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Malmö to host Eurovision 2024
By Chris Cooke | Published on Monday 10 July 2023
The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest will take place in the Swedish city of Malmö it has been confirmed. Sweden is hosting, of course, following the victory of this year’s Swedish entrant Loreen in Liverpool back in May. It’s the third time Malmö has hosted Eurovision – and the second time that was the result of Loreen winning the previous year.
“The European Broadcasting Union is THRILLED that Malmö has been selected as the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024″, says Eurovision Executive Supervisor Martin Österdahl. “Malmö holds a special place in the history of the Contest, having successfully hosted it firstly in 1992 and then in 2013 following Loreen’s last win”.
Malmö was chosen, we are told by the EBU – which produces Eurovision – following “a strong city bid process that examined facilities at the venue; the ability to accommodate thousands of visiting delegations, crew, fans and journalists; infrastructure; and other criteria”. I bet it’s the other criteria that swung it. Malmö is famously good at other criteria.
“Malmö’s commitment to diversity, inclusivity and innovation aligns perfectly with the spirit of the competition”, adds Österdahl. “Furthermore, its compact size and well-developed transport infrastructure means everyone involved in the Contest, including delegations, media, and fans will be able to navigate the city easily”.
“Malmö’s bid demonstrated a huge passion for the Eurovision Song Contest”, he concludes, “and I have full confidence in their ability to create an unforgettable experience that will bring together fans, artists, and viewers across the globe”.
The semi-finals of the 2024 Contest will take place on 7 and 9 May, with the grand final on 11 May. This means Eurovision won’t clash with The Great Escape next year. That’s probably the bigger thing of interest here.
