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Welcome to Liverpool
"Capital of Pop Music"
Welcome to Liverpool, a city that pulses with creativity, music, and sporting passion. Situated on the captivating shores of the River Mersey, Liverpool is a destination that offers a vibrant blend of history, culture, and undeniable charm. Immerse yourself in the birthplace of the world-famous Beatles, as you follow in their footsteps and explore iconic sites like The Cavern Club and the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Delve into the city's rich maritime heritage at the historic Albert Dock, where you can wander through captivating museums, art galleries, and indulge in delightful waterfront dining. Marvel at the majestic architecture of the Liver Building, a symbol of the city's industrious spirit, or stroll along the picturesque waterfront promenade, offering stunning views across the river. For football enthusiasts, Liverpool is a pilgrimage destination. Experience the electric atmosphere at Anfield, home to Liverpool Football Club, or visit the interactive museum at the Everton Football Club to relive the sporting history of the city. But Liverpool is not just about its musical and sporting legacies; it is a city that embraces culture and creativity. Explore the thriving independent art scene, with galleries showcasing local talent and contemporary exhibitions. The city's vibrant nightlife offers a diverse range of live music venues, trendy bars, and energetic clubs where you can dance the night away. And when it comes to shopping, Liverpool's bustling city center is home to high-end boutiques, designer stores, and vibrant street markets. From the famous Liverpool ONE shopping complex to the hidden gems of Bold Street, you'll find something to satisfy every retail desire. So come and experience the magic of Liverpool, a city that resonates with the beat of music, the thrill of sports, and the warmth of its people. Discover a destination that will captivate your heart, ignite your passions, and leave you with unforgettable memories.
Host City / Liverpool, United Kingdom
Venue / Echo Arena
Hosts / Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke
Participating countries / 49
Debuting countries / None
Returning countries / Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Greece, Israel, Italy, Kenya and Vietnam
Withdrawing countries / Austria, China, El Salvador, Hungary, Spain and Ukraine
Debuting players / Günec for Azerbaijan
Venue / Echo Arena
Hosts / Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke
Participating countries / 49
Debuting countries / None
Returning countries / Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Greece, Israel, Italy, Kenya and Vietnam
Withdrawing countries / Austria, China, El Salvador, Hungary, Spain and Ukraine
Debuting players / Günec for Azerbaijan
Returning Artists
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Laura Pausini / 7 times for Italy and twice for San Marino / Silver Medallist
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iziano Ferro / 3 times for Italy and twice for San Marino / his best result being 6th
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Jan Smit / for Netherlands / his best result being 5th
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Adelina Ismajli / twice for Kosovo and once for Albania / Bronze Medallist
Nabiha / for Denmark / her best result being 8th Sirusho / twice for Armenia and once for Israel / her best result being 12th Tata Young / for Thailand / her best result being 21st |
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Gabrielle Cilmi / for Australia / her best result being 10th
Jógvan Hansen / for Iceland / his best result being 10th |
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Alexz Johnson / for Canada / placing 23rd
Anabela Dogani / for Serbia / placing 17th Faudel / for Algeria / placing 4th Gracias / for DR Congo / not qualifying for the final Hande Yener / for Turkey / placing 8th Maria Mena / for Norway / placing 17th |
The Result
Countries receiving most 12 points / Armenia, 6
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / United States and Cameroon
Countries receiving points from most juries / Portugal, 24
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Sweden in 11th with 10 points from South Korea, Cameroon and United Kingdom as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Bosnia-Herzegovina in 24th, getting 12 points from Monaco
For the first few set of votes, everything was open, and several countries took turn taking the lead. Portugal quickly pulled ahead though, with only France putting up a fight. However, when all the votes were counted, France had not caught up and Portugal could be crowned as the champion for the fourth time. France had to settle for the silver and Cyprus took the bronze. Denmark and Armenia rounded out the top 5 - the best result ever for Armenia.
Portugal has been a consistent player, having competed 76 times, qualifying for the final on 41 occasions and finishing in the top 14 times, including 4 gold medals. As the numbers show, it has been up and down for Portugal over the years, and they had an especially hard time following their 3rd victory, after which they did not finish in the top 20 for 22 consecutive editions! With Sandro as their 4th HoD, things seem to be lightening up now, and this gold medal is his 4th top 10 finish for Portugal. Prior to heading the Portuguese delegation, Sandro was the German HoD for a long time, and also won the gold plus five silver medals and 2 bronze medals for Germany. Well done Kika, Portugal and Sandro!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / United States and Cameroon
Countries receiving points from most juries / Portugal, 24
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Sweden in 11th with 10 points from South Korea, Cameroon and United Kingdom as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Bosnia-Herzegovina in 24th, getting 12 points from Monaco
For the first few set of votes, everything was open, and several countries took turn taking the lead. Portugal quickly pulled ahead though, with only France putting up a fight. However, when all the votes were counted, France had not caught up and Portugal could be crowned as the champion for the fourth time. France had to settle for the silver and Cyprus took the bronze. Denmark and Armenia rounded out the top 5 - the best result ever for Armenia.
Portugal has been a consistent player, having competed 76 times, qualifying for the final on 41 occasions and finishing in the top 14 times, including 4 gold medals. As the numbers show, it has been up and down for Portugal over the years, and they had an especially hard time following their 3rd victory, after which they did not finish in the top 20 for 22 consecutive editions! With Sandro as their 4th HoD, things seem to be lightening up now, and this gold medal is his 4th top 10 finish for Portugal. Prior to heading the Portuguese delegation, Sandro was the German HoD for a long time, and also won the gold plus five silver medals and 2 bronze medals for Germany. Well done Kika, Portugal and Sandro!
The Winner
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Scoreboards and Live Voting
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 except Estonia's are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic
The Final
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Portugal Kika Guess it's alright 143 points |
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France Florent Mothe Le bien qui fait mail 133 points |
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Cyprus Melisses Eleges 116 points |
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Denmark Nabiha Ask yourself 106 points |
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Armenia Sirusho PreGomesh 106 points |
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Gemany Ben Ivory The righteous ones 103 points |
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South Africa Bobby van Jaarsveld Net vir jou 96 points |
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Chile Javiera Muñoz No hay nada más 96 points |
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South Korea Maya Neomuna... 96 points |
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Algeria Adelina Ismajli feat. Faudel I love you more 93 points |
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Sweden Alex Saidac Stay in this moment 92 points |
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United Kingdom Tyler James Single rear 89 points |
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Netherlands Jan Smit Hoop, liefde en vertrouwen 85 points |
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Cameroon Ange Fandoh Can we go back 83 points |
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Romania Raluka All for you 75 points |
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Russia t.A.T.u. All about us 71 points |
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Iceland Jógvan Hansen & Stefanía Svavarsdóttir Til thín 65 points |
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Monaco Margaux Avril L'air de rien 60 points |
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Canada Alexz Johnson I still love you 60 points |
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Vietnam Thanh Bùi feat. Tata Young Where do we go 48 points |
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New Zealand Avalanche City Love love love 47 points |
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Norway Maria Mena Fuck you 45 points |
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Kosovo Blero feat. Zaimina Vasjari Vec ti 45 points |
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Bosnia-Herzegovina Anabela Dogani Ne zovi me 40 points |
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United States Ashlyne Huff Runway 37 points |
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DNF
Ireland The High Kings Red is the rose |
Semi Final One
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Netherlands Jan Smit Hoop, liefde en vertrouwen 115 points |
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Sweden Alex Saidac Stay in this moment 106 points |
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Chile Javiera Muñoz No hay nada más 100 points |
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South Africa Bobby van Jaarsveld Net vir jou 98 points |
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South Korea Maya Neomuna... 98 points |
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Cyprus Melisses Eleges 93 points |
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Bosnia-Herzegovina Anabela Dogani Ne zovi me 76 points |
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Iceland Jógvan Hansen & Stefanía Svavarsdóttir Til thín 74 points |
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Monaco Margaux Avril L'air de rien 68 points |
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Ireland The High Kings Red is the rose 67 points |
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Italy Laura Pausini & Tiziano Ferro Non me lo so spiegare 67 points |
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Kenya Juno feat. Janna & Gracias Kuuluuks 66 points |
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Turkey Hande Yener Hasta 60 points |
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Japan Leo Ieiri Bless you 59 points |
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Malaysia Yuna Lullabies 58 points |
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Greece Eleni Tsaligopoulou Ine entaxi mazi mou 55 points |
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Mexico Leonel García Para empezar 39 points |
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Belgium Netsky feat. Billie We can only love today 35 points |
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Argentina La Franela Maikel focs 30 points |
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Estonia Tanja Beware of the gemini 29 points |
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Australia Gabriella Cilmi Sweeter in history 29 points |
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Andorra Angy Fernandez Boytoy 28 points |
Semi Final Two
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Portugal Kika Guess it's alright 122 points |
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Algeria Adelina Ismajli feat. Faudel I love you more 112 points |
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Armenia Sirusho PreGomesh 99 points |
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Gemany Ben Ivory The righteous ones 97 points |
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Canada Alexz Johnson I still love you 84 points |
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Romania Raluka All for you 81 points |
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New Zealand Avalanche City Love love love 74 points |
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United States Ashlyne Huff Runway 72 points |
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Vietnam Thanh Bùi feat. Tata Young Where do we go 71 points |
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Cameroon Ange Fandoh Can we go back 64 points |
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11 / Wildcard
Kosovo Blero feat. Zaimina Vasjari Vec ti 64 points |
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Croatia Lidija Bacic Kisa 60 points |
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Israel Nadav Kadmon Circles 52 points |
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India Shibani Kashyap Sehelenge hum 50 points |
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Liechtenstein Silly Deine Stärken 47 points |
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Czech Republic Pavel Callta Ve hvezdách 46 points |
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Albania Rona Nishliu Se vetëm zemra flet saktë 46 points |
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Montenegro Kao-Kao Bend Sarada 42 points |
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Puerto Rico Ileana Cabra La pared 35 points |
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San Marino Maria Nazionale È colpa mia 33 points |
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Azerbaijan Sabina Babayeva Röya kimi 24 points |
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Brazil CW7 Me acorde pra vida 15 points |
