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​​Welcome to Vaduz
"Crowned by a turreted castle"

​Welcome to Vaduz, the charming and picturesque capital of Liechtenstein, where alpine beauty, rich culture, and timeless elegance converge to create an unforgettable experience. Nestled in the heart of the Alps, Vaduz invites you to explore its fairy tale-like landscapes, indulge in its culinary delights, and immerse yourself in its royal history. Begin your journey in the heart of Vaduz, where the iconic Vaduz Castle perches atop a lush hill overlooking the city. Explore this princely residence, the official home of the reigning Prince of Liechtenstein. The castle is not open to the public, but the view from its vantage point is a sight to behold. Vaduz is a haven for art lovers and culture enthusiasts. Visit the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, an architectural masterpiece that houses a remarkable collection of contemporary and modern art. Explore the Hilti Art Foundation and the treasure trove of artistic treasures it holds. Delight your taste buds in Vaduz's culinary scene. Savor delectable Swiss and Austrian-inspired dishes in cozy restaurants and alpine lodges. Don't forget to try Liechtenstein's famous cheese, wine, and irresistible pastries like the Käsknöpfle. Nature enthusiasts will find themselves surrounded by stunning landscapes. Explore the picturesque trails of the Princes' Way or venture into the nearby Rhine Valley for hiking and cycling adventures. In the winter, hit the slopes of nearby Malbun for fantastic skiing and snowboarding. Discover the rich history of Liechtenstein at the Liechtenstein National Museum, where artifacts, exhibitions, and interactive displays bring the country's past to life. Stroll through the charming streets of Vaduz and admire the blend of traditional and modern architecture. As the day turns to night, Vaduz's welcoming atmosphere comes alive. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the illuminated streets, explore local bars and cozy pubs, or sip a glass of fine Liechtenstein wine while taking in the tranquil alpine ambiance. Vaduz extends a warm welcome to travelers from around the world, inviting you to explore its alpine beauty, embrace its royal heritage, and connect with its friendly residents. So why wait? Come and immerse yourself in the enchantment of Vaduz, Liechtenstein, where every corner promises a new adventure and a deeper connection to the heart of the Alps. Your journey begins here!
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Host City / Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Venue / Vaduzer Saal
Hosts / Tina Weirather and Marcho Büchel

Participating countries / 50
Debuting countries / Guinea and Iraq
Returning countries / Australia, Indonesia, Norway, Poland and Slovenia
Withdrawing countries / Albania, Belgium, Burundi, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, DR Congo, Hungary, Iran, Latvia, Macedonia, Malta, Slovakia, Uzbekistan, Venezuela and Vietnam

Debuting players / Alpay for Australia

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Returning Artists

Yohanna / for Iceland / Global Music Champion
Anna Abreu / for Finland / Bronze Medallist
Paolo Meneguzzi / for Italy / Silver Medallist
Despina Vandi / for Greece / Bronze Medallist
Mónica Naranjo / twice for Spain and once for Andorra / Silver Medallist
DJ Project / for Romania / their best result being 12th
MaRina / for Poland / her best result being 20th
Nina Puslar / for Slovenia / Silver Medallist
Severina / for Croatia / her best result being 22nd
Aura / for Belarus / placing 16th
Aynur Aydin / for Turkey / Global Music Champion
Milan Stankovic / for Serbia / placing 16th
Teuta Kurti / for Kosovo / not qualifying for the final

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / Iraq, 6
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Israel, Poland, Cyprus, Greece, Mexico and Serbia
Countries receiving points from most juries / Iraq, 25
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / South Africa in 8th with 10 points from Japan as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Guinea in 23rd, getting 12 points from Algeria

For the first third of the voting everything was open and exciting, but after the 12th jury Iraq took the lead and never looked back, reaching an all time highscore of 195 points. This record was previously held by Cyprus, who scored 194 points in GM59.  United States took home the silver, and the bronze went to Finland. Slovenia and Israel rounded out the top 5.

This is Iraq's first entry in Global Music and it thus becomes the 5th country to win the contest on its debut. They join Sweden, Cyprus, Tunisia and Guatemala in this exclusive club. Seth has only been with us for a short time as well. He started of as HoD for Kenya, but after two failed attempts of reaching the final, he changed to Iran for one attempt, before he chose Iraq, making this his first appearance in a final, his first top 10 result, and his first gold medal all in one! Well done Iraq, Soma and Seth!

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 except Norway's are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic
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The Final

01
Iraq
Soma Manuchar
Janie
195 points
02
United States
Usher
Numb
117 points
03
Finland
Anna Abreu
Stereo
116 points
04
Slovenia
Nina Puslar
Tik tak tok
115 points
05
Israel
Roni Dalumi
Tahziku
110 points
06
Croatia
Severina feat. FM Band
Italiana
109 points
07
Belarus
Aura
Whisper of silence
105 points
08
South Africa
Andriëtte Norman
Is dit jy
99 points
09
Italy
Paolo Meneguzzi
De troppo tempo
​99 points
10
Germany
Roman Lob
Call out the sun
89 points
11
Ukraine
Alyosha
Tochka na karte
88 points
12
Turkey
Aynur Aydin
Showdown
85 points
13
Denmark
Outlandish
Ready to love
79 points
14
Japan
ONE OK ROCK
Wherever you are
77 points
15
United Kingdom
JLS
Love you more
75 points
16
Australia
Emma Louise
Jungle
75 points
17
Romania
DJ Project & Adela Popescu
Bun ramas
72 points
18
Andorra
Mónica Naranjo
Make you rock
​70 points
19
Netherlands
The LIPS
Girls go wild
68 points
20
Liechtenstein
Silbermond
Ja
​67 points
21
Chile
Jena Lee
J'aimerais tellement
67 points
22
Iceland
Yohanna
Indian rope trick
55 points
23
Guinea
Indo Aminata
Love will be on our side
53 points
24
Algeria
Caméléon
Wellah
​47 points
25
Sweden
Miss Li
Dancing the whole way home
39 points
26
Spain
Carlos Jean ​feat. Sweet Ross, Alex Ayora, Dans Swanz & Lucia Scansetti
Generation
33 points

Semi Final One

01
Belarus
Aura
Whisper of silence
128 points
02
Iraq
Soma Manuchar
Janie
​125 points
03
Finland
Anna Abreu
Stereo
​90 points
04
Japan
ONE OK ROCK
Wherever you are
​80 points
05
Guinea
Indo Aminata
Love will be on our side
​73 points
06
Germany
Roman Lob
Call out the sun
​70 points
07
Iceland
Yohanna
Indian rope trick
​69 points
08
Sweden
Miss Li
Dancing the whole way home
​68 points
09
Netherlands
The LIPS
Girls go wild
​68 points
10
Australia
Emma Louise
Jungle
​67 points
11 / Wildcard
Spain
Carlos Jean ​feat. Sweet Ross, Alex Ayora, Dans Swanz & Lucia Scansetti
Generation
66 points
12
Serbia
Milan Stankovic
Perje
​62 points
13
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Dunja Fazlic
Kad odem
​54 points
14
Estonia
Hannah Ild
Falling away
​53 points
15
New Zealand
Flight of the Conchords
Feel inside
​51 points
16
Bulgaria
Poli Genova feat. LaTiDa
Soleni dni
​45 points
17
France
Lou Doillon
I.C.U
​45 points
18
San Marino
Marco Carta
Necessità lunatica
​44 points
19
South Korea
Jo Kwon
Awesome girl
​44 points
20
Senegal
Abdou Guité Seck
Dou leebi neen
​42 points
21
Portugal
Tambor
Desacelera
​40 points
​22
Canada
Simple Plan feat. Sean Paul
Summer paradise
​39 points
23
Greece
Chryso Stamatopoulou
Akatorthoto
​27 points

Semi Final Two

01
United Kingdom
JLS
Love you more
​106 points
02
Israel
Roni Dalumi
Tahziku
​104 points
03
United States
Usher
Numb
​102 points
04
Croatia
Severina feat. FM Band
Italiana
​91 points
05
Turkey
Aynur Aydin
Showdown
​80 points
06
Ukraine
Alyosha
Tochka na karte
79 points
07
Slovenia
Nina Puslar
Tik tak tok
​78 points
08
Chile
Jena Lee
J'aimerais tellement
​78 points
09
Romania
DJ Project & Adela Popescu
Bun ramas
​77 points
10
South Africa
Andriëtte Norman
Is dit jy
​75 points
11
Montenegro
Andrija Markovic
Slab sam na plavuse
​70 points
12
Cyprus
Despina Vandi
Girismata
​68 points
13
Switzerland
Rosanna Rocci
Come stai
​67 points
14
Mexico
G6
Mas alla del doler
​67 points
15
Kosovo
Teuta Kurti
Perëndo pa lindur
​58 points
16
Brazil
College 11
The bet
​53 points
17
Russia
Lena Katina
Waiting
45 points
18
Norway
Only Antonis feat. Bastian
Take my hand
​43 points
19
Czech Republic
Airfare
Summer girl
​29 points
20
Indonesia
Dewa 19
Arjuna
​27 points
21
Puerto Rico
Calle 13
Latinoamérica
​27 points
22
Poland
MaRina
Pepper mint
​26 points
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