5th Edition

The fifth edition of the International Song Contest: The Global Sound was held from June 8 to July 14, 2013. The host country was Chile, the winner of the previous contest. 95 countries participated.

Semifinals
Semifinal 1 was held on June 8, 2013 and the results were revealed on June 21. Semifinal 2 was held on June 9, 2013 and the results were revealed on June 21. The host country (Chile) was among the participants, but was eliminated in the semifinal, marking the first time in ISC history that the host country did not participate in the final. Semifinal 3 was held on June 10, 2013 and the results were revealed on June 21. Semifinal 4 was held on June 10, 2013 and the results were revealed on June 21. Semifinal 5 was held on June 11, 2013 and the results were revealed on June 21.

Final
The final was held on July 1, 2013 and the results were revealed on July 14.