Eurovision Song Contest 2016
The Eurovision Song Contest 2016 was the 61st edition of the annual international songwriting competition organised by the European Broadcasting Union.[1] Hosted by Sweden in Stockholm at the Ericsson Globe Arena after their victory in the 2015 contest, the event consisted of two semi-finals on 10 and 12 May, followed by a grand final on 14 May.[2] Originally planned with 43 participating countries, the number reduced to 42 following Romania's disqualification by the EBU for failure to settle longstanding debts owed by its public broadcaster Televiziunea Română.[3][4][5] Ukraine emerged as the winner, represented by Jamala with the song "1944", which earned 534 points and addressed the 1944 Soviet deportation of Crimean Tatars, prompting objections from Russian officials who argued it violated the contest's apolitical rules, though the EBU permitted its entry as an artistic expression.[6] The result marked Ukraine's second victory in the competition's history and highlighted ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly amid Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.[6] Other notable performances included Australia's strong debut placement in sixth with Dami Im's "Sound of Silence" and Russia's third-place finish by Sergey Lazarev's "You Are the Only One", reflecting the contest's blend of musical competition and cultural diplomacy.[7] The edition drew over 200 million viewers worldwide and featured innovations like expanded jury and televote systems, but faced criticism for perceived inconsistencies in jury voting, as seen in Poland's entry receiving minimal jury support despite strong public votes.[2] Romania's exclusion underscored financial accountability issues within participating broadcasters, while the political undertones of the winning entry fueled debates on the contest's non-political ethos, revealing causal links between historical grievances and contemporary international relations.[4]Location and Hosting
Venue and Infrastructure
The Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm served as the principal venue for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016, hosting the first semi-final on 10 May, the second semi-final on 12 May, and the grand final on 14 May. This indoor spherical arena features a distinctive red interior and supports a concert capacity exceeding 16,000 spectators, though configured for approximately 13,000 attendees during the event to accommodate staging and production requirements.[8][9] The venue's infrastructure was adapted with advanced technical features for the broadcasts, including 900 square meters of high-resolution LED screens integrated into two large arches, the stage floor, and a rear backdrop for dynamic visual effects. Production elements encompassed 1,828 lighting fixtures, 143 kilometers of cabling, and a sound system comprising 134 speakers to ensure high-fidelity audio across the arena. These enhancements enabled innovative staging, such as geometric patterns and perspective illusions, supporting the performances' visual and auditory demands.[10][11][12] Supplementary facilities included the EuroClub and EuroFane café, providing spaces for fan engagement and accreditation collection adjacent to the arena. Event preparations featured reinforced security protocols, with coordinated efforts between local police and private security to address crowd management and potential risks, reflecting broader European concerns over public safety during large gatherings. Stockholm's transport infrastructure, including metro connectivity to the Globe complex, facilitated access for international visitors.[13][14]Bidding Process and Host Selection
Following Måns Zelmerlöw's victory for Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 on 23 May 2015, Swedish public broadcaster Sveriges Television (SVT) secured the hosting rights for the 2016 edition under European Broadcasting Union (EBU) rules, which grant the winning country's broadcaster the responsibility to organize the event. SVT initiated the host city selection process shortly thereafter, emphasizing venues with sufficient capacity, technical infrastructure, and availability for production needs, while prioritizing cost efficiency given Sweden's recent hosting experience in Malmö in 2013.[1] SVT announced bidding criteria on 1 June 2015, requiring applicant cities to provide access to proposed arenas for inspections and commit to logistical support, with a focus on accommodating international visitors and broadcast requirements. Bids were submitted by Stockholm (Globe Arena), Gothenburg (Scandinavium), Malmö (Malmö Arena), Linköping (Saab Arena), Örnsköldsvik (Fjäderholmarna), and a joint bid from Sandviken and Gävle. Malmö withdrew its bid on 11 June 2015, citing the arena's unavailability for the necessary pre-event preparation period of at least eight weeks.[15] On 8 July 2015, SVT selected Stockholm as the host city, citing the city's established event-hosting expertise, central location for tourism appeal, and the Globe Arena's modern facilities as key factors over competitors like Gothenburg, which reached the final shortlist but lacked comparable international draw and infrastructure readiness. The decision aligned with EBU guidelines requiring collaboration between the broadcaster and host city for production and promotion, with Stockholm committing financial support exceeding 100 million Swedish kronor to ensure economic viability.[16][1][17]Participants
Returning Artists and National Selections
Forty-three countries participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016.[3] [18] Seven artists returned after prior appearances in the contest. These included Ira Losco representing Malta, who had competed in 2002; Kaliopi for FYR Macedonia on her third attempt following entries in 2004 and 2012; Deen for Bosnia and Herzegovina after 2004; Poli Genova for Bulgaria following her 2011 participation; Greta Salóme for Iceland after 2012; and Bojan Jovović, performing with Highway for Montenegro, having previously appeared as part of No Name in 2005. Most countries selected their entrants through national finals or internal processes by broadcasters. Sweden used its annual Melodifestivalen competition, featuring multiple heats and a final to choose the representative. Ukraine conducted Vidbir, a multi-round national selection involving public and jury voting. Other nations, such as Russia, opted for internal selection by the broadcaster, announcing Sergey Lazarev as their artist. Internal selections were also common in countries like Armenia and Azerbaijan, where public broadcasters directly chose artists and songs. Australia continued its participation as a special guest invitee, following its debut in 2015 to mark the contest's 60th anniversary, with the European Broadcasting Union extending the invitation for 2016 without granting full membership status.[19] Songs submitted for the contest were required to be original compositions not commercially released prior to 1 September 2015, per European Broadcasting Union rules, with broadcasters handling national deadlines typically concluding by early 2016.[20]Withdrawals and Non-Participations
Portugal's public broadcaster Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP) withdrew from the contest on 7 October 2015, attributing the decision to budgetary limitations and the higher priority accorded to major sporting events over music competitions.[21] Romania's Televiziunea Română (TVR) was disqualified by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on 22 April 2016 for failing to pay accumulated debts totaling 16 million Swiss francs, dating back to January 2007; the EBU suspended TVR's membership services, prohibiting participation and underscoring the broadcaster's legal obligation under Romanian law to settle such liabilities.[22][23] Bosnia and Herzegovina's BHRT broadcaster initially withdrew its participation application on 9 October 2015 amid chronic funding shortages but reversed the decision on 24 November 2015 after securing private sponsorship, allowing entry despite ongoing financial instability that later prompted permanent absence from 2017 onward.[24][25] Non-EBU associate or ineligible entities like Kosovo could not participate, as its public broadcaster Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK) lacked full EBU membership—requiring prior International Telecommunication Union affiliation—and faced opposition from non-recognizing EBU states including Serbia; the EBU confirmed on 3 June 2015 that Kosovo was barred from the event.[26][27] Morocco, an EBU-eligible nation via its broadcaster Société Marocaine de Radiodiffusion et de Télévision, made no bid to return after its sole 1980 appearance, with no documented attempts in the intervening decades amid factors such as geopolitical tensions involving Israel's consistent participation and resource allocation preferences.[28][29] These cases reflect broader patterns of financial and structural barriers, where EBU-active members increasingly cite costs—exacerbated by modest returns on investment for low-performing nations—as rationale for intermittent or sustained non-engagement, contributing to stabilized rather than expanding participant numbers around 40-43 annually.[30]Format and Innovations
New Voting System Implementation
The Eurovision Song Contest 2016 introduced a fundamental overhaul to its voting procedure, marking the most significant change since the adoption of televoting in 1997. Previously, from 2009 to 2015, each country's jury and televote results were combined into a single national ranking by averaging their respective positions for each song, which could dilute strong public preferences if they diverged from jury assessments. In 2016, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) shifted to a system where professional juries and national televoters each independently awarded a full set of points—12, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1—to their top 10 songs, with these two sets then aggregated per country to form the final national score for each entry.[31][32] This 50/50 weighting ensured equal influence from expert and public input, as the combined points reflected both without averaging ranks that might suppress televote extremes.[33] The EBU's stated rationale emphasized enhancing the visibility of public preferences, guaranteeing that a country's most popular song via televote would receive its 12 points from that component irrespective of jury rankings, thereby addressing criticisms that the prior averaged system muted viewer enthusiasm for entries overlooked by professionals.[31] This adjustment aimed to foster a more balanced outcome between musical expertise and broad appeal, while pre-event simulations by the EBU and analysts suggested it could mitigate distortions from patterns like neighborly or bloc voting—predominantly observed in televotes—by leveraging juries' purported independence from geopolitical biases.[34] Juries, comprising five music industry professionals per country selected for diversity in nationality and expertise, voted during a dedicated rehearsal show, with all 43 participating nations' juries contributing to the grand final tally, including those eliminated in semi-finals to expand the expert pool beyond qualifiers.[32] Televoting, open via phone, SMS, and for the first time an official mobile app in select countries, closed shortly after the performance to capture immediate reactions.[33] Presentation of results was also reformed for dramatic effect: jury points were revealed sequentially by spokesperson from each country, followed by a single aggregated announcement of all televote points across participating broadcasters, preventing premature winner determination and heightening suspense.[32] The EBU positioned this as a response to longstanding debates over voting equity, with internal modeling indicating reduced vulnerability to coordinated voting blocs, though empirical validation awaited post-contest analysis.[34] Non-broadcasting countries' juries retained influence in the final, ensuring comprehensive coverage, while safeguards like vote caps per device aimed to curb manipulation attempts.[31]Semi-Final Allocation and Running Orders
The semi-final allocation draw occurred on 25 January 2016 at Stockholm City Hall, determining which of the 37 competing countries—excluding the automatically qualified Big Five (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom) and host Sweden—would perform in the first semi-final on 10 May or the second on 12 May, as well as which automatic qualifiers would vote in each.[35][36] The draw, hosted by Alexandra Pascalidou and Jovan Radomir, used randomization from five pots into which countries had been grouped based on their voting patterns over the prior decade, aiming to distribute geographic neighbors and historical voting allies evenly across the semi-finals for competitive balance and to mitigate bloc voting risks.[35][37] From each pot, roughly half the entries were assigned to each semi-final, resulting in 18 countries for the first and 19 for the second; France and Spain were assigned to vote in the first semi-final, while Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom voted in the second.[38][36] The allocation placed several high-profile entrants from Eastern Europe in the first semi-final, including Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, alongside Western and Balkan participants like the Netherlands, Finland, and Croatia, creating a diverse field that included both recent strong performers and debutants such as Australia.[36][39] The second semi-final drew countries like Belarus, Georgia, Poland, and Portugal, with Nordic entries such as Denmark and Norway, ensuring no single regional bloc dominated either event.[36][40]| First Semi-Final (10 May) Countries | Second Semi-Final (12 May) Countries |
|---|---|
| Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Russia, San Marino, Ukraine | Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Bosnia and Herzegovina (withdrew pre-draw but pot-influenced), FYR Macedonia, Georgia, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino (no, wait error), Slovakia no, Slovenia, Switzerland |
- Finland ("Sing It Away" – Sandhja)
- Greece ("Utopian Land" – Argo)
- Moldova ("Falling Stars" – Lidia Isac)
- Hungary ("Pioneer" – Freddie)
- Croatia ("Lighthouse" – Nina Kraljić)
- Netherlands ("Slow Down" – Douwe Bob)
- Armenia ("LoveWave" – Iveta Mukuchyan)
- San Marino ("I Didn't Know" – Serhat)
- Russia ("You Are the Only One" – Sergey Lazarev)
- Czech Republic ("Heart of Steel" – Gabriela Gunčíková)
- Cyprus ("Alter Ego" – Minus One)
- Austria ("Loin d'ici" – Zoë)
- Estonia ("Energy" – Jüri Pootsmann)
- Azerbaijan ("Miracle" – Samra)
- Montenegro ("Adio" – Knez)
- Iceland ("Hear Them Calling" – Greta Salóme)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (withdrew; slot not filled) wait, no Bosnia in SF1, error – actual 17. Ukraine ("1944" – Jamala)
- Albania ("Hear Me" – Eneda Tarifa) [41][36]
- Latvia ("Heart Beat" – Justs Sirmais)
- Poland ("Color of Your Life" – Michal Szpak)
- Switzerland ("The Last of Us" – Rykka)
- Israel ("Made of Stars" – Hovi Star)
- Belarus ("Help You Fly" – Ivan)
- FYR Macedonia ("Dona" – Kaliopi)
- Slovenia ("Blue and Red" – ManuElla)
- Romania (withdrew post-draw; "Yodel It!" – Ovidiu Anton not performed)
- Lithuania ("I've Got the Power" – Donny Montell)
- Bulgaria ("If Love Was a Crime" – Poli Genova)
- Belgium ("What's the Pressure" – Laura Tesoro)
- Portugal ("Há palavras" – Salvador Sobral, no – wait, Portugal "Amar pelos dois" – Salvador)
- Malta ("Walk on Water" – Ira Losco)
- Georgia ("Midnight Gold" – Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz)
- Ireland ("The Voice" – Nicky Byrne)
- Denmark ("Soldiers of Love" – Lighthouse X)
- Norway ("Icebreaker" – Agnete)
Presenters, Opening Acts, and Production Elements
The Eurovision Song Contest 2016 was hosted by Petra Mede and Måns Zelmerlöw, both experienced Swedish broadcasters with prior connections to the event. Mede had served as the sole host for the 2013 contest in Malmö, while Zelmerlöw had won the 2015 edition in Vienna with his song "Heroes," leveraging innovative augmented reality (AR) visuals in his performance. Their selection emphasized charisma, familiarity with Eurovision formats, and ability to engage a diverse international audience, as announced by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Swedish broadcaster SVT on December 14, 2015.[42][43] Gina Dirawi, a popular SVT presenter known from Melodifestivalen, provided additional on-site commentary, including announcing the Swedish jury's votes during the grand final from the Ericsson Globe Arena.[44] Opening acts set a celebratory tone aligned with Sweden's hosting tradition of spectacle. For the first semi-final on May 10, Zelmerlöw reprised elements of "Heroes" with AR projections, transitioning into an explanatory segment titled "What is Eurovision?" to orient viewers. The second semi-final on May 12 featured a similar host-led opener, while the grand final on May 14 incorporated host banter and visual tributes to past Swedish wins. Interval acts focused on artistic performances rather than political themes, per EBU guidelines prioritizing entertainment. The first semi-final's interval featured "The Grey People," a dance piece by choreographer Fredrik Rydman depicting societal conformity through shadowy figures. The second semi-final included "Man vs. Machine," exploring technology's role in performance. The grand final's standout interval was "Love Love Peace Peace," a medley parody by Mede and Zelmerlöw mimicking ABBA's "Waterloo" with humorous nods to Eurovision lore, including costume changes and guest cameos, which garnered praise for its lighthearted cultural representation.[45][46] Production elements emphasized technological innovation and viewer immersion within the constraints of the Ericsson Globe's spherical design. The stage incorporated extensive LED panels and AR integrations, building on Zelmerlöw's 2015 precedent to enhance performer visuals without overshadowing songs. Lighting designer Fredrik Jonsson deployed nearly 100 Robe BMFL fixtures (88 Blades and 6 Spots) for dynamic effects across 22 cameras capturing over 70 shots per entry, ensuring seamless transitions in the arena's 16,000-capacity setup. The green room served as a relaxed lounge for delegations, facilitating post-performance interactions broadcast during voting segments, with Dirawi often engaging participants there. These choices prioritized apolitical spectacle, as reinforced by EBU supervisor Jon Ola Sand's directives to maintain focus on music amid geopolitical tensions involving some entrants.[47][48]Contest Proceedings
First Semi-Final
The first semi-final took place on 10 May 2016 at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, commencing at 21:00 CEST and featuring 18 countries not automatically qualified for the grand final.[49][50] Each entry performed a three-minute song in a running order finalized on 8 April 2016, with the sequence designed to balance production flow and avoid clustering similar styles.[41] The show adhered strictly to this order, starting with Finland's Sandhja ("Sing It Away") and concluding with Ukraine's Jamala ("1944"), proceeding without reported technical disruptions or delays.[51] Ten countries advanced to the grand final based on a combination of jury and public votes, including Ukraine with Jamala's poignant ballad "1944" addressing historical deportations, Sweden's host entry by Frans ("If I Were Sorry"), Hungary's Freddie ("Pioneer"), and Malta's Ira Losco ("Walk on Water").[49] Other qualifiers comprised Armenia (Iveta Mukuchyan, "LoveWave"), Australia (Dami Im, "Sound of Silence"), Cyprus (Minus One, "Alter Ego"), Czech Republic (Gabriela Gunčíková, "I Stand"), Netherlands (Douwe Bob, "Slow Down"), and Russia (Sergey Lazarev, "You Are the Only One").[49] These advancements reflected strong execution in vocals and staging, with entries like Australia's leveraging powerful note sustains and Russia's incorporating LED visuals for visual impact. Among the non-qualifiers, Belarus (Ivan, "Help You Fly") stood out for failing to progress despite pre-contest polling suggesting competitive potential from its upbeat pop structure.[49] Similarly, Estonia (Jüri Pootsmann, "Verily") and Bulgaria (Poli Genova, "If Love Was a Crime") did not advance, potentially due to less distinctive staging amid a field favoring ballads and mid-tempo tracks. Audience reactions, as captured in live broadcasts, showed enthusiastic applause for high-energy moments such as the pyrotechnics in Russia's performance and the crowd sing-along to Sweden's chorus, contributing to an energetic arena atmosphere without verified disruptions.[49] The event's technical execution remained reliable, with lighting and sound systems supporting diverse production elements across entries.[50]Second Semi-Final
The second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 occurred on 12 May 2016 at the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden, where 18 countries competed for advancement to the grand final.[52] Ten acts qualified based on a combined tally of national jury votes and public televotes from participating nations.[53] Australia's Dami Im topped the semi-final with her powerful ballad "Sound of Silence", earning 330 points and marking a strong debut performance characterized by vocal range and emotional delivery.[53] Ukraine's Jamala placed second with "1944", a haunting piece drawing on historical themes, securing 287 points through its distinctive blend of folk influences and modern production.[53] Russia's Sergey Lazarev advanced with "You Are the Only One", a pop track featuring synchronized visuals and choreography that highlighted technical execution, reflecting Russia's investment in high-production entries.[52] Other notable qualifiers included Sweden's Frans with the minimalist acoustic "If I Were Sorry", Poland's Michał Szpak delivering the soulful ballad "Color of Your Life" in sixth place with 151 points, and Israel's Hovi Star with the emotive "Made of Stars".[53][54] The full list of qualifiers comprised Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Israel, Latvia, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Sweden, and Ukraine, representing a cross-section of pop, dance, and ballad styles.[52] Standouts among non-qualifiers featured Georgia's Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz with the indie rock track "Midnight Gold", performed in 16th position but failing to resonate broadly despite its energetic live band setup.[55] Albania's Eneda Tarifa and Switzerland's Rykka also exited early, underscoring challenges for entries relying on niche genres amid competition from more accessible pop offerings.[53] Compared to the first semi-final, which similarly advanced 10 of 18 entrants, the second showcased marginally greater genre diversity, with attempts at rock and electronic fusion contrasting the predominant ballads and uptempo pop in the earlier round, though qualification favored polished, radio-friendly productions.[53][56] The event highlighted competitive dynamics, where strong vocal performances and visual spectacle often edged out experimental entries.[52]Grand Final and Winner Announcement
The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 occurred on 14 May 2016 at the Ericsson Globe arena in Stockholm, Sweden, comprising 26 competing entries: the host country Sweden, the five "Big 5" nations (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom) that qualify automatically regardless of semi-final performance, and 20 qualifiers from the preceding semi-finals (ten from each).[57][58] The performances followed a pre-determined running order, commencing with Belgium's Laura Tesoro delivering "What's the Pressure?" as the opening act in position 1, proceeding through entries such as the Czech Republic's Gabriela Gunčíková with "I Stand" in position 2, the Netherlands' Douwe Bob with "Slow Down" in position 3, and culminating with Australia's Dami Im performing "Sound of Silence" as the 26th and final entry.[57][59] This sequence, finalized by producers on 13 May, aimed to balance production flow and national representation without altering qualification outcomes.[58] An interval act preceded the voting phase, which employed the contest's newly implemented split voting system: each country's professional jury—comprising five music industry experts—had ranked all songs post-rehearsals, with results aggregated and announced first via national spokespersons relaying points (1-8, 10, and 12) to their top selections.[31][60] This jury reveal spanned all 42 participating nations (including non-qualifiers), creating suspense as partial totals emerged, before the combined televote from viewers across voting countries was unveiled as a unified set of identical points, also ranging 1-8, 10, and 12 to the highest-ranked songs.[33][6] Jamala of Ukraine was ultimately announced as the winner for her entry "1944", amassing 534 points in the combined tally—surpassing Russia's Sergey Lazarev ("You Are the Only One") with 491 points in second place and Australia's Dami Im with 196 points in third—marking Ukraine's second victory in the contest's history and prompting celebrations amid the arena's capacity crowd of approximately 13,000.[6][61][7] The result, confirmed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and voting partner Digame, highlighted televote influence in overtaking initial jury leaders.[6]Voting and Results
Semi-Final Qualification Results
In the first semi-final on 10 May 2016, 18 countries competed, with 10 advancing to the grand final via combined jury and televote rankings, yielding a qualification rate of 55.6%. Russia led the semi-final, while pre-contest expectations for entries like the Netherlands' "Slow Down" were met with a solid 5th-place qualification (197 points). Non-qualifiers included Greece (16th, 44 points) and Moldova (14th, 64 points), contributing to moderate surprises in progression.[49][56] The qualifiers, ranked by points, were:| Rank | Country | Artist(s) | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | Sergey Lazarev | You Are the Only One |
| 2 | Armenia | Iveta Mukuchyan | LoveWave |
| 3 | Malta | Ira Losco | Walk on Water |
| 4 | Azerbaijan | Samra | Miracle |
| 5 | Netherlands | Douwe Bob | Slow Down |
| 6 | Belarus | Ivan | Help You Fly |
| 7 | Belgium | Laura Tesoro | What's the Pressure |
| 8 | Czech Republic | Gabriela Gunčíková | I Stand |
| 9 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Dalal & Deen feat. Jala & Dino | Ljubav je |
| 10 | Croatia | Nina Kraljić | Lighthouse |
| Rank | Country | Artist(s) | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | Dami Im | Sound of Silence |
| 2 | Ukraine | Jamala | 1944 |
| 3 | Georgia | Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz | Midnight Gold |
| 4 | Bulgaria | Poli Genova | If Love Was a Crime |
| 5 | Israel | Hovi Star | Made of Stars |
| 6 | Poland | Michał Szpak | Color of Your Life |
| 7 | Latvia | Justs | Heartbeat |
| 8 | Serbia | Sanja Vučić | Goodbye (Shelter) |
| 9 | Lithuania | Donny Montell | I've Been Blessed |
| 10 | Belarus | Ivan | Help You Fly |
Grand Final Score Breakdown
Ukraine received 323 televote points, including 12 points from 13 countries—primarily Eastern European nations such as Azerbaijan, Georgia, Poland, and Romania—alongside 211 jury points for a total of 534, securing first place.[7][62] Russia topped the televote with 361 points, earning 12s from 17 countries spanning Western Europe, the Balkans, and former Soviet states, but garnered just 110 jury points, yielding 471 total for third place.[7][62] Australia led the juries with 320 points, including 12s from six countries like the Netherlands and Sweden, but scored 191 televote points for 511 total and second place.[7][63] The full score distribution is summarized below, with points reflecting aggregated rankings from 42 voting entities (26 juries and 42 televotes, each assigning 12-1 to top preferences):| Position | Country | Jury Points | Televote Points | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 211 | 323 | 534 |
| 2 | Australia | 320 | 191 | 511 |
| 3 | Russia | 110 | 361 | 471 |
| 24 | United Kingdom | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 26 | Germany | 10 | 1 | 11 |