​​Welcome to Istanbul
"Queen of Cities"

Welcome to Istanbul, where the past and present collide in a dazzling symphony of culture and history. This enchanting city, straddling two continents, is a treasure trove of experiences waiting for you to uncover. Step into the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet, where iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque rise to greet you with their magnificent domes and intricate mosaics. Stroll through the Grand Bazaar, a bustling maze of shops and stalls, where the aroma of exotic spices and the sparkle of intricate jewelry fill the air. Indulge your taste buds in a culinary journey like no other. Savor the delights of Turkish cuisine, from succulent kebabs to savory mezes, all accompanied by the sweet notes of traditional baklava and Turkish delight. And don't forget to sip on a cup of aromatic Turkish tea or strong, flavorful coffee as you take in the city's vibrant energy. For those seeking adventure, a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait will offer panoramic views of Istanbul's stunning skyline and its iconic bridges. Delve into the mysteries of the Topkapi Palace, where Ottoman sultans once resided, or explore the hidden wonders of the Basilica Cistern beneath the city's bustling streets. As the sun sets, Istanbul's nightlife comes to life. From chic rooftop bars offering panoramic views of the city to traditional Turkish music and dance performances in historic venues, the city offers endless entertainment options to suit every taste. Istanbul's charm lies not only in its grandeur but also in the warmth of its people. You'll find a welcoming spirit that embraces visitors from all corners of the globe. So, pack your bags and get ready for a journey through time and culture like no other. Istanbul beckons you with open arms, ready to share its secrets, flavors, and timeless beauty. Your adventure begins here!

Host City / Istanbul
Venue / Türk Telekom Arena
Hosts / Burcu Kara and Cagatay Ulusoy

Participating countries / 57
Debuting countries / Guatemala
Returning countries / Australia, Croatia, Egypt, Hong Kong, Georgia, India and Monaco
Withdrawing countries / Austria, Brazil, China, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Libya, Lithuania, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and Venezuela

Debuting players / Axel for Croatia, Chris for Australia, Genevieve for Georgia and Roberto for Guatemala

Returning Artists

Miri Mesika / for Israel / Global Music Champion

Adele / for United Kingdom / Global Music Champion
Jan Smit / for Netherlands / his best result being 5th
Tamta / twice for Greece and once for Cyprus / her best result being 5th

Albëria Hadërgjonaj / for Kosovo / not qualifying for the final
Gloria Estefan / for Cuba / Bronze Medallist
Nabiha / for Denmark / her best result being 8th

Alyona Lanskaya / for Belarus / placing 20th
Amaral / for Spain / placing 25th
Daniel Merriweather / for Australia / placing 13th
Frida Gold / for Germany / Silver Medallist
HIM / for Finland / placing 18th
Honey / for Poland / placing 6th
Jann Arden / for Canada / placing 18th
Mária Círová / for Slovakia / not qualifying for the final
Serdar Ortac / for Turkey / placing 16th
Tone Damli / for Norway / Silver Medallist
Zana Messia / for Bosnia-Herzegovina / not qualifying the final

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / Cuba, 6
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Algeria, South Korea and Chile
Countries receiving points from most juries / Guatemala and Algeria, 23
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Hong Kong in 11th with 10 points from Poland and South Korea as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Canada in 27th, getting 12 points from Denmark and Georgia  

Once again it was a very exciting and close voting, and the battle was for the medals! With the very last set of votes, debuting Guatemala inched past Serbia to reclaim the lead, which they had held for almost the entire second part of the voting. With Serbia taking the silver and Nigeria the bronze, all medallists were first time medallists! Algeria and Cyprus rounded out the top 5. Hong Kong achieved their best ever result, finishing 11th.

This is the first time that Guatemala enters the contest and also the first time for its HoD, Roberto! What a debut! Well done Guatemala, Ricardo Arjona, Gaby Moreno and Roberto!

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 Portuguese and Israeli ones are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic

The Final

01
Guatemala
Ricardo Arjona & Gaby Moreno
Fuiste tú
152 points

02
Serbia
Marija Serifovic
Party tonight
144 points

03
Nigeria
Ty Bello
The future
137 points

04
Algeria
Faudel
Mon pays
134 points

05
Cyprus
Vera Boufi
Domation 22
​120 points

06
Norway
Tone Damli
Look back
115 points

07
Barbados
Shontelle
Impossible
​104 points

08
Cuba
Gloria Estefan
Hotel Nacional
99 points

09
Monaco
Guillaume Grand
Toi et moi
90 points

10
United States
Rascal Flatts
Here comes goodbye
89 points

11
Hong Kong
Sherman Chung
He's not you
87 points

12
Italy
Litesound
Solo per te
​84 points

13
Poland
Honey
Sabotaz
84 points

14
Bulgaria
Toma Zdravkov feat. Billy Hlapeto
Sam na sveta
83 points

15
Germany
Frida Gold
Unsere Liebe ist aus Gold
83 points

16
Ireland
Erin Anttila
Popeda
83 points

17
San Marino
Antonino
Ritornerà
82 points

18
Montenegro
Amadeus Band
Nije svenedjo
81 points

19
Netherlands
Jan Smit
Cupido
77 points

20
Australia
Daniel Merriweather feat. Adele
Waters and a flame
77 points

21
Costa Rica
Xiomara
Sólo quiero estés bien
69 points

22
Denmark
Nabiha
Never played the bass
66 points

23
Turkey
Serdar Ortac
Sor
​65 points

24
United Kingdom
Emeli Sandé
Next to me
​62 points

25
Kosovo
Alberie Hadergjonaj
Music
62 points

26
Russia
Eva Polna
Ya tebya tozhe net
60 points

27
Canada
Jann Arden
Insensitive
53 points

28
Belarus
Alyona Lanskaya
All my life
50 points

29
Spain
Amaral
Revolución
43 points

30
New Zealand
Ivy Lies
Addicted
41 points

31
Romania
Laurentiu Duta feat. Andreea Banica
Shining heart
34 points

DNF
Armenia
Dorians
Sleepless nights

Semi Final One

01
United States
Rascal Flatts
Here comes goodbye
​96 points

02
Costa Rica
Xiomara
Sólo quiero estés bien
​95 points

03
Denmark
Nabiha
Never played the bass
​91 points

04
Canada
Jann Arden
Insensitive
​77 points

05
New Zealand
Ivy Lies
Addicted
​76 points

06
Armenia
Dorians
Sleepless nights
​72 points

07
Hong Kong
Sherman Chung
He's not you
​71 points

08
Romania
Laurentiu Duta feat. Andreea Banica
Shining heart
​70 points

09
Belarus
Alyona Lanskaya
All my life
​62 points

10
Mexico
Juan Gabriel
Abrázame muy fuerte
60 points

11
Luxembourg
Dean Delannoit
My desire
58 points

12
Estonia
Grete Klein
Ainuke sa
55 points

13
Nicaragua
Perrozompopo
Busco
54 points

14
Indonesia
Gita Gutawa
Harmoni cinta
53 points

15
Portugal
L.NO.G
Love dove
32 points

16
France
Justice
On'n'on
30 points

17
Georgia
Tamta
Agapo
28 points

18
Slovakia
Mária Cirová
Labutia
22 points

Semi Final Two

01
Nigeria
Ty Bello
The future
​132 points

02
Algeria
Faudel
Mon pays
89 points

03
Serbia
Marija Serifovic
Party tonight
​89 points

04
Spain
Amaral
Revolución
​77 points

05
Cuba
Gloria Estefan
Hotel Nacional
​77 points

06
Germany
Frida Gold
Unsere Liebe ist aus Gold
​75 points

07
Bulgaria
Toma Zdravkov feat. Billy Hlapeto
Sam na sveta
​74 points

08
Russia
Eva Polna
Ya tebya tozhe net
​64 points

09
San Marino
Antonino
Ritornerà
​63 points

10
Argentina
Poncho feat. Maxi Trusso
Please me
63 points

11
Albania
Kieda Budini
Zëmren e ke bosh
​60 points

12
Czech Republic
Monika Absolonová & Martin Posta
Vykutálená
53 points

13
Greece
Maria Callas
Suicidio
50 points

14
Andorra
Lagarto Amarillo
Dejarse la piel
40 points

15
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Zana Messia
Never loved this way
36 points

16
Croatia
Sandro Majstorovic
Kraj
33 points

17
Chile
Nicole
Hoy
27 points

Semi Final Three

01
Guatemala
Ricardo Arjona & Gaby Moreno
Fuiste tú
​106 points

02
Norway
Tone Damli
Look back
​93 points

03
Ireland
Erin Anttila
Popeda
​89 points

04
Poland
Honey
Sabotaz
​82 points

05
Netherlands
Jan Smit
Cupido
​78 points

06
Kosovo
Alberie Hadergjonaj
Music
​76 points

07
Monaco
Guillaume Grand
Toi et moi
66 points

08
Australia
Daniel Merriweather feat. Adele
Waters and a flame
​64 points

09
Montenegro
Amadeus Band
Nije svenedjo
​64 points

10
South Korea
Nell
Go
61 points

11
India
Engelbert Humperdinck
How to win your love
61 points

12
Finland
HIM
Scared to death
56 points

13
Iceland
Úlfur Úlfur
Ég er farinn
53 points

14
Egypt
Amr Diab
Amarain
48 points

15
Israel
Miri Mesika
Eretz marhos ha'kesef
43 points

16
Belgium
Marco Z
I'm a bird
33 points

17
Cape Verde
Luisito Quintero feat. Anané
Our love
29 points