- Malmö chosen to host Eurovision Song Contest 2024
- Loreen’s victory in Liverpool secures Sweden’s hosting rights
- Malmö’s compact size, accommodation availability, and commitment to diversity and sustainability cited as reasons for selection
Malmö will host the global music competition for the third time after Loreen’s victory in Liverpool. The city was selected due to its condensed size, accommodation availability, and commitment to diversity and environmental issues.
The next installment of the Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Malmö next May, according to the event’s administrators.
Loreen’s Tattoo won the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, beating Finland and Norway. Sweden will host in 2024.
Loreen became the first woman to win the championship twice, putting Sweden on top with seven wins.
Due to the Russian invasion, Liverpool hosted the competition for Ukraine this year.
Malmo, in southern Sweden, will host the contest again after Loreen triumphed in 2013.
It was selected after a Swedish bidding process in which accommodations and facilities for delegations, journalists, and broadcasters, as well as the tens of thousands of traveling supporters, were evaluated.
Martin Osterdahl, the president of Eurovision, stated that organizers are “thrilled” with the decision, adding, “We’re thrilled to be returning to this vibrant and dynamic city, which has proven it has the ideal venues and infrastructure for hosting the world’s largest live music event.
“Malmo’s dedication to diversity, inclusion, and innovation aligns flawlessly with the competition’s ethos.
“Additionally, the city’s compact size and well-developed transport infrastructure will make it easy for all contest participants. Including delegations, media, and supporters, to navigate the city.
“Its commitment to sustainability and green initiatives also aligns perfectly with our values.”
Stockholm and Copenhagen have hosted the competition three times, behind London, Luxembourg City, and Dublin.
While the host city has been announced, other countries will begin preparations gradually throughout the autumn and winter, with many not choosing participants until the new year.
The UK hopes to avoid last place in 2024 after Mae Muller ended second-to-last in Liverpool despite being an early outsider.
Initial rumors suggested that Sophie Ellis-Bextor would represent the United Kingdom at the contest in 2024.
Liverpool was viewed as a successful host city, selling out nine arena performances while thousands more filled bars and pubs across Merseyside, as well as the official fan zone, which screened the shows, live just yards from the venue.
