Newsletter # 237
Published 18th of March 2024
Published 18th of March 2024
THE FINAL BEGINS
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60th Global Music Royalty
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Newsletter # 236
Published 6th of March 2024
Published 6th of March 2024
GLOBAL MUSIC 216: Serravalle
Welcome to Serravalle!
As Annalisa on her 18th attempt finally managed to win the contest and give San Marino its 7th trophy, we are moving south, settling in the small town of Serravalle which also hosted GM121. 41 countries have signed up to participate, which is the same as last time! We welcome a new player to our family: Kamil, who is the new HoD for Russia. We hope you will enjoy being part of our community! Among the returning countries we find Namibia, who last participated way back in GM03, making this the longest gap between two entries for any country! Four Global Music Champions are giving it another go, hoping to take that elusive second trophy. They will battle against a string of other returnees as well as a lot of debuting artists. Who will come out on top is up to you! The first hurdle in Serravalle is the semi finals, from which 21 countries will qualify for the final as usual. We are so excited, so let's get inside Auditorium Little Tony for the semi finals! Let the show begin here! Votes are due on March 16th |
Artist GalleriesHave you noticed the new galleries on our site? Under "The Artists" you will find a drop down menu with 4 new galleries of artists, who have made a special impact in Global Music! CHAMPIONS features all the artists who have won the contest MEDALLISTS features artists who have won more than one medal VETERANS features artists who have taken part at least 10 times GLOBETROTTERS features artists who have represented at least 5 countries |
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Newsletter # 235
Published 27th of February 2024
Published 27th of February 2024
tHE VOTES HAVE BEEN COUNTED...
In February we have been in Horsens, where Forum Horsens has hosted the 215th edition of Global Music. 26 countries competed in the grand final, and Birthe Kjær and Peter Bjørnskov are now ready to reveal the votes coming in from all the juries. Afterwards he will announce the result of the televote, based on the 9 countries, who despite being eliminated in the semi finals, still took the time to vote. And now let's get to it! Buckle up and enjoy the ride! Here is the live voting. You can also check out the complete scoreboard here and soon everything about this edition including the separated televote here. Congratulations to our winner! We all now anxiously await the selection of the next host city. Statistics, country pages and the artists database will be updated as soon as possible. |
Call for songsWe don't know yet where we are going next, but it is time to find out who will be competing in that city! It's time to find out who will grab that microphone in the next edition!
Some countries have already selected their next entry. If you haven't already submitted a song for your country, it is time to make your choice! Remember to check The Artists Database when making your choice to avoid sending a song which has already competed before. Stay tuned to see who will be competing in March! Last day to submit your song is March 2nd |
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Newsletter # 234
Published 15th of February 2024
Published 15th of February 2024
THE FINAL BEGINS
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GLOBAL MUSIC ROYALTY NOMINEES
It's time to pick the first Global Music Royalty of the year and the 60th in the line of honorees. Here are your 10 artists nominated for this great honor. Who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame is totally up to you. Votes are made through the Voting Form for the final of GM215
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THALIA
Global Music Champion, Silver Medallist and Veteran This Mexican singer has participated 10 times and won two medals! She took home the gold back in GM25 with "Regresa a mi". PURPLE DISCO MACHINE Global Music Champion and Silver Medallist This German artist has participated 3 times, reaching the top 5 each time! He won on his third attempt with "Paradise" as recently as in GM211. FEMINNEM Silver and Bronze Medallist and Veteran This Bosnian trio has participated 10 times for 3 different countries. They took home the silver in the very first edition with "Volim te, mrzim te". KRISTIN AMPARO Global Music Champion and Silver Medallist This Swedish singer with Colombian roots has participated 3 times, winning two medals. In GM133 she set off the "Colombian Golden Era" triumphing with "I see you". PETER BJØRNSKOV Global Music Champion and Silver Medallist This Danish singer has participated 3 times, reaching the top 10 every time. He is the reigning champion, winning GM214 with "Tænder lys". |
PABLO ALBORÁN
Silver Medallist and Global Music Veteran. This Spanish singer has participated 10 times and won a silver medal with "Me iré" back in GM119. SOPHIE AND THE GIANTS Global Music Champion and Silver Medallist This British group has participated 3 times, reaching the top 5 each time! As recently as in GM211 they won on their third attempt with "Paradise". GIGI RADICS Global Music Champion and Silver Medallist. This Hungarian singer has participated 7 times winning with her first entry "Vadonatúj érzés" in GM88. She followed up on this with a silver medal only 4 editions later! AMIR HADDAD Global Music Champion, Bronze Medallist and Globetrotter This French-Israeli singer with Moroccan and Tunisian roots has participated 9 times for 5 different countries. He won for Tunisia with "On dirait" in GM128. ANA MENA Global Music Globetrotter and Bronze Medallist This Spanish singer has participated 9 times, representing 5 different countries. She won the bronze for Dominican Republic in GM147 with "Ahora lloras tu". |
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Newsletter # 233
Published 6th of February 2024
Published 6th of February 2024
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Newsletter # 232
Published 3rd of February 2024
Published 3rd of February 2024
GLOBAL MUSIC 215: Horsens
Welcome to Horsens!
As Bjørnskov managed to give Denmark its 12th trophy, we are just moving a little to the east, settling in my own and Bjørnskov's birthplace: the city of Horsens. 41 countries have signed up to participate, which is the same as last time! Among the participants we find no Global Music Champions and only 3 Medallists, so this is very much an edition of new talent! . Who will come out on top is up to you! The first hurdle in Horsens is the semi finals, from which 21 countries will qualify for the final as usual. We are so excited, so let's get inside Forum Horsens for the semi finals! Let the show begin here! Votes are due on February 13th |
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Newsletter # 231
Published 28th of January 2024
Published 28th of January 2024
THE FIRST CHAMPION OF 2024
In January we have been in Edinburgh, where Usher Hall has hosted the 214th edition of Global Music.
26 countries competed in the grand final, and Tilda Swinton and Alan Cumming are now ready to reveal the votes coming in from all the juries. Afterwards he will announce the result of the televote, based on the 8 countries, who despite being eliminated in the semi finals, still took the time to vote. And now let's get to it! Buckle up and enjoy the ride! Here is the live voting. You can also check out the complete scoreboard here and soon everything about this edition including the separated televote here. Congratulations to our winner! We all now anxiously await the selection of the next host city. Statistics, country pages and the artists database will be updated as soon as possible. |
Call for songsWe don't know yet where we are going next, but it is time to find out who will be competing in that city! It's time to find out who will grab that microphone in the next edition!
Some countries have already selected their next entry. If you haven't already submitted a song for your country, it is time to make your choice! Remember to check The Artists Database when making your choice to avoid sending a song which has already competed before. Stay tuned to see who will be competing in February! Last day to submit your song is January 31st |
GM2023
VOTING DEADLINE FOR GRAND FINALE EXTENDED
Keep voting in the Grand Finale of the 2023 Super Final!
You now have until 2nd of February to have your voice heard!
Go HERE
You now have until 2nd of February to have your voice heard!
Go HERE
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Newsletter # 230
Published 17th of January 2024
Published 17th of January 2024
2023 Super Final - The Grand Final
All the votes in Stage 2 have been counted, and the winners of the 20 duels will proceed to Stage 3 of the 2023 Super Final!
THE GRAND FINALE In the Grand Finale the 12 winners of 2023 join the game. This year the final features 6 songs, which have fought their way through the two first stages to earn a spot in the Grand Finale despite not winning a medal in 2023. So let's get back to Cluj-Napoca to listen to all these great songs, and then you can vote for your favourites. Voting is not mandatory, but you can vote for your own songs and have your say in selecting the very best of 2023. Get to it! Deadline for voting in The Grand Finale is January 27th. |
Spotify playlist
As a new feature a Spotify playlist with all the songs in the 2023 Super Final Grand Finale has been integrated into the site.
It looks like the picture above to the right. So now you can listen to the songs directly on the page or in your Spotify app, if you prefer.
All you need is a Spotify profile to be able to listen to the songs in full lenght. You don't need to pay for subscription, unless you want to avoid the ads played every five songs or so.
Personally, I think this is a great new feature, and I think most of you are already using Spotify, so it should be to your benefit as well.
If you like this, I might make this a regular thing for all editions.
Please let me know what you think of this. Can we start using Spotify instead of Youtube?
It looks like the picture above to the right. So now you can listen to the songs directly on the page or in your Spotify app, if you prefer.
All you need is a Spotify profile to be able to listen to the songs in full lenght. You don't need to pay for subscription, unless you want to avoid the ads played every five songs or so.
Personally, I think this is a great new feature, and I think most of you are already using Spotify, so it should be to your benefit as well.
If you like this, I might make this a regular thing for all editions.
Please let me know what you think of this. Can we start using Spotify instead of Youtube?
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Newsletter # 229
Published 16th of January 2024
Published 16th of January 2024
THE FINAL BEGINS
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Newsletter # 228
Published 8th of January 2024
Published 8th of January 2024
2023 SUPER FINAL - Stage 2
24 players spend a little time on picking their favourites and all the votes for Stage 1 of the Super Final have been counted, and we have found the 16 songs proceeding to Stage 2.
The 2023 songs winning either a silver or a bronze medal throughout the year now join the game. Along with the 16 qualifiers from the first round, they have been drawn into 20 duels. Again, all you have to do is pick your favourite song of the two songs competing in each duel. Very simple! Thanks to all players who voted in Stage 1! It's still up to you decide which song will be crowned the best of the past year, and I hope that even more players will the join the fun in Stage 2. Check it out Votes are due January 15th |
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Newsletter # 227
Published 4th of January 2024
Published 4th of January 2024
GLOBAL MUSIC 214: Edinburgh
Welcome to Edinburgh!
As Jerub managed to give United Kingdom its 18th trophy, we are crossing the English Channel, settling in the charming Scottish city of Edinburgh. 41 countries have signed up to participate, which is one more than last time! Among the participants we find no less than 6 Global Music Champions including the very first one, winner of GM01: One More Time from Sweden! All the champions will be competing against a sleuth of other returnees and debuting artists. Who will come out on top is up to you! The first hurdle in Edinburgh is the semi finals, from which 21 countries will qualify for the final as usual. We are so excited, so let's get inside Usher Hall for the semi finals! Let the show begin here! Votes are due on January 14th |
Remember the Super final
The voting for Stage 1 of the 2023 Super Final will close tomorrow, January 5th, so make sure that you have your say!
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It is very easy: Stage 1 consists of 14 duels with two songs in each. All you have to do is pick your favourite song in each duel! Videos are on the page!
Check it out here! The following 23 players have already voted. Let's add more names to the list!
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