30
Venezuela
Icarus
Talento para amarte
51 points
04
United States
Christina Perri
Miles
44 points
32
Tunisia
Neshez
Io sono tunisino
​31 points

Semi Final One

01
Brazil
Wanessa
Worth it
​81 points
02
Nigeria
Omawumi Megbele
Today na today
​78 points
03
Cyprus
Elena Paparizou
To fos stin psixi
​75 points
04
Chile
Denise Rosenthal feat. Neven Ilic
Say hey say ohh
​73 points
05
Poland
Julia Marcell
Echo
​72 points
06
Bulgaria
Grafa
Nikoi
​71 points
07
Kosovo
Jehona Sopi
Fustani i bardhe
​71 points
08
Luxembourg
Hooverphonic
Anger never dies
​71 points
09
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Hari Mata Hari & Nina Badric
Ne mogu ti reci sto je tuga
​64 points
10
Dominican Republic
Amelia Vega
Pasa un segundito
64 points

11
Belgium
Funda
Stand up
63 points

12
Lithuania
Donny Montell
Yes or no
62 points

13
Germany
Tim Bendzko
Nur noch Kurz die Welt retten
59 points

14
Israel
Yinon Yahel feat. Emmi
Tonight
51 points

15
Slovakia
Mária Cirová & Opak
Strácam
51 points

16
Canada
Hedley
Friends
39 points

17
Switzerland
Reto von Wartburg
Licht für dich
32 points

18
Honduras
DayZ
Warning
25 points

Semi Final Two

01
Denmark
Christopher
Against the odds
​95 points
02
Sweden
Loreen
Sober
​92 points
03
San Marino
Laura Pausini
Benvenuto
​91 points
04
South Korea
Thelma Aoyama feat. 4Minute
Without u
​72 points
05
Finland
Indica
Vuorien taa
​66 points
06
Venezuela
Icarus
Talento para amarte
​62 points
07
Portugal
Mariza
Chuva
​61 points
08
Russia
Vintage
Derevya
​58 points
09
Costa Rica
Akasha
Descriptar
​56 points
10
Algeria
Sheryfa Luna feat. Kenza Farah
Yemma
50 points

11
Italy
Nevio Passaro feat. Gabriella Cilmi
Non ti aspettavo
45 points

12
Slovenia
Lucienne Loncina
Run to be with you
44 points

13
Andorra
Chenoa
Como un fantasma
44 points

14
Greece
Bo feat. Christina Salti
Kane me na trelatho
40 points

15
New Zealand
Evermore
Hey boys and girls
38 points

16
Turkey
Tugba Ekinci
Condom
32 points

17
Malta
Amber Bondin
Emilja
32 points

DNF
Macedonia
Kaliopi
Zauvijek
66 points

Semi Final Three

01
Estonia
Getter Jaani feat. Koit Toome
Valged ööd
​132 points
02
Argentina
Axel
Que estas buscando de mi
​90 points
03
Australia
Natalie Bassingthwaighte
1000 stars
​80 points
04
United States
Christina Perri
Miles
​79 points
05
France
Mélissa Nkonda & V V Brown
J'ai fait tout ca pour vous
​78 points
06
United Kingdom
Frankmusik feat. Colette Carr
No ID
​71 points
07
Austria
L'Âme Immortelle
Dein Herz
​71 points
08
Colombia
Shakira
Antes de la seis
​71 points
09
Indonesia
Rossa
Hati yang kau sakiti
​66 points
10
Mexico
Alejandra Guzmán
In día de suerte
63 points

11
Norway
Philter
Revolver
56 points

12
Lebanon
Massari
Live it up
54 points

13
Moldova
O-Zone
Dragostea din tei
53 points

14
Netherlands
Coole Piet & Patricia Paay
Verliefd
47 points

15
Albania
Besa Kokëdhima
Always on my mind
43 points

16
Hong Kong
Wonder Girls
Be my baby
25 points

17
Morocco
Abdy
Galbi
23 points

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