Welcome to Lyon
"Culinary Capital of France"
Welcome to Lyon, a city that seamlessly marries history, art, and gastronomy, creating a sensory symphony that will enchant and inspire you. Start your exploration in Vieux Lyon, the city's historic heart, where cobblestone streets wind through a medieval labyrinth of Renaissance buildings. As you wander, the city's rich heritage comes to life in the stunning architecture of cathedrals, traboules, and hidden courtyards. Lyon is a haven for culture enthusiasts. Discover the Musée des Beaux-Arts, a treasure trove of artistic masterpieces, and journey through time at the Gallo-Roman Museum, where ancient Lyon reveals its secrets. The city's vibrant arts scene ensures that every visit is a brushstroke of creativity. For culinary adventurers, Lyon is a gastronomic paradise. Savor traditional bouchons, where hearty Lyonnais cuisine is served with a side of conviviality. Lyon's vibrant markets, such as Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, are a food lover's dream, where the scent of fresh bread, cheese, and charcuterie fills the air. The confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers provides a picturesque backdrop for leisurely walks along the riverbanks or scenic boat cruises. Lyon's parks, like Parc de la Tête d'Or, offer a serene escape within the city, where botanical gardens and a tranquil lake invite relaxation. As night falls, Lyon's culinary scene takes center stage. The city's Michelin-starred restaurants offer exquisite dining experiences, while vibrant bars and cafes come alive with live music and spirited conversations. Lyon's warmth and hospitality ensure that every evening is a memorable one. Lyon invites you to immerse yourself in a world of culture, history, and culinary delight. Whether you're an art aficionado, a foodie, or a romantic explorer, Lyon is a city that will captivate your senses and leave an indelible mark on your heart.
Host City / Lyon, France
Venue / Opéra Nouvel
Hosts / Alizée and Emmanuel Delcour
Participating countries / 51
Debuting countries / Suriname
Returning countries / Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Ireland, Kenya, Montenegro and Slovenia
Withdrawing countries / Argentina, Costa Rica, Egypt, Estonia, Japan, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Switzerland and Vietnam
Debuting players / Maaian for Germany
Venue / Opéra Nouvel
Hosts / Alizée and Emmanuel Delcour
Participating countries / 51
Debuting countries / Suriname
Returning countries / Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Ireland, Kenya, Montenegro and Slovenia
Withdrawing countries / Argentina, Costa Rica, Egypt, Estonia, Japan, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Switzerland and Vietnam
Debuting players / Maaian for Germany
Returning Artists
Christophe Willem / for France / his best result being 8th
Emmanuel Moire / for France / his best result being 9th Nayah / for Monaco / not qualifying for the final Orphaned Land / for Israel / their best result being 19th Reik / for Mexico / their best result being 12th Whitney Houston / once for United States and Senegal / her best result being 10th |
Annalisa / for Italy / placing 18th
Aurea / for Portugal / not qualifying for the final Bárbara Muñoz / for Chile / placing 10th Dunja Fazlic / for Bosnia-Herzegovina / not qualifying for the final Elokuu / for Kenya / not qualifying for the final Emeli Sandé / for United Kingdom / placing 24th Greta Salóme Stefánsdóttir / for Iceland / placing 4th Gudrún Arný / for Iceland / Bronze Medallist Heida Ólafs / for Iceland / placing 22nd Loreen / for Sweden / Silver Medallist Lucie Vondrácková / for Czech Republic / not qualifying for the final Madcon / for Norway / placing 5th Poli Genova / for Bulgaria / not qualifying for the final Priyanka Chopra / for India / placing 8th Sin Bandera / for Venezuela / not qualifying for the final The Script / for Ireland / placing 22nd |
The Result
Countries receiving most 12 points / Andorra, 5
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Denmark and United Kingdom
Countries receiving points from most juries / Andorra and Australia, 21
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / United States in 13th with 10 points from Austria, Montenegro and Italy as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / India in 24th, getting 12 points from Turkey
In the early stages of the voting, it was a tight battle between "the 2 Uniteds", but Ireland and Montenegro also took the lead at some point, and Australia was never far behind. At one point, United States took the lead, but Australia and United Kingdom had the same amount of points! Almost halfway through, Australia took the lead and build up a big enough lead to last until the end, though Andorra and Croatia came close at the end taking home the silver and bronze respectively. United Kingdom and Montenegro rounded out the top 5.
This was Australia'a 4th victory and star Delta Goodrem's 3rd gold medal! She now joins Bryan Rice as the only two Triple Global Music Champions! Australia debuted in GM04, reached the top 10 in their second attempt and won their first medal in GM11, when Kylie Minogue's infectious "Can't get you out of my head" took silver. Then in GM24 they won the contest for the first time, when Delta Goodrem in her second participation for her native country ended on top with "In this life". This was, however, already her second victory as she had joined Brian McFadden on the GM-stage for Ireland in GM13, taking the crown with "Almost here". In so far 67 participations, Australia has reached 55 finals and achieved 26 top 10 placings including 11 medals. Apart from Delta's two gold medals, the other two victorious acts were Guy Sebastian and Jordin Sparks in GM49 with "Art of love" and Samantha Jade as recently as GM84 with "What you've done to me". Australia got a new HoD in this edition, and Yuly surely got off with a bang in her debut for Australia! Yuly has, however, represented several countries in GM in the past, most recently Brazil. Well done Australia, Delta Goodrem and Yuly!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Denmark and United Kingdom
Countries receiving points from most juries / Andorra and Australia, 21
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / United States in 13th with 10 points from Austria, Montenegro and Italy as highest mark
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / India in 24th, getting 12 points from Turkey
In the early stages of the voting, it was a tight battle between "the 2 Uniteds", but Ireland and Montenegro also took the lead at some point, and Australia was never far behind. At one point, United States took the lead, but Australia and United Kingdom had the same amount of points! Almost halfway through, Australia took the lead and build up a big enough lead to last until the end, though Andorra and Croatia came close at the end taking home the silver and bronze respectively. United Kingdom and Montenegro rounded out the top 5.
This was Australia'a 4th victory and star Delta Goodrem's 3rd gold medal! She now joins Bryan Rice as the only two Triple Global Music Champions! Australia debuted in GM04, reached the top 10 in their second attempt and won their first medal in GM11, when Kylie Minogue's infectious "Can't get you out of my head" took silver. Then in GM24 they won the contest for the first time, when Delta Goodrem in her second participation for her native country ended on top with "In this life". This was, however, already her second victory as she had joined Brian McFadden on the GM-stage for Ireland in GM13, taking the crown with "Almost here". In so far 67 participations, Australia has reached 55 finals and achieved 26 top 10 placings including 11 medals. Apart from Delta's two gold medals, the other two victorious acts were Guy Sebastian and Jordin Sparks in GM49 with "Art of love" and Samantha Jade as recently as GM84 with "What you've done to me". Australia got a new HoD in this edition, and Yuly surely got off with a bang in her debut for Australia! Yuly has, however, represented several countries in GM in the past, most recently Brazil. Well done Australia, Delta Goodrem and Yuly!
The Winner
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 Monaco's are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic